AP World History: Unit 1 Exam Review Quiz

What is the time period covered in Unit 1 of AP World History?

• 1200 to 1450

• 1000 to 1500

• 1100 to 1400

• 1300 to 1600

What does 'state' refer to in AP World History?

• A group of allied nations

• A territory politically organized under a single government

• A specific region like Ohio or Delaware

• A collection of cities

Which dynasty was in power in China from 960 to 1279?

• Yuan Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

What philosophy did the Song Dynasty emphasize to maintain and justify its rule?

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

What is Neo-Confucianism?

• A revival of Confucianism with some changes

• A rejection of traditional Confucian values

• A new religion based on Confucian texts

• A political movement inspired by Confucian ideas

What role did women have in Song Dynasty China?

• Stripped of legal rights and faced social restrictions

• Leadership positions in government

• Freedom to own property independently

• Equal rights with men

What was the purpose of the civil service examination in the Song Dynasty?

• To exclude the lower classes from government

• To recruit military personnel

• To ensure the most qualified people got bureaucratic jobs

• To test loyalty to the emperor

Which crop innovation contributed to population growth in Song Dynasty China?

• Champa rice

• Wheat

• Corn

• Soybeans

What does 'Dar al-Islam' refer to?

• A historical treaty between Islamic states

• A military alliance in the Islamic world

• Regions where Islamic faith was the organizing principle of civilizations

• A specific Islamic sect

Which empire was known for its bureaucratic system and was established by Turkic pastoralists?

• Seljuk Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Umayyad Caliphate

• Abbasid Caliphate