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What were the key aspects of the Song Dynasty's political structures?
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Expansion of the imperial bureaucracy; reliance on civil service examinations based on Confucian texts.
What made the Mississippian Culture significant in North America?
Noted for building large earthen mounds, indicating advanced social and political organization.
How did the Great Zimbabwe state sustain its economy?
Reliance on cattle and gold trade for economic sustenance.
What characterized the city-states on the Swahili Coast?
Engaged in Indian Ocean trade, influenced culturally and linguistically by Muslim traders.
Describe the state-building aspects of the Aztec Empire.
Known for their complex tribute system and religious practices including human sacrifices.
What was the significance of the Bhakti Movement in South and Southeast Asia?
The Bhakti Movement emphasized personal devotion to a single god, simplifying religious practices and appealing to common people.
What were the main economic innovations in the Islamic world during the studied period?
Innovations in mathematics, astronomy, and the preservation of ancient philosophical works.
How did cultural diffusion occur during the period of 1200 to 1450?
Through trade routes like the Silk Road and Indian Ocean, spreading technological, agricultural, and religious ideas.
Explain the impact of religion on shaping governance during the period of 1200 to 1450.
Religions like Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam significantly shaped societal norms and policies in various regions.
What was the labor contribution system utilized by the Inca Empire?
The Inca Empire utilized the mita system, requiring labor contributions for state projects.
Explain the significance of Champa rice in the Song Dynasty.
Champa rice was an innovative agricultural development that helped in the growth of the population and economy in China.
How did the Song Dynasty influence social hierarchies and patriarchy in China?
Established social hierarchies and intensified patriarchy, affecting women through practices like foot-binding.
How did the Dar al-Islam rely on Sharia law in its legal systems?
Continued use of Sharia law as the foundation for legal systems across Islamic states.
How did feudalism evolve in Europe during 1200 to 1450?
Feudalism remained predominant but slowly transitioned towards centralized monarchies in Europe.
What were the major cultural and scientific contributions of the Dar al-Islam post-1200?
Preservation of Greek philosophical texts, new mathematical theories, and advancements in medical knowledge.
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