AP World History Unit 1 Overview

A collection of flashcards summarizing key concepts from AP World History Unit 1, focusing on political, cultural, and economic themes.

What was the primary system of governance in the Song Dynasty?

Meritocracy through a civil service exam.

What agricultural innovation significantly increased food production in the Song Dynasty?

Champa rice.

What major trade route connected China to other regions?

Silk Roads.

What type of social structure was prevalent in Song Dynasty China?

Patriarchy.

What artistic technology flourished during the Song Dynasty?

Woodblock printing.

What aspect of society was improved through the civil service exam in Song China?

Social mobility.

What major infrastructure project was constructed during the Song Dynasty to enhance trade?

The Grand Canal.

Which two major religions influenced Japan, Korea, and Vietnam?

Buddhism and Confucianism.

What system of land management was used in Japan during the Heian Period?

Feudal system.

What was a significant cultural contribution of the Japanese during the Heian Period?

The Tale of Genji.

How did Korea maintain its own cultural identity despite Chinese influence?

By developing its own writing system and language structure.

What was the geopolitical significance of Vietnam in relation to China?

It was the least sinified, often rebelling against Chinese control.

Which two major empires arose from the Islamic Empire after its decline?

Ottoman Empire and Mughal Empire.

What was the House of Wisdom and where was it located?

A center of learning in Baghdad.

What was a major contribution of the Islamic Empire in mathematics?

Developments in algebra and geometry.

What material did the Islamic Empire adopt for paper making?

Paper making from China.

What were the renowned cities of learning in the Islamic Empire?

Baghdad and Cordoba.

What was the status of women in Islamic society compared to Christian and Jewish societies?

Women had higher status than in Christian or Jewish societies.

Which trade routes facilitated the spread of Islam?

Silk Roads, Trans Sahara Trade Route, Indian Ocean Network.

What was the main reason many converted to Islam in South Asia?

To escape low status or due to corruption in their own religions.

What architectural marvel was built during the Delhi Sultanate?

Qutub Minar.

How did the Song Dynasty influence global trade?

By trading innovations like gunpowder and compass.

Which was the most stable region of South Asia during the period covered?

Southern India, particularly the Chola Dynasty.

Which Southeast Asian kingdoms had significant naval power?

Srivijaya and Majapahit.

What agricultural system was developed by the Khmer Empire?

Complex irrigation and drainage system for rice.

What was a key feature of the caste system in South Asia?

It was extremely strict and rigid.

What agricultural product was critical to trade in Southeast Asia?

Spices.

What were the social changes observed in Southeast Asia during this period?

Expansion of Hinduism and Buddhism, along with the introduction of Islam.

How did the Mongols impact the Islamic Empire?

They took over and eventually splintered it into different empires.