AP World History Terms Flashcards
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| 5656560219 | Junzi | In Confucian religion, meaning "superior man" | 0 | |
| 5656569690 | Mandate of Heaven | The justification used to explain the decline of existing dynasty and rise of new dynasty in Chinese culture. Theorized to be created by the Zhou dynasty. Explained the rulers lost ________________ if ruler acted inappropriately. For example, it was said that one emperor lost his ________________ for cooking his enemies and eating them, though this is most likely emphasized in some way. | 1 | |
| 5688962151 | Peloponnesian War | A war between Athens and Spartans | 2 | |
| 5705936217 | Brahmins | Gods and kings of Hindu caste system (mouth) | 3 | |
| 5705946427 | Kgkshatriyas | Warriors of Hindu caste system (arms) | 4 | |
| 5705956839 | Vaisyas | Merchants and artisans of Hindu caste system (thighs) | 5 | |
| 5705967006 | Sudras | Laborers and farmers of Hindu caste system (feet) | 6 | |
| 5705977909 | Dharma | One destiny, role of life in Hindu religion. Relates to caste | 7 | |
| 5705993058 | Reincarnation | If fulfilled dharma, reborn into higher caste | 8 | |
| 5706004853 | Moksha | The release of reincarnation | 9 | |
| 5706013073 | The Four Noble Truths | 1. All life is suffering 2. Source of suffering is desire 3. To stop suffering, no desire 4. Follow eightfold path | 10 | |
| 5706040147 | Sarissas | Long spears used in Alexander the Great's army | 11 | |
| 5706058949 | Patricians | The wealthy or warriors in the Roman Empire | 12 | |
| 5706082312 | Plebeians | Everyone who is not wealthy or a warrior in the Roman Empire | 13 |