AP World History - Unit 2 Latest 2022 Already Graded A

Aristocracy A government in which power is in the hands of a hereditary ruling class or nobility Bureaucrat One who works for a department or agency of the federal government - civil servant, not elected, appointed by a leader and approved by the senate Caliph The civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth Caliphate The territorial jurisdiction of a caliph Chivalry The medieval knight's code of ideal behavior, including bravery, loyalty, and respect for women City- State An urban center and the agricultural land around it under its control (Greece) Civil Service In China, started by the Han, based on Confucius teachings. belief that government workers were to be highly educated and effective in communication; had to go through difficult testing Credit An arrangement to receive cash, goods, or services now and pay for them in the future. Cultural Diffusion The spread of cultural elements from one society to another Decentralized The process of dispersing decision-making governance closer to the people and/or citizen