AP World Midterm Review 1-3

What was the primary economic system in Europe during the Middle Ages (1200-1450)?

• Feudalism

• Capitalism

• Mercantialism

• Imperialism

What was one of the significant impacts of the Mongol Empire on Eurasia?

• The introduction of the Renaissance

• The decline of the Byzantine Empire

• The facilitation of trade along the Silk Road

• The establishment of the Ottoman Empire

Which of the following did NOT facilitate trade?

• Serfdom

• Compass

• Diasporic communities

• Caravels

Which of the following is an example of a syncretic religion?

• Catholicism

• Shia Islam

• Buddhism

• Sikhism

Which of the following helped cause the Renaissance?

• Crusades

• Scientific Revolution

• Columbus' voyages

• Roman Empire

What was the primary purpose of selling indulgences during the Protestant Reformation?

• To allow clergy members to marry.

• To absolve individuals from the temporal punishment of their sins.

• To enable clergy members to ascend to higher ecclesiastical positions.

• To ensure individuals a place in heaven.

The study of classical texts caused humanists to focus mostly on what subject(s)?

• Indulgences

• Human potential and achievements.

• Muslim culture

• Green and Roman laws

A significant difference between the Inca and the Aztecs in their treatment of conquered people is the Inca...

• Required labor rather than payment of tribute

• Treated conquered people more harshly

• Refrained from enslaving their captives

• Allowed conquered people to retain their culture

What would be most responsible for the spike in population in China in the postclassical era?

• the perfecting the manufacturing of Porcelain

• the prolific trade on the Silk Road

• the introduction of Champa rice to the Chinese diet

• the high demand for Chinese silk

Which of the following is an indicator of increasing patriarchy in China?

• Civil Service Exam

• Veiling of Women

• Footbinding

• Issuing of Dowry's