AP World History: Modern Unit 1 Vocab Flashcard

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What is the term for the divine right believed to grant rulers legitimacy in ancient China?

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Mandate of Heaven

Front

System of government where officials are chosen and organized into levels of authority.

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Bureaucracy

Front

Which system promotes the selection of officials based on ability and performance rather than social class?

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Meritocracy

Front

What describes the system where surrounding states pay tribute to a dominant empire in exchange for protection or trade rights?

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Feudalism

Front

Which term refers to the rule of the wealthy, landowning elite?

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Aristocracy

Front

What is the term for a social system where men hold the majority of power in family and society?

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Patriarchy

Front

Which cultural practice in China physically restricted women’s movement and symbolized status?

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Foot Binding

Front

What religion originated in India and spread to China, emphasizing the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path?

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Buddhism

Front

Which philosophy focuses on living in harmony with nature and the Dao?

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Daoism

Front

What philosophy emphasizes moral values, family loyalty, and respect for elders?

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Confucianism