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AP World History: Song Dynasty and Abbasid Caliphate Overview

The Song Dynasty and Islamic Caliphates shaped medieval Asia through innovative governance, economic systems, and cultural developments. Their achievements in trade, technology, and social organization laid foundations for modern state systems.

Key aspects include:

  • Song Dynasty's fusion of Confucian bureaucracy with Buddhist influences
  • Development of extensive trade networks and economic innovations
  • Cultural and religious syncretism across Asia
  • Rise and decline of the Abbasid Caliphate
  • Evolution of complex state systems and bureaucracies
  • Technological advancements in navigation and warfare
  • Religious influences on governance and social structure
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unit 1-3 review unit 1 big idea #1: Song China maintained its rule through confucianism and an imperial bureaucracy. Buddhism continued to s

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Abbasid Caliphate's Decline and Islamic Expansion

As the Abbasid Caliphate declined, new Islamic political entities emerged, engaging in expansion and fostering intellectual innovations.

Key developments during this period include:

  1. Military expansion: The Delhi Sultanate, for example, extended Islamic rule into new territories.

  2. Cultural diffusion: The Silk Road facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and religious beliefs.

  3. Intellectual innovations:

    • Mathematics: Advancements in algebra and trigonometry
    • Astronomy: Creation of detailed astronomical charts
    • Literature: Poetry with Sufi themes gained popularity

Highlight: Muslims in Spain played a crucial role in transferring Greek classics and Indian mathematics to Europe, as well as adapting Chinese paper-making techniques, which eventually led to the development of the printing press.

Influence of Religions on South and Southeast Asian State-Building

Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam profoundly influenced state-building processes in South and Southeast Asia.

Key points:

  1. Delhi Sultanate: Established in a predominantly Hindu area, it imposed the jizya tax on non-Muslim subjects.

  2. Religious conversions: Many Hindus converted to Islam for social mobility, aiming to move up the caste system.

  3. Bhakti movement: This "mystical" version of Hinduism emphasized devotion to a particular deity and shared some similarities with Sufi Islam.

Vocabulary: Jizya tax - A tax imposed on non-Muslim subjects in Islamic states.

  1. Merchant influence: Traders played a significant role in introducing Hinduism and Buddhism to new regions.
unit 1-3 review unit 1 big idea #1: Song China maintained its rule through confucianism and an imperial bureaucracy. Buddhism continued to s

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Complex Civilizations in the Americas

During this period, various civilizations in the Americas developed strong states, large urban centers, and complex belief systems.

Notable examples include:

  1. Incan Empire:

    • Implemented the Mit'a system, which conscripted citizens between 15-50 years old for public service.

  2. Aztec Empire:

    • Boasted a large population with impressive architecture and bustling markets.
    • Utilized a tribute system to maintain political dominance over conquered territories without direct involvement.

Definition: Mit'a system - A form of mandatory public service in the Incan Empire for citizens aged 15-50.

African State-Building and Trade Networks

African state-building was facilitated through participation in trade networks and religion.

Key developments:

  1. Zimbabwe: Became powerful due to its proximity to trade networks, agriculture, and gold deposits.

  2. Indian Ocean Trade: Merchants aided in the development of the Swahili language, a blend of Bantu and Arabic.

  3. Ethiopia: A rare Christian kingdom outside of Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, featuring monumental architecture and a syncretic blend of Christianity and local beliefs.

Vocabulary: Syncretic - Combining different religious beliefs or practices.

European State-Building Characteristics

State-building in Europe was characterized by religious belief, feudalism, and decentralized monarchies.

Key features:

  1. Roman Catholic Church: Wielded significant power, with Jews also present but in smaller numbers.

  2. Feudalism: A system of loyalty between different classes based on land ownership and hierarchy.

  3. Manorialism: A decentralized economic system centered around self-sufficient agricultural estates.

  4. Agricultural innovations: Introduction of the three-field system improved crop yields.

  5. Shift towards centralized power: Monarchies began consolidating their authority during this period.

Example: The three-field system allowed farmers to cultivate two-thirds of their land at a time, increasing overall agricultural productivity.

unit 1-3 review unit 1 big idea #1: Song China maintained its rule through confucianism and an imperial bureaucracy. Buddhism continued to s

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Innovations in Trade and State Promotion

Innovations expanded the scope of trade routes, and states that promoted innovation grew in importance.

Key developments:

  1. Navigation advancements:

    • Compass, astrolabe, lateen sail, and camel saddle improved trade efficiency.
    • Caravanserais, paper money, and specialized ships like junks facilitated commerce.

  2. State promotion of innovation:

    • Song China expanded universities and recruited from peasant classes.
    • Islamic world was more open and tolerant towards merchants compared to other civilizations.

Highlight: The Song Dynasty economy thrived due to active promotion of innovation and trade, sacrificing some military power for a robust bureaucracy.

Trade characteristics:

  1. Land-based trade (Silk Road and Trans-Saharan) typically involved luxury items.
  2. Ocean trade dealt with more bulk goods.
  3. States along the Silk Road were often the wealthiest, attracting Mongol conquest.

Cultural exchange:

  1. Merchants spread ideas, culture, and facilitated cultural diffusion.
  2. Most innovations originated from Asia (India, China, Islamic world).
  3. Islamic world (Dar al-Islam) was particularly open to knowledge exchange.

Example: Mansa Musa of West Africa funded Islamic universities, promoting education and cultural exchange.

The period saw a shift towards more welcoming attitudes towards merchants in many states, recognizing their importance in economic growth and cultural exchange.

unit 1-3 review unit 1 big idea #1: Song China maintained its rule through confucianism and an imperial bureaucracy. Buddhism continued to s

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Page 4: Military and Religious Developments

The period saw significant military innovations and religious influences on state formation.

Definition: Pax Mongolica refers to the period of relative peace and stability under Mongol rule.

Key developments included:

  • Ottoman Empire's expansion through military innovation
  • Development of new warfare technologies
  • Religious tolerance under Mongol rule
  • Formation of different religious identities in various khanates

Vocabulary: Janissaries were elite military units composed of converted Christian slaves.

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The Song Dynasty and Islamic Caliphates shaped medieval Asia through innovative governance, economic systems, and cultural developments. Their achievements in trade, technology, and social organization laid foundations for modern state systems.

Key aspects include:

  • Song Dynasty's fusion of Confucian bureaucracy with Buddhist influences
  • Development of extensive trade networks and economic innovations
  • Cultural and religious syncretism across Asia
  • Rise and decline of the Abbasid Caliphate
  • Evolution of complex state systems and bureaucracies
  • Technological advancements in navigation and warfare
  • Religious influences on governance and social structure
...

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Abbasid Caliphate's Decline and Islamic Expansion

As the Abbasid Caliphate declined, new Islamic political entities emerged, engaging in expansion and fostering intellectual innovations.

Key developments during this period include:

  1. Military expansion: The Delhi Sultanate, for example, extended Islamic rule into new territories.

  2. Cultural diffusion: The Silk Road facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and religious beliefs.

  3. Intellectual innovations:

    • Mathematics: Advancements in algebra and trigonometry
    • Astronomy: Creation of detailed astronomical charts
    • Literature: Poetry with Sufi themes gained popularity

Highlight: Muslims in Spain played a crucial role in transferring Greek classics and Indian mathematics to Europe, as well as adapting Chinese paper-making techniques, which eventually led to the development of the printing press.

Influence of Religions on South and Southeast Asian State-Building

Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam profoundly influenced state-building processes in South and Southeast Asia.

Key points:

  1. Delhi Sultanate: Established in a predominantly Hindu area, it imposed the jizya tax on non-Muslim subjects.

  2. Religious conversions: Many Hindus converted to Islam for social mobility, aiming to move up the caste system.

  3. Bhakti movement: This "mystical" version of Hinduism emphasized devotion to a particular deity and shared some similarities with Sufi Islam.

Vocabulary: Jizya tax - A tax imposed on non-Muslim subjects in Islamic states.

  1. Merchant influence: Traders played a significant role in introducing Hinduism and Buddhism to new regions.
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Complex Civilizations in the Americas

During this period, various civilizations in the Americas developed strong states, large urban centers, and complex belief systems.

Notable examples include:

  1. Incan Empire:

    • Implemented the Mit'a system, which conscripted citizens between 15-50 years old for public service.

  2. Aztec Empire:

    • Boasted a large population with impressive architecture and bustling markets.
    • Utilized a tribute system to maintain political dominance over conquered territories without direct involvement.

Definition: Mit'a system - A form of mandatory public service in the Incan Empire for citizens aged 15-50.

African State-Building and Trade Networks

African state-building was facilitated through participation in trade networks and religion.

Key developments:

  1. Zimbabwe: Became powerful due to its proximity to trade networks, agriculture, and gold deposits.

  2. Indian Ocean Trade: Merchants aided in the development of the Swahili language, a blend of Bantu and Arabic.

  3. Ethiopia: A rare Christian kingdom outside of Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, featuring monumental architecture and a syncretic blend of Christianity and local beliefs.

Vocabulary: Syncretic - Combining different religious beliefs or practices.

European State-Building Characteristics

State-building in Europe was characterized by religious belief, feudalism, and decentralized monarchies.

Key features:

  1. Roman Catholic Church: Wielded significant power, with Jews also present but in smaller numbers.

  2. Feudalism: A system of loyalty between different classes based on land ownership and hierarchy.

  3. Manorialism: A decentralized economic system centered around self-sufficient agricultural estates.

  4. Agricultural innovations: Introduction of the three-field system improved crop yields.

  5. Shift towards centralized power: Monarchies began consolidating their authority during this period.

Example: The three-field system allowed farmers to cultivate two-thirds of their land at a time, increasing overall agricultural productivity.

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Innovations in Trade and State Promotion

Innovations expanded the scope of trade routes, and states that promoted innovation grew in importance.

Key developments:

  1. Navigation advancements:

    • Compass, astrolabe, lateen sail, and camel saddle improved trade efficiency.
    • Caravanserais, paper money, and specialized ships like junks facilitated commerce.

  2. State promotion of innovation:

    • Song China expanded universities and recruited from peasant classes.
    • Islamic world was more open and tolerant towards merchants compared to other civilizations.

Highlight: The Song Dynasty economy thrived due to active promotion of innovation and trade, sacrificing some military power for a robust bureaucracy.

Trade characteristics:

  1. Land-based trade (Silk Road and Trans-Saharan) typically involved luxury items.
  2. Ocean trade dealt with more bulk goods.
  3. States along the Silk Road were often the wealthiest, attracting Mongol conquest.

Cultural exchange:

  1. Merchants spread ideas, culture, and facilitated cultural diffusion.
  2. Most innovations originated from Asia (India, China, Islamic world).
  3. Islamic world (Dar al-Islam) was particularly open to knowledge exchange.

Example: Mansa Musa of West Africa funded Islamic universities, promoting education and cultural exchange.

The period saw a shift towards more welcoming attitudes towards merchants in many states, recognizing their importance in economic growth and cultural exchange.

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Page 4: Military and Religious Developments

The period saw significant military innovations and religious influences on state formation.

Definition: Pax Mongolica refers to the period of relative peace and stability under Mongol rule.

Key developments included:

  • Ottoman Empire's expansion through military innovation
  • Development of new warfare technologies
  • Religious tolerance under Mongol rule
  • Formation of different religious identities in various khanates

Vocabulary: Janissaries were elite military units composed of converted Christian slaves.

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Song Dynasty's Rule and Societal Influences

The Song Dynasty maintained its rule through a combination of Confucian principles and an imperial bureaucracy. This period saw significant developments in China's social, economic, and cultural spheres.

Definition: Imperial bureaucracy refers to a group of government officials who ensure the leader's will is followed.

Key aspects of Song Dynasty governance and society include:

  1. Confucianism: This philosophy promoted hierarchical ideas and was reinforced through the civil service examination system.

  2. Buddhism: The religion continued to shape Chinese society, with Zen Buddhism emerging as a syncretic blend of Chinese Daoism and Indian Buddhism.

  3. Filial piety: This concept of obedience to one's parents strengthened the dynasty's social structure.

  4. Foot binding: This practice became a sign of high social status during this period.

Highlight: The Song Dynasty expanded its imperial bureaucracy, which played a crucial role in maintaining control over the vast territory.

Economic innovations during the Song Dynasty:

  1. Champa Rice: This crop led to agricultural expansion and a subsequent population boom.

  2. Grand Canal: This waterway system made China the largest trading center of its time.

  3. Tribute system: Neighboring states paid tribute to the Chinese emperor in exchange for trading rights, enhancing China's economic and political power.

Example: The Grand Canal, stretching over 1,100 miles, facilitated trade and communication across the empire, contributing significantly to economic growth.

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