AP World History Unit 2 Review Quiz

What is emphasized in Unit 2 regarding the states and empires?

• Political structures

• Warfare techniques

• Networks of exchange

• Art and culture

Which of the following is NOT one of the major networks of exchange mentioned?

• The Silk Roads

• The Indian Ocean Network

• The trans-Saharan Trade Network

• The Pacific Trade Route

What innovation facilitated the expansion of the Silk Roads?

• Steam engines

• Caravanserai

• Automobiles

• Airplanes

Which empire grew wealthy due to participation in the trans-Saharan Trade Network?

• Mali

• Roman Empire

• British Empire

• Ottoman Empire

What was a major consequence of increased connectivity in the period 1200 to 1450?

• Cultural diffusion

• Decline in trade

• Reduction in technological innovations

• Decrease in city populations

Which city-state became powerful due to the Indian Ocean trade?

• Swahili city-states

• Venice

• Athens

• Tokyo

What was the primary reason for the expansion of the Indian Ocean Network?

• Decrease in piracy

• Decrease in monsoon intensity

• Technological innovations

• Global warming

Which of the following was NOT a technological innovation that facilitated Indian Ocean trade?

• Submarines

• Magnetic compass

• Improved astrolabe

• Chinese junk ships

What was the primary type of goods traded along the Silk Roads?

• Electronic goods

• Raw minerals

• Agricultural products

• Luxury goods

Which of the following was a cultural consequence of increased connectivity?

• Spread of Buddhism

• Decline of religious practices

• Uniform global language

• Decrease in artistic activities