Unit 1-3 Ap world

Confucianism

A philosophy that views the world as hierarchical, emphasizing proper order and the submission of individuals to create stability.

Filial Piety

A cultural tradition in Confucianism that emphasizes respect for parents and ancestors.

Foot-binding

A high-status symbol in China that also demonstrated women's subservience to men.

Bureaucracy

A system where people work for the government to carry out and enforce the will of the emperor.

Civil Service Exam

An exam used in China to create a meritocracy based on Confucian teachings rather than heredity.

Syncretism

The blending of two ideas or belief systems to create a new idea, as seen in Zen/Ch'an Buddhism.

Champa Rice

Fast-ripening rice from Vietnam that contributed to increased food production in China.

Tribute System

A system where neighboring states paid money or goods to honor the emperor of China.

Islam

A monotheistic religion formed in the 7th century based on the teachings of prophet Muhammad.

Five Pillars of Islam

The core beliefs and practices in Islam, including belief in one God, daily prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage to Mecca.

Sufism

Mystical version of Islam, known for its poetic expression and emphasis on personal experience of the divine.

Dar-al Islam

Regions where Islam is practiced and where people are united through their faith rather than nationalism.

Delhi Sultanate

A Muslim rule in Northern India that controlled a predominantly Hindu population.

Bhakti Movement

A movement in India promoting the worship of a personal god and emphasizing devotion.

Mita System

A system in the Inca empire where boys aged 15-50 worked for the government on construction projects.

Manorialism

An economic system in medieval Europe where peasants worked the land for lords in exchange for protection.

Black Death

A devastating pandemic that killed about a third of Europe's population, spreading through trade routes.

Gunpowder Empires

Land-based empires that utilized gunpowder technology to expand their territories, exemplified by the Ottoman and Mughal Empires.

Janissaries

Elite soldiers in the Ottoman Empire, often made up of enslaved Christians.

Devshirme

The Ottoman practice of taking enslaved Christian boys to serve in the government.

Protestant Reformation

A religious movement initiated by Martin Luther, criticizing church practices and leading to new Christian denominations.

Printing Press

An invention that allowed for the mass production of written material, aiding the spread of Reformation ideas.

Sikhism

A faith that blends elements of Islam and Hinduism, believing in one God and reincarnation.