AP Review Unit 1

What is the definition of 'state' in AP World History?

• A group of people with common interests

• 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?

• The Ming Dynasty

• The Yuan Dynasty

• The Qing Dynasty

• The Song Dynasty

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

• Daoism

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

What role did women have in Song Dynasty China?

• Freedom to own property independently

• Leadership roles in government

• Equal rights with men

• Subordinate position with restricted rights

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

• To exclude common people from serving in government

• To test loyalty to the emperor

• To ensure that bureaucratic jobs were earned based on merit

• To recruit military personnel

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

• Increased access to trade

• Cultural exchanges

• Educational reforms

• Military conquests

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

• Religious leadership only

• The mita system requiring labor on state projects

• A tribute system similar to the Aztecs

• Democratic elections

Which of the following is an indicator of increasing patriarchy in China?

• Civil Service Exam

• Veiling of Women

• Footbinding

• Issuing of Dowry's

After the expansion of Islam into Africa, an organized Christian presence remained in

• Mauritania and Tunisia

• Morocco

• Egypt and Ethiopia

• Nigeria

Which statement best summarizes the influence of the bureaucracy during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE)?

• It promoted foreign trade, but made tax collection difficult

• It made managing the empire more efficient, but it was very expensive

• It ended corruption, but it weakened the scholar gentry class

• It strengthened Buddhism, but it undermined Confucianism