AP World National Exam Vocabulary Review

What were the Gunpowder Empires characterized by?

• Their reliance on agriculture

• Their use of firearms to conquer and control territories

• Their peaceful trade relations

• Their isolationist policies

Which of the following empires is NOT considered a Gunpowder Empire?

• Ottoman Empire

• Safavid Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Roman Empire

What was a significant impact of the Gutenberg Printing Press?

• It decreased literacy rates in Europe

• It increased the cost of books

• It led to increased literacy rates in Europe

• It was less efficient than hand-copying texts

By what year was the Gutenberg Printing Press in commercial use?

• 1454

• 1500

• 1600

• 1400

What was the Grand Canal?

• A natural river in China

• A waterway built in China during the Ming Dynasty

• A waterway built in China during the Song Dynasty

• A trade route connecting China with India

How did the Grand Canal impact China?

• It decreased China's population due to migration

• It had no significant impact on trade or population

• It enabled China to become the most populous trading area in the world

• It isolated China from neighboring countries

What is Champa Rice?

• A type of rice that takes a long time to grow

• A fast ripening and drought resistant rice crop from Champa Kingdom (Vietnam)

• A decorative plant from the Song Dynasty

• A rice variety imported from India to China

What was the effect of Champa Rice on China's population during the Song Dynasty?

• It decreased the population due to famine

• It had no significant effect on the population

• It resulted in a decrease in China's share of the world's population

• It resulted in an increase in China's population from 25% to 40% of the world's population

During which dynasty did proto-industrialization occur, where rural people made more goods than they could sell and relied on artisans who made porcelain and silk?

• Ming Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

Which of the following were tribute states that had to show loyalty to China?

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