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Postclassical Period

This overview of the Postclassical Period (610-1453 CE) delves into the transformative influences of new faiths like Islam and Christianity, the rise of trade networks, and the interactions of diverse nomadic and settled societies. Analyzing key themes such as demographics, political organization, and gender roles, the study contrasts the Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates, examines the impact of Christianity across Western Europe, and explores the cultural similarities and differences between Byzantine and Tang-Song China. This period marked a significant increase in population and urbanization, shaping the foundations of the modern world.

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Postclassical Period

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  1. Postclassical Period New Faith and New Commerce ~Intensification of Exchange & the Nomads Last Hurrah~

  2. Periodization…up to interpretation

  3. ________________ 610 CE 618 CE ________________ ________________ 661 CE 750 CE ________________ ________________ 800 CE 945 CE ________________ ________________ 1000 CE 1054 CE ________________ ________________ 1096 CE 1127 CE ________________ ________________ 1200s CE ________________ ________________ 1300s CE ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ 1433 CE ________________ 1453 CE

  4. Demographics & Movement • Trade • Gender Roles • Belief Systems • Political organization Themes to Consider

  5. Compare the Umayyad & Abbasid Caliphates. • Analyze the changes and continuities in the role of Christianity in Western Europe. • Compare Byzantium & Tang-Song China. • Analyze the changes and continuities in the role of women. Questions to Consider …b/t 600 & 1450

  6. Provide a good summary of period: How? Population increased from 250 mil to 450 mil Demographic Trends

  7. Vikings Mongols Germanic Tribes Turkic Groups Chinese Arabs Bantu-Speaking People of Africa People of Oceania • Migrations Demographic Trends

  8. Compare the Umayyad & Abbasid Caliphates. ???

  9. One of the defining developments of Postclassical period • Rooted in Judaism & Christianity • Five Pillars, Quran Islam

  10. An “Arab Caliphate” & conquest state • From bedouins to Arab garrison administrators Umayyad

  11. An “Islamic Caliphate” • Inherit a large empire & seek to integrate society through conversion to Islam • Government • More bureaucratic – Vizir • Yet, Political weakness = fragmentation after 945 • Economy • Trade revenue & exchange fostered scientific advances • Inclusion of Africa and South/SE Asia into more global network Abbasid

  12. Similarities? Differences? Compare Umayyad & Abbasid?

  13. Reasons for Similarities? Reasons for Differences? Compare Umayyad & Abbasid?

  14. Analyze the changes and continuities in the role of Christianity in Western Europe. ???

  15. 500-1000 = Early Middle Ages • 1000-1300 = High Middle Ages • 1300-1450 = Late Middle Ages Periodization

  16. Christianity acted as consolidating force • Spread throughout Europe due to emotional comforts • Little central political control, so church provided some leadership modeled after Roman administration • Charlemagne & crowning • Intellectual beacon Role of Christianity – Early Medieval

  17. Western Europe transitions • Moldboard plow & 3-field system • Population growth • Urbanization & interaction c1000 CE

  18. Christianity loses some political influence, but maintains intellectual dominance • Monarchies grow more powerful, yet church calls for Crusades • Scholasticism, Thomas Aquinas, & universities • Economy recovers – trade & urbanization Role of Christianity – High Medieval

  19. Changes? Continuities? CCOT of Christianity’s Role?

  20. Reasons for CCOT? Context? CCOT of Christianity’s Role?

  21. Compare Tang-Song China & Byzantium. ???

  22. Return China to era of greatness after Sui restore order • Tang: • Politically powerful • Buddhism to Neo-Confucian backlash • Song: • Economic & cultural growth • Fostered spread of civilization in East Asia & European exploration Tang-Song China

  23. Continuation of Eastern Roman Empire blending Roman, Greek, & Christian values • Highly bureaucratic • Centered on Constantinople & Silk Road trade • Fostered spread of civilization to Russia & acted as bridge/barrier Byzantium

  24. Mongols

  25. Similarities? Differences? Compare Tang-Song China & Byzantium?

  26. Reasons for Similarities? Reasons for Differences? Compare Tang-Song China & Byzantium?

  27. Analyze the changes and continuities in the role of women in Afro-Eurasia. ???

  28. Spreading of belief systems often meant decline in women’s status • Middle East • Bedouin -> Muhammad -> Abbasid • North Africa, Spain – exception: West Africa • East Asia • Buddhism -> Neo-Confucianism • Korea, Japan – exception: Vietnam Role of Women

  29. Changes? Continuities? CCOT of Women’s Role in Afro-Eurasia?

  30. Context? • Aztecs & Incas? CCOT of Women’s Role in Afro-Eurasia?

  31. Women enjoyed more freedom • Importance in farming due to lack of draft animals & wheel Aztecs Incas • Tribute state • Sacrifices • Corn • Incan socialism • Sacrifices • Potato Americas

  32. ________________ 610 CE 618 CE ________________ ________________ 661 CE 750 CE ________________ ________________ 800 CE 945 CE ________________ ________________ 1000 CE 1054 CE ________________ ________________ 1096 CE 1127 CE ________________ ________________ 1200s CE ________________ ________________ 1300s CE ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ 1433 CE ________________ 1453 CE • Postclassical Period in Review

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