Princeton Review AP World History Chapter 7 Flashcards

6396411609	Rock and Pillar Edicts	laws written by Ashoka reminding Mauryans to live generous and righteous lives	0
6396411610	Arabic Numerals	A written number system created during the Gupta golden age in India, then adopted by the Islamic Empire before spreading further. Used throughout western civilization today.	1
6396412384	Han 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; Han rulers chose officials who passed the civil service exams rather than birth; it was a time of prosperity	2
6396412385	Satrap	a provincial governor in the ancient Persian empire	3
6396412386	Delian league	An alliance headed by Athens that says that all Greek city-states will come together and help fight the Persians	4
6396412387	Hellenism	Blending of Egyptian, Persian and Greek culture; emphasis on philosophy and sciences.	5
6396413081	Patricians	Powerful landowners who controlled Roman government and society	6
6396413082	Plebeians	Members of the lower class of Ancient Rome including farmers, merchants, artisans and traders	7
6396413083	Twelve Tables of Rome	codified Roman laws; included concept of "innocent until proven guilty"; the codification of Roman law during the republic	8
6396413584	First Triumvirate	60 BCE, unofficial coalition between Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus	9
6396413585	Second Triumvirate	Octavius, Marc Antony, and Lepidus. Ocatvius took over and Republic was over. entered Pax Romana with Octavius.	10
6396417453	Paganism	Any of the polytheistic religions of the Greco-Roman world, an umbrella term for ancient Mediterranean religions other than Judaism and Christianity.	11
6396417454	Christianity	A monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior.	12
6396417455	Edict of Milan	Contract in 313 A.D. to stop the persecution of Christians	13
6396418109	Zoroastrianism	Persian religion founded by Zoroaster; taught that humans had the freedom to choose between right and wrong, and that goodness would triumph in the end	14
6396418110	Confucianism	A philosophy that adheres to the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius. It shows the way to ensure a stable government and an orderly society in the present world and stresses a moral code of conduct.	15
6396418111	Daoism	Chinese philosophy based on the teachings of Laozi; taught that people should turn to nature and give up their worldly concerns. Also teaches a balance in everything.	16
6396418738	Polytheism	Believing in many gods	17
6396418739	Legalism	a Chinese philosophy that was devoted to strengthen and expand the state through increased agricultural work and military service	18
6396418740	Hinduism	A religion and philosophy developed in ancient India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms	19
6396418741	Buddhism	A religion based on the teachings of Buddha	20
6396419747	Judaism	Became a major religion in the world and influenced the development of Christianity and Islam. It was founded around 2000 BC. It was the first major monotheistic religion (belief in one God).	21
6396419748	Theravada	"the way of the Elders" - Prevalent form of Buddhism in Cambodia, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Sri Lanka, and Thailand; focuses on the earliest texts and emphasizes monastic lifestyle.	22
6396445918	Pax Romana	200 year period of peace in Rome	23
6396458402	Mahayana	"the Great Vehicle" - The largest of Buddhism's three divisions, prevalent in China, Japan and Korea, encompasses a variety of forms, including those that emphasize devotion and prayer to the Buddhas and bodhisattvas.	24