AP World History Modern Unit 1 Quiz

Religious Syncretism is best illustrated by which of the following examples?

• The spread of Christianity into Europe through the Roman Empire.

• The blending of Hindu and Islamic traditions in the Mughal Empire.

• The dominance of Confucianism in Chinese bureaucracy.

• The spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads.

Which of the following describes the Sufi movement within Islam?

• A mystical tradition that sought a direct experience with God through rituals and meditation.

• A sect that rejected the authority of the caliphs.

• An intellectual movement focused on Quranic interpretation.

• A political faction advocating for Islamic conquest.

Compare the beliefs of Muslims, Christians, and Jews. What common feature do they share?

• Belief in the Trinity.

• Worship of a single, all-powerful deity.

• Rejection of monotheism.

• Use of the same religious texts.

The Aztec and Incan societies both demonstrated which of the following characteristics?

• Use of writing systems for record-keeping.

• Extensive use of wheel-based technologies.

• Large, centralized governments with tribute systems.

• Monotheistic religious traditions.

Which of the following was a direct result of Mongol expansion?

• Increased isolation of Europe from trade networks.

• Expansion of agricultural production through Mongol innovations.

• Growth in the volume and diversity of goods traded along the Silk Roads.

• Spread of the Renaissance to East Asia.

The Mongols’ rule over Russia can best be characterized as:

• Direct occupation with complete integration of Mongol administration.

• Indirect rule requiring tribute payments but limited Mongol presence.

• A partnership between Mongol leaders and Russian princes.

• A complete cultural assimilation into Russian Orthodox practices.

Which of the following is a key concept of Daoism?

• The pursuit of wealth and power as signs of success.

• Harmony with nature and the balance of opposites.

• Strict adherence to Confucian hierarchical order.

• Expansion of territorial control to promote universal peace.

Which of the following is an example of religious influence on art and architecture?

• Gothic cathedrals in Europe with elaborate stained-glass windows.

• The use of arches and domes in the Roman Empire.

• The use of stone tools in Mesoamerican pyramids.

• The construction of aqueducts in the Byzantine Empire.

The Indian Ocean trade network was distinct from the Silk Roads in that:

• It relied primarily on camel caravans.

• It was more dependent on monsoon winds for navigation.

• It had less involvement in the spread of religions.

• It primarily connected Africa and Europe.

One of the Tenets of Islam emphasizes:

• Equal distribution of wealth among all believers.

• Pilgrimage to Mecca as an obligation for all able Muslims.

• Fasting for six months during the year.

• Belief in reincarnation after death.