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Unit 1 1.3 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Rajput Kingdoms | Hindu Kingdoms led by leaders of numerous clans who were often at war with one another |
| Caste system | Social status system (In Hinduism very rigid) determine economic status |
| Bhakti movement | Hindus began to draw upon traditional teachings about the importance of emotion in their spiritual life. Focused on developing a strong attachment to a particular deity. |
| Khmer Empire | AKA Angkor Kingdom. Situated near the Mekong river. Complex irrigation and drain edge systems led to economic prosperity. One of the most prosperous kingdoms in southeast Asia. |
| Delhi Sultanate | Reigned for 300 years. Ruler of norther India. |
| Qutub Minar | Tallest tower in India. Islamic architecture. In southern part of the city. |
| Srivijaya Empire | Hindu kingdoms based on Sumatra. Built up its Navy. Prospered by charging fees for ships. |
| Angkor Wat | Famous temple in Cambodia (Southeast Asia) |
| Proselytize | to actively seek converts |
| Urdu | New language developed by Muslims of South Asia. Melded the grammatical pattern of Hindu, Vocab of Arabic and some elements of Farsi |
| Majapahit empire | Based on Java. Had 98 tributaries at its Height. Sustained power by controlling see routes. Buddhist |
| Hinduism | South Asians practiced Hinduism. Prayed to many gods. Associated with a Hierarchical Caste system. Recognized several sacred texts. |
| Islam | Monotheistic. most popular in urban areas. Movement into the Indian ocean paralleled the expansion elsewhere. |
| Sufis | Did missionary work in southeast Asia. Had tolerance to local faiths which made people feel comfortable converting to Islam. |
| South Asia | India and Pakistan. Surrounded by the Indian ocean |