AP World Vocabulary Unit 1.1

What is meritocracy?

• A method of selecting leaders based on popularity.
• A system where advancement is based on individual merit.
• A structure that prioritizes seniority over individual performance.
• A system where everyone is treated equally regardless of ability.

What are the tenets of Confucianism?

• The tenets of Confucianism focus solely on rituals and ceremonies.
• Confucianism emphasizes the worship of ancestors without any moral principles.
• The main tenets of Confucianism are based on economic prosperity and political power.
• The tenets of Confucianism emphasize the importance of family, social harmony, and respect for authority.

What is filial piety?

• A type of traditional dance
• A method of cooking rice
• The respect and duty one owes to their parents and ancestors.

• A philosophy about animal care

What is a nuclear family?

• A nuclear family is a family unit made up of two parents and their children.
• A nuclear family is a group of unrelated individuals sharing a home.
• A nuclear family is a single-parent household with no children.
• A nuclear family consists of multiple generations living together.

What is the aristocracy?

• A class of people holding high social status, often due to noble lineage or wealth.
• A government system based on democratic principles.
• A social movement advocating for equality among all classes.
• A type of economic system focused on trade and industry.

What is Mahayana Buddhism?

• A major branch of Buddhism that emphasizes the bodhisattva path and the enlightenment of all beings.

• A minor sect of Hinduism focused on rituals and the enlightenment of all beings.

• A philosophy that rejects the idea of enlightenment.
• A form of meditation practiced only by monks and their path to enlightenment of all beings.

What is the beliefs of Neo-Confucianism?

• Emphasis on ritualistic practices and ancestor worship
• Focus on the supernatural and divine intervention
• Advocacy for strict adherence to traditional Confucian texts
• Moral self-cultivation, the significance of the mind, and the integration of ethics with metaphysics.

What is Buddhism?

• Buddhism is a religion that worships multiple godshat focuses on overcoming suffering and achieving enlightenment.

• Buddhism is a spiritual tradition based on the teachings of the Buddha that focuses on overcoming suffering and achieving enlightenment.
• Buddhism is primarily focused on the study of ancient texts.
• Buddhism teaches that material wealth is the key to happiness.

What is sinification?

• The process of adopting Chinese culture and language by non-Chinese societies.
• The study of ancient Chinese philosophy.
• A method of cooking traditional Chinese dishes.
• The process of translating Chinese literature into other languages.

Song Dynasty

• known for its significant economic and cultural advancements, including a flourishing of scholarship, technological innovations, and a strong emphasis on civil service examinations, making it a period of great prosperity in Chinese history

• known for its significant economic and cultural advancements, including a flourishing of scholarship, technological innovations, and a strong emphasis on civil service examinations, making it a period of great prosperity in Chinese history

• a period of native Chinese rule following the Mongol Yuan dynasty, and known for its significant cultural and economic influence, including large-scale maritime expeditions led by Admiral Zheng He, and the production of renowned porcelain;

• Considered a "golden age" in Chinese history due to its remarkable cultural, political, and economic prosperity, marked by advancements in arts, literature, trade, and a cosmopolitan culture that interacted extensively with other regions through the Silk Road