AP World History Unit 1 Review

Periodization

Dividing the course into four different time periods.

Post-Classical Period

The time period from 1200 to 1450 in AP World History.

Major World Regions

Significant global areas during a specific time period.

Dynastic Cycle

Succession of rulers in China until a new dynasty takes over.

Song Dynasty

Chinese dynasty ruling from 960 to 1279.

Bureaucracy

System of government officials managing the administration.

Civil Service Exam

Test based on Confucian principles for government positions.

Confucianism

Philosophy emphasizing ethics, morality, and social harmony.

Filial Piety

Respect for elders and ancestors, a key Confucian value.

Belief Systems

Religious or philosophical systems shaping societies.

Neo-Confucianism

Revival of Confucian thought integrating Buddhist elements.

Spread of Belief Systems

Expansion of religious ideas across different regions.

Economy

System of production, distribution, and consumption of goods.

Sui Dynasty

Chinese dynasty preceding the Tang Dynasty.

Tang Dynasty

Chinese dynasty ruling from 618 to 907.

Yuan Dynasty

Chinese dynasty established by Kublai Khan.

Ming Dynasty

Chinese dynasty ruling from 1368 to 1644.

Korea and Japan

East Asian countries influenced by Chinese culture and beliefs.

Solar Economy

Economic system of the Song Dynasty, three times larger than Europe's.

Major Belief Systems

Key religions and philosophies shaping societies.

Emperor

Ruler of an empire, often holding absolute power.

Grand Canal

Ancient Chinese waterway connecting chop rice, paper money, and gunpowder.

Abbasid Caliphate

Dominant Islamic group controlling darl Islam until Mongol conquest in 1258 CE.

Mongols

Nomadic group that overtook Abbasid caliphate and Song Dynasty in 1258 CE.

Turks

Diverse Central Asian peoples forming Islamic sultanates post-Abbasid caliphate.

Sufis

Mystical Islamic monks spreading spiritual teachings across Asia.

Five Pillars

Basic acts of worship in Islam, including faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage.

House of Wisdom

Intellectual center in Baghdad preserving and translating ancient Greek knowledge.

Bhakti Movement

Hindu spiritual movement emphasizing a personal relationship with deities.

Trans-Saharan Trade Route

Trade network linking West Africa to darl Islam, facilitating cultural exchanges.

Mali

Empire dominating sub-Saharan Africa, known for Mansa Musa's Hajj and Timbuktu.

Feudalism

Decentralized system where land is exchanged for service, prevalent in medieval Europe.

Manorialism

Estate system where peasants are bound to the land and provide labor for lords.

Darl Islam

Islamic world encompassing the Middle East and parts of Asia, known for its cultural legacy.

Song China

Dominant Chinese dynasty in East Asia during the period.

Delhi Sultanate

Islamic kingdom in South Asia, known for its impact on the region.

Judaism

One of the major religions in Europe, along with Christianity and Islam.

Hinduism

Prominent religion in South and Southeast Asia, known for its diverse impact.

Buddhism

Religion with a significant presence in South and Southeast Asia, influencing the region.

Aztecs

Influential Mesoamerican civilization known for their chinampa farming system.

Incas

Pre-Columbian civilization in South America, known for their Andean empire.

Mita System

Labor system in the Incan Empire where citizens provided service to the state.

Swahili

Cultural mix of Bantu and Arabic influences in East Africa, shaped by Indian Ocean trade.

Duchies

Territories ruled by dukes in decentralized medieval Europe.

Principalities

Territories governed by princes in the fragmented political landscape of medieval Europe.

Townships

Local administrative units in medieval Europe, contributing to the decentralized system.

Countships

Territories overseen by counts in medieval Europe, adding to the decentralized structure.

Lordships

Territories controlled by lords in medieval Europe, part of the feudal system.

Blood or Marriages

Connections that linked numerous small kingdoms in decentralized medieval Europe.

Comparative Analysis

AP World History skill focusing on comparing different regions, states, or belief systems.