AP World History Unit One Review

These flashcards cover key concepts and facts from AP World History Unit One, focusing on major civilizations and their state-building methods between December and 1450.

What time period does Unit One of AP World History cover?

Circa December to 1450.

What is meant by 'state' in the context of AP World History?

A territory that is politically organized under a single government.

Which dynasty ruled China during this time period?

The Song Dynasty.

What philosophy did the Song Dynasty emphasize to maintain their rule?

Confucianism.

What is Neo-Confucianism?

A revival of Confucianism that sought to rid it of Buddhist influences.

What practice limited women's rights in Song China?

Foot binding.

How did the Song Dynasty expand their bureaucracy?

By establishing a civil service examination based on Confucian texts to employ qualified individuals.

What is the significance of Champa rice in Song China?

It matured early, resisted drought, and could be harvested multiple times a year, contributing to population growth.

What is Dar al Islam?

The house of Islam; areas where Islamic faith was the organizing principle.

What change occurred in Muslim empires leading up to 1200?

The dominance of Arab Muslim empires declined while Turkic Muslim empires rose.

What major scientific contributions came from the Islamic world during this period?

Advances in mathematics from scholars like Nasir al-Din al-Tusi and preservation of Greek philosophy.

What three methods expanded Muslim rule during this period?

Military expansion, trade by Muslim merchants, and missionary work by Sufi missionaries.

What important change happened to Hinduism in India during this time?

The Bhakti movement emphasized devotion to one god and challenged social hierarchies.

What was the social structure of the Aztec Empire?

An elaborate system of tribute states where conquered people provided labor and goods.

How did the Inca maintain control over their empire?

Through an elaborate bureaucracy and the Mita system, which required labor for state projects.

What were the primary economic activities in the Swahili civilization?

Trade and commerce along the East African coast.

What sets Ethiopia apart from other African civilizations during this period?

It was a Christian state in a predominantly Muslim context.

What characterized European political organization during this period?

Decentralization and feudalism.

What is feudalism?

A system where lords provided land to vassals in exchange for military service.

What does manorialism refer to in European society?

A system where peasants worked the land owned by lords in exchange for protection.