AP World History #2 Flashcards

10982078259	Codification	the action or process of arranging laws or rules according to a system or plan.	0
10982084227	Ethics	the principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in making decisions	1
10982088761	Prophets	People who are said to receive messages from God to be taught to others	2
10982088762	Bronze Age	a period of human culture between the Stone Age and the Iron Age, characterized by the use of weapons and implements made of bronze	3
10982094130	Iron Age	the period following the Bronze Age; characterized by rapid spread of iron tools and weapons	4
10982103342	Assyria	a southwest Asian kingdom that controlled a large empire from about 850 to 612 B.C.	5
10982109402	Babylon	the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capitol of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia	6
10982118581	Diaspora	A dispersion of people from their homeland	7
10982121316	Sandskrit	written language developed by the Aryans	8
10982124088	Hinduism	A religion and philosophy developed in ancient India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms	9
10982127135	Dharma	the religious and moral duties of an individual	10
10982130947	Reincarnation	The rebirth of a soul in a new body	11
10982133937	Caste System	A Hindu social class system that controlled every aspect of daily life	12
10982136571	Vedic	The language of the Vedas, an early form of Sanskrit.	13
10982145054	Buddhism	A religion based on the teachings of the Buddha.	14
10982242740	Daoism	A religion in China which emphasizes the removal from society and to become one with nature.	15
10982242762	Confucius	(551-479 BCE) A Chinese philosopher known also as Kong Fuzi and created one of the most influential philosophies in Chinese history.	16
10982245961	Filial Piety	In Confucian thought, one of the virtues to be cultivated, a love and respect for one's parents and ancestors.	17
10990547207	samsar	birth, life, death, rebirth (determined by kharma)	18