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Knowt Units 1-3 AP World History

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 45mins

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Class
Date
1.

What was a significant outcome of the collapse of classical civilizations as mentioned in the document?

a)

Decline in artistic expressions

b)

Growth of long-distance trade

c)

Decrease in religious activities

d)

Increased local warfare

2.

According to the document, how are most historical events in 1200 connected?

a)

Through trade routes

b)

By political alliances

c)

Through religious contexts

d)

By technological advancements

3.

What is the primary focus of major religions' divisions and sects as described in the document?

a)

Political power

b)

Economic influence

c)

Subgroups and sects focusing on overall religion

d)

Artistic expression

4.

Who founded Buddhism and what was his original status?

a)

Ashoka, a powerful emperor

b)

Siddhartha Gautama, a young Hindu prince

c)

Confucius, a philosopher

d)

Laozi, a mystic philosopher

5.

What does the 'Four Noble Truths' of Buddhism teach?

a)

Path to wealth

b)

Path to political power

c)

Path to enlightenment

d)

Path to social equality

6.

How did Buddhism impact the caste system according to the document?

a)

Strengthened the caste distinctions

b)

Made no impact on the caste system

c)

Rejected the caste system

d)

Introduced new caste categories

7.

After the death of Buddha, into which two major sects did Buddhism split?

a)

Sunni and Shia

b)

Orthodox and Reform

c)

Theravada and Mahayana

d)

Protestant and Catholic

8.

Who is considered the central figure in Christianity, believed to be the Messiah awaited by Jews?

a)

Paul

b)

Moses

c)

Jesus of Nazareth

d)

Abraham

9.

What is the ultimate goal of a believer in Hinduism?

a)

To follow the Analects

b)

To achieve Nirvana

c)

To merge with Brahma

d)

To obey the Ten Commandments

10.

Which religion's teachings were primarily recorded in the Analects?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Christianity

c)

Confucianism

d)

Hinduism

11.

According to Confucianism, which relationship is NOT one of the five fundamental relations that build society?

a)

Ruler and subject

b)

Parent and child

c)

Teacher and student

d)

Friend and friend

12.

What significant event in the life of Jesus is a cornerstone of Christian belief?

a)

His birth in Bethlehem

b)

His resurrection from the dead

c)

His writing of the Gospels

d)

His exile to Egypt

13.

What are the Five Pillars of Islam that are essential for salvation according to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad?

a)

Faith, Prayer, Alms, Fasting, Pilgrimage

b)

Meditation, Prayer, Charity, Fasting, Pilgrimage

c)

Confession, Prayer, Charity, Fasting, Pilgrimage

d)

Faith, Meditation, Alms, Fasting, Service

14.

Which dynasty is noted for its Golden Age, marked by significant advancements in arts and sciences, and had its capital at Baghdad?

a)

Umayyad Dynasty

b)

Abbasid Dynasty

c)

Ottoman Empire

d)

Seljuk Empire

15.

Who were the primary cultures involved in the spread of Judaism?

a)

Arabs

b)

Persians

c)

Hebrews

d)

Egyptians

16.

What significant event occurred in 1258 related to the Mongol invasions?

a)

The founding of the Ottoman Empire

b)

The destruction of Baghdad

c)

The start of the Golden Age

d)

The reunification of Egypt, Syria, and Arabia

17.

What was the primary role of vassals in the European feudal system?

a)

They provided military service and loyalty to the king.

b)

They collected taxes from the peasants.

c)

They regulated trade and commerce.

d)

They served as religious leaders.

18.

Which innovation in agriculture was founded during the European feudalism period?

a)

Crop rotation

b)

The three-field system

c)

Irrigation systems

d)

The plow

19.

What significant legal document was King John of England forced to sign by the English nobles?

a)

The Constitution

b)

The Magna Carta

c)

The Bill of Rights

d)

The Royal Charter

20.

What was a major consequence of the Magna Carta in England?

a)

It abolished the monarchy.

b)

It led to the establishment of Parliament.

c)

It ended feudalism.

d)

It initiated the Industrial Revolution.

21.

Who played a key role in driving the English out of Orleans during the 12th century?

a)

Elizabeth I

b)

Joan of Arc

c)

William the Conqueror

d)

Richard the Lionheart

22.

What was the primary reason for the unification of Spain under Queen Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon?

a)

To promote economic prosperity

b)

To unify Spain and enforce Christianity, leading to the Spanish Inquisition

c)

To establish a new capital city

d)

To expand their territory into France

23.

What was a significant impact of Ivan III's rule in Russia during the 1400s?

a)

He introduced democratic reforms

b)

He reduced the power of the nobility

c)

He expanded Russian territory and centralized power, earning the title "Ivan the Terrible"

d)

He improved Russia's relations with neighboring countries

24.

Which dynasty in China was known for its adherence to Neo-Confucianism and the practice of foot binding to subjugate women?

a)

Ming Dynasty

b)

Qing Dynasty

c)

Song Dynasty

d)

Yuan Dynasty

25.

During the Ming Dynasty, which of the following religions did NOT influence its religious practices?

a)

Christianity

b)

Manichaeism

c)

Zoroastrianism

d)

Islam

26.

What was the primary social structure of Feudal Japan?

a)

Emperor at the top followed by Shogun, Daimyo, Samurai, and Peasants

b)

A democratic system with elected officials

c)

A matriarchal system where women held the most power

d)

No structured hierarchy, with equal status for all citizens

27.

What major conflict characterized the Delhi Sultanate's rule over Northern India?

a)

Conflict between different Islamic sects

b)

Economic conflict with the European traders

c)

Clash between Islam monotheism and Hindu polytheism

d)

Internal strife among various ruling families

28.

What significant event marked the Rajput Kingdoms in 1527?

a)

Establishment of the kingdom

b)

Conversion to Islam

c)

Unification against Muslim forces

d)

Eventual takeover by Muslim forces

29.

Which empire crafted the Angor Wat temple?

a)

Sukhothai Kingdom

b)

Sinhala Dynasties

c)

Khmer Empire

d)

Majapahit Empire

30.

During which centuries did the Islamic Empire spread to North Africa?

a)

5th to 6th centuries

b)

7th to 8th centuries

c)

9th to 10th centuries

d)

11th to 12th centuries

31.

What was a significant outcome of the Islamic Empire's expansion into North Africa?

a)

Decline in trade

b)

Spread of Christianity

c)

Explosion of trade

d)

Isolation of the region

32.

Where was the Sukhothai Kingdom located?

a)

Modern-day Cambodia

b)

Modern-day Indonesia

c)

Modern-day Java

d)

Modern-day Thailand

33.

Which city was the capital of the Aztec civilization and is known as modern Mexico City?

a)

Cuzco

b)

Tenochtitlan

c)

Kano

d)

Machu Picchu

34.

What was a significant characteristic of the Inca civilization?

a)

Lack of a unified language

b)

No established bureaucracy

c)

Expansionist policy with a unified language and bureaucracy

d)

Predominantly urban population

35.

During the Middle Ages, what was the role of the Burghers?

a)

Religious leaders

b)

Military commanders

c)

Politically powerful merchants

d)

Agricultural innovators

36.

What was the purpose of the Hanseatic League established in 1358?

a)

To promote religious unity

b)

To drive toward nationhood and increase social mobility

c)

To establish educational institutions

d)

To monopolize the salt and leather trade

37.

What architectural style is characterized by flying buttresses, tall windows, and vaulted ceilings, as reflected in cathedrals during the transition from Romanesque to Gothic?

a)

Baroque

b)

Romanesque

c)

Gothic

d)

Renaissance

38.

During which centuries did the Crusades primarily occur?

a)

5th-9th century

b)

11th-14th century

c)

15th-17th century

d)

8th-11th century

39.

What was the main goal of the Crusades led by European Christians?

a)

To establish trade routes with Asia

b)

To convert Muslims and non-Christians

c)

To reclaim territories from the Roman Empire

d)

To explore new continents

40.

What was Pope Innocent III known for during the Crusades?

a)

Promoting peace between religions

b)

Issuing decrees on church doctrine and combating heresies

c)

Leading military expeditions directly

d)

Focusing on economic reforms

41.

What was a significant conflict of Scholasticism in the growth of education?

a)

It supported the ideas of Romans only

b)

It conflicted with the ideas of Muslims and Greeks

c)

It was limited to economic studies

d)

It promoted artistic expression over scientific inquiry

42.

What was the primary role of Pope Gregory IX during the Inquisition?

a)

He led the military campaigns against heretics

b)

He was responsible for the formal interrogation and prosecution of perceived heretics

c)

He wrote theological defenses of the Inquisition

d)

He opposed the Inquisition

43.

Which city was noted as one of the most populous along the Silk Route before 1400?

a)

Rome

b)

London

c)

Baghdad

d)

Athens

44.

What significant change did Genghis Khan bring to the Mongol tribes in the early 1200s?

a)

He introduced them to agriculture

b)

He unified the tribes to expand their authority

c)

He converted them to Buddhism

d)

He established a written legal code

45.

What was a major cultural impact of the Mongol Empire's expansion?

a)

It isolated Russia culturally

b)

It led to the decline of trade in Europe

c)

It facilitated cultural diffusion and global awareness

d)

It decreased cultural diversity in Asia

46.

Who was Mansa Musa and why is he significant in the history of Mali?

a)

A general who led military conquests

b)

A trader who established routes across Africa

c)

A ruler noted for his wealth and the expansion of Timbuktu

d)

A religious leader who promoted Islam across Africa

47.

What was Sonni Ali's contribution to the Songhai Empire?

a)

He introduced new agricultural techniques

b)

He founded the city of Gao

c)

He conquered regions of West Africa, making it a major cultural center

d)

He wrote influential philosophical works

48.

What was a significant impact of the Song Dynasty on Chinese society?

a)

Decline in agricultural production

b)

Decrease in literacy rates

c)

Improvement in transportation and communication

d)

Reduction in the number of government workers

49.

Which of the following was a main global trade route from 1200-1450?

a)

The Maritime Silk Road

b)

The Hanseatic League

c)

The Pacific Spice Route

d)

The American Silver Trail

50.

What was primarily spread through the Trans-Saharan trade routes?

a)

Gold and silver

b)

Religions, languages, literature, art, ideas, and disease

c)

Textiles and spices

d)

Technology and machinery

51.

Which group dominated the Indian Ocean trade between the 11th to 15th centuries?

a)

Chinese and Japanese

b)

Europeans and Americans

c)

Persians and Arabs

d)

Indians and Sri Lankans

52.

What was a cultural consequence of sailors marrying local women in the Indian Ocean communities?

a)

Decreased trade activities

b)

Cultural intermixing

c)

Economic collapse

d)

Rise in piracy

53.

What was the Hanseatic League primarily made up of?

a)

Religious institutions

b)

Over 100 cities

c)

Trade guilds

d)

Maritime fleets

54.

What was a significant effect of Europe's 300 years of development as mentioned in the text?

a)

Europe became the less influential in global politics.

b)

Europe became the dominant world power.

c)

Europe isolated itself from other continents.

d)

Europe decreased its cultural activities.

55.

Which of the following was NOT a reason for people moving during the period described in the text?

a)

Cities were decreasing in size.

b)

Cities were always increasing in size.

c)

New cities and empires drew people in.

d)

Muslim pilgrimages.

56.

What was the primary focus of Humanism during the Renaissance as described in the document?

a)

Salvation and the afterlife.

b)

Personal accomplishment and happiness.

c)

Economic prosperity.

d)

Military conquest.

57.

Which notable traveler was a Chinese Buddhist monk who traveled through the T'ang Dynasty to India to explore Buddhism?

a)

Marco Polo.

b)

Ibn Battuta.

c)

Xuanzang.

d)

Margery Kempe.

58.

According to the text, how did religion and empire expand during the period covered?

a)

Solely through peaceful means.

b)

Through natural spread and missionary work.

c)

Only through religious wars.

d)

Without any cultural clashes.

59.

Who was responsible for the invention of the printing press, which made books more accessible and affordable in the mid-1400s?

a)

Leonardo da Vinci

b)

Johannes Gutenberg

c)

Martin Luther

d)

Niccolò Machiavelli

60.

What was the main proposition of Martin Luther that challenged the Catholic Church's teachings?

a)

Salvation could be achieved through indulgences

b)

Salvation was directly through God, not the Church

c)

The Pope should have absolute authority

d)

Books should be accessible to everyone

61.

What significant astronomical model did Nicolaus Copernicus develop during the Scientific Revolution?

a)

The geocentric model

b)

The heliocentric model

c)

The atomic model

d)

The quantum model

62.

Which action did Galileo take that led to his house arrest by the Catholic Church?

a)

Supporting the geocentric model

b)

Denouncing the Copernican theory

c)

Building off Copernicus's theories and proving them

d)

Inventing the telescope

63.

What was the primary outcome of the Council of Trent during the Catholic Reformation?

a)

It led to the separation of Church and state

b)

It reinstated the Pope's authority and punished heretics

c)

It declared Latin as the forbidden language in worship

d)

It allowed for the translation of the Bible into vernacular languages

64.

What was the primary reason for the shift to the Scientific Method during the period discussed in the document?

a)

Increased interest in philosophical debates

b)

The need for a more reliable means of scientific meaning through theory, documentation, repetition, and experimentation

c)

The decline of religious influence in scientific matters

d)

The discovery of new continents

65.

Which countries did Spain control under Charles V?

a)

France, the Netherlands, Austria, Germany, Spain, America

b)

Italy, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Brazil

c)

Spain, Morocco, England, Germany, Italy

d)

Spain, France, England, the Netherlands, America

66.

During which monarch's reign did the Elizabethan Age occur, marked by expansion, exploration, and colonization in the New World?

a)

James I

b)

Charles I

c)

Henry VIII

d)

Elizabeth I

67.

What significant action did Charles I take in 1625 that had long-term political consequences?

a)

He established the British East India Company

b)

He signed the Petition of Rights

c)

He successfully merged England and Scotland

d)

He launched a major naval expedition

68.

Who was known as the first Lord Protector of the Commonwealth?

a)

Charles I

b)

James I

c)

Oliver Cromwell

d)

Henry VIII

69.

What was the primary purpose of the Habeas Corpus Act mentioned during the Stuart Restoration?

a)

To establish a new monarchy

b)

To prevent people from arrests without due process

c)

To exile Charles II

d)

To start the Glorious Revolution

70.

Which event marked the end of the Thirty Years' War?

a)

Peace of Augsburg

b)

Peace of Westphalia

c)

War of Spanish Succession

d)

Edict of Nantes

71.

Who was the chief advisor to the Bourbons and known for compromising with the Protestants?

a)

Cardinal Mazarin

b)

Cardinal Richelieu

c)

Jean Baptiste Colbert

d)

Louis XIV

72.

What significant change occurred in Russia during the late 15th century?

a)

Introduction of Protestantism

b)

Overthrow of reigning Mongols

c)

Loss of territories to Ottoman Turks

d)

Start of the War of Spanish Succession

73.

What was the main outcome of the Glorious Revolution in England?

a)

Charles II was exiled

b)

James II made England a Catholic country

c)

Mary and William signed the English Bill of Rights

d)

Henry IV issued the Edict of Nantes

74.

Who founded the Ottoman Empire in 1453, leading to the fall of the Byzantine Empire?

a)

Suleiman I

b)

Osman Bey

c)

Selim I

d)

Mehmed II

75.

What was the significant architectural achievement during Shah Jahan's rule in the Mughal Empire?

a)

Construction of the Red Fort

b)

Building of the Taj Mahal

c)

Establishment of the city of Fatehpur Sikri

d)

Development of the Mughal gardens

76.

During the "Time of Troubles" in Russia, what major event occurred after the death of Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible)?

a)

The establishment of the Romanov dynasty

b)

The abolition of serfdom

c)

A civil war over the Russian throne

d)

The expansion of Russian territories into Siberia

77.

What practice did the Ottomans employ involving Christian children during their empire expansion?

a)

Devshirme, turning them into warriors called Janissaries

b)

Adoption into Ottoman families for cultural assimilation

c)

Training as diplomats for European negotiations

d)

Education in Islamic schools for clerical positions

78.

Which leader ended the religious tolerance in the Mughal Empire and waged wars to conquer the rest of India?

a)

Akbar

b)

Babur

c)

Shah Jahan

d)

Aurangzeb

79.

What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Asanti Empire in 1670?

a)

To engage in the slave trade

b)

To avoid invasion and expand its territory

c)

To convert its people to Christianity

d)

To accumulate wealth from trade

80.

Which of the following best describes the Songhai Empire's government under Sunni Ali's rule from 1464-1493?

a)

A democratic government

b)

A theocratic Islamic state

c)

A centralized administration with a strong navy

d)

A loose confederation of tribes

81.

Queen Nzinga is noted for her resistance against which European power in Angola?

a)

The British

b)

The Portuguese

c)

The Spanish

d)

The French

82.

During which period did the Ming Dynasty rule China after restoring power from the Mongols?

a)

1368 to 1644

b)

1644 to 1911

c)

1500 to 1700

d)

1300 to 1500

83.

What policy did Tokugawa Ieyasu implement that restricted foreign influence in Japan?

a)

Open Door Policy

b)

National Seclusion Policy

c)

Meiji Restoration

d)

Sakoku Edict

84.

What was the primary resistance focus of Ana Nzinga's forces between 1641-167 in the Kingdoms of Ndongo and Matamba?

a)

Resisted the Spanish Empire

b)

Resisted Portuguese colonizers

c)

Resisted the British Empire

d)

Resisted the French Empire

85.

During which period did the Cossack Revolts take place, and which empire did they primarily resist?

a)

17-18th century, resisted the Ottoman Empire

b)

16-17th century, resisted the Russian Empire

c)

17-18th century, resisted the Russian Empire

d)

18-19th century, resisted the French Empire

86.

What was the outcome of the Haitian Slave Rebellion that occurred between 1791-1804?

a)

Led to a temporary setback for French colonizers

b)

Resulted in the establishment of a new colonial regime

c)

Achieved independence for Haiti from France

d)

Was suppressed without significant changes

87.

Which empire did the Maratha in India resist from 1680-1707?

a)

The British Empire

b)

The Ottoman Empire

c)

The Mughal Empire

d)

The Portuguese Empire

88.

What was the primary resistance focus of the Maroon Societies in the Caribbean and Brazil during the 17th and 18th centuries?

a)

Resisted British colonizers

b)

Resisted slave-owners and avoided recapture

c)

Resisted French colonizers

d)

Resisted Dutch colonizers

89.

What was the main grievance during Metacom’s War (1675-1678) against the British colonists?

a)

Land disputes

b)

Unfair trade practices

c)

Religious differences

d)

Political control

90.

What was the outcome of the Pueblo Revolts against the Spanish colonizers in 1680?

a)

Established a lasting independence

b)

Led to significant territorial gains

c)

Victory was temporary

d)

Resulted in enhanced trade relations