AP World History Unit 1 Review Quiz

What term is used in AP World History to describe a territory organized under a single government?

• Country

• Nation

• State

• Province

Which philosophy did the Song Dynasty emphasize to justify their rule?

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

• Daoism

What was a major economic strategy of the Song Dynasty?

• Trade embargoes

• Isolationism

• Commercialization of the economy

• Agricultural decline

Which empire is known for its role in preserving Greek philosophical works?

• Byzantine Empire

• Roman Empire

• Mongol Empire

• Abbasid Caliphate

What was the primary reason for the spread of Islam in West Africa?

• Missionary work

• Conquests

• Political alliances

• Trade

Which movement within Hinduism emphasized devotion to a single god?

• Sikhism

• Vaishnavism

• Jainism

• Bhakti movement

What was the primary method of state building used by the Inca Empire?

• Mita system

• Centralized bureaucracy

• Tribute system

• Feudal system

Which civilization was known for its monumental mounds in North America?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Mississippian

• Maya

What unique feature distinguished Ethiopia from other African states during this period?

• Its economic system

• Its Islamic faith

• Its Buddhist beliefs

• Its Christian faith

Which system characterized the social and political order of medieval Europe?

• Democracy

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

• Feudalism