AP World History: Unit One Overview (Circa December to 1450)

Study flashcards based on key concepts from AP World History, focusing on the period from circa December to 1450.

State

A territory politically organized under a single government.

Confucianism

A philosophy that emphasizes hierarchical relationships and social harmony in society.

Neo-Confucianism

A revival of Confucianism in the Song dynasty, incorporating some changes and rejecting Buddhist influences.

Filial Piety

The virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors in Confucian philosophy.

Bureaucracy

A government entity organized hierarchically, responsible for implementing the emperor's rules.

Civil Service Examination

A rigorous test based on Confucian classics that men had to pass to gain bureaucratic jobs.

Champa Rice

A strain of rice introduced to China that matures early and can be harvested multiple times a year.

Dar al Islam

Translated as the 'house of Islam', referring to regions where Islam is the dominant organizing principle.

Seljuk Empire

A Turkic empire that rose to prominence in the 11th century, displacing the Abbasid Caliphate.

Sharia Law

A legal system based on the Quran, used as the organizing principle in Muslim empires.

Mahayana Buddhism

A branch of Buddhism that encourages broader participation and emphasizes helping others achieve enlightenment.

Abbasid Caliphate

A major Islamic empire characterized by cultural and scientific achievements centered in Baghdad.

Bhakti Movement

An innovative Hindu devotional movement emphasizing love and devotion to one god, challenging traditional hierarchies.

Majapahit Kingdom

A powerful Buddhist kingdom in Southeast Asia that controlled trade routes but declined due to competition.

Angkor Wat

A temple complex in Cambodia, originally Hindu, later incorporating Buddhist elements.

Foot Binding

A practice in Song China where young girls' feet were bound to create smaller feet as a status symbol.

Silk and Porcelain

Two significant goods traded by China during the Song dynasty that contributed to its economy.