AP World Unit 1 Flashcards

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What is East Asia made up of?

China (correct)

Southeast Asia

Japan (correct)

Korea (correct)

What does 'Identify...' mean?

Indicate or provide information about a specified topic, without a description, elaboration, or explanation.

What does 'Describe...' mean?

Provide the relevant characteristics of a specified topic.

What is the chronology of the Chinese dynasties?

Han - Sui - Tang - Song Signup and view all the answers

How did the Song dynasty justify their rule?

Utilized traditional methods of Confucianism and imperial bureaucracy. Signup and view all the answers

What is Confucianism?

Founded by Confucius, focusing on social harmony through moral example. Signup and view all the answers

What is Daoism?

Founded by Laozi, emphasizing withdrawal from the world into contemplation of nature. Signup and view all the answers

What is Buddhism?

Founded by Siddhartha Gautama, emphasizing suffering caused by desire. Signup and view all the answers

How did Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism coexist?

Peaceful coexistence. Signup and view all the answers

How do religions/beliefs develop and expand?

They shape societies and influence neighboring nations. Signup and view all the answers

Who produced in the economic systems of the past?

Free peasants Signup and view all the answers

What happened in the economy of Song China?

It flourished due to increased productive capacity, expanding trade networks, and innovations in agriculture and manufacturing. Signup and view all the answers

What common thread can be applied from East Asia to around the world through analyzing their economic systems?

Technological innovations and their effects will become increasingly complex over time. Signup and view all the answers

What is Dar-al Islam?

Meaning: House of Islam. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Islam spread before 900 CE?

Middle East, Northern Africa, and the southern part of Western Europe. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Islam spread after 900 CE?

East and West Africa, Eastern Europe, northern part of India, and Southeast Asia. Signup and view all the answers

How did Islam spread between 900 and 1300 CE?

Across the Sahara desert, into West Africa, down the coast of East Africa, and into northern India. Signup and view all the answers

How did Islam continue to spread between 1300 and 1500?

Throughout Africa, into Southeast Asia, and eventually into Central Asia and Eastern Europe. Signup and view all the answers

What cultural developments occurred within Dar-al Islam?

Islam, Judaism, and Christianity continued to shape societies in Africa, Asia, and Europe. Signup and view all the answers

What common thread can be applied from Dar-al Islam through analyzing the effects of cross-cultural interactions?

Spread of belief systems across trade networks facilitates cross-cultural exchanges. Signup and view all the answers

What were the political entities under Dar-al Islam?

Caliph, Sultanate, and Empire. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

East Asia Overview

East Asia comprises China, Korea, and Japan; distinct from Southeast Asia and South Asia.

Identifying Terms

"Identify" means indicating or providing information about a specified topic without elaboration.

Describing Terms

"Describe" involves providing relevant characteristics of a topic, effectively "painting a picture" with words.

Chinese Dynasties Chronology

Key sequence of Chinese dynasties: Han → Sui → Tang → Song.

Governance in East Asia

The Song dynasty leveraged Confucianism and imperial bureaucracy to justify rule.
Recruitment for officials, initiated during the Han dynasty, involved competitive exams focused on Confucian texts.

Confucianism

Confucianism originated from Confucius in the 6th century B.C.E. in China.
Focuses on social harmony through moral leadership, the importance of education, and family as a model for the state.

Daoism

Daoism was founded by Laozi, emerging between the 6th and 3rd centuries B.C.E. in China.
Emphasizes withdrawal into nature, simple living, and cessation of striving.

Buddhism

Founded by Siddhartha Gautama in the 6th century B.C.E. in India.
Centers on the belief that suffering stems from desire, with a path to alleviate suffering through ethical living and meditation.

Coexistence of Religions

Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism coexist peacefully.

Development and Expansion of Religions

Religions shape societies and influence surrounding nations; notable examples include Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Hinduism.

Economic Systems in East Asia

Producers include free peasants and artisans; merchants serve as consumers who engage in trade.

Song China Economy

The economy of Song China experienced growth due to improved productivity, expanding trade networks, and agricultural and manufacturing innovations.

Global Economic Insights

Analyzing East Asian economic systems reveals that technological innovations become increasingly complex over time.

Dar-al Islam Concept

Dar-al Islam translates to "House of Islam."
Early locations included the Middle East, Northern Africa, and parts of Western Europe, later expanding to East and West Africa, Eastern Europe, and parts of India and Southeast Asia.

Spread of Islam

Islam originated in Mecca and began spreading into the Middle East, North Africa, and Western Europe by 900 CE.
Growth continued from 900 to 1300 CE across the Sahara into West Africa and Eastern Africa, reaching northern India and eventually into Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe by 1500.

Cultural Developments in Dar-al Islam

Cultural interactions within Dar-al Islam demonstrate social, cultural, and political implications influenced by Islam, Judaism, and Christianity across Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Cross-Cultural Exchange

Analysis of Dar-al Islam shows that trade networks facilitated the spread of belief systems and complex interactions over time, leading to exchanges of not only goods but also religious practices and scientific knowledge.

Political Entities in Dar-al Islam

Caliph: An Arabic term for the leader succeeding Prophet Muhammad; example includes the Abbasid Caliphate (c. 750-1258) based in Baghdad.
Sultanate: A territory ruled by a Sultan, with various examples across the Islamic world reflecting a blend of regional cultures.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards covering key concepts from Unit 1 of the AP World History curriculum. Understand critical terms and their definitions related to East Asia and historical inquiry. Perfect for reinforcing your grasp of essential vocabulary in world history.