AP Euro "isms" (AP European history set of "isms") Exam Questions and Verified
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Absolutism A form of government in which the king has complete control
Anarchism A political theory favoring the abolition of governments
Anti-semitism Prejudice against Jews
Capitalism Economic system in which capital is controlled my individuals, not by the state.
The economy grows through the efforts of each individual to make the most profit. Possession
of the property is the foundation for personal independence and political liberty.
Colonialism Closely related to imperialism. the idea that countries should settle their own
people (establish colonies) in lands they conquer to manage the economic exploitation of the
area and to govern it.
Communism A form of government and a way to manage the economy that puts all power
in the hands of the Communist Party, ostensibly to manage the country for the good of the
"people." "From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs."
Conservatism The idea that change should come slowly, if at all.
Cubism Early 20th century art movement, practiced by Picasso and others.
Cultural Relativism The idea that all cultures have the same problems and solve them in
different ways that fit their special geographical and historical conditions. No on culture is
better than another; they are just "different."
Deism The belief that God exists and created the world but thereafter assumed no control
over it or over the lives of people; God is a "watch maker."
, Enlightened Despotism Absolute rule justifies not on grounds of heredity or divine right.
Secular in outlook and justification, as in Frederick the Great's self-description as "the first
servant of the state." Used to rationalize and organize the state from the top down during the
Age of the Enlightenment. Other example is Joseph II of Austria
Fascism "Nationalism on steroids." Also a hierarchical economic system not unlike feudalism
except that everyone is working at the behest of and for the benefit of the state.
Feudalism A hierarchical system of government and agriculture based on private contract.
Land, worked by serfs attached to it, was held by vassals in exchange for military service and
other duties to lords.
Humanism The intellectual and culture movement that grew out of the study of Greek and
Roman literature at the end of the Middle Ages. It was an important factor in the rise of the
Renaissance. Characterized by an emphasis on human interests and characteristics rather than
the natural world or religion.
Imperialism The desire of a country to take over and exploit foreign lands, usually inhabited
by people of different ethnicity or religion. Economic motive is to acquire raw materials.
Impressionism French art movement started around 1871 with Monet's "Impression of the
Sunrise" at Salon des Refuses in Paris.
Individualism The idea that the individual is more important than the state or any other
group.
Jansenism Ideas of 17th century French Catholics who favored Calvinist interpretation of
Christianity just the same.
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Absolutism A form of government in which the king has complete control
Anarchism A political theory favoring the abolition of governments
Anti-semitism Prejudice against Jews
Capitalism Economic system in which capital is controlled my individuals, not by the state.
The economy grows through the efforts of each individual to make the most profit. Possession
of the property is the foundation for personal independence and political liberty.
Colonialism Closely related to imperialism. the idea that countries should settle their own
people (establish colonies) in lands they conquer to manage the economic exploitation of the
area and to govern it.
Communism A form of government and a way to manage the economy that puts all power
in the hands of the Communist Party, ostensibly to manage the country for the good of the
"people." "From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs."
Conservatism The idea that change should come slowly, if at all.
Cubism Early 20th century art movement, practiced by Picasso and others.
Cultural Relativism The idea that all cultures have the same problems and solve them in
different ways that fit their special geographical and historical conditions. No on culture is
better than another; they are just "different."
Deism The belief that God exists and created the world but thereafter assumed no control
over it or over the lives of people; God is a "watch maker."
, Enlightened Despotism Absolute rule justifies not on grounds of heredity or divine right.
Secular in outlook and justification, as in Frederick the Great's self-description as "the first
servant of the state." Used to rationalize and organize the state from the top down during the
Age of the Enlightenment. Other example is Joseph II of Austria
Fascism "Nationalism on steroids." Also a hierarchical economic system not unlike feudalism
except that everyone is working at the behest of and for the benefit of the state.
Feudalism A hierarchical system of government and agriculture based on private contract.
Land, worked by serfs attached to it, was held by vassals in exchange for military service and
other duties to lords.
Humanism The intellectual and culture movement that grew out of the study of Greek and
Roman literature at the end of the Middle Ages. It was an important factor in the rise of the
Renaissance. Characterized by an emphasis on human interests and characteristics rather than
the natural world or religion.
Imperialism The desire of a country to take over and exploit foreign lands, usually inhabited
by people of different ethnicity or religion. Economic motive is to acquire raw materials.
Impressionism French art movement started around 1871 with Monet's "Impression of the
Sunrise" at Salon des Refuses in Paris.
Individualism The idea that the individual is more important than the state or any other
group.
Jansenism Ideas of 17th century French Catholics who favored Calvinist interpretation of
Christianity just the same.
