AP Modern World History Unit 1 Latest Update Complete
Pastoralists
semi-nomadic herders of domesticated animals
Patriarchy
a system of society in which men hold the power
Social Stratifcation
a system by which a society ranks categories of people in a hierarchy
Metallurgy
the science of working with metals
Monotheism
belief in one god
Polytheism
belief in more than one god
Shamanism
The practice of identifying special individuals (shamans) who will interact with spirits for
the benefit of the community.
Animism
The belief that bodies of water, animals, trees, and other natural objects have souls
Judaism
A religion with a belief in one god. It originated with Abraham and the Hebrew people.
Developed written scriptures and an ethical code (Torah, 10 Commandments) over
time.
Vedas
Ancient Sanskrit writings that are the earliest sacred texts of Hinduism.
Hinduism
A religion and philosophy developed in ancient India, characterized by a belief in
reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms
Monasticism
, A way of life in which men and women withdraw from the rest of the world in order to
devote themselves to their faith (as monks and nuns)
commodity
valuable product
Legitimacy
the popular acceptance of an authority, like a King or ruler
Caste System
a set of rigid social categories that determined not only a person's occupation, but also
his or her position in society
Mandate of Heaven
an ancient Chinese belief and philosophical idea that tiān (heaven) granted emperors
the right to rule based on their ability to govern well and fairly.
Reincarnation
the rebirth of a soul in a new body.
Eightfold Path
In Buddhism, the path to nirvana. Comprises eight aspects in which an aspirant must
become practiced: right views, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness,
and concentration.
Confucianism
A philosophy that adheres to the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius. It
shows the way to ensure a stable government and an orderly society and stresses a
moral code of conduct.
Buddhism
the teaching of Buddha that emphasizes that life is filled with suffering caused by desire
and that suffering ceases when desire ceases. Through right conduct, wisdom and
meditation one can end the cycle of rebirth and reach Enlightenment.
Pastoralists
semi-nomadic herders of domesticated animals
Patriarchy
a system of society in which men hold the power
Social Stratifcation
a system by which a society ranks categories of people in a hierarchy
Metallurgy
the science of working with metals
Monotheism
belief in one god
Polytheism
belief in more than one god
Shamanism
The practice of identifying special individuals (shamans) who will interact with spirits for
the benefit of the community.
Animism
The belief that bodies of water, animals, trees, and other natural objects have souls
Judaism
A religion with a belief in one god. It originated with Abraham and the Hebrew people.
Developed written scriptures and an ethical code (Torah, 10 Commandments) over
time.
Vedas
Ancient Sanskrit writings that are the earliest sacred texts of Hinduism.
Hinduism
A religion and philosophy developed in ancient India, characterized by a belief in
reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms
Monasticism
, A way of life in which men and women withdraw from the rest of the world in order to
devote themselves to their faith (as monks and nuns)
commodity
valuable product
Legitimacy
the popular acceptance of an authority, like a King or ruler
Caste System
a set of rigid social categories that determined not only a person's occupation, but also
his or her position in society
Mandate of Heaven
an ancient Chinese belief and philosophical idea that tiān (heaven) granted emperors
the right to rule based on their ability to govern well and fairly.
Reincarnation
the rebirth of a soul in a new body.
Eightfold Path
In Buddhism, the path to nirvana. Comprises eight aspects in which an aspirant must
become practiced: right views, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness,
and concentration.
Confucianism
A philosophy that adheres to the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius. It
shows the way to ensure a stable government and an orderly society and stresses a
moral code of conduct.
Buddhism
the teaching of Buddha that emphasizes that life is filled with suffering caused by desire
and that suffering ceases when desire ceases. Through right conduct, wisdom and
meditation one can end the cycle of rebirth and reach Enlightenment.
