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What defines a state in AP World History?

A territory politically organized under a single government.

How did the Song Dynasty justify its rule?

By emphasizing Confucianism and its hierarchical societal structure.

What is neo-Confucianism?

A revival of Confucianism that incorporated influences from Buddhism.

What was the role of women in Song China?

Women faced legal restrictions and social limitations, including foot binding.

What is a bureaucracy?

A hierarchical government entity that carries out the emperor's will.

How did the civil service examination affect bureaucracy in Song China?

It allowed qualified individuals to earn bureaucratic positions based on merit.

What was the impact of Champa rice on Song China's economy?

It led to increased food production and population growth.

What are the four noble truths of Buddhism?

Life is suffering; suffering is caused by craving; ceasing craving ends suffering; the Eightfold Path leads to cessation.

How did the Abbasid caliphate's power change by 1200?

It began to decline, leading to the rise of Turkic Muslim empires.

What distinguishes the Seljuk Empire from the Abbasid caliphate?

The Seljuks were led by Turkic people, while the Abbasids were ethnically Arab.

What was the significance of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad?

It preserved and translated ancient Greek and Roman texts during the Islamic Golden Age.

How did Islam expand in Afro-Eurasia during this period?

Through military conquests, trade, and Sufi missionary activities.

What was the bhakti movement in Hinduism?

A devotional movement emphasizing personal devotion to a single god.

How did the Delhi Sultanate affect Hinduism in India?

Islam became the religion of the elite, influencing the majority Hindu population.

What characterized the Aztec Empire's administration?

An elaborate tribute system requiring conquered peoples to provide goods and labor.

How did the Inca Empire maintain control over its territory?

Through a centralized bureaucracy and labor requirements from conquered peoples.

What was the primary economic activity of the Mississippian culture?

Agriculture, supported by fertile soil in the Mississippi River Valley.

What was the Swahili civilization known for?

A series of city-states organized around commerce along the East African coast.

How did trade influence the Great Zimbabwe?

It became wealthy through trade, particularly in gold.

What distinguishes Ethiopia from other African states during this period?

It was a Christian state amidst predominantly Islamic regions.

What were the two main branches of Christianity in Europe?

Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholicism.

What was the political structure of Europe during this period?

Decentralized and fragmented, organized around feudalism.

What is manorialism?

A system where peasants worked land owned by lords in exchange for protection.