AP WORLD HISTORY VOCAB

Champa Rice

An advanced rice variety originally from the Champa Kingdom in present-day Vietnam(helped rice production in east Asia)

Artisians

skilled craftsmen who produce handmade goods, contributing significantly to the economy and culture.

Proto-Industrialization

the process of organizing production in the household to meet market demands and increase goods before the Industrial Revolution.

Scholar Gentry

the educated, landowning class in China during the imperial era

Filial Piety

the virtue of respect for one's parents and ancestors, central to Confucian ethics

Mandate of Heaven

the divine right to rule, justifying the authority of Chinese emperors.

Grand Canal

a massive waterway in China built to facilitate trade and transportation, linking the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers.

Song Dynasty

a historical period in China known for its cultural advancements, economic growth, and innovations

Imperial Bureaucracy

a government system in China characterized by hierarchical departments and officials who administer and manage the state.

Meritocracy

a system of government or organization where individuals are selected and promoted based on their abilities and merits rather than social status or wealth.