1. Unit 3: Global Interactions (1200-1650)
Global History II Review

2. Early Japanese Feudalism
Geography: Mountainous Archipelago
Forced Japan to be Isolated from Asia
Shintoism
Traditional religion of Japan
Worshiped Kami- spirits found in everything
Cultural Diffusion from Korea and China
Chinese writing
Buddhism (Zen Buddhism) and Confucianism

3. Early Japanese Feudalism
Feudal Japan (1100s)
Similar social structure to European system
Shogun, Daimyo, Samurai, Peasants, Merchants
Samurai lived by a Code of Bushido (loyalty)
Tokugawa Shogun
Centralized feudal government
Cultural advances
Kabuki theater
Haiku poetry

4. Mongols and Their Impact
Rise of the Mongols (1100s)
Genghis Khan expanded empire (military)
Conquered Eastern Europe to Middle East
Conquered China under Kublai Khan (1279)
Yuan Dynasty absorbed Chinese society
Mughal Dynasty ruled India
Akbar the Great was tolerant to Hindu beliefs

5. Mongols and Their Impact
Mongol Impact
Destroyed and Conquered much of Asia
Russia: Absolutist Government and Isolation
China: Prosperity
Pax Mongolia and Global Trade
Silk Road brought wealth (traders like Marco Polo)
Decline of Mongol Empire
Too large and diverse an empire to rule
Deaths of strong leaders

6. Global Trade and Interactions
Expansion of Chinese Trade
Zheng He explored SEA for the Ming Dynasty trading Silk and porcelain
Major Trade Routes
Indian Ocean: trade between Asia and Africa
Mogadishu becomes a major trade center
Overland Trade: Silk Road
Mediterranean Sea

7. Global Trade and Interactions
Resurgence of European Trade (1300s)
Crusades inspired trade with Asia and ME
Italian City-States emerged as trade centers for items coming to Europe from Asia
Trade fairs took place where trade routes met
Hanseatic League- trade on North and Baltic
The Bubonic Plague (Black Death)
Came from Asia through trade caravans
Killed much of European population
Weakened economy and status of the Church
Decline of feudalism

8. Resurgence of Europe Commercial Revolution
Growth of towns and a middle class
Formation of guilds (trade unions)
Capitalism developed
Development of banking systems
System of feudalism declined as serfs moved to cities for economic opportunities

9. Resurgence of Europe Renaissance (1300s to 1500s)
Rebirth of knowledge from Greco-Romans
Humanism- focus on the present
Artistic achievements flourished
Italy: Michelangelo & DaVinci, Flemish painters
Literature developed and flourished
Used Vernacular language
Focused on life
Shakespeare and Machiavelli (The Prince)

10. Resurgence of Europe Printing Press (1456)
Mass production of books
Increased literacy rates
Spread ideas rapidly
Causes of Reformation (1520s)
Ideas of the Renaissance (Humanism)
Kings seeking to gain power from Church
Corruption and Abuses in the Church

11. Resurgence of Europe Protestant Reformation
Martin Luther posts his 95 Theses sparking discussion and change
John Calvin builds on ideas of Luther
Henry VIII breaks with Church over annulment
Counter (Catholic) Reformation
Catholic Church attempted to keep Catholics and convert others
Little change within the Church

12. Resurgence of Europe Rise of Nation-States
Growth of royal power in France and England
Limited monarchy in England
Magna Carta- document limited King’s power
Parliament- representative assembly
Anglican Church develops in England

13. African Civilizations
Geography
Savanna: grass lands with good soil
Desert: large part of continent (Sahara)
Traditional Society and Culture
Villages with families making up basic unit of society
Believe in forces of nature and spirits
Polytheistic

14. African Civilizations
Rise and Fall of African Kingdoms ( )
Ghana known for gold and salt trade
Spread of Islam
Mali was led by Mansa Musa (Muslim)
Songhai expanded through military conquest
Axum traded with Africa, India, and Med. Sea