WHAP - AP Exam Review 1200-1750

The spread of Bantu-speaking peoples over southern Africa can be best explained by their

• superior naval technology

• use of cavalry

• centralized political systems

• knowledge of agriculture

The founder of Buddhism developed a religion centered on

• regulation of social interactions

• support of the caste system

• elimination of desire and suffering

• monotheism

Which of the following was a common feature of most Asian and European philosophies during the period of 1000 to 1450?

• A close association with religion

• Emphasis on experimental science

• Reliance on ideas of individual freedom

• Wide availability through printed books

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the political systems in western Europe and China during the time period 1000-1300?

• Western Europe developed multiple monarchies, while China maintained a single empire

• Developments in the legal systems of China emphasized individual political rights, while western Europe concentrated on maritime law.

• Both societies began an aggressive policy of imperialism and territorial expansion.

• Both regions experienced Mongol imperial rule.

In the period 1000 to 1450, which of the following developments partially resulted from knowledge of Greek science and technology?

• Christian theology in the Roman Empire

• Islamic medical books in Baghdad

• Mongol military tactics in Central Asia

• Inca bridge design in the Andes

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share which of the following?

• They are polytheistic religions.

• They revere both Mecca and Jerusalem as pilgrimage sites.

• They recognize the existence of Adam and Moses.

• They share the Talmud and the Gospels as sacred texts.

The Chinese concept "Mandate of Heaven" was sometimes used to justify

• reincarnation

• monogamy

• rebellion

• foot binding

Which of the following staple crops is most associated with the rise of Mesoamerican civilizations?

• Manioc

• Potatoes

• Beans

• Maize

Which of the following pairs of belief systems offered opportunities for women to lead monastic lives?

• Buddhism and Christianity

• Buddhism and Judaism

• Confucianism and Hinduism

• Confucianism and Islam

The term "samurai" describes men in feudal Japan who were most like the men in feudal Europe known as

• lords of the manor

• knights

• serfs

• merchants