AP World History

What is the main focus of Unit 1 in the AP World History course?

• The Global Tapestry

• Modern World Wars

• European Renaissance

• Industrial Revolution

Cultural diffusion is best described as...

• sharing music from one culture to another

• Cultural margarine

• the spreading of religion

• the spreading of ideas, languages, and traditions from one culture to another

Which dynasty is mentioned as a major power in East Asia around the year 1200?

• Song Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

What does 'Dar al-Islam' refer to?

• A famous mosque

• The entire Islamic world

• An ancient battle

• A specific region in Saudi Arabia

What is the significance of the Indian Ocean in the context of the global tapestry?

• It was unexplored

• It was isolated

• It was a major trade route

• It was a conflict zone

Which of the following is NOT a focus of the Song Dynasty?

• Neo-Confucianism

• Confucianism

• Innovation through education

• Military expansion

What role did the House of Wisdom in Baghdad play?

• A religious site

• A trade center

• A military fortress

• A center for scholarly research

Which African leader is famous for his immense wealth and is mentioned in the context of trade?

• Shaka Zulu

• Mansa Musa

• Nelson Mandela

• Haile Selassie

What is the primary way the Inca adapted to their environment?

• Agricultural innovation

• Naval technology

• Desert survival techniques

• Mountain warfare

What is the main question guiding Unit 1 of the AP World History course?

• What are the effects of industrialization?

• How did states gain and maintain power?

• What caused World War II?

• How did the Renaissance influence Europe?