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Post Classical EraPost Classical Era
600 - 1450
Early Post Classical Age
600-1200
Enlarged Civilization sitesEnlarged Civilization sites
During Classical Era:Mediterranean BasinSouth Asian SubcontinentNorthern Chinese PlainMesoamericaAndean Region
Emerging Zones: new Emerging Zones: new locationslocations
• Interior Eastern Europe• Sub Saharan Africa
– West & East
• Northern Europe• Extension of East Asia: Korea &
Japan• Southeast Asia
Expansion of tradeExpansion of tradeTrend: From Local trade Regional Trade
– New Silk Road– Indian Ocean– Mediterranean– South China Sea– Trans-Saharan– Vertical Trade – Americas
Impact: • Diffusion (technology, disease, religion)• Development of cosmopolitan CITIES
ZONES OF DEVELOPMENT: Post Classical Age
MAJOR TRADE ROUTES: Post Classical Age
Dominant CultureDominant Culture• End of Classical Balance of Power
• Empires as a political system declined
• Development of Arab Kingdoms
• Spread & Adaptation of Muslim Beliefs, into…– Southern Europe– India– North, West & East Africa– Middle East
Pax Islamica
Spread of World ReligionsSpread of World Religions
Trend: Polytheistic One creator• European Sphere – Christianity (E&W)• East & Southeast Asia – Buddhism• South Asia & Southeast Asia – Hinduism • North South Asia, West Asia & Africa – Islam
Impact of:Impact of: Organized Churches, Monasteries, Clergy, Religious scholars
Impact Impact ON: Literature, Learning, Gender
So, What will we study?So, What will we study?1. Mediterranean Basin
A. Eastern Europe (Byzantine Empire, Rise of Russia)
B. Arab Caliphates & Muslim Invaders (Caliphates)
C. Western Medieval Europe
D. Sub Saharan- West African Kingdoms (Gold for Salt Trade)
2. Indian OceanA. East African City-States
B. South Asia - India
C. Southeast Asia (Vietnam)
3. East Asian DevelopmentA. Chinese Reunification (Tang & Song)
B. Creation of Korean Kingdoms & Japan
General CharacteristicsGeneral Characteristics
1. Arab-Muslim Influence strong
2. Spread of Civilization beyond classical empire zones (Regional Civilizations)
3. Spread of World Religions which define regional civilizations
4. Development of World Trade Networks
What happens after 1200?What happens after 1200?
New Nomadic Invaders, Disease & Late Post Classical Empires