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B Block 12/1 Flashcards

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8119469185k/k/ sound before an e, i, y (Ken and Kyle are kids) after a long vowel (beak, bake) or after a consonant0
8119469187ck/k/ at the end of a syllable after a short vowel (catch)1
8119469188ythree sounds /y/ at the beginning of a syllable /i/ at the end of a one syllable word /e/ at the end of a two or more syllable word /i/ between two consonants tells how makes adjectives suffix2
8119469192tion/shun/ after an open syllable or if the baseword ends in a t ( act - action except - exception)3
8119469193sion/shun/ mansion used with a closed syllable /zhun/ television used with an open syllable4
8119469194ence, ancedenoting a quality, condition state or action5
8119469198al, ialrelating to6
8119469199ous, ious, eousqualities of7
8119495340ible, ablecan do8
8119498461ureprocess of9
8119500892iontells how10
8119506720atepossessing having the appearance or characteristics of11
8119514193ismforming nouns of action, state, condition, doctrine belief or principle12
8119514194istdenote a person who practices or is concerned with something, or holds certain principles, doctrines, etc.: apologist; dramatist; machinist; novelist; realist; socialist; Thomist.13

AP World History Dates Flashcards

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58974658921258Baghdad is sacked by the mongols0
58974658931206Genghis Khan comes to power1
58974658948000 B.C.EAgricultural Revolution/Neolithic Revolution2
5897465895221 B.C.EChina is unified under the Qin3
5897465896220 C.EHan Dynasty falls4
5897465897476Fall of the Western Roman Empire5
5897465898632Muhammad dies6
58974658991054Great Schism7
58974659001095Pope Urban II starts the Crusades8
59051302281453Constantinople falls9
59051302291492Columbus comes to New World10
59051302301497/1498De Gama goes around the Cape of Good Hope in 1497 and gets to India in 149811
5905130231151795 Theses and start of Reformation12

AP World History: Period 4 Review - Part 7 Flashcards

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9728974145Population growth across the Old World based on New World crops such as corn and the potato1450-1750 What was the demographic impact of the Columbian Exchange on the populations of the Old World?0
9728985467Spices1450-1750 Which was the first Asian commodity Western merchants were able to gain control over in terms of both production and trade?1
9728993716Mughal, Ottoman, Safavid1450-1750 Which three Muslim empires emerged from the wreckage left over from the Mongol invasions?2
9729004068Adherence to Shia and not Sunni Islam1450-1750 Which is the most distinguishing characteristic of the Safavid civilization when compared to its Ottoman and Mughal counterparts?3
9729011118Spain1450-1750 Which of the following does NOT belong in a list of regions under Ottoman control at the height of their rule in terms of territory gained?4
9729035971Confucianism1450-1750 Which of the following belief systems had little to know following in India by 1750?5
9729060772A growing influx of silver through trade with the West leading to widespread inflation1450-1750 Which destabilizing influence did the Ottoman, Mughal, and Safavid empires have in the period 1450-1750?6
9729182085Movement of the maritime West toward the core of a new global trade network1450-1750 Which developments in a contemporary civilization had the greatest impact on the foreign relations of the Ottoman, Mughal, and Safavid empires in the period 1450-1750?7
9729187065A tendency to underestimate Western capacities led to a failure to adopt Western military, technological, and scientific advances1450-1750 How did the rulers of the Mughal, Safavid, and Ottoman empires respond to the rising influence of the West in world affairs after 1500?8
9729196892Safavid1450-1750 Which of the following empires in the period 1450-1750 ruled the territory with the greatest degree of religious homogeneity?9
9729204040Were weakened by failed land invasions into Western Europe1450-1750 Which of the following descriptions does NOT belong on a list of elements common to Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal dynasties in the period 1450-1750?10
9729210839East Asian1450-1750 Which civilizations were most able to pursue a policy of isolation in relation to the maritime West in the period 1450-1750?11
9729217179Bullion1450-1750 Which European trade product met with the greatest demand in East Asia in the period 1450-1750?12
9729223842Westerners had failed to establish a lasting presence of any sort1450-1750 Which of the following best characterizes Western presence in Africa and Asia by 1750?13
9729233760East Asia1450-1750 By 1750, what was the most populous region on the globe?14

AP World History - Chapter 9 Flashcards

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6720962762Migration, interactionsThe Bantu language spread because of the...of the Bantu-speaking peoples and their...with local groups while traveling0
6720962763Small, largeThe Bantu-speaking peoples migrated in...groups of people, rather than a...group1
67209627643000 BCEWhen did the Bantu-speakers start to migrate?2
6720962765Agricultural economyWhen the Bantu-speakers migrated, they brought an...with them3
6720962766Surplus, increasedBecause of the success of the Bantu-peoples' agriculture, they produced a...which...their population4
6720962767BananasIndonesian seafarers introduced...to Sub-Saharan Africa5
6720962768PopulationThe introduction of bananas led to a...spike6
6720962769TechnologyThe Bantu-speakers were able to migrate because of their...7
6720962770Canoes, ironThe Bantu-speakers built...to be able to travel up and down rivers, they also had...-making technology.8
6720962771MalariaThe Bantu-speakers had an immunity to...which gave them an advantage over the people that they met in the forests.9
6720962772South AfricaWhere did the Bantu migration end?10
6720962773RaisingThe Bantu-speaking peoples adopted the practice of...sheep and cattle during their migration11
6720962774VillagesMost of the Bantu-speaking groups formed close-knit communities in small...12
6720962775MatrilinealThe villagers trace their ancestry through their mothers, not their fathers13
6720962776MonotheisticWere Bantu-speaking peoples monotheistic or polytheistic?14
6720962777YesDid the Bantu-speaking peoples practice ancestor veneration?15
6720962778Masks, dead ancestors, musicThe belief in the spirit world led to the creation of...and sculpted figures that represented...Another important people of worship and ceremony was...16
6720962779NoDid Sub-Saharan Africa have a centralized government like most European and Asian societies?17
6720962780Kin, familiesThe government of Sub-Saharan Africa was communities that formed...-based networks, that was governed by the...18
6720962781FightingWhen the population of the Sub-Saharan African kin-based groups grew...broke out.19
6720962782Sahara, IndianMerchants and Islams arrived in Sub-Saharan Africa by traveling across the...and over the...Ocean20
6720962783Increased, IslamicThe volume of trade across the Sahara...with the arrival of...merchants21
6720962784Camels...were replaced by horses and donkeys because of their ability to live in the Sahara and consume large amounts of water22
6720962785Adapted, needsThe different types of camel saddles showed how people...technology based on their...23
6720962786Europe, AsiaTrans-Saharan trade became famous throughout...and...24
6720962787GoldWhat was the most important good that was traded in the trans-Saharan trade?25
6720962788Ghana and MaliWhich two societies benefited from the trans-Saharan trade's success?26
6720962789City-statesThe Indian Ocean trade created very successful...aka Swahili states27
6720962790Swahili, East, porcelainTrade was most vigorous between the...states and...Asia, that Chinese...is still found in some of the states28
67209627918th, 11thGhana's peak of influence was from the...to the...century29
6720962792Centralized, nobles, ironGhana had a...government aided by...and an army with...weapons30
6720962793Wars with neighboring societiesWhat weakened the Ghanian state?31
6720962794Gold, taxed, WestMali profited from the...trade and...almost all other trade entering...Africa32
6720962795MaliWas Mali or Ghana more prosperous?33
6720962796SundiataWho was Mali's founding ruler?34
6720962797All of the royal family, SundiataWhen Sundiata's father died, the rival groups killed...except...35
6720962798Exiled, fightSundiata was...after he learned to...well and once he became strong enough he returned to West Africa and reclaimed the throne.36
6720962799Muslim, merchantsSundiata was a...and he used this to create trade relationships with other...37
6720962800Gold, wealthSundiata created a very successful...trade in Mali, and during his ruler, Mali's...grew tremendously38
6720962801Religious leadershipMansa Musa is more known for his...than for his political or economic judgement39
6720962802MuslimMansa Musa was a...40
6720962803Pilgrimage, MeccaMansa Musa did a...to...41
6720962804Mosques, educationalMansa Musa's pilgrimage led to the building of many...and...centers42
6720962805Increased, Islam, MaliMansa Musa's reign...the support for...in...43
6720962806SonghayWhich civilization took Mali's place as the powerhouse in Egypt after Mali fell?44
6720962807Agriculture, grazing, trade, and goldZimbabwe built its prosperity on...45
6720962808ArchitectureThe wealth of the kingdom of Zimbabwe can be seen through its...46
6720962809Great ZimbabweA massive stone wall that surrounded the capital city of Zimbabwe47
6720962810MortarThe Great Zimbabwe was the first stone wall to be built without...48
6720962811Environmental, overgrazingThe residents within Great Zimbabwe left because of the...damage from...49
6720962812Kinship, age, and genderSub-Saharan Africa's small communities were organized around...50
6720962813Matrilineal, patriarchalSome Sub-Saharan African societies were...which doesn't mean that they weren't...51
6720962814Didn't, hijabThe Africans that converted to Islam did/didn't adopt all of the customs as the Islam in Southwest Asia. For example: the...52
6720962815Private property, slaves...didn't exist in many kin-based societies, so many people accumulated...to increase their wealth and social status53
6720962816MesopotamiaWhere were the slaves that started a revolt?54
6720962817Zanj, size, timeThe...Rebellion was one of the most successful slave revolts because of the...and length of....before it was defeated55
6720962818GriotsStorytellers in Sub-Saharan Africa56
6720962819Griots, family, leaders...memorized knowledge of...lineage and the lives and deeds of...57
6720962820LibraryWhen a griot died, it was like a...burned58
6720962821Griots, griottesMen were called...and women were called...59
6720962822EmpowermentWomen griottes provided women with a sense of...in a male-dominated society60
6720962823SwahiliThe arrival of Islam influenced the developing language of...61

AP World History Chapter 16 Flashcards

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5881562971Vasco da GamaPortuguese mariner; first European to reach India by sea in 1498.0
5881564070Christopher ColumbusItalian navigator in the service of Aragon and Castile; sailed west to find a route to India and instead discovered the Americas in 1492.1
5881566138Ferdinand MagellanPortuguese captain in Spanish service; began the first circumnavigation of the globe in 1519; died during voyage; allowed Spain to claim possession of the Philippines.2
5881566801East India CompaniesBritish, French, and Dutch trading companies that obtained government monopolies of trade to India and Asia; acted independently in their regions.3
5881567226World economyCreated by Europeans during the late 16th century; based on control of the seas; established an international exchange of foods, diseases, and manufactured products.4
5881570050Columbian ExchangeInteraction between Europe and the Americas; millions of Native Americans died of new diseases; new world crops spread to other world regions; European and Asian animals came to the Americas.5
5881571214LepantoNaval battle between Spain and the Ottoman Empire resulting in Spanish victory in 1571; demonstrated European naval superiority over Muslims.6
5881572959Core nationsNations, usually European, that profited from the world economy; controlled international banking and commercial services; exported manufactured goods and imported raw materials.7
5881574006Dependent economic zonesRegions within the world economy that produced raw materials; dependent on European markets and shipping; tendency to build systems based on forced and cheap labor.8
5881575221Vasco de BalboaBegan first Spanish settlement on Mesoamerican mainland in 1509.9
5881576049New FranceFrench colonies in Canada and elsewhere; extended along the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes and down into the Mississippi River valley system.10
5881577752Atlantic coloniesBritish colonies in North America along Atlantic coast from New England to Georgia.11
5881578991Treaty of ParisConcluded in 1763 after the Seven Years War; Britain gained New France and ended France's importance in India.12
5881579911Cape ColonyDutch colony established at Cape of Good Hope in 1652 to provide a coastal station for Dutch ships traveling to and from the East Indies; settlers expanded and fought with Bantu and other Africans.13
5881581460BoersDutch and other European settlers in Cape Colony before 19th-century British occupation; later called Afrikaners.14
5881581910CalcuttaBritish East India Company headquarters in Bengal; captured in 1756 by Indians; later became administrative center for populous Bengal.15
5881583704Seven Years WarFought in Europe, Africa, and Asia between 1756 and 1763; the first worldwide war.16
5881584757Cape of Good HopeSouthern tip of Africa; first circumnavigated in 1488 by Portuguese in search of direct route to India.17
5881585493MercantilismEconomic theory that stressed governments' promotion of limitation of imports from other nations and internal economies in order to improve tax revenues; popular during 17th and 18th centuries in Europe.18
5881587665MestizosPeople of mixed European and Indian ancestry in Mesoamerica and South America; particularly prevalent in areas colonized by Spain; often part of forced labor system.19
5881588641Francisco PizarroLed conquest of Inca Empire beginning in 1535; by 1540, most of Inca possessions fell to Spanish.20
5881589482John Locke(1632 - 1704) English philosopher who argued that people could learn everything through senses and reason and that power of government came from the people, not divine right of kings; offered possibility of revolution to overthrow tyrants.21
5881590788William Shakespeare(1564 - 1616) English poet and playwright considered one of the greatest writers of the English language; works include Julius Caesar, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and Hamlet.22

AP World History Strayer Chapter 16 Vocabulary Flashcards

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7017768752North American Revolution*Definition:* The successful rebellion conducted by the colonists of North America against the British rule (the struggle of independence). *Significance:* Assured property rights and established the Republican government. It caused other revolutions in Europe and Latin America based upon this revolution.0
7017781635French Revolution*Definition:* Massive dislocation of French society that overthrew the monarchy, destroyed aristocrats, and launched radical reforms of society. Napolean's imperial rule. *Significance:* Inspired the Haitian Revolution. One of the most violent and allowed nationalism to rise.1
7017792787Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen*Definition:* Document drawn up by the French National Assembly that proclaimed equal rights of all men. *Significance:* Launched the French Revolution. It lists rights and freedoms of all. It inspired the Declaration of Independence.2
7017799177Napoleon Bonaparte*Definition:* The French head of the state. *Significance:* He preserved the French Revolution under the autocratic system and responsible for the spread of revolutionary ideals through conquest.3
7017805421Haitian Revolution*Definition:* Only fully successful slave revolt in world history. *Significance:* Sparked by French Revolution and led to the establishment of an independent state after a long and bloody war.4
7017811429Spanish American Revolutions*Definition:* Wars of independence of natives on Spanish (elites minority) in the 19th-century. *Significance:* Class divisions and fear of social rebellion caused the revolution. The aftermath was that the colonies became impoverished, unstable, dependent on foreign technology and investment.5
7017821542Abolitionist Movement*Definition:* International movement that succeeds in condemning slavery as morally repugnant and abolishing it in much of the world. *Significance:* Abolished slavery in Britain and the United States. Allowed the freedom to slaves.6
7017827820Nationalism*Definition:* Focusing on citizens' loyalty on the notion that they are part of a "nation" with unique culture, territory, and culture. *Significance:* Prominent in political culture. It transformed countries and alliances towards people and country.7
7017838678Vindication of the Rights of Woman*Definition:* A document written by Mary Wollstonecraft in 1792, focusing on the notion that women are a part of the "nation". *Significance:* Infinitely flexible and enormously powerful idea in the 19th-century Atlantic world and beyond.8
7017844807Elizabeth Cady Stanton*Definition:* Leading figure of early women's rights movement in the United States (1815 - 1902). *Significance:* Instrumental in organizing the first women's first conference, (Seneca Falls) NY. Published women's Bible.9
7017852238Maternal Feminism*Definition:* The movement that claimed that women have value in society, not because of an abstract notion of equality. Women have a distinctive and vital role as mothers. *Significance:* Argument: Women have the right to intervene in political and civil life (duty to watch over future children).10
7017863284Kartini*Definition:* Javanese women from an elite background (1879 - 1904). *Significance:* She was regarded as a pioneer of both feminist and nationalist thinking in Indonesia.11

AP World History: Latin American Independence Movements Flashcards

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5903677158through the 1800's, imperialist powers hold land fromIndonesia, Africa, Australia, South East Asia, New Zealand, and India0
5903687947four areas not in imperialist rule in 19th centuryRussia, Middle East (ottoman empire), east asia (china, korea, japan), latin america1
5903707876causes of political changecreole elites in the Americas begin to question colonial relationship in late 18th C: majority of population joins because of new taxes and harsher government, events in europe precipitate events in the americas2
5903722430four events with an impact on the revolutions- american revolution - french revolution - mask of ferdinand - haitian revolution3
5903732618american revolution and impact on latin americamodel of how to break with a mother country4
5903736871french revolution and impact on latin americaliberty, quality, fraternity appeal to some but not to the elile5
5903794885mask of ferdinand and impact on latin americajuntas set up to rule in deposed kings name because of confused political situation following the invasion of napoleon (crisis of legitimacy)6
59038245571804: Toussaint L'Overture establishes haiti after a slave revolt in 1791 impact on latin america- latin america elites want to avoid social upheaval of slave rebellion - for people of color, haiti is a symbol of freedom7
5903838782other reasons independence movements began in latin america in the 1800sunhappy with mercantilism, harsh laws, taxes nationalism8
5903846070mexico independence movement 1810father miguel de hidalgo plots with creoles, but turns to mestizos and indians - loses support of the creoles9
5903859774mexico independence movement 1820augustin de iturbide is sent to eliminate the indian, mestizo, and creole insurgents because govt is weak; instead he negotiates with them and in 1821 he is proclaimed emperor in mexico city10
5903878104is augustin de iturbide considered a nationalistno, but he is considered an independence leader11
5903888963mexico independence movement 1824mexico becomes a republic and fails to unify with central american stares which instead become their own independent nations12
5916322393nationalist leader simon bolivarskilled creole officer 1817-1822 wins a series of victories against spain in venezuela, columbia, and ecuador (becomes gran columbia until 1830) refuses to become king so governments are republics13
5916336679why did gran columbia split into separate countries after 1830communication and transportation systems of the time could not support that big of a country14
5916345195nationalist leader jose de san martin- active in the rio de la plata region - buenos aires is an economic center in south america and represents spanish - gain independence in 1810, by 1816 officially called the united provinces of the Rio de la Plata (bolivia, paraguay, uraguay, argentina) but not really united - leads army in chile and peru for independence15
5916365822what also leads to independence movements in other regionsnationalism and dissatisfaction with current political system also lead to independence movements in other regions16
5916372056by what year is all of spanish south america independent182517
5916379370brazil as a colonymany slaves imported to colony b/c of desire for sugar, cotton, and cocoa. planters want open trade and taxes but fear a slave revolt like in haiti, wealthy do not want to risk change18
59163893721807-brazil independencefrench troops invade portugal and royal family flees to brazil, rio de janeiro becomes the capital of the portugues empire (ports of brazil are open to world commerce)19
59163981391820-brazil independencenapoleon is gone and there is a liberal revolution in portugal and king returns with parliament to portugual but leaves his son behind20
5916409160advice king of portugal gave to his son when leaving him behind in brazil"if there is a revolution, lead it"21
59164113751822-brazil independenceDom Pedro I declares independence and becomes the first constitutional emperor of brazil, unlike former spanish american colonies that become republics, brazil is a monarchy22
5916421736in general, areas settled last by the spanish in the americas get their independencefirst23
5916426816why do US and Britian want Latin American countries to have their independencethey want to trade bc of industrialization and imperialism24
5916433038shared ideas of independence leaders- representative govt - careers open to talent - freedom of commerce and trade - right to private property - a belief in the individual as the basis of society25
5936518789conservatives wants vs others on religionconservatives want to maintain christianity as the official religion and others want freedom of religion26
5936518790egalitarian ideas are common in early independence movements (ex abolish slavery)however keep indian tributes and taxes bc need revenue27
5936518791restrictions put on votersliteracy or property restrictions are put on voters bc of concerns about mass of population being unprepared for self rule and democracy28
5936518792political fragmentatiknregional rivalries, economic competition, and political divisions made unification impossible29
5936518793political fragmentation examples- mexico 1820-1823 monarchy, 1823 republic that is not stable until 1860 - central america separates bc of rivalry - dominican republic 1844 independence from haiti - cuba and puerto rico remain loyal bc creoles fear a haitian style revolt30
5936518794gran colombia 1819-1830ecuador, colombia, panama, and venezuela (originally united by simon bolivar)31
5936518795rio de la plataargentina, paraguay, uruguay32
5936518796consolidation and union are partly limited bygeographic barriers, distance between and within regions and poor roads33
5936518797caudillos- independent leaders who dominated local areas and sometimes even national governments - based on force of personality - usually in it for themselves but can represent other groups - rafael carrera 1839-1865 mestizos in guatemala34
5936518798militarycan make it unmake govts govts spend a lot of money to keep them in the barracks35
5936518799two kinds of republiccentralist and federalist36
5936518800centralist republicwant a strong central government37
5936518801federalist republictax and commercial policies set by regional govts38
5936518802liberalsrights of individuals federal us and france as models secular39
5936518803conservativesstrong centralized state maintain colonial structure groups not individuals religious40
5936518804governments and constitutions change rapidly in some placesonly those w compromise tend to survive41
5936567776general patterns in 19th centuryliberal reformers try new programs in 20s and 30s to change colonial systems and follow western european patterns, societies were often unprepared for drastic change, by 1840s slow or stop reform measures, some conservative landowners and peasants work against reformers bc want colonialism back42
5936567777mexicofederalist republic founded in 1824 based on principles of france and us43
5936567778problems in mexico aremaldistribution of land, status of indians, problems with education, large # of poor44
5936567779problems in mexican politicsconservative centralists vs liberal federalists vs commercial agents of us and britian45
5936567780who gains power in mexico in 1835 and whygeneral santa anna, liberals start new reforms but backlash from attacks on church leads to general santa anna gaining power46
5936567781what treaty ends mexico american war in 1848treaty of guadalupe hidalgo: mexico loses 1/2 of land but 5% of population47
5936567782define annexlegislatively declares part of their territory48
5936567783benito juarez (1806-1872)indian w legal education49
5936567784la reforma 1854liberal revolt created new liberal constitution w end of military and church privileges and indian communal land, peasants and indian lose land50
5936567785by 1910 what % of mexican population landless50%51
5936567786conservative reaction to liberal measures in mexicoask napoleon III of france for help, sends an austrian noble in 1862 (maximillian von hapsburg)52
5936567787maximillian von hapsburgemperor of mexico in 1862, gets executed, juarez supporters return to power and french withdraw53
5936567788by the end of the 19th century foreign industrialists and mexican upper class control all land and businesspeasants oppressed, heading for a revolution in 191054
5936567789economicnew markets can help transform states w political/economic problems into stable liberal govts55
5958962098who supports latin america and prevents recolonization in early 1800sus and britain: monroe doctrine 1823, commercial advantages for us and britain (ability to trade with new nations)56
5958972071economics 1820-1870britain in some places replaces spain as a market for latin american goods, port cities benefit from open trade (exception: can hurt local industry because can't compete with cheap products from europe)57
5958989631mid century stagnation 1820-1850latin american economy is stagnant: poor transportation network, little capital for industry (people scared to incest in new country bc not sure if they're going to make it)58
5958998987economic changeafter 1850, european economy expands and creates new demands for latin american products (guano-natural resource, bird droppings used as fertilizer)59
5959017612latin american economy improves, economic growth leads to political and social changeperu: 10 million pounds of guano-ends slavery transportation improves with trains and steam ships, cities expand60
5959047454latin american economy is more vulnerable to events in world historyindustrialization does not occur in 19th C latin america61
5959090118the great boom 1880-1920european and us demand for industrial goods leads to economic boom in asia, africa, and latin america62
5959101064latin america has export led economic expansionvulnerable if exports stop63
5959106941liberal ideas in latin american economyindividual freedoms, open market, limited govt. involvement in economy (ideas popular in middle class, landowners, miners, merchants)64
5959120946economic resurgenceLatin american economy doubles in 60 years65
5959133806leaders of post 1860 grew up after independence and are inspired by US and britainwant progress, education, free competition, secular society - see masses as barbaric and introduce "ideas out of place" - some land owners take peasant land to maintain economic growth66
5959154073alliances formed with wealthy traditional aristocrats and urban powerscan promote business at expense of peasants and working class67
5959160829expansion led by exportsex: rubber and coffee from brazil68
5959169402with high demand, countries make $ and import foreign goodsproblem: always dependent on external conditions = vulnerable and dependent (WWI affects Latin america bc countries no longer importing latin american goods)69
5959182478rivalry can lead to warwar of the pacific: chile vs bolivia and peru for raw materials "fertilizer war"70
5959194692foreign countries want to invest in growing economiesespecially britain71
5959223298panama canal and link to imperialismincreased interest in building canal across 1800s partly because the us acquired colonies in the pacific region72
5959236109argentina1880s indians defeated in south of buenos aires and more land open to ranching: use telegraph, railroad, and repeating rifles73
5959286344ranching is big industry in argentinabuenos aires is cultural center in south america (called "paris" of latin america)74
5959298959argentina: generation of 1880political leaders inherit liberal programs and expanding economy = high income75
5959305913argentina: technological changes = prosperityrefrigeration - shipping beef76
5959308218golondrinaswork one harvest in italy and one in south america77
5959317766argentina: immigration is common1/3 foreign born = cultural diffusion, europeanize argentina78
5959322631brazilpost period of economic growth and prosperity, communication and transportation improve79
5959326053dom pedro II (brazil)is enlightened figure with middle class habits80
6010227104communication and transportation improve in brazil and immigration increasesworkers from Italy and Portugal lessen the need for slaves81
6010227105in brazil coffee is the new export crop that changes economy60% of exports is coffee by 188082
6010227106fazendascoffee estates83
6010227107in brazil slavery intensifies shortly bc of coffee estatesit is primary form of labor84
6010227108abolitionist movement starts1870, ends 188885
6010227109eventually support for brazilian monarchy fades1899 almost bloodless coup establishes republic86
6010227110positivismmaterial progress with scientific principles in govt and society87
6010227111tension in latin americaeuropean ideas vs american reality; elite vs folk culture; slow social change for minorities, growing ideas of americanism, move from spanish to english and french models88
6010227112latin america is now open to influence from all of europenot just spain89
6010227113tastes and fashions from europe are adopted by the elitesespecially france and neo classicism; 1830s romanticism with focus on nationalism (historical images, indians, local customs) on the exotic in their cultures90
6010295772history writing is political and organizes ideas about presentnovelists deal with greed and corruption91
6010308935culture of masses is little affected by culture ofthe elites92
6010313108traditional arts and folk music flourish butold patterns persist in this period for some groups (women). women played an active role in independence movement but after independence there is no change in status93
6010326241status of women after independence stays the sameseen as wives and mothers, no vote, no public office, can do little without father/husband permission, lower class women have more freedom (market)94
6010355170laws abolish caste but skin color and former slave status affect opportunities, expansion of export economy perpetuates old patternssmall white creole class dominates politics and economy, immigration changes economy95

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7363174391Caste Systema class structure that is determined by birth. Loosely, it means that in some societies, if your parents are poor, you're going to be poor, too. Same goes for being rich0
7363174392PatriarchyA male dominated society1
7363174393MatriarchalA female dominated society2
7363174394Mandate of Heavenan ancient Chinese belief and philosophical idea that tiān (heaven) granted emperors the right to rule based on their ability to govern well and fairly.3
7363174395Silk Roadan ancient network of trade and cultural transmission routes that were central to cultural interaction through regions of the Asian continent connecting the West and East by merchants, pilgrims, monks, soldiers, nomads, and urban dwellers from China and India to the Mediterranean Sea4
7363174396Social Heirarchyhow individuals and groups are arranged in a relatively linear ladder5
7363174397Reincarnationthe rebirth of a soul in a new body.6
7363174398AssimilationThe process by which a person or persons acquire the social and psychological characteristics of a group7
7363174399MonotheisticThe belief in only one god8
7363174400Eightfold Paththe path to nirvana, comprising eight aspects in which an aspirant must become practiced: right views, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration.9
7363174401Zoroanstrianismone of the world's oldest monotheistic religions. It was founded by the Prophet Zoroaster in ancient Iran approximately 3500 years ago.10
7363174402Greek Philosophythe rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics11
7363174403PolytheisticThe belief in many gods12
7363174404Legalismstrict adherence, or the principle of strict adherence, to law or prescription13
7363174405Confucianisma system of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by Confucius14
7363174406Buddhismis a nontheistic religion or philosophy (Sanskrit: dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha ("the awakened one").15
7363174407Islamthe religion of the Muslims, a monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah.16
7363174408Judaisman ancient monotheistic religion, with the Torah as its foundational text (part of the larger text known as the Tanakh or Hebrew Bible), and supplemental oral tradition represented by later texts such as the Midrash and the Talmud.17
7363174409Christianitythe religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, or its beliefs and practices.18
7363174410Daoisma philosophical, ethical or religious tradition of Chinese origin, or faith of Chinese exemplification, that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao.19
7363174411Han Dynastyan empire in ancient China, that lasted from 206 b.c.e- 24 c.e.20
7363174412Persiaan empire located in modern day Iran but stretched as far as Egypt and Iraq.21
7363174413Guptaan empire located in northern India that lasted from 320-550 c.e.22
7363174414Ancient Egyptan empire that lasted for 3000 years23
7363174415Roman empirelocated in modern day Italy but expanded to outlying countries throughout its reign, it lasted from 201 b.c.e- 476 c.e.24
7363174416Mayalocated in modern day central america, it lasted from 1800 b.c.e- 250 c.e.25
7363174417StateA body of people living in a defined territory who have a government with the power to make and enforce law without the consent of any higher authority26
7363174418Empirean extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority.27
7363174419Hebrew ScripturesTorah, Old Testament, Jewish Holy Scriptures28
7363174420Babylonian EmpireEmpire in Mesopotamia which was formed by Hammurabi, the sixth ruler of the invading Amorites.29
7363174421Roman EmpireExisted from 27 BCE to about 400 CE. Conquiered entire Mediterranean coast and most of Europe. Ruled by an emperor. Eventually oversaw the rise and spread of Christianity.30
7363174422Sanskrit ScripturesAn ancient Indic language of India, in which the Hindu scriptures and classical Indian epic poems are written and from which many northern Indian languages are derived.31
7363174423Vedic ReligionsCore beliefs in sanskrit scriptures; Hinduism; influence of Indo-European traditions in the development of the social and political roles of a caste system; importance of multiple manifestations of Brahma to promote teachings about reincarnation.32
7363174424HinduismA religion and philosophy developed in ancient India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms33
7363174425Mauryan Empire(321-185 BCE) This was the first centralized empire of India whose founder was Chandragupta Maurya.34
7363174426AshokaLeader of the Mauryan dynasty of India who conquered most of India but eventually gave up violence and converted to Buddhism.35
7363174427Siddhartha Gautama (The Buddha)Means "Enlightened One." He is said to have renounced his worldly possessions and taught of a way to overcome suffering.36
7363174428Emperor ConstantineFounded Constantinople; best known for being the first Christian Roman Emperor; issued the Edit of Milan in 313, granting religious toleration throughout the empire.37
7363174429Buddha38
7363174430Vishnu39
7363174431Alexander the Great40
7363174432Parthenon41
7363174433Hoplite Armor of the militaristic Spartans42
7363174434Gupta Empire(320-550 CE) The decentralized empire that emerged after the Mauryan Empire, and whose founder is Chandra Gupta.43
7363174435Greek Architecture44
7363174436Aqueduct45
7363174437Colosseum46
7363174438Indian Ocean Maritime Trade System47
7363174439Silk Road48
7363174440filial pietyIn Confucian thought, one of the virtues to be cultivated, a love and respect for one's parents and ancestors.49
7363174441monasticism (monks)A way of life in which men and women withdraw from the rest of the world in order to devote themselves to their faith50
7363174442shamanismThe practice of identifying special individuals (shamans) who will interact with spirits for the benefit of the community. Characteristic of the Korean kingdoms of the early medieval period and of early societies of Central Asia.51
7363174443ancestor venerationVeneration of the dead or ancestor reverence is based on the beliefs that the dead have a continued existence, and may possess the ability to influence the fortune of the living, the worship of deceased ancestors52
7363174444syncretic religionCombines two religious traditions into something distinctly new, while containing traits of both53
7363174445Persian EmpireGreatest empire in the world up to 500 BCE. Spoke an Indo-European language. A multi-ethnic and multi-religious empire. Fell to Alexander the Great.54
7363174446Qin Dynastythe Chinese dynasty (from 246 BC to 206 BC) that established the first centralized imperial government and built much of the Great Wall55
7363174447Han Dynasty(202 BC - 220 AD) dynasty started by Lui Bang; a great and long-lasting rule, it discarded the harsh policies of the Qin dynasty and adopted Confucian principles; rulers chose officials who passed the civil service exams rather than birth; it was a time of prosperity56
7363174448HellenisticOf or influenced by the Greek Empire. A type of culture typically referred to after the conquests of Alexander the Great.57
7363174449TeotihuacanA large central city in the Mesoamerican region. Located about 25 miles Northeast of present day Mexico City. Exhibited city planning and unprecedented size for its time. Reached its peak around the year 450.58
7363174450Mochecivilization of north coast of Peru (200-700 C.E.). An important Andean civilization that built extensive irrigation networks as well as impressive urban centers dominated by brick temples.59
7363174451PersepolisA complex of palaces, reception halls, and treasury buildings erected by the Persian kings Darius I and Xerxes in the Persian homeland. It is believed that the New Year's festival was celebrated here, as well as the coronations, weddings, and funerals of the Persian kings, who were buried in cliff-tombs nearby.60
7363174452AthensA democratic Greek polis who accomplished many cultural achievements, and who were constantly at war with Sparta.61
7363174453AlexandriaCity on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt founded by Alexander. It became the capital of the Hellenistic kingdom of Ptolemy. It contained the famous Library and the Museum and was a center for leading scientific and literary figures in the classical and postclassical eras.62
7363174454ConstantinopleA large and wealthy city that was the imperial capital of the Byzantine empire and later the Ottoman empire, now known as Istanbul63
7363174455Silk Roadstrade routes stretching from China to the Mediterranean, which allowed for the exchange of goods and ideas from China to the Roman Empire64
7363174456Trans-Saharan Caravan RouteIslamic trade in West Africa was conducted by caravans of camels. According to Ibn Battuta, the explorer who accompanied one of the caravans, the average size was a thousand camels per caravan, with some being as large as 12,000.65
7363174457Indian Ocean Sea Laneslanes throughout the Indian Ocean connecting East Africa, southern Arabia, the Persian Gulf, India, Southeast Asia, and southern China66
7363174458Mediterranean Sea LanesTrade routes that connected the Mediterranean civilizations together. The need for a sea rout for trade in the region. Trade increased and diffusion of cultures occurred67
7363174459Jesus of Nazaretha teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity.68
7363174460Paul of TarsusA Pharisaic Jew who persecuted the Early Christian community; later, he had an experience of the Risen Christ and became the "Apostle to the Gentiles" writing numerous letters to the Christian communities.69
7363174461Greco-Roman PhilosophyIdeas that emphasized human logic, empirical observation, and nature of political power and hierarchy.70
7363174462ZoroastrianismWhat religion?71
7363174463ChristianityWhat religion?72

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