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Hammurabi's Code
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First written legal code (Babylon)
Established 'eye for an eye' justice and reinforced social hierarchies in Mesopotamia.
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AP World History - 50 Key Events & Concepts
Prepare for AP World History with 50 flashcards spanning ancient civilizations to the modern era.
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Mandate of Heaven
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Divine right to rule in China
Used by the Zhou Dynasty to justify overthrowing the Shang; based on the ruler's virtue.
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The Caste System
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Rigid social hierarchy in Vedic India
Determined by birth (Varnas); deeply integrated with Hindu beliefs in karma and dharma.
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Hellenism
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Spread of Greek culture
Resulted from Alexander the Great's conquests, blending Greek, Persian, and Egyptian influences.
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Pax Romana
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200 years of Roman peace and stability
Facilitated trade, communication, and the spread of Christianity across the Mediterranean.
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The Silk Road
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Land-based trade network connecting Eurasia
Exchanged luxury goods like silk and spices, as well as religions like Buddhism.
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Buddhism
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Religion focused on ending suffering via the Eightfold Path
Founded by Siddhartha Gautama; spread from India to East Asia via trade routes.
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Confucianism
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Philosophy emphasizing social harmony and filial piety
Became the foundation for Chinese bureaucracy and the Civil Service Exam.
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Mayan City-States
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Decentralized political structure in Mesoamerica
Known for advanced mathematics, astronomy, and monumental pyramid architecture.
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Qin Shi Huangdi
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First Emperor of a unified China
Used Legalism to centralize power, standardized weights, and began the Great Wall.
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