AP World History Unit 1 Review

These flashcards provide key concepts and information related to Unit 1 of AP World History, focusing on state-building, societal structures, and cultural influences.

What does the term 'state' refer to in AP World History?

A territory that is politically organized under a single government.

What philosophy did the Song Dynasty emphasize to maintain and justify its rule?

Confucianism, specifically a revival known as Neo-Confucianism.

What was the main change in Confucianism during the Song Dynasty?

Neo-Confucianism sought to rid Confucian thought of the influences of Buddhism.

What societal structure is emphasized in Confucianism?

A hierarchical structure where individuals submit to their social superiors.

What was the significant legal change for women under the Song Dynasty?

Women were stripped of legal rights, including property rights.

What was foot binding and why was it practiced?

A practice where young girls' feet were bound to symbolize status and restrict their mobility.

How did the Song Dynasty expand its bureaucracy?

Through a civil service examination system based on Confucian values.

What two significant goods did the Song Dynasty trade?

Porcelain and silk.

What agricultural innovation contributed to the population explosion during the Song Dynasty?

The introduction of Champa rice.

What does Dar Al Islam refer to?

The house of Islam, encompassing regions influenced by Islamic culture.

Which two major religions were present in the Muslim heartland beside Islam?

Judaism and Christianity.

What major empire arose in Central Asia involving Turkic people?

The Seljuk Empire.

What is the House of Wisdom?

A library in Baghdad established under the Abbasid Empire, contributing to scholarly works.

What was the significance of the Bakti movement in Hinduism?

It emphasized devotion to one god, challenging traditional Hindu hierarchies.

Who established the Aztec Empire and when?

The Mexica people founded the Aztec Empire in 1345.

What was the tribute system in the Aztec Empire?

A system where conquered peoples provided labor and goods to the Aztecs.

How did the Inca Empire maintain its power differently from the Aztecs?

The Incas had a more intrusive bureaucracy with strict control over conquered peoples.

What was the Mississippian culture known for?

It was the first large-scale civilization in North America, known for monumental earthworks.

What was the Great Zimbabwe's economic focus?

Farming and cattle herding, eventually transitioning to trade in gold.

What distinguished the Kingdom of Ethiopia from other African states?

It was a Christian state in a region predominantly practicing Islam.

What were the two flavors of Christianity in Europe during this period?

Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholicism.

What was the political structure of Europe characterized by during this period?

Decentralization and feudalism.

What is manorialism?

A system where the lord's land was rented out to peasants for protection.

Who were serfs?

Peasants bound to the land they worked on in exchange for protection from lords.