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Master essential AP World History First Semester terms with this comprehensive 2026/ 2027 study guide featuring key vocabulary, historical definitions, major concepts, and exam-focused review. Designed for students preparing for first-semester coursework, quizzes, unit tests, essays, and AP World History examinations, this resource helps strengthen foundational historical knowledge. Review important concepts across major first-semester themes, including early civilizations, belief systems, empires, political structures, social hierarchies, trade networks, cultural exchange, migration, technological developments, economic systems, state building, and interactions between societies. Key terms and definitions help students understand historical context, connections, continuity and change, and cause-and-effect relationships. Ideal for AP World History students, high school learners, history exam candidates, and educators, this study guide supports vocabulary memorization, classroom review, essay preparation, historical analysis, and test readiness. Use the organized terms and definitions to reinforce first-semester content and prepare confidently for 2026/ 2027 AP World History assessments and examinations.

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and Definitions 2026_2027.pdf

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Pastoralists semi-nomadic herders of domesticated animals


Patriarchy a system of society in which men hold the power


Metallurgy the science of working with metals




Monotheism belief in one god




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Polytheism belief in more than one god


Shamanism The practice of identifying special individuals (shamans) who will interact
with spirits for the benefit of the community.


Animism The belief that bodies of water, animals, trees, and other natural objects
have souls


Judaism A religion with a belief in one god. It originated with Abraham and the
Hebrew people. Developed written scriptures and an ethical code (Torah,
10 Commandments) over time.


Vedas Ancient Sanskrit writings that are the earliest sacred texts of Hinduism.


Hinduism A religion and philosophy developed in ancient India, characterized by a
belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms


Monasticism A way of life in which men and women withdraw from the rest of the world
in order to devote themselves to their faith (as monks and nuns)


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commodity valuable product




Legitimacy the popular acceptance of an authority, like a King or ruler


Caste System a set of rigid social categories that determined not only a person's
occupation, but also his or her position in society


Mandate of Heaven an ancient Chinese belief and philosophical idea that tiān (heaven) granted
emperors the right to rule based on their ability to govern well and fairly.


Reincarnation the rebirth of a soul in a new body.

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