AP World History Unit 0 Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering foundational cultural traditions, religions, belief systems, and exam structures for AP World History Unit 0.

Mandate of Heaven

A political-philosophical concept tested under the Confucianism and Daoism unit topics.

Civil Service Exams

Examinations connected to Confucianism used to select candidates for government administrative roles.

Ancestor Veneration

The cultural practice of honoring deceased ancestors, categorized under Confucian and Daoist beliefs.

Filial Piety

A core Confucian virtue emphasizing respect, obedience, and devotion to one's parents and ancestors.

Jati

Sub-castes or social groups organized within the Hindu caste system and social structure.

Nirvana

A key concept and state of spiritual liberation tested under Hinduism and Buddhism.

Cycle of Reincarnation

The continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth featured in Hindu religious beliefs.

Caste System

The organized social hierarchy and structure existing under Hinduism.

Four Noble Truths

The core beliefs and foundational teachings outlining the values of Buddhism.

Torah

The holy book and central sacred text of Judaism.

Covenant

The sacred agreement that the Hebrews believed they had established with Yahweh.

Five Pillars of Islam

The central practices and core duties defining the faith of Islam.

Umma

The early Islamic community of believers that experienced a historical split.

Sufism

A tradition within Islam characterized by its distinct central spiritual practices.

HIPP Skills

The document analysis skills evaluated in writing, consisting of Historical context, Intended audience, Purpose, and Point of view.

Confucian Social Order

The principle ideas that governed society, hierarchy, and relationships in Confucian belief.

Daoism

A belief system that emerged around the same time as Confucianism with differing core principles.

Part 1: Multiple Choice

An exam section composed of 40 questions to be completed in 40 minutes.

Part 2: Timed Writing

An exam section composed of 5 questions in 40 minutes covering HIPP document skills and thesis writing.