AP World History Key Terms

A set of practice flashcards for AP World History key terms covering social structures, religions, and philosophical systems.

Police

The term used here to refer to the Greek city-state, known for its independent government and social structure.

Agricultural Revolution

The shift from hunting and foraging to the domestication of plants and animals for food production.

pastoral society

A social grouping whose way of life is based on the herding of domesticated animals.

patriarchy

A social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of leadership and authority.

Hinduism

A major religious and cultural tradition from South Asia that developed from Vedic roots.

Upanishads

A collection of ancient Indian texts that provide philosophical foundations for Hindu concepts.

Siddhartha Gautama the Buddhal

The historical figure and spiritual teacher who founded the Buddhist religion.

Theravada Buddhis

A branch of Buddhism focusing on the original and orthodox teachings of the Buddha.

Mahayana Buddhisen

An inclusive branch of Buddhism emphasizing the helping role of bodhisattvas and universal salvation.

Makti movement

A devotional movement in Hinduism focusing on the personal relationship between a devotee and a deity.

Confucianium

An ethical and philosophical system based on the teachings of Confucius, focusing on morality and social order.

Dalam

A Chinese philosophical tradition emphasizing harmony with the natural flow and the cosmic order.

Judaism

The monotheistic religion of the Jewish people, based on the Torah and the covenant with God.