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2127392146Paleolithic ageOld Stone age; Ended 20,000 BCE: Humans Applied Simple tool use (Rocks and Sticks)0
2127392147Neolithic AgeNew Stone Age; Between 8000 and 5000 BCE; innovation leads up to agriculture: Agriculture is single most important thing for society1
2127392148Sumerianspeople who migrated into mesopotamia c. 4000 BCE: developed cuneiform alphabet (first form of writing)2
2127392149Phoeniciansseafaring civilization that was located on the shores of the E. Mediterranean Sea. Developed 22 character writing system (basis of Greek Alphabet)3
2127392150LydiansA regional group like the Phoenicians: First to introduce coined money4
2127392151Catal HuyukBridge civilization, abnormally large: founded in 7000 BCE, studied exclusively5
2127392152Hammurabithe most important ruler of the babylonian empire. his law regulated courts of law and property rights6
2127392153Shangfirst chinese dynasty for which Archeological evidence is known: Shang were War like nomads, conquer N. China by 1500 BCE7
2127392154Pastoralismagriculture based on animal husbandry: Animal husbandry began in the Mesolithic stone age with sheep and goats8
2127392155ZhouFirst Classical Dynasty, descendants of the Shang(Overthrown 1029)9
2127392156Mean PeoplePeople at lowest status; unskilled jobs10
2127392157Lao-ZiStressed Daoism.11
2127392158Middle Kingdoma place where Ahao directed nomads to settle near the Yangzi River: Very fertile area12
2127392159the Art of Warancient chinese treatise, everything in it is about war: Written by SunTzu; military tactics and skills13
2127392160AryansIndo-European nomadic pastoralists who replaced Harappan civs. they used iron tools to remove heavy vegitation14
2127392161MahabharataIndian epic; love honor and social duty. Known as India's greatest epic poem15
2127392162RamayanaOne of the great epic tales from classical India. Reflects better agricultural society in which they could aim for16
2127392163Upanishadslater books of the vedas; contained sophisticated ideas. Collection of religiously based epics17
2127392164vedasAryan Hymns originally transmitted orally but written down in sacred books from the sixth century BCE18
2127392165Chandragupta Mauryafounder of Mauryan Dynasty, first to unify sub continent19
2127392166Mauryandynasty established in indian Sub continent in fourth century BCE.20
2127392167AshokaGrandson of Chandragupta: He gained control of all of the tip of india through fierce battle: later converted to buddhism21
2127392168GuptaDynasty after kushans: Two centuries of them provided best political stability22
2127392169Gurusoriginally referred to as Brahmans who served as teachers; taught about gods like Vishnu to help Hinduism expand23
2127392170Stupaa shrine to buddha: pressured out of all of indian art24
2127392171Vedic/Epic Agesthe time when the vedas were written; does not have a single founder25
2127392172Tamillanguage spoken by tamil people of S. India and Sri Lanka. tamils were one of the only ones not to be controlled by Mauryan26
2127392173MokshaIn Indian Philosophy moksha means emancipation. Equivalent to Nirvana27
2127392174ZoroastrianismAnimist Religion that saw material existence as battle between good and evil: Persian, rid of animal sacrifice, monotheistic28
2127392175periclesathenian political leader in fifth century BCE. relied more on wisdom and negotiation to rule vs his position29
2127392176Philip IIPhilip ruled macedon from 359-336 BCE, Conquered all of greece. Father of Alexander the Great30
2127392177direct democracypeople participate directly in assemblies that make laws and select leaders: assemblies were every 10 days rules say that anyone can serve31
2127392178Stoicsstoics were hellenistic group of philosopher that emphasized inner moral independence cultivated by strict discipline of the body and personal bravery. blended with christianity32
2127392179Persian warsthe period when persia was trying to expand: never conquered greece. fell when alexander the great toppled them33
2127392180EuclidEuclid was a greek mathematician; lived in alexandria: euclid known as the father of Geometry34
2127392181Macedoniaregion ruled by alexander the great: Ally of Sparta.35
2127392182RepublicForm of Gov't in which power reside in the people and the Gov't is ruled by elected officials. Comparable to a direct democracy; city-states were republics36
2127392183Twelve TablesFormed the Roman Constitution. benefited everyone except for peasants37
2127392184punic warsfought between rome and carthage. romans win after three different disputes38
2127392185pax romanalatin for Roman Peace; very little conflict. The Two hundred years after Augustus' rule39
2127392186Axumkingdom located in Ethiopian highlands. Took out the Kushites(rivals040
2127392187Olmecarose in mexico 1200 BCE: domesticated dogs, guinea pigs, and turkey41
2127392188Yellow turbansDaoist Leader who led a revolt against the bureaucats and Emperor of china (Failed attempt)42
2127392189bodhisattasbuddhist holy men: thought you could reach nirvana and keep a mind to the physical world43
2127392190Paulfirst christian missionary. During his movement people broke away from Judaism and classified an new religion44
2127392191kushkingdom that was located in NW Africa. when the Kushans invaded Egypt, their kings served as Pharaohs.45
2127392192Constantineruled from 312-337 BCE Succeeded Augustus Caesar. Converted to Christianity, made it the national religon46
2127392193Kingdom of GhanaIslamic state in Africa. Flourished due to trade of gold and Salt.47
2127392194land Bridgea giant bridge believed moved people from asia to the americas. First used by bison then people followed and developed civs around the Americas48
2127392195AnasaziAKA pueblo people because they lived in pueblos. built houses under cliffs and didn't have a form of writing49
2127392196Celtlived in Europe; Iron age of medieval europe. A group of different civs that often went to war with eachother.50
2127392197mochepre columbian civ based on agriculture. extravagant artistic skills in ceramics and gold work AKF complex irrigation skills51
2127392198ChavinPredecessors of the moche. also good at gold working and created a drain system for the flood season.52
2127392199maniocShrub in S.A.; edible starchy root: major source of carbs53
2127392200doctrine of the Trinitystatement that God is three separate beings: The father, the Son, The Holy spirit. earliest dipiction 350 BCE54
2127392201Crusadeseries of military adventures initially launched by W. Christians to free holy land from Muslims.55
2127392202Sufismconcept of Islam. a philosophy that came way before religion56
2127392203Ulamaorthodox religious scholars within islam. went against what the crusaders wanted57
2127392204bhaktic cultsHindu Cult. result to challenge of islam58
2127392205mamelukmuslim warriors. defeated by the mongols59
2127392206saladinMuslim leader in the last decades of the 12th century. quickly regained land lost in the crusades.60
2127392207Ivn Khaldunmuslim historian. wrote a universal history of muslim culture61
2127392208kabindistrict in thailand. part of the islamic empire when they expanded to the west62
2127392209Shrivigayntrading empire centered on malacca. open widespread opportunities for islam.63
2127392210Malacca (Chapter 7)next powerful trade city on the N. Coast of Java.64
2127392211buyidsregional splinter dynasty of the mid 10th century. controlled the caliph and court but couldn't prevent the fall of the empire65
2127392212al-mahadithird of the abbasid caliphs: his time, politics of islam were showing decline66
2127392213Harun-al-Rashidone of the greatest islamic ruler of the abbasid era. all possible because al-mahadi's son was poisoned67
2127392214Chinggis Khan1170's born following the death of Kabul Khan. Led the mongols to conquer the Turkish empire68
2127392215Seljuk TurksNomadic invaders from central Asia via Persia. after the buyids failed, they came in and took over.69
2127392216Maghribarabic word for NW Africa. area that didnt includ tunisia70
2127392217almohadisreformist movement among islamic berbers of N. africa. followed same pattern as almoravids71
2127392218almoravidsreformist group of followers. expanded islam into S. Africa and to spain to purify the faith72
2127392219Sundiatalion prince; keita clan. beginning of the malinike expansion73
2127392220griotprofessional oral historian.74
2127392221Ibn batutaarab traveler; recorded his adventures. traveled all over africa, got different view of different people75
2127392222ShariaIslamic law76
2127392223zenjarabic word for east coast of africa77
2127392224the saheltransition zone between sahara and sudanese savanna78
2127392225mansa musatenth king of the mali empire. devout muslim famous for his Hajj (threw gold out the windows of his chariot)79
2127392226yorubaCity States that developed in N. Nigeria. Mainly agricultural80
2127392227nokculture that flourished highly developed art style between 500 BCE and 200 BCE. used terracotta so we know what kind of tools they had.81
2127392228iconan artistic representation. spread culture82
2127392229cyril and metodiusmissionaries from the byzantine. christian missionaries; less successful than the catholics83
2127392230rurikscandinavian founded the first kingdom of russia. gov't set up so trade routes went through Kiev84
2127392231vladimir Iruler of russian/king of kiev 980-1015. ancestor of rurik, converted kingdom to christianity85
2127392232yarolavlast of the great kievan monarchs. built many churches; translated greek religious texts to slavic.86
2127392233tartarmongols. turkish derivation.87
2127392234iconoclasmtwo periods of byzantine when icons were opposed by religion. art flourished at this time88
2127392235nestorianreligion. derives from the patriarch of constantine89
2127392236coptic christianitychurch recognized in mostly egypt.90
2127392237Middle agesperiod that documents the decline of europe in the 15th century. influence recover of the fall of the roman empire91
2127392238serfspeasant agriculture laborers within the manorial system. common folke92
2127392239mold boardheavy plow introduced in northern europe. aided agriculturists in digging deeper, faster, limited productivity93
2127392240clovisearly frankish king. converted to christianity to gain power within his kingdom94
2127392241carolingiansthe most royal of franks after 8th century. family took over france95
2127392242charles martelcarolingian monarch of france. stopped muslim expansion in France96
2127392243Charlemangecharles the great. expanded out to the roman empire97
2127392244holy roman empireemperors in germany and italy after the split of charlamange's empire. power began to swindle; no monarch development98
2127392245vassalselite militants who got land in exchange for war. barter system99
2127392246william the conquerorinvaded england from normandy in 1066. duke of normandy and descendant of vikings100
2127392247magna cartagreat character issued by ring john of england in 1215.101
2127392248three estates of francethree social groups considered most powerful in W. Countries. not elected but were officials102
2127392249Hundred years warconflict between france and england, 1337-1453103
2127392250pope urban IIfirst to call a crusade in 1095. attack islamic empire104
2127392251pope gregory VIIattempted to free the church away from feudalists. excommunicated a lot of people105
2127392252investiturepractice of state appointment of bishops. gregory tried to fight this106
2127392253peter abelardauthor of "Yes and No". book of logical solutions to problems107
2127392254St. Bernard of Clairvauxemphasized importance of faith over logic. challenged peter abelard's ideas on social philosophy108
2127392255thomas equinasgreat synthesis of medieval learning. respected faith but valued logic and reason109
2127392256scholasticismdominant medieval philosophical approach. used in schools110
2127392257gothic vs Romanesque architechtureGothics built tall churches and focused on cathedrals, romanesque was based off of art.111
2127392258hanseatic leagueorganization of cities in N germany and S scandinavia. formed state alliances112
2127392259toltecsucceeded teotihuacan, culture in central mexico. developed strong military113
2127392260quetzalcoaltlaztec deity, feather serpent114
2127392261chichen itzalarge city built by the maya. most diverse population in the mayan world115
2127392262mississippianmound building native americans. lived in the mississippi river valley; built pyramid mounds116
2127392263calpulliclans in aztec culture. 7 calpulli, served as job purposes and placement117
2127392264quipuknotted string system used by inca. recorded numerical data118
2127392265curacasofficial of incan empire who was a magistrate. tax exemption and polygamy rights119
2127392266nahualtlanguage of the aztecs120
2127392267huitzilopochtliaztec tribal patron god. cult, one of their gods121
2127392268incasnative americans, settled in south america. largest empire in pre-columbian times122
2127392269inca socialismsocialism was the term used by the spanish to describe their gov't as a utopia.123
2127392270split inheritanceincan practice of decent. power goes to an heir, possessions going through male lineage. protection of their mummy124
2127392271mitalaborers extracted for lands assigned to the state and the religion. essential for incan culture, what regulated jobs125
2127392272mitmaqpart of the inca empire. empire divided up into four sections126
2127392273tambosway stations used by inca as inns and store houses. like inns that the indians used to increase trade127
2127392274yanaspeople within inca society removed from their ayllus to serve permanently128
2127392275ayllushouseholds in andean society that recognize some form of kinship. AKA quechaspeaking clans that defeated their rivals129
2127392276orejoneslanguage of peru spoken by trearoans. spoken by ministers130
2127392277temple of the sunwas an incan religious center located in cuzco. holds mumies of past incas131
2127392278Wendichinese for literary leader. yang jian took title, expanded rule north. reunited a lot of china132
2127392279li yuanaka duke of tang. nomadic and chinese descent. rescued yangdi from turks133
2127392280ministry of rites.administered examinations to students from chinese gov't school. standardization of tested skills134
2127392281pure land buddhismemphasized salvation. provided refuge from war and turmoil, prefered by the lower classes135
2127392282chan buddhismequivalent to zen buddhism in japan. stressed meditation and appreciation of nature. preferred by upper class.136
2127392283empress wutange ruler in 690 to 705. leader that supported buddhism and feminism in china137
2127392284wuzongemperor who persecuted buddhists. upset that buddhism was getting political. mass destruction of monasteries138
2127392285yang gvifeiroyal concubine during reign of Xuanzong. she was a romantic interest of the emperor.139
2127392286zhou kuangyinfounder of the song. Rap of being most honest and able generals of all time140
2127392287Zhu Ximost prominent of neo confucianists in china during the song. believed philosophical principle could be applicable to everyday life.141
2127392288neo confuciansong dynasty confucianist. believe that cultivating personal morality was the biggest.142
2127392289wang anashiconfucian scholar, chief minister in the 1070's song. used cheap loan to pay for governmental irrigation to produce more agriculture143
2127392290jurchinsfounders of the qin kingdom that succeeded that liao. overthrew the qin and established the Jin144
2127392291age of divisionperiod of five dynasties. buddhism influence became popular145
2127392292kuriltameeting of all the mongol cheiftans at which the supreme ruler of all tribes was elected.146
2127392293tumensbasic fighting forces of the mongol army. bowmen, scouts, warriors147
2127392294karakorumcapital of the mongol empire when chinggis khan in 1162-1227. met the wisest of all the lands and chilled with his wives148
2127392295baturuler of the golden horse. one of kahn's grandsons, one of his heirs.149
2127392296ogedeithird son of chinggis khan. Chinggis khan wrote his will personally that ogedei become the kaga150
2127392297golden horse1/4 subdivisions of the mongol empire after chinggis khan's death.151
2127392298khanatesfour regional mongol kingdoms; arose after death of chinggis khan. comparable to the period of division in china152
2127392299john prestormythical christian monarch, kingdom cut off by muslims. european/christian equivalent to william wallace153
2127392300kublai khangrandson of chinggis khan, commander of mongol forces against china. captured most of northern china154
2127392301white lotus societysecret religious society dedicated to the overthrow of the yuan dynasty. claimed they had magical powers155
2127392302chinggis khanmongol conqueror; born as temujin. conquered mass amounts of china and russia.156
2127392303zhu yuanzhangemperor hongwu; founded the ming. born as a peasant, ming dynasty ruled for 300 years157
2127392304timuri-langleader of turkic nomads. Oddball; cultured and appreciative of the arts; indifferent towards human suffering158
2127392305metropolitankievan rus159
2127392306mohammad shah IIshah of kwarezmian empire form 1200-1220. he said no to the mongols160
2127392307tatucapital of the yuan dynasty, present day beijing. part of the mongol empire in 1290161
2127392308wendiemperor of the song dynasty. started foot binding tradition162
2127392309zhenghechinese muslim admiral, commanded series of trade expeditions under ming dynasty. Eunuch from W. China, related to muslims163
2127392310secularizationmovement of values that are religious in a society to those that aren't. the renaissance is an example of this.164
2127392311ethnocentrismjudging foreign people or groups based on standards or practices of one's own culture.165
2127392312castille and aragonregional kingdoms of the iberian peninsula. united by royal marriage in 1469166
2127392313henry the navigatorportuguese prince responsible direction of series of expeditions along african coast.167
2127392314ibn-rushd(averroes)spanish muslim teacher; ideas very unorthodox. 20000 page book covered a variety of topics geared towards islam168
2127392315maorispolynesians who settled in new zealand.169
2127392316inquisitionsmall group of institutions within the judical system of the catholic church. response to growing "threat" of the protestant church170
2127392317giottosculpter and painter credited for triggering the artistic side of the renaissance. great break in byzantine art, represented today171
2127392318gempei wars5 year war that conflicted between taira and minamoto. destroyed peasant land and resulted in a minamoto victory.172
2127392319tribute statesnetwork of trade between china's tributaries.173
2127392320nguyenrival vietnamese dynasty of S vietnam.174
2127392321onin warscivil wars that lasted 10 years in japan175
2127392322ashikaga shogunateshogunate replaced the kamakura regime in japan.176
2127392323chamsindianized rivals of the vietnamese.177
2127392324ferdinand magellanspanish captain in asia; initiated the first circumnavigation of the globe. Pass the Southern tip of SA and sail the pacific to the philippines178
2127392325East india companiesdutch-joint stock company that obtained gov't monopoly over trade in asia. British- same thing except they traded in india.179
2127392326core nationseuropean nations that enjoyed profit from world economy.180
2127392327mercantilismlimitation of imports from other nations and internal economics in order to improve tax revenues181
2127392328seven years warfought in continetnal europe and overseas colonies between 1756-1763182
2127392329boersliterally farmer, they were the settlers in in cape coloney183
2127392330dependent economic zonesterions within the world economy that produced raw materials. relied on cheap labor.184
2127392331machiavelliauthor of the prince, emphasized realistic discussions on how to seize power.185
2127392332edict of nantesgranted tolerance to the protestants in france.186
2127392333thirty years warwar within holy roman empire between german protestants and their allies vs the emperor and his ally.187
2127392334treaty of wesphaliaended the thirty years war in 1648188
2127392335louis XIVfrench monarch, personified absolute monarchy189
2127392336adam smithestablished liberal economics and argued that gov't should avoid reulation of economy in form of the operation of market forces190
2127392337proletariatclass of working people w/o access to producing property191
2127392338deismconcept of god current during the scientific revolution. gave reason to why natural laws existed192
2127392339john lockeenglish philosopher who argued that people would learn everything through senses and reason193
2127392340glorious revolutionenglish overthrow of james II in 1688.194
2127392341frederick the greatprussian king of the 18th century. encouraged agricultural developments like the potato195
2127392342enlightenmentintellectual movement centered in france during the 18th century. no specific breakthroughs were made, new understandings of elements and biology were made196
2127392343anglican churchform of protestantism set up in england after 1534. set up by the king because he wanted a divorce197
2127392344comercial revolutionperiod of expansion of all types in the 13th-18th century.198
2127392345ivan the greativan III; prince of dutchy of moscow. emphasis on military and used religion to gain support199
2127392346ivan the terribleivan IV; onfirmed power of tsarist autocracy by attacking authority of boyars. killed many boyars because he thought they were corrupt200
2127392347time of troublesperiod of time due to Ivan IV for not having an heir. many boyars claimed power, causing conflict201
2127392348old believersrefused to accept the ecclesiastical reforms of alexis romanov. exiled to siberia where they could maintain their religion202
2127392349parition of polanddivision of poland between russia, prusia, and austria in 1771, 1793, 1795203
2127392350obrokterm for serfdom in russia.204
2127392351pugachev rebellionduring catherine's reign and was due to a coassack emelian pugachev claiming he was a legit tsar.205
2129321750Ferdinand and IsabellaLeaders of the largest Christian monarchs in Iberia: Married and brought unity to Iberia; eliminate religious and ethnic division in kingdom206
2129321751ecomiendasgrants of indian laborers made to spanish conquerors and settlers in mesu and S. America207
2129321752Jose de Gavezspanish minister of the W Indies and chief architect of colonial reform: 6 years in mexico before becoming the minister in W Indies208
2129321753bartolme de las casasdominican friar; supported peaceful conversion of Native american pop of spanish colonies. originally conquistador;initiated plea for human rights209
2129321754hernan cortesled expedition to the coast of mexico in 1519. conquered subjects of the aztecs; joined forces to attack tenochtilan210
2129321755Francisco pizarroconquistador; conquered Incan empire. illegitimate son; cousin of cortes; told to abandon mission, drew a line for his men to cross if they were with him, Famous 13211
2129321756Juan Gines de SepuluedaSpanish humanist, philosopher, theologian: opposed las casas and believed the conquest of the natives212
2129321757casa de coatratacionspanish gov't agency; tried to control all spanish exploration and colonization. tax on casa was 20% on all goods entering spain, others could go as high as 40%213
2129321758treaty of Tordesillassigned in 1494 between castile and portugal; clarified spheres of influence and rights of possession in the new world: imaginary line drawn by the pope, reason brazil belonged to portugal214
2129321759council of the indesbody within castilian gov't; issued all laws; advised king on matters involving the new world. set vice royalties to enforce his wishes215
2129321760recopilacionbody laws collected in 1681 for spanish possessions in the new world. basis of laws in the colonies because the laws became contradictory at times.216
2129321761galleonslarge, heavily armed ships; carried silver from new world to spain: 2 galleons a year would sail from manila to mexico w/ chinese silk, porcelain and lacquer.217
2129321762viceroyaltiestwo major division of spanish colonies in the new world; mexico and lima. run by viceroys; high ranking nobles and direct representatives of the king218
2129321763miscengenationmix breeding of different ethnic groups.219
2129321764peninsularesthose living in colonies but born in spain220
2129321765creolesborn in the colonies, living in the colonies221
2129321766tupac amarumestizo leader of indian revolt in peru. revolted against the gov't; viceroyalties in turmoil for three years; 70,000 indians and creoles rebelled against colonial abuse.222
2133365811Nzinga mvembaKing of Kongo: converted kingdom to Christianity.223
2133372709LuandaPortuguese factory; basis of colony of Angola224
2133377202Royal African companyChartered in 1660 to establish dominance over the slave trade225
2133382492Indies pieceValue of healthy adult male(slaves)226
2133391176Asante empireEst. Gold Coast among akan people. Traded gold and kohla nuts227
2133410530Osei tutuMember of clan of alan people's in Gold Coast. Created leader position and unified many states228
2133424855DahomeyKingdom developed among aja people's in the 7th century. Hated European presence; shot up town that traded with them229
2133447254LuoPeople who migrated from the upper Nile valley: est. Dynasty among Bantu people230
2133468834FulaniPastoral people of Sudan231
2133492636Great trekMovement of boer settlers in cape colony of S africa; escape british colonial gov't232
2133501423SwaziNew African state formed on model of Zulu cheifdom233
2133536845LesothoS. African state that survived mfecane234
2133546385ObeahAfrican religious ideas in the english/french Caribbean235
2133555766CandombleAfrican religious ideas and practices in Brazil236
2133564830VondunAfrican religious practices in Haiti237

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