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15 Cards in this Set
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India Under Muslim Rule |
Muslim controlled India for centuries.
Hindus lived and worked under Muslim rule.
The Mughuls united and ruled most of India. |
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Muslims controlled India for centuries. |
Muslims came to India and created kingdoms in the north.
The Delhi Sultanate was the most powerful, and developed art and architecture. |
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Hindus under Muslim rule. |
Hindus were self sufficient farmers.
The caste system dominated Hindu life.
Hindu religion believed in the supreme being (Brahman)
Reincarnation |
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The Mughuls |
Babur invaded India.
Akbar became the greatest Mughul ruler.
Mughuls were great builders (Taj Mahal).
Declined quickly, empire had fallen apart by 1750. |
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China from the Sungs through the Manchus |
Chinese civilization continued under the Sungs.
Mongols ruled in China.
Chinese culture was maintained by the Ming and Manchu Dynasties.
The teachings of Confucius influenced Chinese culture. |
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Chinese civilization under the Sungs |
The Chinese empire lost much terrify after the fall of the Tang rulers.
Advanced in education, art, and science contributed to an improved way of life. |
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City Life in the Sung Empire |
Foreign trade enabled populations to grow in cities and become sophisticated.
Family was the focus of Chinese life.
Women had lower status than men. |
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Mongols ruled in China. |
Genghis Khan united nomadic peoples and conquered China.
Kublai Khan became emperor of China.
Marco Polo opened the door to trade with China and described the Mongol Empire. |
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Chinese Culture Maintained by the Ming and Manchu Dynasties |
The Ming (native Chinese) ousted the Mongols.
Ming rulers limited contact with the West.
The Manchus overran China and followed policy of isolationism, weakening China. |
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Teachings of Confucius |
Confucius wanted to improve society.
Taught that certain virtues are guidelines to happy life. |
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Emergence of Japan |
Japan's geography influenced its history.
Early Japanese civilization borrowed from China.
Feudalism and samurai warrior-class developed. |
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Japan's geography influenced its history. |
Culture reflects reverence for nature.
Mountains, forests, and coastal areas determined cultural growth. |
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Early Civilization |
Borrowed from China
Archeology had revealed Japan's ancient past.
Developed during Heian Era (794-1156).
Haiku developed and literature spread |
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Feudalism |
Three periods of feudal government (Kamakura, Ashikaga, and Tokugawa).
Shogun was the actual ruler, the emperors were figureheads.
Nobles struggled for power during the Ashikaga Shogunate.
The arts flourished.
Central government grew strong during the Tokugawa Era.
The old Samurai class and feudal way declined, resulting in major political and social changes. |
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Accomplishments of the Early Japanese |
Developed their own language and sophisticated system of writing.
Literature and poetry
Shinto religion
Great emphasis on love of nature, beauty, and good manners. |
