World History Final Exam Review

The peace that existed between nationalities within the Roman Empire

"Apartness"; system of racial segregation in South Africa from the 1950s until early 1990s.

Chinese communist revolutionary; became the founding father of the People's Republic of China

A country with industrial activity, generally high incomes, and technological advancements

Exchange of goods, animals, resources, technology, and disease between Europe and the Americas.

A ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained power by force.

Chinese system of political & ethical ideas; goal was to restore order to a confused society

Religious doctrine introduced in northern India in the 6th century BCE by the "Enlightened One"

Six characteristics of _____ are cities, gov't, religion, social structure, writing, and art.

This regulated European colonization and trade in Africa during the New Imperialism period.

The idea that prosperity of a nation depended on a large supply of gold and silver

State in the Middle East with conflict over 'rightful' territory; Israeli-Palestinian conflicts

Transition from small nomadic bands of hunter-gatherers to settlements and early civilization

Religion developed among ancient Hebrews and characterized by belief in one transcendent God

War in the mid-19th century involving Anglo-Chinese disputes over British trade in China.

Major war fought in the 1930s and 1940s between the Allies and the Axis powers.

Medieval Europe;society based on relationships from the holding of land in exchange for service

War fought between the US and USSR during the mid- to late-1900s; a build-up of major weapons.

The extension of a nation's power over other lands.

Mechanization of agriculture and textile manufacturing, revolution in power/technology

Religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus, or its beliefs and practices; monotheistic

Unique cultural identity of a people based on common language, religion, and national symbols

Economic downturn in 1920s and 1930s that affected industrialized countries around the world.

The motto of this was "Peace, Land, Bread" People rose up due to anger and unrest during WWI.

A major war involving countries around the world; Allied Powers vs Central Powers.

South African anti-apartheid revolutionary; President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999

16th century religious, political, intellectual &cultural upheaval that divided Catholic Europe

European occupation, division, & colonization of Africa during New Imperialism (1881-1914)

Significant figure in Protestant Reformation; disagreed with indulgences & wrote the 95 Theses

After the US dropped the atomic bombs on Japan, the US supported Japan's economy to help create

Military expeditions by European Christians in the Middle Ages to regain Holy Land from Muslims

European intellectual movement in late 17 - 18th century; reason & individualism over tradition

Movement toward a more integrated and interdependent world economy.

European goods to Africa for slaves, slaves sold in Americas, American goods shipped to Europe.

Political & spiritual leader during India's struggle with Great Britain;used passive resistance

Monotheistic religion that emerged in the Arabian Peninsula during the 7th century

mid-1400s: Johannes Gutenbergs device helped spread new ideas; durable & efficient way to print

Ancient India rigid class system; determines a person's occupation and social status from birth

Natives of Mongolia; spread trade and ideas by controlling the Silk Road under Genghis Khan.

Revival of art & learning in Europe: 14th - 17th century; change from medieval to modern world

Nations that have a lower economic status or standard of living than 'developed' nations

A pro-Democratic protest; Chinese troops killed and arrested thousands of protesters

System in which society, usually in the form of gov't, owns and controls means of production

Karl Marx political theory; property publicly owned, people work &paid based on abilities/needs

In 1868: A movement in which the emperor took back power from the shogunate and unified Japan.

Major Indian religious system; from religious beliefs of Aryans who settled India (1500 BCE)