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AP World 12-2-24 review

Total questions: 92

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which empire is known for its use of gunpowder weapons to expand its territory?

a)

Mongol Empire

b)

Roman Empire

c)

British Empire

d)

Ottoman Empire

2.

What was Constantinople renamed to after being conquered by the Ottomans?

a)

Smyrna

b)

Istanbul

c)

Antioch

d)

Ankara

3.

Which empire was founded by Sha Ismail?

a)

Ottoman Empire

b)

Qing Dynasty

c)

Mughal Empire

d)

Safavid Empire

4.

What religious movement was initiated by Martin Luther?

a)

Eastern Orthodox Schism

b)

Jesuit Movement

c)

Catholic Reformation

d)

Protestant Reformation

5.

Which empire's military included a division specifically to curse the first three caliphs?

a)

Mughal Empire

b)

Qing Dynasty

c)

Ottoman Empire

d)

Safavid Empire

6.

What was the primary reason for the split between Sunni and Shia Islam as mentioned in the text?

a)

Differences in Quranic interpretation

b)

Political rivalry with Christian empires

c)

Cultural differences between regions

d)

Disagreement over the rightful successor of Muhammad

7.

Which empire used the devshirme system to staff its bureaucracy?

a)

Russian Empire

b)

Byzantine Empire

c)

Persian Empire

d)

Ottoman Empire

8.

What syncretic religion blends elements of Hinduism and Islam?

a)

Shintoism

b)

Jainism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Sikhism

9.

Which empire was known for its complex network of roads and communication systems?

a)

Roman Empire

b)

Inca Empire

c)

Mongol Empire

d)

Ottoman Empire

10.

Which of the following Catholic Councils was launched to help the Catholic Church regain its religious and political influence in Europe?

a)

Council of Clermont

b)

Council of Nicaea

c)

Council of Trent

d)

Council of Rome

11.

The practice of Simony involves

a)

Holding fake seances with god to swindle commoners of the their money

b)

Selling top positions in the church to the highest bidder

c)

Absolving one's sins in exchange for a monetary payment

d)

Converting new people to Catholicism as a means to absolve former sins

12.

How did the Jesuits impact the Counter Reformation?

a)

They helped incorporate some of Luther's teachings into modern Catholic instruction

b)

They spearheaded missionary work in Asia and the Americas

c)

They became the pope's personal bodyguards in the Vatican

d)

They brought England back into the Catholic fold.

13.

The Mongol Yuan Dynasty was overthrown and replaced by the _________ Dynasty.

a)

Qing

b)

Ming

c)

Kangxi

d)

Qianlong

14.

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

a)

A group of people with common interests

b)

A territory politically organized under a single government

c)

A specific region like Ohio or Delaware

d)

A collection of cities

15.

Which dynasty was in power in China from 960 to 1279?

a)

The Ming Dynasty

b)

The Yuan Dynasty

c)

The Qing Dynasty

d)

The Song Dynasty

16.

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

a)

Daoism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Legalism

17.

What is Neo-Confucianism?

a)

A branch of traditional Confucianism

b)

A political ideology

c)

A new religion based on modern principles

d)

A revival of Confucianism that incorporated some changes

18.

What role did women have in Song Dynasty China?

a)

Freedom to own property independently

b)

Leadership roles in government

c)

Equal rights with men

d)

Subordinate position with restricted rights

19.

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

a)

To exclude common people from serving in government

b)

To test loyalty to the emperor

c)

To ensure that bureaucratic jobs were earned based on merit

d)

To recruit military personnel

20.

Which regions were influenced by Chinese traditions during the Song Dynasty?

a)

Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore

b)

Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos

c)

India, Mongolia, and Russia

d)

Korea, Japan, and Vietnam

21.

What is the main focus of Buddhism?

a)

The Five Pillars of Islam

b)

The Eightfold Path only

c)

The Four Noble Truths

d)

The Ten Commandments

22.

What was the significance of Champa rice in Song Dynasty China?

a)

It was only consumed by the elite

b)

It was poisonous and used in warfare

c)

It was used as currency

d)

It could be harvested multiple times a year and was drought resistant

23.

What does 'Dar al-Islam' refer to?

a)

Regions where Islamic faith was the organizing principle of civilizations

b)

A specific holy site in Islam

c)

A type of government in the Islamic world

d)

A philosophical movement within Islam

24.

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

a)

Increased access to trade

b)

Cultural exchanges

c)

Educational reforms

d)

Military conquests

25.

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

a)

Religious leadership only

b)

The mita system requiring labor on state projects

c)

A tribute system similar to the Aztecs

d)

Democratic elections

26.

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

a)

Civil Service Exam

b)

Veiling of Women

c)

Footbinding

d)

Issuing of Dowry's

27.

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

a)

Mauritania and Tunisia

b)

Morocco

c)

Egypt and Ethiopia

d)
Nigeria
28.

MARIA, COUNTESS OF BÉARN, ACCOMPANIED BY SEVEN OF HER MALE COURTIERS, SWEARS HOMAGE TO HER OVERLORD, KING ALFONSO II OF ARAGON, ILLUSTRATION IN A MANUSCRIPT PRODUCED FOR THE ROYAL COURT OF ARAGON CIRCA 1175 C.E.

a)

Feudalism

b)

Manorialism

c)
  • Serfdom

d)
  • Monasticism

29.

A major difference between the Inca and the Aztecs in their treatment of conquered people is-

a)

Required labor rather than payment of tribute

b)

Treated conquered people more harshly

c)

Refrained from enslaving their captives

d)

Allowed conquered people to retain their culture

30.

What was a primary cause of European exploration during 1450-1750?

a)

Lack of resources in Europe

b)

Decrease in European monarchs' power

c)

Reduction in trade demands

d)

Technological advancements in maritime technology

31.

Which technology did Europeans adopt from China?

a)

Printing press

b)

Gunpowder

c)

Magnetic compass

d)

Steam engine

32.

What was the main goal of mercantilism?

a)

Increase imports to reduce costs

b)

Decrease the production of goods

c)

Promote free trade across all borders

d)

Maintain a favorable balance of trade

33.

What was the primary purpose of colonies according to mercantilist policies?

a)

Enrich the imperial parent country

b)

Promote independence of the colonies

c)

Serve as military outposts

d)

Encourage cultural exchanges

34.

Which empire established a trading post empire around the coast of Africa?

a)

France

b)

England

c)

Spain

d)

Portugal

35.

What was the main effect of the Colombian Exchange on the indigenous populations of the Americas?

a)

Introduction of devastating diseases

b)

Increased population growth

c)

Economic prosperity

d)

Technological advancements

36.

What role did the Treaty of Tordesillas play in European colonial expansion?

a)

It divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between the Portuguese Empire and the Spanish Empire

b)

It ended the commercial rivalry between England and the Dutch

c)

It established trade routes between Asia and Europe

d)

It promoted peace among all European colonial powers

37.

Which crop, introduced to Europe in the Colombian Exchange, had the greatest impact on European diets?

a)

Wheat

b)

Potatoes

c)

Rice

d)

Barley

38.

Which invention played a significant role in the Age of Exploration by improving navigation?

a)

The astrolabe

b)

The telescope

c)

The sextant

d)

The chronometer

39.

Which of the following was the most important factor in enabling the Spanish to defeat the Aztec Empire?

a)

The Spanish were able to use their understanding of Aztec culture to create effective propaganda that weakened Aztec resistance.

b)

The Spanish were able to devise effective countermeasures to the horse cavalry that formed the bulk of the Aztec army.

c)

The Spanish were able to form military alliances with other indigenous peoples who were enemies of the Aztecs.

d)

The Spanish were able to exploit discontent within the Aztec state to trigger revolt of the lower classes against the Aztec ruling class.

40.

Which technique of state-building was NOT important for the European maritime empires?

a)

Bureaucracy

b)

Travel infrastructure

c)

Religious justification of power

d)

Monumental architecture

41.

What innovation facilitated the expansion of the Silk Roads?

a)

Steam engines

b)

Caravanserai

c)

Automobiles

d)

Airplanes

42.

Which empire grew wealthy due to participation in the trans-Saharan Trade Network?

a)

Mali

b)

Roman Empire

c)

British Empire

d)

Ottoman Empire

43.

What was a major consequence of increased connectivity in the period 1200 to 1450?

a)

Cultural diffusion

b)

Decline in trade

c)

Reduction in technological innovations

d)

Decrease in city populations

44.

Which city-state became powerful due to the Indian Ocean trade?

a)

Swahili city-states

b)

Venice

c)

Athens

d)

Tokyo

45.

What was the primary type of goods traded along the Silk Roads?

a)

Electronic goods

b)

Raw minerals

c)

Agricultural products

d)

Luxury goods

46.

What facilitated the spread of the Bubonic plague?

a)

Wildlife migration

b)

Personal hygiene practices

c)

Air travel

d)

Trade routes

47.

Which empire was known for facilitating significant increases in trade and safety along the Silk Roads?

a)

Persian Empire

b)

Mongol Empire

c)

Byzantine Empire

d)

Maurya Empire

48.

What was the primary effect of the Mongol Empire on trade networks?

a)

Focus on local trade only

b)

Isolation of trade routes

c)

Increased trade and safety

d)

Decreased trade due to warfare

49.

Malian Emperor Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 can best be understood in the context of which of the following?

a)

The expansion of Islam throughout Afro-Eurasia

b)

The development of new transportation technologies

c)

The diffusion of African culture to the Middle East

d)

The territorial expansion of West African empires

50.

The Gutenberg printing press

a)

Did not have an immediate impact on European society

b)

Directly contributed to the Protestant Reformation

c)

helped to strengthen the power of the Catholic Church

d)

Was not utilized by any of the Protestant church reformers

51.

Shi'a and Sunni are

a)

warring rulers of Middle Eastern empires

b)

two cities in Arabia

c)

two major factions within Islam

d)

two major factions within Buddhism

52.

Akbar, longtime ruler of the Mughal Empire in India, was generally known as

a)

an effective leader who ran an organized government

b)

a dangerous and unhinged leader

c)

a well-meaning but ultimately ineffective leader

d)

the leader who forced all Hindus to convert to Islam

53.

European kings believed their authority was derived from

a)

a democratic process in which all citizens vote

b)

their nation's Constitution

c)

divine right

d)

their control over the military

54.

Unlike China, Japan was

a)

unified under one strong ruler

b)

a fully functioning democracy

c)

kept under Mongol rule for centuries

d)

broken into over 200 independent territories

55.

All of these are true about Martin Luther EXCEPT

a)

he translated the Bible into German

b)

he refused to recant his criticisms of the Church

c)

he was burned at the stake for his actions

d)

he nailed his 95 Theses to the church door in Wittenburg

56.

The Counter-Reformation

a)

attempted to correct some of the abuses Luther spoke of

b)

increased the use of the Inquisition

c)

introduced the Jesuits as global missionaries

d)

all of these

57.

How much time do you have for the multiple choice section of the WHAP exam?

a)

55 minutes

b)

60 minutes

c)

40 minutes

d)

50 minutes

58.

Section I part B requires how many SAQ's answered on the WHAP exam?

a)

4

b)

3

c)

2

d)

1

59.
As a result of the Columbian Exchange, the New World gained...
a)
a significant new source of staple food crops
b)
an influx of gold and silver capital for the construction of new urban centers
c)
advanced medical techniques that extended the life-span of Native Americans
d)
new animals as sources of food and to serve as beasts of burden
60.

European diseases that arrived in the New World were particularly deadly because...

a)
little medical aid was available so far from European urban centers
b)
the European conquerors deliberately accelerated the spread of the most deadly strains
c)
the Native Americans had no natural resistance to these diseases
d)
the vast devastation of warfare with the Europeans left few to care for the sick
61.
One significant impact of the Columbian Exchange on the Old World was...
a)
the growth of the food supply and subsequent population increase
b)
the introduction of slavery as a significant source of labor for European landowners
c)
the widespread devastation of new diseases among the poor
d)
a drainin gof capital from the royal families and a shift of wealth to the hands of the merchant class
62.
Which of the following served as the initial motivation for Spanish exploration?
a)
desires to convert the Native Americans to Catholicism
b)
hopes of establishing permanent colonies for settlement
c)
the desire to beat out European rivals in the land grab for North America
d)
the need of new sources of wealth to support the growth of the nation
63.

Which of the following processes most immediately led to the global expansion of European political power in the period circa 1500 ?

a)

The Columbian Exchange

b)

The Ottoman conquest of Constantinople

c)

Advances in shipbuilding and navigational methods

d)

Advances in medicine that improved Europeans’ ability to survive in tropical climates

64.

Which of the following statements are true about the fall of Constantinople?

a)
The fall of Constantinople occurred in 1453 and marked the end of the Byzantine Empire.
b)
The fall of Constantinople occurred in 1453 and marked the end of the Holy Roman Empire.
c)
The fall of Constantinople occurred in 1453 and marked the end of the Ottoman Empire.
d)
The fall of Constantinople occurred in 1456 and marked the end of the Roman Empire.
65.

The specific technological innovation depicted here that improved deep water navigation was the

a)

compass

b)

upper deck oars

c)

astrolabe

d)

lateen sails

66.

What did the Treaty of Tordesillas do?

a)

Split the Americas between England and France

b)

Split the Americas between Spain and Portugal

c)

Split the Americas between Belgium and China

d)

Split the Americas between the Dutch and Spain

67.

What was the African contribution to the Columbian Exchange?

a)
The African contribution to the Columbian Exchange was the introduction of elephants and giraffes to the Americas.
b)
The African contribution to the Columbian Exchange was the introduction of crops such as okra, yams, and black-eyed peas, as well as the transportation of enslaved Africans to the Americas.
c)
The African contribution to the Columbian Exchange was the export of gold and diamonds to Europe.
d)
The African contribution to the Columbian Exchange was the spread of diseases such as malaria and yellow fever.
68.

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

a)

It promoted foreign trade, but made tax collection difficult

b)

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

c)

It ended corruption, but it weakened the scholar gentry class

d)

It strengthened Buddhism, but it undermined Confucianism

69.

What would be most responsible for the spike in population in China in the postclassical era?

a)

the perfecting the manufacturing of Porcelain

b)

the prolific trade on the Silk Road

c)

the introduction of Champa rice to the Chinese diet

d)

the high demand for Chinese silk

70.

Who was Ibn Battuta?

a)

Religious Leader

b)

Merchant

c)

Christian Travler

d)

Islamic traveler

71.

Delhi Sultanate was in present day

a)

Northern India

b)

Southern India

c)

Sri Lanka

72.

What religion played a key role in the transmission of Chinese civilization to Japan?

a)
Hinduism
b)
Christianity
c)
Islam
d)
Buddhism
73.

“The evil-disposed in these districts [of England] began to rise, saying, they were too severely oppressed; that at the beginning of the world there were no slaves, and that no one ought to be treated as such. . . . This they would not longer bear, but had determined to be free, and if they labored for their lords, they wanted to be paid for it. A crazy priest in the county of Kent, called John Ball, who for his absurd preaching, had been thrice confined in prison, inflamed those ideas. He would say: ‘Are we not all descended from the same parents, Adam and Eve? and what can the lords show, or what reasons give, why they should be more the masters than ourselves?’ ”

The point of view of the author can best be described as

a)

sympathetic to the peasants

b)
  • hostile to the peasants

c)
  • indifferent to the peasants’ grievances

d)
  • sympathetic to the leaders of the revolt

74.

Why was construction of the Grand Canal necessary?

a)

To move goods easier between northern and southern China

b)
To provide a tourist attraction
c)
To create a barrier against invasions
d)
To control flooding of the Yellow River
75.

How did empires support trade along the Silk Roads?

a)

Encouraged trading military supplies

b)

Supported missionaries spreading religion

c)

Built outposts and protected merchants

d)

Funded exploration missions

76.

The crusades helped advance European technology by taking...

a)

religious ideas from Islam and combining them with Christianity

b)

inventions like silk and paper from the Chinese

c)

control of key trading ports on the Mediterranean Sea

d)

knowledge of math and science from the Islamic world

77.

Which of the following states used gunpowder technology to establish their empires?

(Choose ALL correct answers)

a)

The Mughal Empire

b)

The Byzantine Empire

c)

The Ottoman Empire

d)

The Safavid Empire

78.

Which of these is the best example of religious syncretism?

a)

The Roman Catholic Church in Europe

b)

Confucianism in the Song Dynasty

c)

Sikhism in the Mughal Empire

d)

Islam in the Safavid Empire

79.

European states began funding maritme explorations in the 1400s because of the location of the ___________ Empire.

a)

Byzantine

b)

Ottoman

c)

Mughal

d)

Mongol

80.

Which of the following was an effect of the fall of Rome in 476 C.E. in Western Europe in the Early Middle Ages?

a)

Strong nation-states with large standing armies developed

b)

Cities, transportation, and trade all declined

c)

Latin quickly disappeared as a spoken language

d)

The bubonic plague spread rapidly

81.

What institution held tremendous power and gave people hope in Europe during the Middle Ages?

a)

Catholic Church

b)

The Patriarchy

c)

Serfs

d)

Crusaders

82.

Form of slavery where slaves have no rights and are considered property

a)

Chattel slavery

b)

Indentured servitude

c)

Mita system

d)

complete slavery

83.

The Caravel was an example of

a)

continuity from the rise of civilizations

b)

Innovations in ship design

c)

commercial innovations from Asia

d)

Agricultural innovations

84.

Caravanserais were found upon several trade routes, but were best known on the Silk Road. What are Caravanserais?

a)

An Open Air Markets

b)

An Oasis

c)

A place of rest

d)

A Mosque

85.

A Chinese ship made for hauling cargo.

a)

Dhow

b)

Junk

c)

Lanteen

d)

Caravel

86.

______________________________ was a commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns in Northwestern and Central Europe.

a)

The Great Schism

b)

Hanseatic League

c)

Guilder League

d)

Christian Commercial Organization

87.

A time period of extended peace on the Silk Road..

a)

Pax Mongolia

b)

Pax Romana

c)

Indian Ocean Pax

d)

Convassarai

88.

Chinese term for paper money.

a)

Flying Monkees

b)

Flying Cash

c)

Bills of Exchange

d)

Bill of sale

89.

What is synonymous with the word Serf?

a)

Friend

b)

Criminal

c)

Slave

d)

Horse

90.

If you wanted to raise your social status in China during this period what would you have to do?

a)

Score high on a standardized test like the SAT of their day

b)

Be best friends with the Emperor and his concubines

c)

Make a ton of money trading

d)

Bring Champa Rice from India

91.

What is Porcelain typically used for?

a)

Starting fires

b)

Dishes

c)

Clothing

d)

Perfume

92.

Which Empire was NOT in modern day India?

a)

Vijayanagra

b)

Rajput

c)

Srivijaya

d)

Delhi