AP Modern World History Semester 1 Exam Sample Questions

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What was the role of bureaucracy and Confucian principles in the Song Dynasty?

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They were used to establish a centralized government and promote social harmony.

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The centralized rule of the Abbasid Caliphate was influenced by which religion?

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Islam

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Which of the following statements best describes a similarity between the political systems of the Inca and Aztec Empires?
Both empires were ruled by a single emperor with absolute power.

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Both empires were ruled by a single emperor with absolute power.

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What was the impact of Champa rice on agricultural productivity in Song China?

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Increased agricultural productivity

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Evaluate the impact of trade routes on the rise of major cities like Timbuktu.

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Trade routes facilitated the exchange of goods and ideas, leading to economic growth and cultural development in cities like Timbuktu.

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Which religion spread and influenced East Asia significantly?

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Buddhism

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Which two religions have played a significant role in shaping South and Southeast Asian societies?

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Hinduism and Islam

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How did geography influence the development of civilizations like the Inca and Mali Empires?

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By providing natural barriers and resources

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What role did the Mongols play in facilitating the Pax Mongolica and its impact on Silk Road trade?

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They established a period of peace and stability, enhancing trade.

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How did the Black Death spread via trade networks?

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Through the movement of infected rats and fleas on ships and caravans