AP World History Chapter 3 Flashcards

4850063288	loess	A wind-formed deposit made of fine particles of clay and silt. Makes up the fertile soil of the Yellow River Valley.	0
4850063289	Shang	1st Dynasty in China. Invented their own form of writing (ideographs) , & calendar. They were dominant.	1
4850063290	Zhou	The people in dynasty that took over the dominate role in North China from the Shang. They created mandate of heaven and their rule is remembered all prosperous and kind.	2
4850063291	Mandate of Heaven	Connected religious and political. Said that leader of church could appoint ruler of China but could also take his power away.	3
4850063292	Confucious	Western name for the Chinese philosopher "Kongzi". He had great influence on government because of his ideas on duty and public service.	4
4850063293	Daoism	Chinese school of thought it was an alternative to Confucian. Emphasized hierarchy and duty.	5
4850063295	Kush	Egyptian name for Nubia. Nubia is along the Nile River South of Egypt.	6
4850063296	nomads	people without permanent homes. Their way of life requires them to move around so that they can survive.	7
4850063297	Meore	Capital of successful kingdom in Nubia. 4th century B..C.E to 4th century C.E	8
4850063298	steppe	An ecological region of grass and shrubs - NO TREES, too dry for agriculture.	9
4850063302	Celts	People who share common language and culture. Started in central Europe.	10