AP WHAP Ch 14&15 vocab

Ap world history modern

Grand Canal

The longest canal in the world, stretching over 1,700 kilometers in China, built to facilitate transport and trade during the Sui dynasty.

Equal-Field System

An ancient Chinese land distribution policy from the Tang dynasty aimed at preventing land concentration and increasing agricultural productivity.

Fast-Ripening Rice

Rice varieties that mature quicker than traditional types, enhancing agricultural yields and food security in East Asia.

Foot Binding

A cultural practice in China where young girls' feet were tightly wrapped, symbolizing beauty and status but also patriarchal oppression.

Flying Cash

An early form of paper currency developed during the Tang dynasty, simplifying trade and commerce by reducing the need for heavy metal coins.

Chan (and Zen) Buddhism

A school of thought emphasizing meditation and direct experience, originating in China during the Tang dynasty and influencing East Asian culture.

Neo-Confucianism

A philosophical movement from the Song dynasty integrating Confucian ethics with Buddhist and Daoist elements, focusing on moral self-cultivation and education.

The Tale of Genji

Considered the world’s first novel, written by Murasaki Shikibu, reflecting the cultural life of the Heian period in Japan.

Samurai

A warrior class in feudal Japan known for their adherence to the Bushido code, playing a crucial role in the country's political and social structure.

Shinto

The indigenous spirituality of Japan centered around the worship of kami, emphasizing rituals that connect individuals with nature and cultural heritage.

Bushido

The ethical code governing samurai conduct, emphasizing loyalty, bravery, and honor, shaping Japan's social values and cultural identity.

Serf

An agricultural laborer bound to work on a lord's estate under the feudal system, representing a key component of medieval East Asian socio-economic structures.

Delhi Sultanate

A series of Islamic dynasties that ruled parts of India from the 13th to the 16th centuries, influencing the region's politics, culture, and commerce.

Monsoons

Seasonal wind patterns bringing heavy rainfall to South Asia, crucial for agriculture and influencing trade routes and settlement patterns.

Dhows and Junks

Traditional sailing vessels used in maritime trade, with dhows associated with the Arabian Peninsula and junks with China, vital for trade networks.

Axum (or Aksum)

An ancient civilization in modern-day Ethiopia and Eritrea known for its monumental obelisks and early adoption of Christianity.

Expansion of the Caste System

The stratified social hierarchy in India that became increasingly rigid over centuries, influencing social interactions and religious practices.

Funan

An ancient kingdom in Cambodia and Vietnam recognized as a significant trading hub between China and India from the 1st to the 6th centuries CE.

Angkor

The capital of the Khmer Empire in Cambodia, famous for its temples and advanced urban planning, flourishing from the 9th to the 15th centuries.

Melaka (or Malacca)

A strategic port city in Malaysia that was a key maritime trade hub in the 15th and 16th centuries, facilitating cultural exchanges.