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AP World History Modern- After Thanksgiving Review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Daoism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Legalism

2.

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

3.

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

4.

What was a major economic development in the Song Dynasty?

a)

Commercialization of the economy

b)

Elimination of trade with neighboring states

c)

Decline in international trade

d)

Focus solely on agriculture

5.

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

6.

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

7.

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

8.

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

9.

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

10.

What civilization was located in the Andes Mountains?

a)

Aztecs

b)

Mayans

c)

Incas

d)

Mexicas

11.

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

12.

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

13.
Which of the following best describes the impact European colonization had on the Western Hemisphere's native population?
a)
the native population was highly respected in terms of territorial possessions and religious beliefs
b)
the Europeans for the most part did not interact with the native population
c)
Spain was the only European country to successfully create and alliance with the native population
d)
Native populations were often killed off or driven away by the Europeans
14.
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
15.
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
16.
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
17.
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
18.
In the view of the encomienda system, Native Americans were seen primarily as...
a)
a source of labor
b)
a group to be protected
c)
a focus of evangelization
d)
outcasts to be excluded from Spanish settlement
19.
The primary positive benefit of the Columbian Exchange was...
a)
the exchange of food products between Europe and the Western Hemisphere
b)
the introduction of horses into Europe
c)
the introduction of cattle into Europe
d)
the exchange of architectural design techniques between the two continents
20.
The primary negative consequence of the Columbian exchange was the exchange of...
a)
food products that led to debilitating illnesses for both American Indians and Europeans
b)
concepts of autocratic governments that delayed the development of democracy
c)
epidemic diseases introduced from Europe into the Americas
d)
modern methods of warfare introduced to Europeans by American Indians
21.

Discuss the role of the Enlightenment in shaping modern political thought and institutions.

a)

The Enlightenment had no impact on modern political thought and institutions.

b)

The Enlightenment focused solely on religious dogma and had no influence on political ideas.

c)

The Enlightenment led to the rise of absolute monarchies and authoritarian rule.

d)

The Enlightenment promoted ideas such as individual rights, separation of powers, and the social contract theory.

22.

Discuss the influence of the Enlightenment on the development of the scientific method.

a)

The Enlightenment had no impact on the development of the scientific method.

b)

The Enlightenment led to the rejection of the scientific method in favor of religious explanations.

c)

The Enlightenment promoted the use of reason and empirical evidence, which are key components of the scientific method.

d)

The Enlightenment discouraged the use of the scientific method.

23.

Which of the following was a significant long-term effect of The Crusades on Europe?

a)

increased agricultural production

b)

increased interest in foreign luxury goods and technology

c)

increased political rights for women

d)

a decline in technological progress and intellectual thought

24.

How did Chinese dynasties such as the Song ensure strong control over their political bureaucracies?

a)

strong protective defense measures like The Great Wall

b)

intense examinations based on principles of Confucianism

c)

toleration of other religions and cultures

d)

lack of trade with other societies

25.

Islam spread rapidly to West Africa in many ways but it spread primarily through

a)

war and conquest

b)

forced conversions

c)

voluntary conversions to avoid taxes

d)

trade and merchant activities

26.

This image indicates the subjugation of women and cultural notion of beauty and status in

a)

The Abbasid Caliphate

b)

The Song Dynasty

c)

The Byzantine Empire

d)

The Aztec Empire

27.

In medieval Europe, manorialism was

a)

the political agreement between kings, nobles, knights and peasants

b)

the code of conduct followed by feudal knights

c)

the free agricultural labor economic system under feudalism

d)

requirement that all peasants paid taxes to the church

28.

A mysticism Islamic practice, it was a way to have a closer connection to Allah. Helped Islam spread to India & SE Asia

a)

Sunni

b)

Sufi

c)

Shia

d)

Sikh

29.

Theravada and Mahayana are branches of

a)

Buddhism

b)

Islam

c)

Hinduism

d)

Confucianism

30.

Feudalism developed in Europe and Japan during the post-classical time period due to...

a)

glorification of war and military service

b)

the rise of strong, centralized governments

c)

weakened central power and the threat of frequent wars and invasions

d)

increased power of Church officials

31.

What is a similarity between European and Japanese feudalism?

a)

both relied heavily on multiple levels of bureaucracy & a central authority

b)

neither valued military talent

c)

both were characterized by decentralized political power & code of conduct

d)

both made heavy use of slaves from conquered people

32.

The European system of feudalism relied on mutual assistance between all levels, based primarily on

a)

agriculture

b)

craftsmanship

c)

trade

d)

warfare

33.

In the 1300s, feudalism broke down and peasants began revolting against the nobility due to

a)

the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks

b)

the social and political effects of the Black Plague

c)

The Protestant Reformation and calls for Church reform

d)

The First and Second Crusade

34.

Historians believe the Aztecs and other Mesoamerican societies practiced human sacrifice primarily for

a)

forcing conversion to their monotheistic faith

b)

Forcing surrender of conquered peoples

c)

thinning out their growing population

d)

maintaining religious and political control over people

35.

Explain the significance of the Silk Road in facilitating global economic and political connections.

a)

The Silk Road only facilitated trade and had no impact on cultural exchange or the spread of ideas and technologies

b)

The Silk Road was primarily used for military conquest and had little to no impact on global economic and political connections

c)

The Silk Road had no significant impact on global economic and political connections

d)

The Silk Road facilitated global economic and political connections by enabling trade, cultural exchange, and the spread of ideas and technologies.

36.

Discuss the impact of the Columbian Exchange on global economic and political systems.

a)

The Columbian Exchange facilitated the exchange of goods, crops, and ideas between the Old World and the New World, leading to the development of global trade networks, the spread of new crops and agricultural techniques, and the rise of colonial empires.

b)

The Columbian Exchange had no impact on global economic and political systems

c)

The Columbian Exchange led to the decline of global trade networks and the spread of famine

d)

The Columbian Exchange only affected the Old World and had no impact on the New World

37.

How did the Atlantic slave trade influence global economic and political dynamics?

a)

The Atlantic slave trade led to the forced migration of millions of Africans to the Americas, resulting in the exploitation of their labor and the accumulation of wealth for European powers. This contributed to the growth of global trade and the development of capitalist economies.

b)

The Atlantic slave trade had no impact on global economic and political dynamics

c)

The Atlantic slave trade led to the decline of global trade and the collapse of capitalist economies

d)

The Atlantic slave trade resulted in the liberation and empowerment of African communities

38.

Discuss the impact of mercantilism on global economic and political systems.

a)

Mercantilism had no impact on global economic and political systems.

b)

Mercantilism led to the equal distribution of wealth among nations.

c)

Mercantilism promoted the accumulation of wealth through trade, colonization, and the establishment of monopolies.

d)

Mercantilism focused on promoting free trade and open markets.

39.

What was the primary purpose of the Counter Reformation

a)
To promote Protestantism and its teachings.
b)
To establish a new religion separate from Catholicism.
c)
To reform the Catholic Church and combat Protestantism.
d)
To increase the power of monarchs over the church.
40.

The Palace of Versailles

a)

was a reflection of King Louis' power

b)

was destroyed in the Thirty Years War

c)

was where the Peace of Westphalia was signed

d)

was converted into an Islamic mosque

41.

What was a common feature in the militaries of land-based empires during this period?

a)

The use of chariots in battle

b)

The use of cavalry units

c)

The use of gunpowder-based weapons

d)

The reliance on naval power

42.

______________started to print Bibles and people started to read the over 200 Bibles that he printed.

a)
Gutenberg
b)
Shakespeare
c)
Einstein
d)
Newton
43.

The Enlightenment was a movement based on...

a)

feeling

b)

reason

c)

faith

d)

the Bible

44.

The Enlightenment challenged the ideas of...(check all that apply).

a)

Feudalism

b)

Divine Right of Kings

c)

The Church

d)

Democracy

45.

Enlightenment thinking led to what in many societies?

a)

Reform Movements

b)

Lack of Change

c)

a Return to traditional values

d)

Anti-semitism

46.

Which religion created a new cultural world known as Dar al-Islam?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Islam

c)

Christianity

d)

Confucianism

47.

What was the largest branch of Christianity during this period?

a)

Eastern Orthodox Church

b)

Catholic Church

c)

Protestant Church

d)

Anglican Church

48.

Which civilization developed the mit'a, a mandatory public service system?

a)

Inca Empire

b)

Mali Empire

c)

Song Dynasty

d)

Mississippian culture

49.

What technological development improved shipbuilding technology?

a)

Compass

b)

Astrolabe

c)

Printing press

d)

Gunpowder

50.

Which event caused a massive death toll from Korea to Russia to the Middle East?

a)

The Black Death

b)

The Crusades

c)

The Renaissance

d)

The Mongol Conquests

51.

Which region saw significant economic and political recoveries during this period?

a)

Africa

b)

Europe

c)

Asia

d)

Americas

52.

What was the world's longest canal during this period?

a)

Grand Canal

b)

Panama Canal

c)

Suez Canal

d)

Erie Canal

53.

Which Islamic state was located in modern-day Spain?

a)

Al-Andalus

b)

Ottoman Empire

c)

Mali Empire

d)

Delhi Sultanate

54.

What was the political and economic system that developed after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire?

a)

Feudalism

b)

Capitalism

c)

Socialism

d)

Communism

55.

Which group of Central Asian nomads conquered large portions of the Asian continent?

a)

Ottomans

b)

Mongols

c)

Turks

d)

Mamluks

56.

Who united the Mongol clans and made the Mongols the most feared force in Asia?

a)

Genghis Khan

b)

Kublai Khan

c)

Timur

d)

Attila the Hun

57.

Who was the most famous of the Mali emperors?

a)

Mansa Musa

b)

Sundiata Keita

c)

Askia Muhammad

d)

Sonni Ali

58.

Which trade network thrived due to an organized network of camel caravans?

a)

Silk Road

b)

Indian Ocean trade

c)

Trans-Saharan trade

d)

Mediterranean trade

59.

Who was the Islamic traveler who visited the kingdom of Mansa Musa in the Mali Empire?

a)

Ibn Battuta

b)

Marco Polo

c)

Christopher Columbus

d)

Vasco da Gama

60.

Who spent over 20 years traveling the Silk Road and served on the court of Kublai Khan?

a)

Ibn Battuta

b)

Marco Polo

c)

Christopher Columbus

d)

Vasco da Gama

61.

Who was the grandson of Genghis Khan and established the Yuan Dynasty in China?

a)

Kublai Khan

b)

Timur

c)

Attila the Hun

d)

Ogedei Khan

62.

What was the primary economic activity during the Middle Ages in Europe?

a)

Agriculture

b)

Trade

c)

Manufacturing

d)

Mining

63.

Which empire was known for its architectural marvels such as the Hagia Sophia?

a)

Byzantine Empire

b)

Roman Empire

c)

Ottoman Empire

d)

Persian Empire

64.

What was the primary commodity traded along the Trans-Saharan route?

a)

Gold

b)

Silk

c)

Spices

d)

Tea

65.

Which empire was known for its architectural marvels like the University of Sankore?

a)

Roman Empire

b)

Mali Empire

c)

Ottoman Empire

d)

Persian Empire

66.

Which civilization was known for its unique writing system called Quipu?

a)

Aztec Empire

b)

Inca Empire

c)

Mayan Civilization

d)

Mississippian culture

67.

What was the main purpose of the Silk Road?

a)

Trade route connecting East and West

b)

Religious pilgrimage route

c)

Migration route for nomadic tribes

d)

Route for military conquests

68.

What was the name of the trade route that connected China to the Mediterranean Sea?

a)

The Silk Road

b)

The Spice Route

c)

The Gold Route

d)

The Tea Route

69.

Which civilization was known for its advanced agricultural techniques, including terrace farming?

a)

Inca Empire

b)

Mali Empire

c)

Song Dynasty

d)

Mississippian culture

70.

Which civilization was known for its advanced knowledge in astronomy?

a)

Egyptian Civilization

b)

Mayan Civilization

c)

Greek Civilization

d)

Roman Civilization

71.

Who was the famous Chinese explorer who made seven voyages to expand the Chinese influence and prestige?

a)

Zheng He

b)

Marco Polo

c)

Christopher Columbus

d)

Vasco da Gama

72.

Which trade route was primarily maritime and connected Africa, the Middle East, and Asia?

a)

Silk Road

b)

Indian Ocean trade

c)

Trans-Saharan trade

d)

Mediterranean trade

73.

Who was the famous explorer from Venice who traveled to the court of Kublai Khan?

a)

Christopher Columbus

b)

Marco Polo

c)

Vasco da Gama

d)

Ferdinand Magellan

74.

What was the main religion in the Mali Empire during the reign of Mansa Musa?

a)

Christianity

b)

Buddhism

c)

Islam

d)

Hinduism

75.

Which empire was known for its architectural marvels such as the Machu Picchu?

a)

Aztec Empire

b)

Inca Empire

c)

Mayan Civilization

d)

Mississippian culture

76.

Which empire was known for its trade routes, such as the Silk Road?

a)

Roman Empire

b)

Ottoman Empire

c)

Mongol Empire

d)

Persian Empire

77.

Which empire was known for its extensive use of the feudal system?

a)

Roman Empire

b)

Byzantine Empire

c)

Frankish Empire

d)

Ottoman Empire

78.

Who was the famous Muslim traveler and scholar who wrote a detailed account of his travels across the Islamic world?

a)

Ibn Battuta

b)

Marco Polo

c)

Christopher Columbus

d)

Vasco da Gama

79.

“Emperor Zhengzong, being deeply concerned with agriculture, came to know that the Champa rice was drought resistant and that the green lentils of India were famous for their heavy yield and large seeds. Special envoys, bringing precious things, were dispatched with a view to securing these varieties.... When the first harvests were reaped in the autumn, the emperor called his closest ministers to taste them and compose poems for Champa rice and Indian green lentils.” -Shu Wenying, Buddhist monk, China, eleventh century C.E.

Which of the following made possible the Chinese cultivation of the staple crops described in the passage?


a)

The creation of new forms of governance in China during the Song dynasty

b)

The intensification of regional trade networks in East and South Asia

c)

The diffusion of Buddhism into China

d)

The creation of diasporic trade communities along the Silk Road

80.

“When walking, don’t turn your head; when talking, don’t open your mouth wide; when sitting, don’t move your knees; when standing, don’t rustle your skirts; when happy, don’t exult with loud laughter; when angry, don’t raise your voice. The inner and outer quarters are each distinct; the sexes should be segregated.” -Song Ruzhou, female scholar, “Analects for Women” (ca. late 8th century)

Which of the following trends in Chinese history would corroborate the sentiments of the above passage?


a)
  1. An increase in foot-binding among women of the upper classes

b)

The rising influence of Zen Buddhist traditions from Japan

c)

An increase in female musicians and poets during the Song Dynasty

d)

The rule of Empress Wu Zhou indicated the increasing power of women

81.

“When walking, don’t turn your head; when talking, don’t open your mouth wide; when sitting, don’t move your knees; when standing, don’t rustle your skirts; when happy, don’t exult with loud laughter; when angry, don’t raise your voice. The inner and outer quarters are each distinct; the sexes should be segregated.” -Song Ruzhou, female scholar,“Analects for Women” (ca. late 8th century)

Which of the following philosophies/religions provides historical context for the above excerpt?

a)

Daoism

b)

Legalism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Buddhism

82.

“My father moved to Bukhara [in Central Asia] and was entrusted with governing one of the estates of a Persian ruler. My father provided me with a teacher to study the Qur’an and a teacher for literature. My father was influenced by Shi‘a propaganda, and he would appeal to me to accept it, but my soul would not. In my household, there was also talk of philosophy, geometry, and Indian calculation,1 and my father sent me to a vegetable seller who used Indian calculation and so I studied with him.


Around that time my father hired an Arab scholar to teach me philosophy. I learned about Aristotle. I read the Greek geometrician Euclid and read the Greek astronomical and mathematical treatise called the Almagest. I devoted myself to studying the texts—the Greek original and the Muslim commentaries—in the natural sciences and metaphysics.


Next I sought to know medicine and so I read books on it. I excelled in a very short period of time so that distinguished physicians began to study the science of medicine under me.”


Abu Ali ibn Sina, Sunni intellectual and physician, autobiography, early eleventh century


Question

The translations and works of Muslim scholars such as Ibn Sina became influential in Europe in the period before 1450 most directly as a result of

a)

the flourishing of trading cities along the Silk Roads in Central Asia

b)

political fragmentation and decentralization in medieval Europe

c)

cultural exchanges between Christians and Muslims in the Mediterranean region

d)

the fall of Constantinople to the expanding Ottoman Empire

83.

A NOMAD

a)

MOVES FROM PLACE TO PLACE USUALLY SEASONALLY

b)

TENDS TO POST UP IN ONE PLACE

c)

IS A PERSON FROM NORMANDY, FRANCE

d)

MAKES RUGS IN MARAKESH

84.

Written in 1215, which English document put the first limitations on the power of a monarch?

a)

English Bill of Rights

b)

Magna Carta

c)

Declaration of Sentiments

85.

In what two ways are the religions of Christianity and Buddhism similar?

a)

They both developed from previous religions: Christianity from Judaism, and Buddhism from Hinduism.

b)

The founders of each religion taught their followers to treat fellow human beings with kindness and respect.

c)

They both predate animism.

d)

The founders of each religion were executed by the Roman Empire for their teachings.

e)

They are both monotheistic.

86.

Based on the passage, which of the statements concerning the trading city of Hangzhou is most accurate?

a)

Foreigners were not welcome in Chinese trading cities, because they were considered barbarians and had nothing of value to trade.

b)

Many of the people coming to trade in cities in China were Europeans traveling along the Silk Roads.

c)

Hangzhou was a vital trading city because it had foreign merchants and was also accessible by the Grand Canal for internal trade.

d)

Chinese imperial governments limited the number of markets in Hangzhou to just a few centrally-located areas of the city.

87.

Members of any of a number of cultures that developed east of the Mississippi River in what is now the United States and that are distinguished by their large earthen structures, which were built during the period 2000 BCE to 1250 CE.

a)

Mound Builders

b)

Wari Builders

c)

Bantu expansion

d)

Mana and Tapu Builders

e)

Niger Valley builders

88.

The largest city of pre-Columbian America, with a population between 100,000 and 200,00; seemingly built according to a plan in the Valley of Mexico, it flourished between 300 to 600 CE during which time it governed or influenced much of the surrounding region. Its name is an Aztec term meaning "city of the gods."

a)

Teotihuacan

b)

Piye

c)

Pohnpei

d)

Bantu

e)

Wari and Tiwanaku

89.

What was the name given to the top ruler of Mongol clans, tribes, or groups?

a)

Genghis

b)

King

c)

Daimyo

d)

Khan

90.
Trade increased between Europe and Asia and there was a period of regional stability and safe trade along the Silk Road.  This characterizes
a)
Chaos and mayhem of battle
b)
Results of Pax Mongolica
c)
A period of good luck.
d)
Development of canal system.
91.
Kublai Kahn united with the Chinese to create the ________ Dynasty. 
a)
Ming 
b)
Song
c)
Qin
d)
Yuan 
92.
After Genghis' death in 1227 Mongolia was divided into 4 sections called _________. 
a)
states
b)
counties
c)
Khans
d)
Khanates
93.

What geographic factor helped Calicut become a multicultural city?

a)

Monsoon winds

b)

Calicut’s location in the center of the Indian subcontinent

c)

Local leaders who supported trade

d)

Oceans that protected Calicut from invasion

94.

What role did the Swahili civilization play in Indian Ocean Trade?

a)

The controlled the gold mines in the interior

b)

They were the middle-man between the people in the interior of Africa and the Arab merchants in India.

c)

They abducted slaves to be sold on the coast

d)

The created banking houses and accepted bills of exchange

95.

What was the importance of the camel?

a)

the camel was able to eat a lot of food often

b)

the camel had many offspring

c)

they allowed people to cross the Sahara desert due to its endurance

d)

the camel was faster than the horse

96.

What changes did Trade bring to West Africa?

a)

Islam was introduced to Mali

b)

Buddhism was introduced to Mali

c)

Women gained more rights

d)

Great Zimbabwe became a center of learning

97.

Chinese term for paper money.

a)

Flying Monkees

b)

Flying Cash

c)

Bills of Exchange

d)

Bill of sale

98.
Mali controlled part of the _____________ Routes
a)
Silk Road Trade
b)
Trans-Sahara Trade
c)
Maritime Trade 
99.

Musa was famous for making a pilgrimage to?

a)

Mali

b)

Mecca

c)

Miami

d)

None of these

100.

Batu’s army that pushed westward through Russia and then into Europe

a)

Calicut

b)

Golden Horde

c)

White Lotus Society

d)

Kashgar