AP World History: Pre-1200 Developments Quiz

What year does the new AP World History curriculum start from?

• 1500 CE

• 800 CE

• 1000 CE

• 1200 CE

What was the Neolithic Revolution also known as?

• The Bronze Age

• The Iron Age

• The Agricultural Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

Which region is known as the origin of the first farmers?

• Southwest Asia

• South America

• North Africa

• East Asia

Which of the following was not a major river valley civilization?

• Yellow River Valley

• Indus River Valley

• Amazon River Valley

• Nile River Valley

What does the term 'civilization' imply in historical context?

• A society with complex institutions

• A society with a written language

• A society with technological advancements

• A society that has a city

What is the significance of the Code of Hammurabi?

• It was the first written constitution

• It was the first set of laws

• It established societal hierarchies

• It introduced democracy

Which religion believes in reincarnation and karma?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

What was a major consequence of the spread of Buddhism?

• It promoted the caste system

• It rejected the caste system

• It introduced monotheism

• It supported animism

Which philosophy became the bedrock of Chinese society?

• Shamanism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

What was the primary role of shamans in animistic societies?

• They were warriors

• They were merchants

• They were scribes

• They controlled spiritual power