Ap World Exam Prep Flashcards
What is the time period for unit 1 in AP World History?
Unit 1 covers circa 1200 to 1450.
What is the basic idea of unit 1?
The unit aims to understand how major civilizations around the world are building and maintaining their states.
What does “state” mean in AP World History?
A “state” is a territory that is politically organized under a single government.
What did the Song Dynasty emphasize to maintain and justify their rule?
The Song Dynasty emphasized Neo-Confucianism, a revival of Confucianism with some changes, such as removing Buddhist influences.
How did the Song Dynasty manage the imperial bureaucracy?
They used a civil service examination system based on merit, meaning the most qualified people got the jobs rather than appointments based on connections.
What were the major goods traded by the Song Dynasty?
The Song Dynasty traded porcelain and silk.
What agricultural innovation occurred during the Song Dynasty?
One of the most significant agricultural innovations was the introduction of Champa rice, which matured early, resisted drought, and could be harvested multiple times a year.
What major development facilitated trade and communication within China during the Song Dynasty era?
The expansion of the Grand Canal facilitated trade and communication among China’s various regions.
How did the Muslim empires change from the Abbasid Caliphate to new Turkic Empires?
The decline of the Arab-led Abbasid Caliphate gave rise to new Turkic Muslim empires like the Seljuk Empire.
How did Islam spread during this period?
Islam spread through military expansion, trade, and missionary activities of Sufis.
Which religions vied for dominance in South and Southeast Asia?
Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam were the three main competing religions.
In the Americas, what were the two major centers of civilization by 1200?
The two major centers were Mesoamerica and the Andean civilization.
What was the Aztec approach to state building?
The Aztecs created an elaborate system of tribute states and used human sacrifice within their religious practices.
How did the Inca Empire maintain its power?
The Incas developed an elaborate bureaucracy and utilized the mita system, requiring all people to provide labor for state projects.
What was unique about the state of Ethiopia compared to other African states?
Ethiopia was a Christian state in a region dominated by Islam and indigenous beliefs.
