AP World Chapter 6 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What class in ancient China held educated degrees and enjoyed special privileges?

Noble class

Peasant class

Scholar-gentry class (correct)

Merchant class

When did the Yellow Turban Rebellion occur?

184 C.E.

Jati is a caste within a caste based on __________.

occupation

What system is credited with ensuring the continuity of traditional social organization in India?

Caste system Signup and view all the answers

In Indian society, high status is associated with pollution.

False Signup and view all the answers

What was a common form of slavery in the Greek and Roman world?

Household service Signup and view all the answers

Who led a revolt of 70,000 slaves against the Roman Empire?

Spartacus Signup and view all the answers

Which woman was the only empress of China?

Empress Wu Signup and view all the answers

Who was noted for advancing democracy in Athens and ordering the construction of the Parthenon?

Pericles Signup and view all the answers

What were Helots in Spartan society?

Slaves Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

China's Scholar-Gentry Class

Existed during the Han dynasty; comprised educated degree-holders like xiucai, juren, and jinshi.
Represented about 5% qualified for officials; most remained local social leaders.
Conducted social welfare, education, legal dispute resolution, and community projects.
Supervised local law and order while promoting Confucian values; vital for local governance despite no official salary.

Yellow Turban Rebellion

Major peasant uprising in China starting in 184 C.E.
Aimed to establish a Daoist society and contributed to the collapse of the Han dynasty.

Caste as Varni and Jati

Jati refers to sub-castes based on occupation; varni denotes major social groups in Indian society.

Functions of Caste

The caste system maintains India’s traditional social structure.
Accommodated diverse communities, including invading tribes.
Knowledge and skills of occupations passed down through generations.
Promoted interdependent relationships among castes within villages via the Jajmani system.
Rituals fostered cooperation and community unity across castes.

Status differences in society linked to concepts of ritual purity and pollution.
High status correlates with purity; low status with pollution.
Inherent purity exists within high-caste members, while transitory purity relates to daily actions (e.g., bathing).
Ritual cleanliness maintained through daily practices, food choices, and avoidance of lower caste contact.
Activities linked to death or violence considered polluting.

Greek and Roman Slavery

Slavery existed due to wars, piracy, abandoned children, and trade.
Household service was prevalent among Greeks; brutal labor was common in Roman mines and plantations.
Manumission allowed slaves to gain freedom through work.

Spartacus

Led a significant rebellion of 70,000 slaves against the Roman Empire.

Empress Wu

Ruled during the Tang Dynasty (625-705 AD); sole female empress of China.
Known for her intelligence, talent, and ruthlessness.

Aspasia and Pericles

Prominent Athenian couple; he was a leader advocating for democracy and commissioning the Parthenon.
Aspasia, a well-educated woman, taught public speaking to many Athenians and influenced philosophical thought, including Plato’s ideas.

Helots

Enslaved population of Spartans; revolted around 650 B.C.E., posing a significant threat to Sparta's stability.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards on Chapter 6 of AP World History. This chapter explores significant themes and concepts, including the role of China's scholar-gentry class during the Han dynasty. Perfect for students preparing for the exam.