devotee of Vishnu, thought reflected the influence of devotional cults. Intellectual understanding of reality was less important than personal union with the deity.
a military governor who ruled in place of the emperor
2 clans that went to war, Minamoto was victorious and claimed rule and empire
Hindu caste of peasants and serfs
southeast Asia, became prominent in trade. Built a substantial navy that patrolled the waters of southeast Asia and protected the region's sea lanes. Ruling authorities levied taxes on the value of all their cargoes
Confucianism that drew influence from Buddhism
principle of nonviolence towards living
leader of the Tours in Afghanistan who was a patron of the arts. Annexed several states in northwestern India and the Punjab . Demolished sites associated with Hindu/Buddhist faiths. Did not encourage Indians to turn to Islam
ambitious and ruthless while trying to get to the throne and he murdered 2 of his brothers. Displayed a high sense of duty and strived to provide an effective, stable govt
placed enormous demands on their subjects in the course of building a strong, centralized govt, ordered the construction of palaces and granaries, carried out extensive repairs on defensive walls, dispatched military forces to central Asia and Korea, levied high taxes
devotee of SHiva. Reminiscent of PLato, held that the physical world was a illusion and ultimate reality lay beyond the senses. Mistrusted emotional services, insisted only by discipline logic could human beings understand the ultimate reality of Brahman
built a powerful navy and controlled commerce in southeast ASian waters. Financed their navy and bureaucracy from taxes levied on ships. Maintained sea trade route between CHina and India
encouraged personal, emotional, devotional approach to Islam. Permitted their followers to observe rituals or venerate spirits not recognized by the Islamic faith