AP World History: Modern Exam Period 1 Quiz

Which religion created a new cultural world known as Dar al-Islam?

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Confucianism

What was the largest branch of Christianity during this period?

• Eastern Orthodox Church

• Catholic Church

• Protestant Church

• Anglican Church

Which civilization developed the mit'a, a mandatory public service system?

• Inca Empire

• Mali Empire

• Song Dynasty

• Mississippian culture

What technological development improved shipbuilding technology?

• Compass

• Astrolabe

• Printing press

• Gunpowder

Which event caused a massive death toll from Korea to Russia to the Middle East?

• The Black Death

• The Crusades

• The Renaissance

• The Mongol Conquests

Which region saw significant economic and political recoveries during this period?

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

• Americas

What was the world's longest canal during this period?

• Grand Canal

• Panama Canal

• Suez Canal

• Erie Canal

Which Islamic state was located in modern-day Spain?

• Al-Andalus

• Ottoman Empire

• Mali Empire

• Delhi Sultanate

What was the political and economic system that developed after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire?

• Feudalism

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Communism

Which group of Central Asian nomads conquered large portions of the Asian continent?

• Ottomans

• Mongols

• Turks

• Mamluks