AP World History- AMSCO Prologue Latest

AP World History- AMSCO Prologue Latest Update - 100 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+ Verified by Professor

Abassid Caliphate - CORRECT ANSWER: This is the third and most important of the

islamic caliphates. They helped trade expand and founded many scientific advancements. They were later overtaken by the Mongols.

Agricultural Revolution - CORRECT ANSWER: As the climate warmed after an ice age, humans began to plant crops and raise animals for food

Alexandrias - CORRECT ANSWER: A series of cities founded by Alexander the Great

Buddhism - CORRECT ANSWER: a religion based on the teachings of the Buddha that

developed in India in the 500s BC from Siddhartha Gautama

Byzantine Empire - CORRECT ANSWER: Eastern half of the Roman Empire that

survived the fall of the Western half

Christianity - CORRECT ANSWER: Religion worshipping Jesus that grew popular

amongst poor people and became the official religion of Rome under Emperor Constantine

city-state - CORRECT ANSWER: independent state consisting of a city and its

surrounding territory

Civil Service Exam - CORRECT ANSWER: An examination created by the Hans where

students had to analyze Confucian teachings to serve in the government bureaucracy

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Confucius - CORRECT ANSWER: Founder of Confucianism who lived in the Warring

States Period (focused on how people could live in harmony with each other)

Daoism - CORRECT ANSWER: Focused on how people could live in harmony with

nature (emphasized internal reflection)

Dar al-Islam - CORRECT ANSWER: "House of Islam" that united Spain, North Africa, the Middle East, and parts of India

Diaspora - CORRECT ANSWER: A dispersion of people from their homeland (Jews)

Egypt - CORRECT ANSWER: Civilization in the Nile River Valley

Centralized under a pharaoh Built pyramids to show power Gave women a few more rights

Entrepot - CORRECT ANSWER: coastal trading center

Five Pillars of Islam - CORRECT ANSWER: Declaration of faith, prayer, alms, fasting, and pilgrimage

Gupta Empire - CORRECT ANSWER: Golden Age of India; ruled through central

government but allowed village power; restored Hinduism

Han Dynasty - CORRECT ANSWER: Lead China to a golden age where trade

prospered and many inventions arose (magnetic compass, paper, rudder)

Hellenistic - CORRECT ANSWER: Greek-like

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