Unit 1 AP World History

Hominids

Early human ancestors that walked upright and are characterized by high forehead, rounded skull, and reduced jaw.

Neolithic Revolution

The transition from nomadic hunter-gatherer societies to settled agricultural communities.

Civilization

Complex human societies characterized by urban development, social stratification, and centralized governance.

Monotheism

The belief in a single all-powerful God, dominant in several ancient religions.

Cultural Diffusion

The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.

Agrarian Society

A society that relies primarily on agriculture for its economy and way of life.

City-State

A city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state.

Trade Networks

Systems of commerce that connect different regions, facilitating the exchange of goods, services, and ideas.

Social Hierarchy

A system that ranks individuals or groups in a society based on factors such as wealth, power, and social status.

_ is the transition from nomadic hunter-gatherer societies to settled agricultural communities.

Neolithic Revolution

A _ is a complex human society characterized by urban development, social stratification, and centralized governance.

Civilization

The belief in or worship of multiple gods is known as _.

Polytheism

_ refers to a society that primarily relies on agriculture for its economy and way of life.

Agrarian Society

A _ is a city that, along with its surrounding territory, forms an independent state.

City-State