Ancient Key terms AP World History Vocabulary Flashcards

7338274951	Nomad	• People with no permanent living spaces • Move around constantly • Someone who wanders This was important in the time period because Nomad's discovered new lands and the treasures within the land	0
7338316853	Foraging societies	• Societies that used foraging and gathering as their main food source • Different from Pastoral societies • Also hunted wild animals Foraging societies were important because they were good at making do with the environment	1
7338363342	Pastoral Societies	• Societies that focused on domesticated animals for their food • Different from foraging societies • Typically nomadic Pastoral societies were important because they learned how to domestic animals for their advantage	2
7338389802	Cuneiform	• Some of the first writings recorded • First created by the Sumerians in 3500 B.C. • Drawn on clay tablets Cuneiform is important because it created a way for ancient people to communicate with each other	3
7338418346	Polytheistic	• The belief in many gods • Polytheism was popular in many cultures • Many cultures had separate worships for each god Polytheism is important because it was the base religion type that became popular in ancient civilizations	4
7338450551	Ziggurat	• A large temple • Built by the Mesopotamians •Mostly made out of bricks Ziggurats were important because they showed the great architecture of the Meopotamians	5
7338474380	Code of Hamurrabi	• The set of "rules" in Mesopotamia • Created in 1750 B.C. • Crated by Babylonian king, Hammurabi The Code of Hammurabi is important because it set the rules and boundaries for a large civilization like Mesopotamia	6
7338503272	Pharaohs	• Egyptian rulers • Seen as a divine power • Had rule over everybody else Pharaoh are important because they ruled and controlled Egypt	7
7338518341	Hieroglyphics	• A form of Egyptian writing • Used special pictures as words • Used as communication all throughout Egypt Hieroglyphics are important because they set up a successful communication method throughout Egypt	8
7338545428	Mummification	• The process of mummifying something • Widely used by the Egyptians • Only the rich could get mummified Mummification is important becuase it allowed Egyptians to keep their leader with them	9
7338577949	Pyramids	• Large structures built by the Egyptians • Used for shines • Built out of limestone and rock Pyramids are important because they played a big religious part in Egypt	10
7338950587	Calender	• An item used to dertemine the day • Used throughout the world • Made different ways Caleledenrs are important because they were an excellent tool	11
7338972191	Hinduism	• Popular in India • Belief in Karma, as well as other Indian thoughts • Created by the Vedic Region Hinduism is important because it was the main form of religion in India	12
7339003383	The Vedas	• Large bodies of text • Created for Hindus • Multiple in the series The Vedas were important because they set up Hindu Religion	13
7339023483	The Upinshads	• A Sanskrit book containing beliefs • Used by Hindus and Buddhists • Promoted spiritual ideas The Upinshads were important because they created many religions and beliefs throughout India	14
7339047082	Brahmans	• Supreme englightment • In both Hinduism and Buddhism • The highest point of the religion Brahmans were important because it encouraged people to practice Hinduism and Buddhism	15
7339067860	Patriarchy	• System of Government where only one person has power • Usually the eldest or "alpha" male take the position • Very Sexist Patriarchy is important because it was a of government for many civilizations	16
7339095174	Mandate of Heaven	• Rules created by the Zhou • Told individuals how to behave and act • Prevented unruly king taking power The Mandate of Heaven is important because it allowed the people of China to live without the control of a tyrant leader	17
7339115466	Bureaucracy	• Government where a group of officials run the area • The group of officials were responsible for making decisions • Similar to Hierarchy Bureaucracy was important because groups of people could make better decisions than just one person	18