AP World History Modern Unit 1 Terms Already Passed

Confucianism The system of ethics, education, and statesmanship taught by Confucius and his disciples, stressing love for humanity, ancestor worship, reverence for parents, and harmony in thought and conduct. Made to restore traditional values and develop a caste system. Filial Piety In Confucian thought, one of the virtues to be cultivated, a love and respect for one's parents and ancestors. Neo-Confucianism Term to describe the resurgence of Confucianism and the influence of Confucian scholars during the T'ang Dynasty; a unification of Daoist or Buddhist metaphysics with Confucian ideas. Confucian respect and deference for women. Believed women were capable of loyalty, courage, and devotion, but also intrigue, manipulation, and selfishness. Women were supposed to remain in their place in the caste system. Theravada Teaching of the elders; oldest serving branch of Buddhism; more conservative. Mahayana The name of the more mystical and larger of the two main Buddhist sects. Originated in India in the 400s CE and gradually found its way north to the Silk road and into Central and East Asia. Focus on more spiritual relations. Tibetan Buddhism The religion of Tibet; a form of Mahayana Buddhism. Combines values of Buddhism and other indigenous religion. Champa Rice Quick-maturing rice that can allow two harvests in one growing season. Originally introduced into Champa from India, it was later sent to China as a tribute gift by theChampa state (now known as Vietnam) during the Song dynasty. Increased China's population greatly. Grand Canal Expansion Built in 7th century during reign of Yangdi during Sui dynasty; designed to link the original centers of Chinese civilization on the north China plain with the Yangtze river basin to the south; nearly 1200 miles long. Built to ship grain from rich farmland in south China to Beijing. Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) The Chinese dynasty that placed much more emphasis on civil administration, industry, education, and arts other than military. Used a monarch government system, later taken over by the Mongols. Comparable to the renaissance of Europe of the 14th century. Effects of the innovations of the Chinese economy in Song, China. Products such as textiles, porcelain, steel, and iron lead to urbanization and made China richer. Effects of Intellectual Innovation in Dar al Islam. Dar al Islam translates to "The House of Islam" or "The House of Peace." This was a place where Muslims could practice their religion. Expanded dramatically in medieval times. Arab elements were incorporated to philosophy. Innovation from these new philosophies are partial to inventions we still use today, such as toothbrushes, marching bands, and algebra.