AP World History Unit 0 Flashcards

The Neolithic Revolution was the domestication of what?

Plants and animals

Because we had a food surplus the population…

Grew

Most rulers ruled with what kind of power?

Absolute

How did the Patriarchy originate?

It originated as societies became more agricultural, leading to the establishment of gender roles that favored male dominance in social, political, and economic spheres.

What were th four River Valley Civilizations?

Mesopotamia city-states, Indus Valley, Shang China, and Egypt

List 4 things a continuity has in a state building

Use religion to gain legitimacy, create monumental art and architecture, state controls important economic systems, and build infrastructure

What are the 2 common issues that arise for leaders?

How to treat “others” and How to deal with resistance

What are some common causes of decline in power?

Leadership grows corrupt over time and the empire was too big (people further away feel disconnected from the capital, it’s expensive, and difficult to secure large borders)

Confucianism is the single most important continuity in what kind of history?

Chinese

What is confucianism based on?

Relationships where the superior act ethically and the inferior are to be obedient

What is the Confucian government fun by?

Scholar-gentry (where people would take a civil service exam to gain a position in government)

HIndu society is organized by a strict…

Caste system

What particular group is Judaism historically associated with?

Ethnic

Since the Buddha rejected the caste system, who was Buddhism most popular towards?

Lower class and merchants

Why did Christianity establish a separation between church and state?

To prevent religious influence in government and ensure freedom of worship.

What are the 2 important things about Islam?

Muhammad was religious, political, and a military leader / Highly valued merchants

What was the Silk Road reserved for?

Special goods because animals could not hold as many goods

What was trade held together by?

Pastoral nomads

How was the Saharan Trade made possible by?

Camels

Where did trade influence Africa?

In Sub-Saharan Africa kingdoms

How was the Indian Ocean Trade made possible?

Technology helped harness the Monsoon Winds (lateen sails)

What things did the Indian Ocean Trade include because ships could carry more goods?

Luxury and bulk goods