APWH Vocab Flashcard 8

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Peasant uprising in Han China with Daoist beliefs against Confucianism, protesting land loss and droughts, ultimately crushed by Han forces, weakening the dynasty's power.

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Yellow Turban Rebellion

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Enslaved peoples of ancient Sparta, forced into labor, contributing to its warlike nature.

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Helots

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Highest level of the caste system, including priests and kings.

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Brahmin

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Caste system evolved from larger castes to economic guild-like subcastes in India.

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Jati

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Second-highest caste of warriors and leaders.

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Kshatriyas.

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Roman slave and gladiator who led a significant uprising in Italy, causing terror in Rome and highlighting the risks of mistreating slaves. This event influenced future societies with slavery, including the American South.

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Spartacus

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Hindu and Buddhist term for one's cosmic duty and virtue, linked to caste roles and good karma in Hinduism, and leading a good life for enlightenment in Buddhism.

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Dharma

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Only female leader in imperial China who favored Buddhism over Confucianism, promoting acceptance of women and the poor. China later reverted to Confucianism during the Song Dynasty.

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Empress Wu

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Originally the lowest caste in India, later the "untouchables" formed below them.

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Sudras

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In Hinduism, the overarching caste one is born into, symbolizing the deity Purusa's body parts.

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Varna