AP World History Modern Period 1: CE

Song Dynasty - Answer- (960-1279 CE) The Chinese dynasty that placed much more emphasis on civil administration, industry, education, and arts other than military. Confucianism - Answer- The system of ethics, education, and statesmanship taught by Confucius and his disciples, stressing love for humanity, ancestor worship, reverence for parents, and harmony in thought and conduct. Filial Piety (Confucianism) - Answer- a virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors Imperial Bureaucracy - Answer- Division of an empire into organized provinces to make it easier to control Neo-Confucianism - Answer- A philosophy that emerged in Song-dynasty China; it revived Confucian thinking while adding in Buddhist and Daoist elements. Buddhism in China - Answer- Spread by the Silk Roads, took form of Mahavana Buddhism. Blended with Daoism, formed 'Chan Buddhism' (aka Zen Buddhism). Grand Canal - Answer- Built in 7th century during reign of Yangdi during Sui dynasty; designed to link the original centers of Chinese civilization on the north China plain with the Yangtze river basin to the south; strengthened China's internal cohesion and economic development Textile Industry - Answer- Industries primarily concerned with the design or manufacture of clothing as well as the distribution and use of textiles. Steel and iron production - Answer- A key element during the Song Economic Revolution; helped popularize mass production and new production methods Islam - Answer- A religion based on the teachings of the prophet Mohammed which stresses belief in one god (Allah), Paradise and Hell, and a body of law written in the Quran. Followers are called Muslims. Judaism - Answer- A religion with a belief in one god. It originated with Abraham and the Hebrew people. Yahweh was responsible for the world and everything within it. They preserved their early history in the Old Testament. Christianity - Answer- A monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior. Abb