AP World History - Unit 4 Quizs

What technology did Europeans adopt from China, Greece, and the Arab world to aid in exploration?

• The magnetic compass

• The steam engine

• The astrolabe

• The telescope

What economic theory motivated European exploration and empire expansion?

• Mercantilism, which aimed for a favorable balance of trade, hoarding wealth, and securing colonies as closed markets.

• Capitalism, which focused on private ownership and free markets.

• Socialism, which emphasized collective ownership and distribution of resources.

• Feudalism, which was based on land ownership and a rigid class structure.

What is the cultural impact of slavery in the Americas?

• Slavery led to the development of creole languages in the Caribbean and Brazil, blending European, African, and Indigenous languages.

• Slavery had no significant cultural impact in the Americas.

• Slavery resulted in the complete eradication of Indigenous cultures.

• Slavery only influenced the economic structures of the Americas.

What was the Fronde Rebellion in France?

• A rebellion against increased taxes and the centralized power of the king, lasting from 1648-1653.

• A popular uprising against foreign influence in the French court during the 17th century.

• A civil war between the nobility and the monarchy over land disputes in the early 1600s.

• A movement advocating for the establishment of a constitutional monarchy in France.

How did the Qing dynasty create a new elite class?

• By promoting Han Chinese to high bureaucratic positions

• By holding the best bureaucratic jobs for Manchu people

• By allowing all ethnic groups equal access to government jobs

• By establishing a merit-based examination system for all citizens

What was the Atlantic System?

• The trade network that connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas, facilitating the exchange of goods and resources.

• The movement of goods, wealth, and labor (including slaves) between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, leading to increased wealth.

• A military alliance formed between European nations to control the Atlantic trade routes.

• A cultural exchange program aimed at promoting understanding between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

How did Japan resist Western powers during the period of European exploration?

• By embracing Christianity and welcoming missionaries from Europe.

• By suppressing Christianity, expelling missionaries, and isolating itself from most European powers, while continuing trade with the Dutch.

• By forming alliances with other Asian countries to counter Western influence.

• By adopting Western technologies and integrating them into Japanese society.

What were haciendas?

• Large estates where Native Americans were forced to work.

• Small farms owned by individual families.

• Urban centers for trade and commerce.

• Military outposts for colonial defense.

How did the Portuguese improve shipbuilding?

• They developed the caravel, which was fast and better able to navigate inland and through shallow coastal areas.

• They invented the steam engine for ships, allowing for faster travel.

• They used iron instead of wood for ship construction, making them more durable.

• They created larger ships that could carry more cargo but were slower to navigate.

How did Jews experience different treatment in this time period?

• After the Reconquista, Spain and Portugal expelled Jews, while the Ottoman Empire welcomed Jewish people fleeing persecution.

• Jews were treated equally in all regions during this time period.

• The majority of Jews were allowed to practice their religion freely in Spain and Portugal.

• Jews faced no significant discrimination in the Ottoman Empire.