AMSCO 1.7 Comparison in the Period from c.1200 to c.1450 Notes

1 min read•june 18, 2024

📖 AMSCO p.177 - p.181

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Comparative Analysis of Religious/Ethical Systems

Aspects to Consider	Islam	Hinduism	Confucianism
Movements Emphasized	Various movements emphasizing different aspects	Bhakti movement focused on emotional devotion	Neo-Confucianism emphasized reason alongside traditional beliefs
Common Elements	Use of Arabic language, unity, shared beliefs	Polytheistic, diverse traditions, caste system	Ethical principles, social harmony, civil service
Emphasis on Emotion	Sufism (mystical Islamic practice)	Bhakti movement emphasized emotional devotion	Emphasized reason, but some emotional aspects in ethical teachings
Emphasis on Reason	Islamic scholars' emphasis on rational inquiry	Hindu philosophy included rational inquiry	Neo-Confucianism emphasized reason as a complement to tradition

Cultural Traditions	Political Influence	Economic Impact	Social and Cultural Exchanges	Neighbor Relations
Confucianism	Guiding principle for rulers and officials	Agricultural innovations and improvements	Literary and philosophical dialogues facilitated cultural growth	Establishing diplomatic ties and alliances
Daoism	Philosophical influence on governance	Technological advancements and growth	Artistic influences, including poetry and painting	Diplomatic bonds and peaceful exchanges
Neo-Confucianism	Shaping political ideologies and governance	Economic systems influenced by ethical principles	Philosophical exchanges, fostering intellectual development	Cultural assimilation and harmonious relations

Comparative Analysis of Economics and Politics in Africa

Economic Changes	Political Changes	Interaction with Outside Forces
Economic Diversity	Growth in trade networks and commerce	Cultural exchanges with Arab merchants influenced trade routes
Agricultural Innovations	Centralization of political power	Encounters with Islamic powers influenced religious practices
Trade Network Expansion	State formation and dynastic rule	Geopolitical shifts, including interactions with European powers

Consolidation and Centralization of a Pre-Columbian State

Aspects to Evaluate	Institutions, Policies, and Practices	Extent of Success
Political Structure	Type of governance (monarchy, confederation, etc.)	Level of centralization of political power
Administrative Systems	Bureaucratic structures, if any	Efficiency in governing and decision-making
Territorial Expansion	Strategies for territorial expansion	Extent of geographical control and influence
Cultural Integration	Policies promoting cultural unity and integration	Success in fostering a shared cultural identity
Economic Policies	Systems of resource management and distribution	Economic stability and prosperity