AP World History - Period One Review

Flashcards for Period One Review

Dar al-Islam

"House of Islam" referring to the Islamic world.

Abbasid Caliphate

Islamic empire (750-1258) known for its cultural and economic prosperity, centered in Baghdad.

Dar al-Islam

"House of Islam" referring to the Islamic world.

Abbasid Caliphate

Islamic empire (750-1258) known for its cultural and economic prosperity, centered in Baghdad.

Neo-Confucianism

Revival of Confucianism during the Song Dynasty, emphasizing hierarchy and filial piety.

Filial Piety

Honoring parents and ancestors, especially male elders, a key aspect of Confucianism.

Champa Rice

Fast-ripening rice introduced to China, leading to agricultural surplus during the Song Dynasty.

The Crusades

Christian military campaigns (1095-1291) aimed at reclaiming the Holy Lands, leading to increased trade and cultural exchange.

Delhi Sultanate

Islamic state in Northern India (1206-1526) that facilitated the spread of Islam into South and Southeast Asia.

Genghis Khan

United Mongol tribes and built a vast empire across Asia and Europe in the 13th century.

Mongol Empire

Largest contiguous land empire in history, known for reviving the Silk Roads and facilitating cultural exchange.

Magna Carta

Document signed in 1215 establishing legal rights and fair trial in England.

Yuan Dynasty

Mongol dynasty in China (1279-1368) founded by Kublai Khan, the first foreign-ruled dynasty of all China.

Ottoman Empire

Islamic Gunpowder Empire founded by Osman Bey, known for using gunpowder weapons and the Janissary system.

Mansa Musa

King of Mali whose pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 showcased the empire's wealth.

Ibn Battuta

Muslim traveler (1325-1354) known for chronicling cultures across Dar al-Islam.

The Black Death

Devastating pandemic (1346-1388) that originated in China and spread via trade routes, causing massive labor shortages.

Indian Ocean Trade

Maritime trade network linking East Africa, the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia, facilitating the exchange of goods, cultures, and religions.

Ming Dynasty

Chinese dynasty (1368-1644) that overthrew the Mongols and sponsored Zheng He's voyages to promote Chinese power.

Aztec Empire

Mesoamerican empire (1428-1521) with its capital in Tenochtitlan, known for trade and human sacrifice.

Inca Empire

South American empire (1438-1533) known for its extensive road system, Mit'a System, and state-supported culture.

Mit'a System

Mandatory labor system used by the Inca Empire for state projects.

Swahili States

City-states along the East African coast that flourished via Indian Ocean trade around 1440.

Atlantic Slave Trade

The transportation of 10–12 million Africans across the Atlantic Ocean as part of early global commerce network starting in 1441.