AP World History - WWW Quiz

500BCE - 500CE

Roman Republic and Empire

632CE

Muhammad’s death

750CE - 1258

Abbasid Empire

800CE

Charlemagne crowned emperor

1095

Crusades begin

1206

Delhi Sultante founded

1324

Mansa Musa’s Hajj

1347

Plague in Europe

1453

Constantinople falls to Ottomans

animism

belief that natural objects and forces possess spiritual essence or life. Common in early societies.

shamanism

spiritual practice where a shaman communicates with spirits for healing, guidance, and rituals.

shintoism

indigenous Japanese religion focused on kami (spirits) in nature, rituals, and ancestor worship.

pastoral societies

societies based on the raising of livestock, often nomadic, for food and resources.

judaism

monotheistic religion of Jews, emphasizing worship of one God, and following the Torah’s teachings.

monotheism

belief in the existence of only one God, central to religions like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

hinduism

one of the oldest religions, with beliefs in karma, dharma, reincarnation, and devotion to many gods.

polytheism

belief in and worship of multiple gods, common in ancient civilizations like Greek and Egypt.

reincarnation

belief that the soul is reborn into a new body after death, common in Hinduism and Buddhism.

caste system

social hierarchy in India, dividing people into rigid classes based on birth and occupation.

dharma

in Hinduism and Buddhism, the moral law or duty that guides individual conduct and cosmic order.

buddha (Siddhartha Gautama)

founder of Buddhism; he achieved enlightenment and taught the path to end suffering.

buddhism

religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama, focusing on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path to enlightenment.

theravada

early branch of Buddhism focusing on individual enlightenment through meditation and strict monastic discipline.

mahayana

branch of Buddhism emphasizing compassion, helping others achieve enlightenment, and worship of bodhisattvas.

bodhisattva

in Mahayana Buddhism, a person who delays enlightenment to help others achieve it.

monasticism

religious ways of life in which individuals live in seclusion, dedicating themselves to spiritual work and discipline.

mandate of heaven

Chinese belief that rulers are divinely chosen and must govern justly; loss of power signals disfavor

confucianism

Chinese philosophy emphasizing respect, family loyalty, social harmony, and proper behavior in relationships.

filial piety

respect and devotion children owe to their parents and ancestors, key in Confucianism.

zoroastrianism

ancient Persian religion teaching a cosmic struggle between good and evil, with one god, Ahura Mazda.

greco-roman philosophy

ancient Greek and Roman ideas focused on reason, ethics, and understanding the natural world.

christianity

monothestic religion based on Jesus Christ’s life and teachings, emphasizing salvation and love.

syncretism

blending of different religious or cultural beliefs and practice into a new, combined system.

silk roads

trade routes connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa, exchanging goods, ideas, and culture across continents.

trans-saharan trade

trade network across the Sahara using camel caravans, linking West Africa to North Africa.

indian ocean maritime system

sea trade linking East Africa, Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.

mediterranean sea lane

maritime trade network linking Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

muhammad

founder of Islam, regarded as the prophet who received revelations from Allah in Arabia.larges

islam

monotheistic religion founded by Muhammad, teaching submission to Allah and following the Quran.

sunnis

largest branch of Islam; follow Muhammad’s teachings and the practices of the earliest Muslim community.

shi’a

branch of Islam that believes leadership should remain within Muhammad’s family, supporting Ali’s line.

abbasids

Islam dynasty that overthrew the Umayyads, ruling from 750 to 1258 CE

turkic migration

Nomadic Turkic peoples moved into Central Asia, Middle East, and South Asia, spreading Islam.

seljuk turks

Nomadic Turks who converted to Islam and ruled parts of the Middle East.

crusades

religious wars between Christians and Muslims over control of the Holy Land.

ulama

Islamic scholars who interpret and apply religious law (Sharia) in Muslim communities.

sufis

Islamic mystics who seek direct, personal connection with God through spiritual practices.

southernization

spread of Southern Asia’s ideas, crops, technologies, and trade practices to other regions worldwide.

mongols

nomadic warriors from Central Asia who created the largest continous land empire in history.

chinggis khan

founder and leader who united Mongol tribes and created their vast empire through conquest.

hulegu

Mongol rulers who led the conquest of Baghdad and expanded the Ilkhanate in Persia.

mamluks

slave soldiers who rose to power and established a dynasty in Egypt during the medieval period.

mahmud of ghazni/ghaznavids

Turkish conqueror who expanded the Ghaznavids Empire and led raids into India.

delhi/delhi sultanate

Muslim kingdoms in India known for culutral blending, spreading Islam, and political control.

malacca (melaka)

key Southeast Asian trade city and Islamic center, crucial for maritime trade networks.

dar-al-islam

Lands where Muslims are free to practice their religion, including parts of Africa and Asia.

al-andalus/muslim iberia

Muslim-ruled region in Spain known for cultural and religious diversity during the Middle Ages.

arab (islamic) agricultural revolution

spread of Islamic culture, science, and knowledge throughout the Muslim world (Dar-al-Islam).

bhaktic cults/bhakti movement

Hindu devotional movement focusing on love and personal connection with gods.

srivijaya

powerful maritime kingdom controlling trade routes in Southeast Asia during the early medieval period.

ethiopia

Christian kingdom in East Africa known for trade aconnections and unique cultural traditions.

copts

known for preserving ancient religious traditions distinct from Islam.

sahel

semi-arid region south of the Sahara Desert, important for trade and farming in Africa.

sudanic states

West African kingdoms that controlled trade routes and spread Islam across the region.

ghana

West African kingdom famous for its wealth from gold and control of the trans-Saharan routes.

trans-saharan caravan routes

trade routes crossing the Sahara Desert, connecting West Africa with the Mediterannean world.

mali

West African empire famous for welath, trade, and powerful leaders like Mansa Musa.

sudiata

founder of the Mali Empire who united various Western African kingdoms into a powerful state.

mansa musa

ruler of Mali, richest man, famous for Mecca pilgramage

griots

West African storytellers who preserved history though oral tradition.

ibn battuta

Muslim traveler who recorded extensive journeys across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East

timbuktu

major West African city; center of trade, Islamic learning, and scholarships.

songhay (songhai)

powerful West African empire, succeeding Mali, noted for wealth trade, and Islamic learning.

sharia

Islamic law derived from the Quran and Muhammad’s teachings, guiding religious and daily life.

swahili

East African coastal culture blending African and Arab influences, known for maritime trade cities.

mongadishu, mombasa, malindi, kilwa, zanzibar, sofala

major Swahili Coast trade cities thriving on Indian Ocean commerce.

benin

West African kingdom noted for trade, political power, and artistic achievements, especially bronze works.

kongo

Central African kingdom known for trade, strong leadership, and later adoption of Christianity.

great zimbabwe

Southern African city-state, famous for its stone architecture, regional trade, and political power.

constantinople

capital of the Byzantine Empire; wealthy trade hub connecting Europe and Asia.

justinian

Byzantine emperor who codified Roman law and expanded the empire to its greatest territorial extent.

hagia sophia

Byzantine church in Constantinople, built under Justinian; famous for its massive dome and architecture.

kiev

eastern orthodox

middle ages

charlemagne

holy roman empire

vikings

manorialism

serfs/serfdom

feudalism

vassal/retainer

magna carta

parliament

hundred years’ war

crusades

investiture

thomas aquinas

scholasticism

hanseatic league