AP WORLD FINAL EXAM VOCAB REVIEW

a political system in which one ruler or leader has complete power and authority over a country

international peace keeping organization

the process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating international

the change of land from commonly owned by members of a village to privately owned.

religious war fought between protestants and Catholics in Germany.

known for its abundant gold resources, which were used to finance the construction of impressive architecture

medieval association of craftsmen or merchants, often having considerable power.

Unique art and architecture and known for their extensive roadway system and mountain top settlements.

refers to a religious current which tends to emphasize ethics over doctrine and experience over scriptural authority

believed that the leader of the Islamic world did not have to be a direct descendent to the prophet

known for their achievements in art, science, and medicine. Known to be an artistic hub.

a system of forced labor imposed on indigenous workers by Spanish Colonists

was known for his acceptance of Christianity and his establishment of an eastern capital city, which would bear his name

led the Haitian Revolution

the policy or practice restructuring or reforming the economic and political system of the USSR

the swap of old and new world germs, animals, plants, people, and culture

the protection or promotion of the interests of consumers

a economy without government intervention

a system in which the crown allowed certain colonists to recruit indigenous peoples for forced labor

Chinese dynasty that succeeded Sui Dynasty. They developed a successful form of govt and this led to a golden age

the end to the role of large-scale forced labor in the economy, the freeing of gulag prisoners, and removal of statues

blended Christian religious beliefs with Greek science, philosophy, arts, and literature

created social contract theory

their ideas of enlightenment inspired revolutions around the world

pride in one's country

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

were responsible for spreading Islam and the Arabic language over a vast area

Venetian merchant and adventurer who traveled from Europe to Asia in 1271-95

believed that the leader of the Islamic world should be a direct descendent to the prophet

the policy or practice of a more open consultative government and wider dissemination of information in the USSR

the first in world history to issue bank notes or paper money and the first Chinese government to establish navy.

economic theory that trade generates wealth and is stimulated by accumulation of profitable balances gov't protects

knowledge is derived from senses and experimental science

argued that state powers should be separated into independent branches

A movement to promote Arab nationalism and Arab Unity

the slaughtering of French Huguenots plotted by Catherine De Medici

Commercialization

a period in European civilization that was marked by revival of classical learning and wisdom.

commanded the largest and most advanced fleet the world had ever seen

established free trade zone in North America

the form of diplomatic/ trade relations w/China before fall of Qing. Exchanging of gifts between foreigners and Chinese

founder of Islam and proclaimer of the Quran, Islam's sacred scripture

persistent high inflation combined with high unemployment and stagnant demand in a country's economy

the movement to where newly independent countries chose not to practice communism or democracy

oppose both nuclear weapons and nuclear power.

the economic policies of the US president Ronald Reagan, with reduction of taxes and unrestricted free market activity

believed religion was the cause of intolerance, conflict, and oppression

a set of artificial floating primarily used in southern mexico

covered the most contiguous territory in history. Ruthless warriors and successful administrators made up this empire.

movement where hand tools were replaced with machines

medieval Muslim traveler who wrote one of the world's most famous travel logs, the Rihlah.