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AP World History Final Exam ReviewNationalism - correct answer-Devotion people feel towards their country/society; Became a
cause for conflict in Europe at the turn of the 20th Century as Europeans competed for
territories and power.
Imperialism - correct answer-A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other
countries poitically, socially, and economically.
Muhammad - correct answer-Arab prophet; founder of religion of Islam. Unified the Bedhouin
tribes.
Neolithic Revolution - correct answer-The change from hunting-gathering to farming and
domestication of animals; A period when humans first started to learn to plant crops and
domesticate animals for their food, instead of hunting and gathering
Ghengis Khan - correct answer-Leader of the Mongols; Ruthless warrior that terrified Islamic
and Asian societies
Shi Huangdi - correct answer-First emperor of China, (259 - 210 BC) Ruler of china, he
united china for the first time. He built roads and canals and began the great wall of china.
Shi hiungdi also imposed a standard of laws, money, weights, and writting system in china.
Alexandria - correct answer-City in Egypt founded by Alexander the Great, center of
commerce and Hellenistic civilization, the next center of Greek culture after Athens,
contained a library and museum-a center for leading scientific figures.
Potosí - correct answer-A large city in Bolivia based on its silver mines, colonized by the
Spanish
Hernan Cortes - correct answer-Led expedition to the coast of Mexico in 1519; conquistador
responsible for defeat of Aztec Empire; captured Tenochtitlan.
Janissaries - correct answer-30,000 Infantry, originally of slave origin, armed with firearms
and constituting the elite of the Ottoman army from the fifteenth century until the corps was
abolished in 1826.
Aryans - correct answer-Nomadic invaders who moved into India during the centuries after
Harappa's collapse. The Buddha founded the religion of Buddhism.
Byzantine Empire; impact on Russia - correct answer-The Russians came in contact with
Christianity through the Byzantine Empire and adopted Eastern Orthodox Christianity. The
Russians also imitated Byzantine emperors instead of monarchs of Western Europe.
Julius Caesar - correct answer-(100-44 B.C.E.) was one the leading figures in transforming
the Roman republic into an imperial form of government ruled by one dictator.
, Chabi - correct answer-Influential wife of Kubilai Khan; promoted interests of Buddhists in
China; influenced Mongol women to not adopt restrictive social conventions of the Chinese.
Causes of World War II - correct answer-Unfair treaties like the Treaty of Versailles caused
Germany to resent a lot of countries and want revenge. Hitler becoming Chancellor of
Germany in January 1933 was a major cause. He began to build up Germany's army and
invaded Austria in March 1938.Fail of the League of Nations did nothing to stop the war
either. September 1, 1939 when Germany invaded Poland and ended when the Japanese
surrendered in 1945.
cotton gin - correct answer-Invented by Eli Whitney in 1793. It removed seeds from cotton
fibers. Now cotton could be processed quickly and cheaply. Results: more cotton is grown
and more slaves are needed for more acres of cotton fields
Classical Chinese Culture and Society - correct answer-Filial Piety, the important virtue and
primary duty of respect, obedience, and care for one's parents and elderly family members.
Confucianism was extremely important.
Hellenism - correct answer-the diffusion of Greek culture throughout the Mediterranean
world after the conquest of Alexander the Great.
Alexander the great - correct answer-son of Philip II; received military training in Macedonian
army and was a student of Aristotle; great leader; conquered much land in Asia Minor, Syria,
Egypt, and Mesopotamia; goal was to conquer the known world
Ming Dynasty - correct answer-(1368-1644) restoration of the Chinese culture:
Confucianism, bureaucracy, civil service exams, traditional values returned "Ming" =
"brilliant"
triangular trade - correct answer-A three way system of trade during 1600-1800s Africa sent
slaves to America, America sent Raw Materials to Europe, and Europe sent Guns and Rum
to Africa
Smallpox and Measles - correct answer-diseases that killed a large majority of native
populations in North and South America in the 1500's
centralization - correct answer-Degree to which decision-making authority is restricted to
higher levels of management in an organization.
Silk Road - correct answer-An ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean
Sea extending some 6,440 km (4,000 mi) and linking China with the Roman Empire. Marco
Polo followed the route on his journey to Cathay.
nomads - correct answer-(of groups of people) tending to travel and change settlements
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