AP World History Flashcards

14638219383	Hinduism	A religion and philosophy developed in ancient India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms	0
14638220762	Buddhism	Belief system that started in India in the 500s BC. Happiness can be achieved through removal of one's desires. Believers seek enlightenment and the overcoming of suffering.	1
14638222598	Judiasm	The first monotheistic religion - guided by the Hebrew Bible called the Torah.	2
14638223424	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.	3
14638226327	Democracy	a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. Can be found in America	4
14638229458	Oligarchy	A government ruled by a few powerful people. Can be found in North Korea, and Venezuela.	5
14638234854	Autocracy/Monarchy	Can be ruled by one or two people who have absolute power over the community. Can be found in: Cuba and Syria	6
14638239997	Autocracy/Dictatorship	A government in which one person (or group) rules with total power. Can be found in: Cuba, Syria and North korea.	7
14638243833	Communism	A theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state. Can be found in: china, north korea and Vietnam.	8
14638248098	Socialism	a political and economic theory of social organization that advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole. Can be found in: China, Denmark, Finland and the Netherlands	9
14638255632	compass	navigational instrument for finding directions. Created:9th-11th century Where: China	10
14638260030	Refrigeration	Purpose: allows food to be peserved and pervents bacteria growth When: 1700's Where: Errest	11
14638265761	Printing Press	Purpose: a machine for printing text or pictures from type or plates. When: 1440 Where: China What did it do: lower the prices of books and spread knowledge	12
14638270217	plumbing	Purpose: the system of pipes, tanks, fittings, and other apparatus required for the water supply, heating, and sanitation in a building. When: 2700 B. C Where: England What it does: helps improve living conditions and expanded life spans	13
14638276409	medicine	Purpose: Any drug used to cure, prevent, or treat illness or discomfort When: 3000 B. C Where: Egypt	14
14638280139	engines	Where: Michigan When: 1712 Purpose: transportation/ mobility	15
14638286088	Communication techniques	Where: China When:1836 Purpose: allows communication	16
14638290367	electricity		17