AP Modern World History
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, Patriarchy a system of society in which men hold the power
Social Stratifcation a system by which a society ranks categories of people in a hierarchy
Metallurgy the science of working with metals
Monotheism belief in one god
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)
Unit 1 (1200–1450) 2026 |
Global Tapestry Study
Guide
|Graded A+ | Guaranteed
success|
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, Patriarchy a system of society in which men hold the power
Social Stratifcation a system by which a society ranks categories of people in a hierarchy
Metallurgy the science of working with metals
Monotheism belief in one god
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)
