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Mauryan Similarity Gupta
Chandragupta Maurya founded empire Autocratic style of rule Ashoka – started out Hindu but became Buddhist Brutal ruler which is why he became Buddhist Brings empire to its height LARGE/SUBSTANTIAL bureaucracy “weaker” in some ways than Gupta Larger territory more prone to conflict Focus on math, science, art Predominantly Hindu Varnas, dharma, karma, etc… South Asia Allowed to function in a somewhat isolated fashion Neither subject to massive/substantial invasion Chandra Gupta HUGE tax/tribute system GOLDEN AGE OF INDIA A flowering a art, literature, science, etc.. Concept of ZERO attributed to Gupta Regional Kingdoms Within (limited autonomy) NORTH (autonomous pending tribute payment) “stronger” in some ways than Mauryan Smaller territory with tribute states
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Mauryan Similarity Gupta
Larger territory than Gupta Gravitated toward Buddhism Collapsed due to dynastic disputes and invasions Founded by Chandragupta Maurya ASOKA – brutal until he found Buddhism Hindusim Divided into provinces w royal governors Based upon strict VARNAS (Caste System) South Asia Fairly isolated SCIENCE and MATH Smaller territory than Mauryan Sanskrit utilized GOLDEN AGE OF INDIA Promoted arts and literature Religious influence Founded by Chandra Gupta I Relied on tribute from AUTONOMOUS kingdoms Relied upon alliances Able to have a “good time” because of a lack of conflict More freedoms
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ID the fundamental Elements of Classical China & How it shaped the region and beyond
Impact on Region (SEA/East Asia) Beyond China Dynastic Cycle Mandate of Heaven Confucianism Filial Piety Civil Service Exam Bureaucracy Meritocracy Buddhism Daoism Legalism Silk RoadSSSSSSSSSS Self-sufficient Differing beliefs = conflict Legalism – consolidates power and standardized weights and measurements Silk Roadssss – Connects goods, services, and beliefs to the world (Europe, Japan, etc…) Isolationist (developed their own thing in their area) MOH/DC = Divine right rule Vietnam, Korea, Japan, etc attempts at sinification Silk Roadsssss – desire for Chinese luxury goods Foreigners view them as inferior Technological diffusion – gunpowder, compass, measurement, ships, astrolabe, printing press Civil Service exam in Europe way down the road (realized that an aristocracy was not good)
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ID the fundamental Elements of Classical China & How it shaped the region and beyond
Impact on Region (SEA/East Asia) Beyond China
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Using Freemanpedia, describe the significance of his Top 10 Mediterranean items
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Who had the most profound impact on trade?
Muslims Mongols Muhammed was a trader which allowed him the time to receive visions from Allah TOLERANCE: Special tolerance granted to Dhimmi (Abrahamic Religions or People of the Book) Mawali – Non-Arab Muslims Trade became easier for them under the Abbasid Caliphate (until it was crushed by Those guys Land SW Asia, Africa, Europe, Asia (Silk Roads…) Substantial influence in Africa Mansa Musa traveled along trade routes and shared his wealth #inflationissues Timbuktu – salt and gold trade, Ghana, Mali, Songhai, learning, religions Sea Trade Boats for Trade = Dhow Swahili Coast – Mogadishu, Arabic/Bantu language Chinggis Khan realized that trade was vital to survival Gave special attention to status of traders (improving) Reinvigorated cross Eurasian trade Silks RoadS are BACK! Golden Horde Made trade routes safe for exchange If you disrupt trade, we will end you Stimulated the economy of conquered areas by putting local princes in power Relocated Russian trade center from Kiev to Moscow Established capital at Karakorum Yuan Dynasty – Kublai Khan, Well respected and utilized fear as a tool to facilitate greater trade Maximized productivity by enhancing preexisting cities while establishing new ones Caused Destruction Black Death spread along trade route (#sorrynotsorry) Destroyed Abbasid Caliphate Tolerant of religious and ethnic diversity People happy, trade not bad CK was an animist (believed in spirits) Allowed people to practice whatever
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Who had the most profound impact on trade?
Muslims Mongols
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How was trade conducted (routes and methods) and what was traded?
In TP3, how was trade conducted (routes and methods) and what was being traded? How was trade conducted (routes and methods) and what was traded? Trans-Saharan Trade Route Caravans, Camels (CARAVANS ARE IMPORTANT) Mediterranean Sea Lanes Indian Ocean Trade Dhows Silk Roadsssssssssssss Hanseatic League – trade route along the Baltic Sea Swahili Coast Southeast/East Asia Trade Technological Advances – compass, new forms of monetization Strait of Malacca Luxury Goods – spices, gold, spices, salt, porcelain, silk,
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How was trade conducted and what was being traded?
From , how was trade conducted (routes and methods) and what was being traded? How was trade conducted and what was being traded? Silk Roadssssssssssssss Trans-Saharan Trade Route Silent Trade (Western Africa) Ghana, Mali, Songhay connected to outside world Traded with Abbasid Empire Mali – Mansa Musa Causes inflation Indian Ocean Trade Routes Muslim merchants Foods Bananas (Africa/Malaysia), rice, citrus Luxury goods Silk, textiles, gems, slaves, porcelain Trade routes connected to major cities Timbuktu, Strait of Malacca, Swahili Coast, Technology Compass Impacts Black Death MIscegenation
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