AP world history vocab terms

abacus

 An ancient Chinese counting device that used rods on which were mounted movable counters

absolute monarchy

Rule by a king or queen whose power is not limited by a constitution

Afrikaners

south Africans decended from the Dutch settlers, primarily the Dutch East India Company, who settled in the Cape Colony in the 17th century.

age grade

an age group into which children were placed in Bantu societies of early sub-Saharan Africa; children within the age grade were given responsibilities and privileges suitable for their age and in this manner were prepared for adult responsibilities.