AP World History Unit 0 Vocabulary

What is the dominant moral and political philosophy in Imperial China that emphasizes loyalty to the emperor and government based on educated scholar-officials?

• Daoism

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

Which Chinese traditional religion emphasizes harmony and balance with nature and has profoundly influenced Chinese art, science, and culture?

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Islam

What belief system in China emphasizes a strong centralized state that enforces strict laws and harsh punishments?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

Who are professionals that work full-time for a government and help to carry out its various functions?

• Meritocrats

• Bureaucrats

• Legalists

• Scholars

What system allows a person to rise in status based on their qualifications and achievements rather than their personal or family connections?

• Bureaucracy

• Legalism

• Meritocracy

• Filial Piety

What is a core belief of Confucianism that involves respect for one's elders and ancestors?

• Meritocracy

• Filial Piety

• Legalism

• Bureaucracy

Which religious tradition emerged in India, shares many similarities with Hinduism, and has three main branches: Mahayana, Theravada, and Tibetan?

• Islam

• Daoism

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

Which branch of Buddhism is dominant in Southeast Asia and attempts to adhere to the original teachings of the Buddha?

• Mahayana

• Theravada

• Tibetan

• Zen

Which branch of Buddhism is dominant in East Asia and encourages believers to become bodhisattvas?

• Theravada

• Mahayana

• Tibetan

• Zen

Which strongly monotheistic religion was founded by the Prophet Mohammed and spread rapidly during the Middle Ages?

• Buddhism

• Daoism

• Islam

• Confucianism