AP World History Period 1

Musa I (also known as Mansa Musa) made a notable pilgrimage to Mecca and worked to spread Islam throughout his reign. This is an example of which of the following?

• Forced conversion of conquered populations

• The spread of Islam facilitating trade relationships

• Religious conflict between native African religions

• A sectarian split between Sunni and Shi’a in Africa

Which of the following was the most direct consequence of the silver trade depicted on this map?

• The Spanish empire used its great wealth to modernize its feudal economy.

• A global trade system developed, the first between all major centers of civilization.

• Britain waged the Opium War to force China off the silver standard.

• Gold declined in value, increasing the volume of the Atlantic slave trade.

The attitude toward foreign workers described in the passage differs most strongly from that of which of the following states during the period 1450–1750?

• The Songhai Empire in West Africa

• The Tokugawa shogunate in Japan

• The Qing Dynasty in China

• The Safavid Dynasty in Persia

The passage is best seen as evidence for which of the following?

• The implementation of the factory system led to increased demand for skilled laborers.

• The limited supply of fossil fuels led to innovations in transportation.

• The rise of industrial technology improved living conditions for all members of society.

• The development of machines led to increased agricultural production and population growth.

The painting is best seen as evidence for which of the following?

• The lasting impact of the spread of Christianity through Afro-Eurasia during the period of the late Roman Empire

• The success of crusaders in spreading Christianity into East Africa

• The emergence of syncretic religions as Islam spread through East Africa in the period after the Muslim conquests

• The migration of Bantu peoples across Africa

Which of the following best defines the difference between the Mongols and other empires in the 13th and 14th centuries?

• The Mongol conquest led to a "golden age" of innovation in its vast territories

• The Mongols ruled via a tribute system

• The Mongols conquered regions in such a brutal manner that local rulers often refused to submit to them

• The Mongols, a nomadic tribe, could not and did not enforce a unified culture or religion on conquered

In contrast to women in Asia and Europe, African women in this period

• Served as the repositories of culture and passed on traditions to future generations

• Enjoyed great freedom through matrilineal and matriarchal societies

• Needed to amass valuable dowries in order to find suitable husbands

• Were confined to the home and were virtually powerless

The Aztec Empire became an incredible force in the Americas because of:

• The spread of Aztec missionaries throughout Central and South America

• Its exploitation of local resources, such as gold

• Its expansionist policy and professional army

• The development of an extensive trade network with other American empires

The greatest global consequence of the Mongol Empire was:

• The growth of trade networks, cultural diffusion, and awareness of cultures throughout the world

• The legacy of harsh rule that persisted in Mongol-conquered regions

• The spread of the Mongol language throughout Central Asia

• The slowing of Asia's desire to explore uncharted areas of the world

Which of the following best describes Neo-Confucianism?

• A religion created to replace Confucianism in East Asia, as it was seen as an "updated" form of Confucianism and mixed ideas from Legalism

• A mix between a number of Chinese ideologies, founded in response to Neo-Catholicism, as a rival to Christianity in East Asia

• A religious ideology that blended together beliefs from Confucianism and Buddhism, developed to align with the social values of the Song Dynasty

• A religious ideology that mixed aspects of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity (the big 3 monotheistic faiths) with Buddhism