AP World History - 1.1-1.3

focused on chanting (Tibet)

chief Muslim religious and civil ruler: regarded as successor of Muhammad

focused on Confucian teachings, became the most influential social class in China

3 form of Buddhism belief in the 4 noble truths eightfold path, suffering can be eliminated getting rid of human craving

Muslim Turks challenged the Abbasids and in the 11th century they began conquering the Middle East

A Muslim sovereign

What is the Fifth Pillar of Islam

a system of social hierarchy based on one's birth and occupation

Medieval Indian Empire that covered most of South India

pray to many Gods, recognize several sacred texts, hierarchical caste system

What is the Second Pillar of Islam

A universalizing religion that is particularly attractive to poor taught that you have a better life - believe in Jesus

domination by males

emphasized introspection to grasp truths that they believed could not be understood through learning, called Sufism.

People of central asia, who overthrew the Abbasid empire and ended seljuk rule

What is the Fourth Pillar of Islam

trade route controlled by the Abbasids, formerly the center of trade

monotheistic, equality for all believers, universalizing religion

A fast-ripening and drought resitant strain of rice.

focused on personal spiritual growth through silent meditation and self-discipline (Southeast Asia)

required students to analyze Confucian teachings, if you scored well you got better jobs in the government bureaucracy

help the development of a system of printing

an inexpensive and efficient internal waterway transportation system that extended over 30,000 miles

Hindu kingdoms in Northern India led by leaders of numerous clans who were often at war with each other

showing off riches

The rulers that led Dar al-Islam during the Golden Age

a vast organization in which appointed officials carried out the emperor’s policies

What is the Third Pillar of Islam

an independent state made up of a city and its surrounding territory

Sufi mystic and poet, known as the most prolific female Muslim writer before the 20th century.

focused on spiritual growth for all beings on service (China and Korea)

the dominion (the area controlled) by Islam

A trade route

actively seek converts

Skilled Craftworkers

purchased enslaved people, who served as soldiers and later as bureaucrats, had more opprotunities for advancements

an Islamic force that reigned for 300 years and brought Islam into a portion of South Asia

emphasized meditation and direct experience

a common practice among Chinese aristocratic families; was banned in 1912

set of economic changes in which people in rule areas made more goods than they can sell

European Christian organized groups of soldiers who reopened access to travel

focused on how people live in harmony with nature, focused on internal reflection more than external behavior

What is the First Pillar of Islam

Development in Hindu culture that focused on emotions and attachments to specific deities

The founder and prophet of Islam