AP World Unit 0 - Key Terms

Vocabulary flashcards covering the foundation civilizations, religions, and systems listed in Unit 0 of the AP World History curriculum.

Mesopotamia

One of the early civilizations before 1200, located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

Ancient Egypt

One of the early civilizations before 1200, centered along the Nile River in Northeast Africa.

Indus River Valley

One of the early civilizations before 1200, located in South Asia.

Ancient China

One of the early civilizations before 1200, developing along the Yellow and Yangtze rivers.

Classical Greece

A major Mediterranean civilization known for its city-states and cultural foundations.

Ancient Rome

A Mediterranean civilization that expanded from a republic into a massive empire.

Han Dynasty

A significant Chinese dynasty existing in the classical period before 1200.

Gupta Empire

An early Indian empire known for its contributions to science and mathematics.

Byzantine Empire

The Eastern half of the Roman Empire that continued to exist into the post-classical era.

Christianity

A major monotheistic religion included in the key terms for Unit 0.

Buddhism

A belief system originating in India included in the key terms for Unit 0.

Islam

A monotheistic religion originating in the 7th century included in the key terms for Unit 0.

Hinduism

A major religious and cultural tradition of South Asia included in the key terms for Unit 0.

Silk Roads

A network of trade routes connecting various regions of the Afro-Eurasian landmass.

Feudalism

A decentralized social and political system identified as a key term for the period before 1200.

Civilizations Before 1200

A general category describing the historical societies and states that existed prior to the start of the AP World History modern curriculum.