AP World History Finals Flashcards

5741702047	How long did the Sui last?	34 years	0
5741706032	The Sui and Tang government was	based in Confucianism but heavily influenced by Buddhism	1
5741712122	Where was the Sui & Tang government located?	Chang'an (modern day Xian)	2
5741719789	What led to the Sui & Tang's demise?	Vast building projects (Grand Canal) and military spending	3
5741728627	Which religion influenced the Tang?	Mahayana Buddhism	4
5741730850	Who were the Uigurs?	A Turkic group from central Asia	5
5741741262	Who were the Tibet?	A large empire in central Asia with influences from southeast Asia, China, India, and the middle East	6
5741749313	who did the Tibet develop a rivalry with?	The Tang	7
5741755119	What caused a loss of political power for women in China?	When the 9th century Tang rulers broke from Buddhist influences, reasserting Confucianism as dominant.	8
5741767000	Why did the Tang end	Internal rebellions and military governance	9
5741777168	Who was the strongest emerging group in East Asia?	The Song	10
5741787088	What fields did the Song make technological innovations in?	Math, Astronomy, and Calendars	11
5741797099	What religion dominated the Song?	Confucianism dominated, although Buddhism remained popular.	12
5741803564	What credit system did the Song implant?	flying money	13
5741807550	Which Dynasty practiced foot binding?	The Song	14
5741832313	What did Koreans invent?	Woodblock print typing and moveable type	15
5741841234	What was Japan's main religion?	Shinto with Buddhist influences	16
5741848412	What was Vietnam's economy based around?	rice	17
5741852157	What cultures influenced Southern VIetnam?	Malay and Indian cultures	18
5741860467	Who was the first teacher of Islam & how did he know what to teach?	Muhammad, a profit who heard Allah speaking to him	19
5741869885	Where did Islam originate?	Mecca and Medina	20
5741890229	What are the main beliefs of Islam?	there are six pillars of faith: Belief in Allah, His angels, His books to mankind, His Prophets and Messengers, the Day of Judgement, and Destiny.	21
5741912518	What has always been a major division in Islam?	Belief in who should succeed Muhammad.	22
5741939821	Who were the caliphs?	Spiritual leaders of Islam	23
5741965601	Who were the Moors?	Northwestern African Muslim people	24
5741974212	Who was Saladin?	a Muslim military and politic leader who led Islam in the Crusades.	25
5741997640	Where and what was the Byzantine Empire?	A "New Rome" located in Byzantium	26
5742044430	What were some of the cultural achievements of the Byzantine?	Deciphering Roman law codes & expansion on existing codes.	27
5742078256	What happened to Western Europe after the fall of Rome in 476 CE?	The city was devastated for the next 400 years and the population count decreased largely.	28
5742091479	Explain feaudalism	A Vassal was assigned to a lord and promised to provide help in times of war. In return the lord granted the Vassal fief, a piece of land they could live on.	29
5742109111	Most people of the Middle Ages fit into what social class?	serfs or peasants	30
5742132821	Why was monasticism important in the Middle Ages?	The monastery was used as a source of refuge for pilgrims. The monastery engaged in social work that involved feeding the hungry and caring for the sick. The medieval monasteries offered education mainly to boys who were looking for a life of priesthood and those who were looking to enter other professions. The monasteries were also in charge of copying, by hand, the manuscripts of classical writers in an effort to preserve these manuscripts. They also penned down the Bible in Latin and distributed copies to the community. They record events that took place during this time and these served as a good source of middle ages historical records.	31
5742182769	What were the results of the Christian crusades?	The crusades led to great European territorial expansion as well as militarization of the western Church.	32
5742206404	What was the Grand Canal	The longest canal in the world. It was built to easily ship grain from the rich farmland in southern China to the capital city in Beijing.	33
5742272329	What accomplishments were the Tang dynasty known for?	1. During the Tang dynasty, China reached unprecedented heights, becoming the largest and strongest nation in the world. 2. Chinese poetry reached its pinnacle 3. Literature flourished. 4. A better form of porcelain and gunpowder was invented. 5. Painting developed dramatically.	34
5742320374	What are Neo-Confucianists?	People who believe in a philosophy influenced by Confucianism.	35
5742463266	What was the status of women in Song China?	Most Song women lived on farms. Their lives revolved around hard work, and rights had little to do with their lives.	36
5742476607	Who was Quetzalcoatl?	A feathered serpent, a flying reptile.	37
5742498297	What strategies were employed by the Mayans in building their temples and pyramids?	The Mayans used limestone, stone, and wood in their building. They sometimes built structures to align with Venus, the sun, or the moon.	38
5742524188	Where was Teotihuacan located?	Mexico City	39
5742528339	What significant contributions did the Mayans give the world?	The Mayan calendar and zero.	40
5742545185	How did the Aztecs support such a large population?	They kept their population in check through human sacrifice.	41
5742581370	What was the Mit'a?	The Mit'a was an Inca system where every person was required to do a certain amount of public service every year.	42
5742594687	Where did the Inca build their empire?	A large portion of western South America.	43