The Final Global Study Guide Flashcards
(20 cards)
interdependence
the idea of countries needed or relying on each other economically
ethnocentric
judging other cultures by your standards
theocracy
religion and government tied together
divine right
your king got the right to rule from god
absolutism
- a political system where one single ruler has complete, unrestricted power and authority over a country
- this ruler, typically a monarch, isn’t limited by any laws, constitution, or other body that could challenge their decisions.
turning point in the neolithic revolution
farming
impact of farming
- domesticating animals
- staying in one area
- larger populations
- food surplus
- more complex culture
- job specialization
which set of laws was in the sumer city-states
hamurrabi’s code
what are river valleys dependent on
geography - rivers flood and leave behind soil that is needed to grow food
dynastic cycle in china
a recurring pattern of the dynasty rose, were financially successful, and eventually declined and fell
how was a ruler choses in china
the gods choose a chinese emperor, this family carries on that mandate of heaven
mandate of heaven
the idea that there could be only one legitimate ruler of china at a time, and that this ruler had the blessing of the gods
how can someone lose the mandate of heaven
by being an unjust ruler
filial piety
respecting your elders
3 schools of thought
legalism, confucianism, daoism
what is the goal of all 3 schools of thought
to have peace and order in china
what is the idea of confucianism
for the superior to set a good example for the inferior
what are the ideas of legalism
strict rules, harsh punishments, rewards, they do not value education
where was there legalism
the qin dynasty
