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AP World History Unit 4 Flashcards

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6031785513Humanisminterest in capabilities and accomplishments0
6031794785Printing PressGutenburg; schism of religion; increase of literacy1
6031804702Schismsplit of parties2
6031818980Martin Lutheryou don't need the church to go to heaven3
6031824732Catholic Reformationconverted people; no more indulgences4
6031858908Imperial Evidenceverified by observations5
6031878183Scientific Revolutionchanged belief of ancient theories to new ones made by human reason and observations6
6031890667HeliocentricCopernicus; sun is center of universe7
6031896740Enlightenmentphilosophers to understand natural law; sick of King's rule; new government8
6031918035Adam Smithcapitalism; no government intervention9
6031929717Divine Rights of the Kingabsolutism; King has all rights to rule10
6031947460Constitutionalismtakes power from king; parliament11
6031951802Mercantilismgovernment involved; mother country feeds off colonies; limits imports12
6031976066Joint StockEast Indian companies13
6031978271Portuguesecaravel; European trade14
6031984914Economic Systemencomienda15
6031991422Political Systemviceroyalties; Spanish runs colonies16
6032000130Colombia Exchangeexploration; resources; disease; population increase; Brazil- sugar; Peru&Mexico- silver; NA- tobacco17
6032032584Europeans Technologiescompass; astrolabe18
6032039090Atlantic Slave Tradeincreased slavery; slaves for guns19
6032045747African Diasporamove of slaves to NA; African spread20
6032064839Who controlled Mediterranean?Italy21
6032092444Indentured Servitudepeople go to NA; need for slaves goes down22
6032096081Islamicfelt superior to Europeans23
6032099686Ottomanslots of trade; rich; Sunni; took over Byzantine; strong navy24
6032103010AkbarMuslim emperor; majority Hindu with Muslim leadership; fight everyone25
6032118134Mughal Empirecontrol India; Mongol and Turkish people; Muslim leaders; primarily Hindu; no navy; Sunni26
6032135037Safavidno navy; Shia;27
6032148993SikhismMuslim&Hindu28
6032154882Mingtook over Mongols; CSE29
6032159986JesuitsCatholic missionaries30
6032165011QingManchurian are leaders; no intermarriage; Kowtow; patriarchy31
6032184369JapanTokugawa Shogunate- unification; Europeans are threats and not let in; only Dutch32
6032209755Dutcheverything for money33
6032212662Daimyofood prices go down, they lose power34
6032232115Ivan IIIIvan the Great; refuses to pay Mongols; first Russian Tsar; centralization35
6032246514Ivan IVIvan the Terrible; Cossacks; Oprichmiki36
6032261499Peter IPeter the Great; removes patriarchy; travels to Europe; Westernization; replace land tax with head tax37
6032286229Catherine the Greatautocracy; expands black sea; women's rights38

AP World History ch. 9 Flashcards

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54133891585 Pillars of Islam1. Allah 2. Prayer 3. Almsgiving 4. Fasting 5. Hajj These were the key elements of Islamic faith.0
5413392268Abbasid CaliphateThe second caliphate in the Arabian Peninsula. It came after the overthrow of the Umayyad. It was a time of political unity that eventually became fragmented, and was destroyed by the Mongols.1
5413394934Al-AndalusMuslim Spain. Spain was conquered by the Arabians, and there was harmony between the Jews, Christians and Muslims. Christians learned arabic, but the golden stage was brief. Muslims started believing in their supremacy, and there was warfare. Ferdinand and Isabella made it a Christian empire again. Shows Islams reaction with the outside world.2
5413395246BarakaSpiritual power.3
5413395247HajjThe annual trip to Mecca made each year by Muslims. It is one of the 5 pillars of Islam, and is a very important element of the faith.4
5413396165HijraMuhammad's departure from Mecca to Medina in 622. Elite in Mecca were unhappy with Islam. This is when the Islam calendar officially begins. It marks the start of this religion.5
5413396389House of WisdomHouse of Wisdom was a major intellectual research center in Arabia. It was founded by a Abbasid caliph. They learned about Greek rationalism.6
5413396390Ibn BattutaIbn Battuta was an Islamic writer who traveled around the world and observed islam in different places. He was appalled by the gender equality in Anatolia. Ibn Battuta continues to inform modern day historians about opinions that Arab muslims had on the world.7
5413396901Ibn KhaldunArab historian. He developed an influential theory on the rise and fall of states. Born in Tunis, he spent his later years in Cairo as a teacher and judge. In 1400 he was sent to Damascus to negotiate the surrender of the city. (336)8
5413397216Islamic Green RevolutionA fundamental transition in agriculture from the 6th to the 13th century. Arab and Islamic world enabled the diffusion of many crops and farming techniques as well as the adaptation of crops and techniques from and to regions beyond the Islamic world. These introductions, along with an increased mechanization of agriculture, led to major changes in economy, population distribution, vegetation cover, agricultural production and income, population levels, urban growth, the distribution of the labour force, linked industries, cooking, diet and clothing in the Islamic world.9
5413397217JizyaThe tax that non Muslims had to pay in order to have the status of dhmissis. They were protected, but second class citizens nonetheless. Jizya showed the underlying beliefs of Islam.10
5413398885MadrassasIslamic colleges that emerged in order to educate people in the Quran. It mostly included the memorization of texts. It was part of the Islamic networks of faith.11
5413399111Mansa MusaThe ruler of the kingdom of Mali. He set out on the Hajj. He began his journey with a huge quantity of gold. There are stories of his travels to different cities. He had a successful pilgrimage. His visit elevated Mali's status in the Islamic world.12
5413406342Mullah NasruddinMullah Nasruddin is known as the "wise fool of Islam." He told funny fables that always had a lesson at the end. He taught the Muslim values of generosity, tolerance and humility. He did a form of social commentary.13
5413406343"People of the book"Muslims were approving of Jews and Christians because they were people of the book.14
5413406344QuranA text that was complied starting in 610. It consisted of Muhammad's revelations. It spoke of monotheism, social justice. The message challenged polytheism, social injustice, and the social patterns of Arabia. The world was never the same.15
5413406345ShariaUlama is the central laws of Islam. It connected politics and religion (different from Christianity). There are different schools of law. Answers the fundamental question, what does it mean to be a muslim? An example of there being no distinction between religious law and politics. This law regulated aspects of everyday life. It means "a path to water."16
5413406346SufismSufism is a different understanding of the Islamic faith. They saw civilization as a distraction, and they were vested in spiritual ideas and truly connecting with Allah. They challenged the religious authority of the Ulama. It was groundbreaking to have a completely different sect of the faith emerge.17
5413406578TimbuktuTimbuktu is a wealthy center for Islamic life in West Africa. It boasted over 150 Quranic schools. Large libraries and mosques. Cities like Timbuktu fueled the spread of Islam18
5413406579UlamaUlama are the body of Mullahs (educators of Islam) who interpret the laws and doctrines of the religion. They were central to the religion and were highly valued.19
5413406580Umayyad CaliphateThe first dynasty in Arabia. They moved the capital from Medina to Damascus. The fact that the power and wealth were held in the elite caused a revolt. Eventually overthrown. The beginning of the transition between modest Arab chiefs to monarchs. Arabia was never the same.20
5413406854UmmaUmma is the idea that in Islam, there should be a just and moral society. This governed the principles of Islam.21

AP World History Vocab 5 Flashcards

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7529430001ProvincesAdministrative divisions of a country0
7529430002Districts1
7529430003Civil service examinationa test given to qualify candidates for positions in the government2
7529430004Brahmins3
7529430005DharmaIn Hindu belief, a person's religious and moral duties4
7529430006Jainism5
7529430007AhismaThe term meaning no-harm or non-violence6
7529430008AsceticOne who leads a life of self-denial and contemplation; absent of luxury7
7529430009Enlightenment8
7529430010NirvanaThe state of englightenment for Buddhists.9
7529430011ReincarnationHindu and Buddhist belief that souls are reborn into new bodies over and over.10
7529430012Monasteriesreligious communities formed by monks11
7529430013Inoculations12
7529430014Confucianisma belief system based on the ideas of the Chinese thinker Confucius13
7529430015Daoisma Chinese philosophy concerned with obtaining long life and living in harmony with nature14
7529430016Caste SystemA Hindu social class system that controlled every aspect of daily life15
7529430017Varnaa basic subdivision of humanity in the Hindu caste system16
7529430018Untouchableslowest class of people in the caste system of Hinduism, do all the dirty work of society17
7529430019Dalitsuntouchables18
7529430020Jatis19

AP World History Flashcards

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4846152545Since 250,000 years agoHow long have homo sapiens been around?0
4846152546For 110,000 yearsHow long were they just in Africa?1
4846152547About 250,000 years agoWhen did humans first migrate to eastern and Southern Africa?2
4846152548climate changed drasticallyWhy were Paleolithic people first able to settle in one place?3
4846152549the turning point from hunter-gatherers to agricultural societiesWhat is the Neolithic Revolution?4
4846152550Mesoamerica had only one of the fourteen major species of domesticated large animals (llamas). They depended on fishing and hunting more than the Eastern Hemisphere because they lacked the animals needed to do other jobs.What was unique about the transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture in Mesopotamia?5
4846152551Elders of the families because there were still no rulersWho were the leaders in early agricultural village societies?6
4846152553Sumer (cuneiform)Where was the first writing developed?7
4846152554The Chinese belief that rulers were assigned to reign from Heaven.What is the Mandate of Heaven?8
4846152555There was no agricultureWhy were there no civilizations until 5500 years ago if humans have been on earth for much longer?9
4846152556A Babylonian legal code instituted by Hammurabi and dealing with criminal and civil matters.What is the Code of Hammurabi?10
4867855758100,000 years agoWhen did humans first migrate to Eurasia?11
486785575945,000 years agoWhen did humans first migrate to Europe and farther east in Asia?12
486785576060,000 years agoWhen did humans first migrate to Australia?13
4867855761Between 30,000 and 15,000 years agoWhen did humans first migrate to the Americas?14
486785576212,500 years agoWhen did humans first migrate through North America into South America?15
4867855763Between 1000 and 700 years agoWhen did humans first migrate through New Zealand?16
48680407843500-3000 BCEWhen was Sumer developed?17
48680407853000 BCEWhen was Egypt developed?18
48680407862000 BCEWhen was the Indus River Valley developed?19
48680407872200 BCEWhen was China developed?20
4868093460Sons of HeavenWhat were Chinese rulers from the Mandate of Heaven called?21

AP World History: Religions Flashcards

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5148085086Buddhism Important People1)Siddhartha Gautama aka. Budda "Enlightened One" 2)Ashoka (Indian emperoer) converts to Buddhism giving it legitimacy as a religion0
5148347736Buddhism Important TextsSutras: records of the oral teachings of Gautama Buddha1
5148372709Buddhist Origin, Location, Hisotrical Context-India, no caste system, can bring about peace2
5148388780Buddhist Basic PrinciplesAll pain, sorrow, and poverty is caused by attachment to worldly things, let go of these and pain and suffering will leave you as well3
5148403391Buddhist: Eight Fold Paththe way, the path, the steps to reach nirvana4
5148416919Buddhist: 4 Noble TruthsOrdinary life is full of suffering,suffering is caused by our desire to satisfy ourselves, end suffering by ending desire for selfish goals and to see others as extensions of ourselves.The way to end desire is to follow the Middle Path (or eightfold path)5
5148430555Buddhism: View of WomenWomen should obey husband, and men should respect wives, could take some religious positions but they were not prominent as men6
5148547906Buddhism: Art / ArchitectureRock cut caves, stupas/pagodas, some symbolism in artwork like the lotus flower7
5148571412Buddhism: How the Religion SpreadSpreads to China, however because the religion was not created in China they never take it as their own empire wide religion MISSONARIES8
5148587712Buddhism: Historical ImpactBrought about peace, giving freedom to people of the lower caste, an escape from a restricted system9
5148604849Taoism: Important peopleLaozi (Lao Tzu), was a philosopher and writer, who created Taoism, and author of the Tao Te Ching10
5148637954Taoism: Important Text1) Tao Te Ching, written by Lao Tzu (his teachings) 2) Chuang Tzu - teachings as well, written by Zhuang Zhou11
5148670591Taoism: Origin, Location, Historical ContextOriginated China Created out of the chaos during the Warring States (w/ Confucianism and Legalism)12
5148691691Taoism: Basic Principles-Dao, "the way" "path", of nature -Force that governs all the workings of the world -Force that acted in perfect harmony with the principles of nature -Ying Yang13
5148752689Taoism: View of Woman-Likes the general attitude and qualities of women, encourages men to adapt these qualities -had some religious jobs14
5148770740Taoism: Art /Architecturealchemy bronze sculptures15
5148805870Spread of Taoismspread through travel, trader routes, some missionaries but not like Buddhists16
5148821697Taoism: Historical ImpactIdea of balance Ying Yang In some way ended the period of Warring States with peaceful ways of religion, creating stability17
5148841164Confucianism: Important peopleConfucius: tried to gain political power / position but never succeeded, thinker and educator18
5148851535Confucianism: Important TextsThe Analects: short book composed of Confucius' ideas (written by his students and later scholars) "Religious Text" for Confucianism19
5148870104Confucianism: Origin, Location, Historical ContextOne of the 3 religions that is created out the Warring States period in China20
5148893445Confucianism: Basic PrinciplesIf the leaders act well, to lower people will be encouraged to do so as well -Ren: attitude of kindness/ benevolence /sense of humanity -ruler/ subject, parent/ child, husband/wife, older bro/younger bro, friend/friend21
5148926049Confucianism: View of WomenIdea of Ren shows it is a patriarchal society, not mentioning sister -Women were giving education for the benefit of husbands and children (not women)22
5148931365Confucianism: Art / Architecturenot much art, but are that did exist brought prosperity in the Zhou Dynasty23
5148948859Spread of ConfucianismSpread through conquerors and crusaders trade, etc.24
5148961165Confucianism: Historical ImpactBringing order in a time of chaos in China (period of warring states)25
5148973420Hinduism: Important peopleno one founder, gov. created to create order, and combined this with Vedic beliefs26
5148981322Hinduism: Important TextsSanskrit Sutras: formed from Vedic religions Upanishads: oral tradition, from vedas27
5148991673Hinduism: Origin, Location, Historical ContextIndia caste system to maintain order, belief of reincarnation -came from the mixing of Vedic Aryan religion and gov. wanting order28
5149007886Hinduism: Basic Principlesformed around Vedic Principles and Beliefs -Brahman: single force of ultimate reality -Atman: duty of individuals to seek, to know this ultimate reality -Karma: force generated by persons actions, determines how one will be reborn in next life -caste system29
5149064855Hinduism: View of Womenpatriarchal society, in some extreme situations we see sati -women needed to be controlled in order for men to succeed30
5149077615Hinduism: Art / Architecture-used paintings and statues to depict gods -gods were not always depicted as humans, but as animals as well31
5149088898Hinduism: How it spreadspread through ritual and the visual and preforming arts -travel, trade routes32
5149100422Hinduism: Historical Impact-caste system in India -religious and political belief, so you see prevalent in other areas -one of the main religions because of the population of India33
5149115629Christianity: Important People- Jesus34
5149118959Christianity: Important TextsThe Bible (New and Old Testaments and Gospel)35
5149124065Christianity: Origin, Location, Historical ContextJerusalem, Bethlehem, Israel, Roman Empire - from Judaism36
5149136123Christianity: Basic PrinciplesGolden Rule Resurrection of Jesus = foundation of this religion37
5149148164Christianity: View of Womenpatriarchal, women preformed her duties in the house38
5149155515Christianity: Art / Architecture-cathedrals, steeples, Pictures of Jesus suffering, pictures depicting biblical stories, stain glass windows39
5149265880Spread of Christianitytrade routes, missionaries, Paul's letters40
5149269331Christianity: Historical ImpactBecomes religion for outsiders, and although many tried to stop the religion is flourished41
5149275812Judaism: Important PeopleMoses (saved people from Egypt) Abraham (founder of Abrahmanic religions, including Judaism, Islam and Christianity)42
5149275813Judaism: Important TextsThe Torah / TaNaK43
5149279081Judaism: Origin, Location, Historical Contextseen as first monotheistic religion 10 Commandments given to Moses on Mt. Sinia44
5149279082Judaism: Basic Principles10 Commandments45
5149281220Judaism: View of WomenPatriarchal , household duties46
5149313896Judaism: Art / Architecturesynagogues, and temples47
5149316862Spread of Judaismtrade routes diaspora: exile, and spread from homeland of Israel48
5149319895Judaism: Historical ImpactScapegoats outsiders but through all of this they kept there faith and beliefs49
5149381483Zoroastrianism: Location and FounderPersian empire -Zarathustra (founder, creater)50
5149413635Zoroastrianism: Holy BookAvesta - told through word of mouth and then written down - Gathas - hymns composed in honor of various deities51
5149437690Zoroastrianism: Basic Beliefs- Ahura Mazda = supreme being no need to feel bad about wealth, you have wealth because that was Ahura Mazda's plan for you52
5149385368Shintoism / Animism / Shamanismeverything found in nature no human entities53
5149460205Taoist: Poetrynature and paradoxical references are expresses, which reflect taoist beliefs -reference mystery of the dao "they way" -self reflection, in nature oriented poetry54
5149480771Ancestor respect in East AsiaConfucianism - practiced ancestor reverence - ancestors souls lived on after death -families seen as a unit of both those living and dead -ceremonies at, home, temple, graveyards -seek advice from ancestors -showed family loyalty -patriarch in charge55
5149508267How Greek Plays influenced neighboring places- many came together united not for entertainment, as well as to be enlightened -because many plays dealt with cultural occurrences or religious beliefs56
5149526553Dev. of Roman empire ArchitectureChange from Republic to Empire causes development in architecture -forums, basilicas, baths, amphitheaters, temples, roads, and aqueducts - big works were done by gov. and religious power b/c they had most money, and these projects were expensive57

AP World History Chapter 7 Flashcards

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7508558307Muhammad ibn QasimArab general who conquered Sind in India; declared the region and the Indus Valley to be part of Umayyad Empire0
7508569944Mahmud of Ghazniled invasions of northern India; credited with sacking one of wealthiest of Hindu temples in northern India; gave Muslims reputation for intolerance and aggression1
7508584138Muhammad of GhurMilitary commander of Persian extraction who ruled small mountain kingdom in Afghanistan; began process of conquest to establish Muslim political control of northern India; brought much of Indus valley, Sind, and northwestern India under his control2
7508739996al-GhazaliBrilliant Islamic theologian; struggled to fuse Greek and Qur'anic traditions; not entirely accepted by ulama3
7508840065Al-MahdiThird of the Abbasid caliphs; attempted but failed to reconcile moderates among Shi'a to Abbasid dynasty; failed to resolve problem of succession4

Chapter 27 AP World Flashcards

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6245865276Selim IIDid reform efforts aimed at building a new army and navy which angered powerful factions without bureaucracy. Eventually assassinated by Janissaries.0
6245867968Mahmud IIHe was a reformer who built a small skillful army which took out the weakened Janisarries. He made the ayan respect him and implemented mainly western reforms. He created a large military establishment and diplomatic corps, and trained them well.1
6245869453Tanzimat ReformsA series of (Egyptian) reforms from 1839-1876. Included universities, European education, state railway and telegraph systems, newspapers, and extensive legal reforms. The local artisans where negatively affected by these and women received no higher ground.2
6245872730Abdul HamidHe responded to growing threat of westernization by returning to despotic absolutism. He took away freedoms and the constitution and arrested and killed dissidents. He continued many of the reforms in the Tazimat like railway and telegraph and education.3
6245872731Young TurksThey made their way bloodlessly into power. They wanted to keep the Ottoman regime but bring back the constitution and the reforms.4
6245876824MamluksThey began as slaves but proceeded to rule Egypt. Their leader was Murad. They were shamefully defeated by Napoleon, who ended up abandoning them and leaving them with independence still. (Unite imposed British control)5
6245876825Muhammad AliHe took over Egypt after the French left. He introduced a very effective western style army with peasant conscription and improved the economy a little bit. But Egypt did not transform socially. After his death, the khedives take power.6
6245878394KhedivesThe inept descendants of Muhammad Ali who spent money foolishly and were dependent on Europe.7
6245880778Suez CanalThe completion of this canal made this land very valuable to Europeans who could use it to access their colonies (Especially brits)8
6245894451Al-Afghani and Muhammad AbduhThinkers who stressed the need for muslims to brow scientific learning and technology from the west to improve themselves. Stressed rational inquiry.9
6245898061Ahmad OrabiThe leader of riots against the khedives which led to the khedive to ask for help from the British, solidifying British control over Egypt.10
6245898062MahdiMuhammad Ahmed was a leader who united the Egyptians because he promised deliverance because descendent of Muhammad. Led a violent assault on Egyptians and used guerrilla tactics and won a large portion of land. Khalifa Abdallahi built a strong conservative state. Eventually taken back by Europeans.11
6245899448NurhaciLocal Manchu leader who organized eight banner armies which became the Qing dynasty. Mostly because of Ming weakness and they ruled a large area.12
6245901383KangxiSignifigant Confucian schlolar and also early Manchu leader. Kept Chinese and confucian ideals alive.13
6245903715CompradorsThe new merchant class that developed in China were called the compradors. Under the Manchus merchants gained much wealth and power.14
6245906698Lin ZexuDistinguished Chinese official who was opposed to the Opium trade in china by the Europeans. He attempted to stamp it out. Exiled later.15
6245906708Opium WarFought between British and wing China beginning in 1839. Lin Zexu does not want opium in China but the european merchants desperately want to keep their hold. British victory--> increased influence in China.16
6245909175Taiping RebellionLed by little bit crazy guy named Hong Xiuquan. Led to establishment of territory in south-central China where there were massive reforms against the confucian elite, and also improved literacy, and liberation of women. Eventually dissipated pretty harshly.17
6245910717CixiIn response to the self-strengthening movement and reforms, this empress crushed reform and executed her opposers. She wasted money on this big marble boat. Secretly backed Boxer Rebellion18
6245913685Boxer RebellionA rebellion against foreign influence in China.19

AP World History | Chapter 17 | The World Economy Flashcards

World Civilizations: The Global Experience | Seventh Edition | Peter N. Stearns

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3555120926world economyEstablished by Europeans by the 16th century; based on control of seas; including the Atlantic and Pacific; created international exchange of foods, diseases, and manufactured goods.0
3555122613Cape of Good HopeSouthern tip of Africa; first circumnavigated in 1488 by Portuguese in search of direct route to India.1
3555124551Columbus, ChristopherGenoese captain in service of king and queen of Castile and Aragon; successfully sailed to New World and returned in 1492; initiated European discoveries in Americas.2
3555125900Magellan, Ferdinand(1480-1521) Spanish captain who in 1519 initiated first circumnavigation of the globe; died during the voyage; allowed Spain to claim Philippines.3
3555128174Dutch East India CompanyJoint stock company that obtained government monopoly over trade in Asia; acted as virtually independent government in regions it claimed.4
3555128175British East India CompanyJoint stock company that obtained government monopoly over trade in India; acted as virtually independent government in regions it claimed.5
3555131365LepantoNaval battle between the Spanish and the Ottoman empire resulting in a Spanish victory in 1571.6
3555131366core nationsNations, usually European, that enjoyed profit from world economy; controlled international banking and commercial services such as shipping; exported manufactured goods for raw materials.7
3555132940mercantilismEconomic 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.8
3555132941mestizosPeople of mixed European and Indian ancestry in Mesoamerica and South America; particularly prevalent in areas colonized by Spain; often part of forced labor systems.9
3555135655Balboa, Vasco de(c. 1475-1519) First Spanish captain to begin settlement on the mainland of Mesoamerica in 1509; initial settlement eventually led to conquest of Aztec and Inca empires by other captains.10
3555137251Pizarro, FranciscoLed conquest of Inca Empire of Peru beginning in 1535; by 1540, most of Inca possessions fell to the Spanish.11
3555137252New FranceFrench colonies in North America; extended from St. Lawrence River along Great Lakes and down Mississippi River Valley system.12
3555139162Seven Years WarFought both in continental Europe and also in overseas colonies between 1756 and 1763; resulted in Prussian seizures of land from Austria, English seizures of colonies in India and North America.13
3555139163Treaty of ParisArranged in 1763 following Seven Years War; granted New France to England in exchange for return of French sugar islands in Caribbean.14
3555141318Cape ColonyDutch colony established at Cape of Good Hope in 1652 initially to provide a coastal station for the Dutch seaborne empire; by 1770 settlements had expanded sufficiently to come into conflict with Bantus.15
3555141319BoersDutch settlers in Cape Colony, in southern Africa.16
3555141320CalcuttaHeadquarters of British East India Company in Bengal in Indian subcontinent; located on Ganges; captured in 1756 during early part of Seven Years War; later became administrative center for all of Bengal.17

Emergency Care 13th Ed. Chapter 35 - Emergencies for Patients with Special Challenges Flashcards

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4263865336_________ is a physical, emotional, behavioral, or cognitive condition that interferes with a person's ability to carry out everyday tasks, such as working or caring for oneselfDisability0
4263865337A _______ ________ means a chronic mental and/or physical impairment beginning at any age up to 22 and causing significant impairment on major life activitiesDevelopmental Disability1
4263865338________ is a developmental disorder in which the patient has impaired social functioning and communicationAutism2
4263865339_______ _______ is a permanent impairment in motor controlCerebral palsy3
4263865340_______ ______ patients may be depending on technology to sustain life and relieve painTerminally ill4
4263865341_______ is the branch of medicine that deals with the causes of obesity as well as its prevention and treatmentBariatrics5
4263865342_______ is a condition of having too much body fat. Defined as a body mass index of 30 or greater. Increases risk of some cancers, Type II diabetes, hypertension, heart attack, sleep apnea, etc.Obesity6
4263865343Very obese patients may have trouble breathing when they are ________Supine7
4263865344______ _______ _______ are developmental disorders that affect, among other things, the ability to communicate, report medical conditions, self-regulate behaviors, and interact with othersAutism Spectrum Disorders8
4263865345ABCS (Autism) A - B - C - S -ABCS (Autism) A - Awareness B - Basic C - Calm S - Safety9
4263865346_______ and _______ can be described as an involuntary increase in tantrum-like behaviors in an Autistic patientEscalation and meltdown10
4263865347________ an autistic patient should only be used as a last resortRestraining11
4263865348A _______ disease is one that is present at birthCongenital12
4263865349An _______ disease is one that occurs after birth from exposureAcquired13
4263865350If a patient with a chronic disease develops an ______ illness, it may be potentially more devastating than the same illness in a patient without the chronic diseaseAcute14
4263865351_____ may be especially helpful in moderating behavioral problems that can occur in children with sleep apneaCPAP15
4263865352A _______ is a surgical opening in the neck into the tracheaTracheostomy16
4263865353A ______ is a surgically created opening into the bodyStoma17
4263865354A frequent problem with tracheostomy tubes is the buildup of ______Mucus18
4263865355To clear a tracheostomy blockage, use a _______-______ catheterWhistle-tip19
4263865356A _______ is a device that breathes for a patient, and they typically have a backup battery that lasts an hour or moreVentilator20
4263865357A ________ is a device implanted under the skin with wires implanted into the heart to moderate the H/R as needed to maintain an adequate H/RPacemaker21
4263865358A _______ _____ _______ _______ (AICD) is a device implanted under the skin of the chest to detect any life-threatening dysrhthmia and deliver a shock to defbrillate the heartAutomatic Implanted Cardiac Defibrillator22
4263865359The shock from an AICD will typically cause a __ pain severity level in a patient623
4263865360The AICD can only be turned off by a special _______ and generally only in a hospitalMagnet24
4263865361Electric motors and gas powered tools must be kept at least __" away from the AICD or pacemaker6"25
4263865362A ______ _______ ______ ______ (LVAD) is a battery-powered mechanical pump implanted in the body to assist a failing left ventricle in pumping blood to the body. Has a manual backup that must be squeezed for each heartbeatLeft Ventricular Assist Device26
4263865363A ______ _______ is a tube used to provide delivery of nutrients to the stomach. A nasogastric tube is inserted through the nose and into the stomach, a gastric tube is surgically implanted through the abdominal wall and into the stomachFeeding tube27
4263865364Feeding tubes can also be used to ______ stomach contents at the hospitalDrain28
4263865365A ______ ______ is a tube inserted into the bladder through the urethra to drain urine from the bladderUrinary catheter29
4263865366Drainage bags should be emptied when they are ___-___ full1/3-1/230
4263865367An ______ _______ is an external pouch that collects fecal matter diverted from the colon or ileum through a surgical opening in the abdominal wallOstomy bag31
4263865368______ is the process of filtering the blood to remove toxic or unwanted wastes and fluids (Renal Failure)Dialysis32
4263865369________ typically takes place in a dialysis centerHemodialysis33
4263865370________ dialysis requires a permanent catheter that is implanted through the patient's abdominal wall and into the peritoneal cavityPeritoneal34
4263865371________ is an infection in the peritoneal cavityPeritonitis35
4263865372If a shunt, fistula, or graft ruptures, apply ______ ______ and do not let go until told to do so by a physicianDirect pressure36
4263865373A ______ ___ ______ is a catheter surgically inserted for long-term delivery of medications or fluids into the central circulationCentral IV Catheter37
4263865374TDD/TTYTelecommunication Device for the Deaf/TeleTYpewriter38
4263865375_______ means a patient who is unable to speakAphasic39
4263865376Federal law allows _____ _____ into the ambulance as long as they are not a threatGuide dogs40
4263865377An internal defibrillator (will/will not) shock you if you are in contact with the patientWill not41
4263865378The primary _______ is usually the best source of information on a patient with special needsCaregiver (Parent or guardian)42

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