AP world history

Song Dynasty

A major Chinese dynasty known for advancements like paper, gunpowder, printing, and the compass.

Dar al-Islam

A term meaning 'house of Islam' used to describe the Islamic world where Islam has spread.

Silk Roads

Ancient trade routes connecting the East and West, facilitating trade of luxury goods.

Mansa Musa

The famous king of the Mali Empire, regarded as the richest man in history.

Feudalism

A decentralized political system in medieval Europe characterized by lords, vassals, and serfs.

Confucianism

A Chinese belief system stressing familial respect, social harmony, and moral virtues.

Industrial Revolution

A period of rapid industrial growth from the late 18th century to the early 19th century, marked by the rise of factories.

Mercantilism

An economic system where the government controls trade and maximizes exports over imports.

Haitian Revolution

The successful revolt led by enslaved people in Haiti against French rule, resulting in the world’s first independent state run by former slaves.

Cold War

A prolonged period of political and military tension between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II.

Globalization

The process of increasing interconnectedness among countries through trade, tech, migration, and culture.

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance formed for mutual defense against communism.

Decolonization

The process of former colonies gaining independence from colonial powers, particularly post-World War II.

Proxy Wars

Conflicts where two opposing countries support combatants in a third country, e.g., Korea and Vietnam.

Renaissance

A cultural movement in Europe from the 14th to the 17th century emphasizing art, literature, and humanism.