AP Unit 1-2 Test review

The Five Key Relationships

Ruler to Subject, Father to Son, Husband to Wife, Older Brother to Younger Brother, Friend to Friend

Daoism

Emphasizes the Dao (the Way), Wu Wei (non-action), Yin and Yang, Naturalness (Ziran), Relativistic view of values, Seeking immortality and longevity, Meditation and qigong, Minimal governance, Laozi's "Tao Te Ching"

Champa Rice

Increased agricultural productivity, Population growth, Urbanization and economic expansion

The Grand Canal

Improved transportation, Regional integration, Cultural exchange

Gunpowder

Military advancements, Impact on world history, Technological innovation

The Mandate of Heaven

Change - Dynastic cycles, Political legitimacy, Philosophical influences

The Silk Roads

Geography - Deserts, Oases, Mountains, Rivers

Caravanserai

Roadside inns along trade routes, Facilitated trade and cultural exchange

Paper Money

Increased access to capital, Convenient for trade

Mongol Empire

Largest contiguous land empire, Originated in Mongolia, Stretched from Sea of Japan to Eastern Europe, Spread of ideas and technologies, Cultural exchange

Trans-Saharan Trade Routes

Major goods traded - Gold, Kola nuts, Slaves

Major characteristics of the Abrahamic religions

Belief in one God, Historical lineage to Abraham, Sacred texts, Recognition of prophets, Ethical guidelines, Places of worship, Religious rituals and practices, Dietary laws

Major beliefs of Buddhism

Four Noble Truths, Reincarnation, Karma, Nirvana, Middle Way, Impermanence, Compassion, Meditation, Three Jewels

Status of women during the Middle Ages and Song dynasty China

Middle Ages - Limited rights and opportunities, Patriarchal society, Subservient roles