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AP AAS Unit 2 Review

Total questions: 120

Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

 A form of forced and unpaid labor of Natives used by Spanish leaders

a)

conquistadors

b)

mestizos

c)

encomienda system

d)

Middle Passage

2.

This refers to the stage of triangular trade in which slaves were transported to the New World

a)

conquistador

b)

mestizo

c)

encomienda system

d)

Middle Passage

3.

The three sided trade of goods and slaves between Europe, Africa, and the New World

a)

Triangular Trade

b)

Columbian Exchange

4.

The "pen" or "cell" where they kept enslaved Africans when they arrived in the Americas

a)

Prison

b)

Barracoon

c)

Repatriation

d)

Jail

5.

Who were the first inhabitants of Jamaica?

a)

Indians

b)

Europeans

c)

Tainos

6.

Elmina Castle

a)

A fortress in Ghana built by the Portuguese as a trading post in 1482.

b)

A fortress in Ethiopia built by the Portuguese as a trading post in 1482.

c)

A fortress in Senegal built by the Germans as a trading post in 1782.

d)

The home of the British Monarchy in India.

7.

Latinized blacks who were born or raised in Spain, Portugal or these nations' Atlantic or American colonies and who spoke fluent Spanish or Portuguese.

a)

Asiento

b)

Ladinos

c)

Bozales

d)

Hispanics

8.

One of the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean:

a)
Maya
b)
Inca
c)
Taíno
d)

Cherokee

9.

The aboriginal inhabitants of the Canary Islands.

a)

Ladinos

b)

Biloboes

c)

Guanches

10.

A group of prisoners, animals or slaves chained together in a line:

a)

Asiento

b)

Boazles

c)

Ladinos

d)

Coffle

11.

What was the term the Spanish used to describe recently imported enslaved Africans?

a)

Asiento

b)

Bozales

c)

Guanchos

d)

Ladinos

12.

Iron hand and leg cuffs used to shackle slaves.

a)

Bilboes

b)

Amistad

c)

Barracoons

d)

Encomienda

13.

A contract or trade agreement created by the Spanish crown was called:

a)

Asiento

b)

Encomienda

c)

Ladinos

d)

Bilboes

14.

Which European country was the first to lead the way in the Transatlantic Slave Trade?

a)

Portugal

b)

Spain

c)

Britain

d)

France

15.

What percentage of kidnapped Africans died on the ships going to the Americas?

a)

10%

b)

20%

c)

30%

d)

50%

16.
According to both the slave ship doctor (Falconbridge) and the former slave (Equiano), what happened to slaves who refused to eat?
a)
They were mercilessly punished (burned or beaten)
b)
They were thrown overboard to the sharks
c)
They starved to death & avoided working in America
d)
They were given twice as much to eat the next day
17.

Which of the following was a major reason for the flow of the transatlantic slave trade shown on the map?

a)

The economic demands of the plantation system

b)

The construction needs of the railroad

c)

Increased textile manufacturing

d)

Increased western migration

18.

How were the conditions of the slave boats during the Middle Passage?

a)

The lodgings were clean and sanitary for the slaves

b)

The slaves were well fed and clothed

c)

The conditions were dirty and unsanitary for the slaves

d)

All of the above

19.

Owning of human beings as property able to be bought, sold, given, and inherited, is known as.....

a)

Mercantilism

b)

Free trade

c)

Chattel slavery

20.

To keep the African captives alive and healthy, they were forced to...

a)

pray & worship

b)

rest & sleep

c)

dance & jump around

21.

One of the most famous slave ship rebellions occurred on the...

a)

Santa Maria

b)

Amistad

c)

Nina

22.

(1745-1797) African who sold into slavery and brought his way out-kidnapped as a boy from home he was sold into slavery and sold into slavery and sold amongst slave traders many times and lived in England. Wrote a book.

a)

Amistad Rebellion

b)

Revolt

c)

captor

d)

Olaudah Equiano

23.

The middle passage was apart of what trading system

a)

Triangular Trade

b)

African Trade

c)

Square Trade

d)

Gold Mine Trade

24.
Which of these details does the former slave tell but that the doctor leaves out?
a)
Slaves who refused to eat were punished
b)
The slave ships smelled very awful (loathsome or disgusting)
c)
Slaves were tied or shackled to each other in groups
d)
The slave's experience was so bad that he wished for death ("the last friend")
25.

The map shows that the most common destination(s) in the Americas for West African slaves was(were)

a)

British North America and the United States.

b)

the Caribbean and Brazil.

c)

Mexico

d)

Peru

26.

In Egypt and Mesopotamia, relief figures were often carved in

a)

terra-cotta

b)

the black-figure style

c)

registers

d)

caldaria

27.

The relief carving shown can be attributed to the Amarna style because it depicts the

a)

veneration of the sun god Aten by the pharaoh and his family

b)

judgment of the pharaoh’s soul before Osiris, the god of the underworld

c)

pharaoh and his wife receiving a law code from the god Shamash

d)

pharaoh’s celebration of the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt

28.

The form of the columns in the hypostyle hall was intended to recall the

a)

dense clusters of papyrus reeds on the Nile

b)

statuesque figures of the pharaoh and his family

c)

palm trees that grow near desert oases

d)

celestial rays that emanate from the crown of Amun-Re

29.

The work shown can be identified as an ancient Sumerian sculpture because of which of the following visual characteristics?

a)

Rigid frontality with clasped hands

b)

Truncated body with naturalistic facial features

c)

Ideal male form with wide, staring eyes

d)

Contrapposto pose inscribed with cuneiform

30.

Which of the following statements is true of both the Standard of Ur from the Royal Tombs at Ur and the Palette of King Narmer?

a)

They portray dynastic succession.

b)

They celebrate military victory.

c)

They designate the king as a sun god.

d)

They depict an enemy’s military banner.

31.

In the geographical region, the evolution in form from earlier tombs to the architectural complex shown most likely resulted from a desire to

a)

emulate the monumental tombs of foreign rulers

b)

innovate by using new materials to ease the process of creating such buildings

c)

provide space for an army to protect the ruler in the afterlife

d)

heighten the symbolic association with the Sun

32.

The work was made in

a)

Egypt

b)

Assyria

c)

Persia

d)

Mycenae

33.

The work shown can be attributed to which of the following ancient Mediterranean cultures?

a)

Egyptian

b)

Neo-Assyrian

c)

Greek

d)

Etruscan

34.

The inscribed text outlines

a)

rituals in preparation for the afterlife

b)

laws governing crime and punishment

c)

historical accounts of military triumphs

d)

ceremonial prayers to the gods

35.

The visual organization of the work is meant to suggest a

a)

solemn procession as part of a civic ceremony

b)

sequence of successive events in an important narrative

c)

contrast between orderly control and chaotic drama

d)

strict hierarchy between the relative importance of the figures

36.

In its original function, the work is most similar to the

a)

Palette of King Narmer

b)

Great Pyramids (Menkaura, Khafre, Khufu) and Great Sphinx

c)

Temple of Amun-Re and Hypostyle Hall

d)

sculpture of Akhenaton, Nefertiti, and three daughters

37.

The work serves to legitimize the

a)

invasion of neighboring city-states

b)

king's right to rule

c)

institution of monotheism

d)

authority of the priests

38.

The work is

a)

Sumerian

b)

Babylonian

c)

Akkadian

d)

Assyrian

39.

The work employs

a)

hierarchical scale

b)

continuous narrative

c)

one-point perspective

d)

aniconic representation

40.

In the work shown, features of different animals were combined for the purpose of creating

a)

a symbolic representation of a kingdom that was made through uniting separate realms

b)

an imposing mythical creature that was meant to safeguard the entrance to a royal complex

c)

the personification of a multifaceted deity to be placed inside the shrine of a temple complex

d)

the symbolic portrait of a king as protector and defender of stability in the realm

41.

What was the role of enslaved Africans in the resistance against forced relocation during the Second Seminole War?

a)

They resisted alongside Indigenous groups like the Seminoles

b)

They helped in the negotiation of treaties

c)

They provided food and supplies to the U.S. military

d)

They were leaders in the American Colonization Society

42.

Why did some African Americans reject the term "African" in the early 19th century?

a)

It was linked to the American Colonization Society’s goal of repatriating African Americans to Africa

b)

It was too closely associated with slavery

c)

It suggested that African Americans were not true citizens of the U.S.

d)

It was seen as a term for enslaved people only

43.

What was the significance of the 1740 South Carolina Slave Code?

a)

It encouraged enslaved people to join the abolitionist movement

b)

It allowed enslaved Africans to own property

c)

It restricted the rights and movements of enslaved Africans, following the Stono Rebellion

d)

It declared enslaved people free if they escaped to the North

44.

How did the American Colonization Society affect African American identity?

a)

It promoted the idea of African Americans staying in the U.S. and fighting for equality

b)

It pushed for the establishment of independent Black states within the U.S.

c)

It attempted to send free African Americans to Africa, encouraging them to adopt African identity

d)

It rejected any notion of African American identity by associating them solely with Africa

45.

What role did maroons play in African American resistance during the 18th and 19th centuries?

a)

They fought alongside the U.S. military against Indigenous groups

b)

They formed independent communities and resisted slavery through uprisings and escapes

c)

They worked as spies for slaveholders

d)

They advocated for gradual emancipation through legal means

46.

What was the primary effect of partus sequitur ventrem on the system of slavery in the U.S.?

a)

It ensured enslaved people would receive rights as citizens of the U.S.

b)

It determined that the status of a child followed that of the mother, perpetuating slavery

c)

It allowed enslaved people to inherit property from their owners

d)

It provided a legal basis for the emancipation of enslaved people

47.

What impact did the Stono Rebellion of 1739 have on laws in the southern colonies?

a)

It led to the immediate abolition of slavery in South Carolina

b)

It prompted harsher laws, such as the South Carolina Slave Code, to control enslaved people

c)

It resulted in the establishment of the first free Black town in the U.S.

d)

It inspired the creation of the Underground Railroad

48.

Why did African Americans in the 19th century increasingly identify as "American" rather than "African"?

a)

They felt that African identity was a threat to their freedom in the U.S.

b)

They saw themselves as fully integrated into American society despite the oppression they faced

c)

They rejected African cultural practices in favor of European customs

d)

They wanted to support the American Colonization Society's plan to move to Africa

49.

How did the practice of enslaving African Americans by Indigenous nations impact African American identity?

a)

It helped African Americans integrate into Indigenous communities by adopting Indigenous traditions

b)

It created divisions within African American communities, as some rejected Indigenous ties

c)

It encouraged African Americans to adopt European cultural norms

d)

It had no impact on African American identity

50.

What was the significance of the Arkansas Petition for Freedmen’s Rights of 1869?

a)

It requested that the U.S. government allow African Americans to return to Africa

b)

It asked Congress to ensure land and citizenship for African Americans in Indigenous territories

c)

It called for the abolition of the Fugitive Slave Act

d)

It advocated for the immediate emancipation of all enslaved people in the South

51.

What did the term “Ladino” refer to in the context of the transatlantic slave trade?

a)

A specific group of enslaved Africans who refused to integrate into American society

b)

Africans who were familiar with both African and European cultures, often acting as intermediaries

c)

A language spoken by African Americans in the Caribbean

52.

Why did African Americans embrace terms like "Colored" and "Negro" in the early 19th century?

a)

They wanted to highlight their African roots

b)

They sought a common identity as a group, distinct from European Americans

c)

They were pressured by European Americans to accept these labels

d)

They used these terms as a form of resistance against the American Colonization Society

53.

How did African American naming practices serve as a form of resistance?

a)

By rejecting European names, they asserted their independence and cultural pride

b)

They adopted European names to blend into mainstream society

c)

They used names that reflected their desire to return to Africa

d)

They only used names that came from the Bible

54.

What was the purpose of spirituals among enslaved Africans?

a)

To promote European religious practices

b)

To entertain enslaved people during work hours

c)

To convey hope, preserve African traditions, and sometimes communicate plans for escape

d)

To spread political messages to enslavers

55.

How did African Americans view the use of the term “African” by the 1820s?

a)

They embraced it as a unifying identity

b)

They rejected it because it was linked to the American Colonization Society’s efforts to send African Americans to Africa

c)

They accepted it as a symbol of strength and unity

d)

They used it as a way to challenge European American dominance

56.

Why did the concept of "double consciousness" become central to African American identity?

a)

It described the internal conflict of being both African and European at the same time

b)

It promoted the idea of assimilation into European American culture

c)

It allowed African Americans to ignore the racial struggles they faced

d)

It led to the rejection of African heritage in favor of American identity

57.

What was the impact of the American Colonization Society’s plan on African American identity?

a)

It encouraged African Americans to embrace a dual identity as both African and American

b)

It promoted the idea of African Americans leaving the U.S. for Africa to create new colonies

58.

What role did enslaved Africans play in the resistance against their captors on slave ships?

a)

They quietly accepted their fate

b)

They staged revolts, jumped overboard, or engaged in hunger strikes

c)

They tried to blend in with European captains to avoid punishment

d)

They assisted the crew by working aboard the ship

59.

Why did the adoption of slave codes by Indigenous nations like the Cherokee and Choctaw impact African American identity?

a)

It helped African Americans integrate into Indigenous communities

b)

It reinforced the idea that African Americans could be enslaved by anyone, regardless of race

c)

It led to the acceptance of African American leaders within Indigenous communities

d)

It created alliances between African Americans and Indigenous nations

60.

How did African American leaders in the 19th century use the term “American” to claim their rights?

a)

They rejected the term 'African American' because it was too European

b)

They argued that, like white Americans, they were born in the U.S. and should have equal rights

c)

They embraced the term “American” to unite with Indigenous nations

d)

They wanted to distance themselves from African culture to assimilate into European American society

61.

What was the primary purpose of the Stono Rebellion of 1739?

a)

To fight against the British military

b)

To escape slavery and seek freedom in Spanish Florida

c)

To protest the Emancipation Proclamation

d)

To demand better working conditions for enslaved people

62.

Which law made slavery hereditary and reinforced racial slavery in the U.S.?

a)

The Fugitive Slave Act

b)

Partus sequitur ventrem

c)

The Dred Scott Decision

d)

The Missouri Compromise

63.

Why was the term "colored" widely used by African Americans in the 19th century?

a)

It reflected pride in African heritage

b)

It was the only accepted legal term for free Black people

c)

It was used to distinguish African Americans from Indigenous peoples and whites

d)

It was promoted by abolitionists for unity

64.

How did African American spirituals function as a form of resistance?

a)

They openly criticized slavery to white audiences

b)

They provided coded messages about escape routes and survival

c)

They were used to entertain enslavers

d)

They promoted European religious ideals

65.

What was the significance of Fort Mose in African American history?

a)

It was a free Black settlement that resisted colonial oppression

b)

It was the site of a major slave rebellion

c)

It was the first Black-majority town in the U.S.

d)

It was a meeting place for abolitionists

66.

Which of the following best describes the cultural practices of enslaved Africans in the U.S.?

a)

They abandoned all African traditions to integrate into European American culture

b)

They created new cultural forms that blended African, European, and Indigenous traditions

c)

They strictly maintained African traditions without adopting anything from Europeans

d)

They only used European languages and customs

67.

How did the concept of race evolve in the American colonies?

a)

It became tied to social status, with laws defining who was enslaved based on skin color

b)

It was originally based on economic class, not skin color

c)

It was purely based on nationality and origin

d)

It was not a factor in colonial society until the 19th century

68.

What was the role of maroon communities in the 18th century?

a)

They created alliances with the U.S. military against Indigenous nations

b)

They served as a form of resistance by escaping slavery and establishing independent communities

c)

They were religious centers for enslaved African Americans

d)

They supported the efforts of the American Colonization Society

69.

What impact did the Haitian Revolution have on enslaved people in the U.S.?

a)

It had no impact on enslaved Africans in the U.S.

b)

It inspired enslaved people to resist and fueled fears of rebellion among slaveholders

70.

How did African Americans use naming as a form of resistance during slavery?

a)

They used their European names to blend into white society

b)

They rejected names assigned by their enslavers and adopted names of their own choosing

c)

They only used their first names to keep their identities hidden

d)

They embraced names based on European aristocratic titles

71.

What was the significance of the Arkansas Petition for Freedmen’s Rights of 1869?

a)

It sought to grant African Americans equal rights and land in the U.S.

b)

It called for the relocation of African Americans to Africa

c)

It requested that African Americans in Indigenous nations receive rights and land

d)

It demanded the immediate end to slavery in U.S. territories

72.

Why did many African Americans reject the term "African" in the 19th century?

a)

It was associated with their forced migration to the U.S.

b)

It was seen as a reminder of the American Colonization Society’s efforts to send them back to Africa

c)

It was tied to the idea of racial inferiority

d)

It was considered a foreign term that didn’t reflect their American identity

73.

What was the purpose of slave codes in colonial America?

a)

To encourage enslaved people to fight for freedom

b)

To maintain control over enslaved people by regulating their lives and movement

c)

To offer enslaved people legal protection and rights

d)

To help enslaved people earn wages for their labor

74.

What was the role of Black interpreters and Atlantic Creoles in early U.S. history?

a)

They helped enslaved people escape to freedom

b)

They acted as intermediaries between Europeans, Africans, and Indigenous peoples

c)

They worked as enslaved people on plantations

d)

They were leaders in the abolitionist movement

75.

What was the primary effect of the Dred Scott decision in 1857?

a)

It granted citizenship to all African Americans

b)

It declared that enslaved African Americans could not be U.S. citizens

c)

It abolished slavery in the U.S.

d)

It made all free African Americans subject to the same laws as enslaved people

76.

How did the adoption of the term "Negro" affect African Americans in the early 20th century?

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77.

How did African Americans in the 19th century use religious practices like spirituals as a form of resistance?

a)

It was rejected as a term of oppression

b)

It was embraced as a term of empowerment and unity

c)

It was used only by enslaved people

d)

It led to African Americans being denied equal rights

78.

Why did African Americans in the 19th century use religious practices like spirituals as a form of resistance?

a)

They wanted to convert Europeans to Christianity

b)

They wanted to entertain enslavers

c)

They preserved African cultural practices and conveyed messages of hope and rebellion

d)

They sought to create a unified Christian society

79.

How did the U.S. government’s policies regarding Indigenous removal impact enslaved African Americans?

a)

It freed enslaved African Americans who were living in Indigenous territories

b)

It caused enslaved African Americans to be forcibly relocated with their enslavers during the Trail of Tears

c)

It led to the establishment of free Black communities in the West

d)

It had no impact on African Americans living in the U.S.

80.

What role did African Americans play in the Seminole Wars?

a)

They fought for the U.S. government against Indigenous groups

b)

They allied with the Seminoles to resist U.S. relocation policies

c)

They provided food and supplies to the U.S. military

d)

They served as spies for the U.S. government

81.

Why did African Americans in the 19th century identify as 'Afric-American' rather than 'African'?

a)

They wanted to assert their citizenship as Americans, not Africans

b)

They were encouraged by the American Colonization Society to identify as Africans

c)

They rejected their African heritage entirely

d)

They wanted to avoid any connection to slavery

82.

“Throughout its history, Central Asia has provided the ancient civilized empires on its borders with new Shahs, Sultans, or Sons of Heaven. These periodic invasions by the nomads of the steppe, whose khans ascended the thrones of Changan, Luoyang, Kaifeng, or Beijing*, of Isfahan or Tabriz**, Delhi or Constantinople, became one of the geographic laws of history. But there was another, opposing law which brought about the slow absorption of the invaders by the ancient civilized lands. The civilizations of China and Persia, though conquered, would in the long run vanquish their conquerors, intoxicating them with the pleasures of settled life, lulling them to sleep, and assimilating them culturally. Often, only fifty years after a conquest, the culturally Sinicized or Persianized former barbarian would be the first to stand guard over his adopted civilization and protect it against fresh nomadic onslaughts.”

*capital cities of various Chinese dynasties

**capital cities of various Persian dynasties

René Grousset, French historian of Central Asia, The Empire of the Steppes: A History of Central Asia, 1939

Which of the following demonstrates the assimilation of nomadic conquerors into conquered societies during the period circa 1250–1450 ?

a)

The rulers of the Mali Empire converting to Islam through the influence of North African merchants and missionaries

b)

The rulers of the Yuan dynasty adopting Chinese court culture and methods of rule

c)

Trading states in Southeast Asia such as the Khmer and Srivijaya empires adopting syncretic Hindu-Buddhist practices

d)

Chinese, Persian, and Indian artisans expanding their output because of a rising demand for luxury goods in Afro-Eurasia

83.

Which of the following developments in the period circa 1250–1450 represents a situation that did not lead to conquerors assimilating into the cultures of the conquered societies?

a)

Invading armies establishing and maintaining a separate community, as illustrated by the European crusader kingdoms in the Middle East

b)

Merchants establishing diasporic communities and introducing their own traditions into the indigenous cultures, as illustrated by South Asian Muslim merchants spreading Islam to the islands of Southeast Asia

c)

Settled societies successfully resisting nomadic encroachments, as illustrated by the Mamluks of Egypt defeating the Mongols or Muscovy expelling the Golden Horde from Russia

d)

Conquering states fragmenting into several units because of political and social friction, as illustrated by the breakup of the Mongol Empire into individual khanates

84.

“[Between the eleventh and fifteenth centuries] . . . Muslim maritime traders from Egypt sought goods coming from China and Southeast Asia [and] purchased these items on India’s southwestern coast. . . . Sea voyages between Egypt and India were still dangerous and still involved long voyages, as well as long stays in harbors where they waited, sometimes for several months, for the winds to shift direction. . . .

To protect themselves, Muslim merchants organized karim, convoyed merchant fleets. The rulers of Egypt began providing an armed escort for the fleets and succeeded in making the trade between the Red Sea and India a government-protected, regularly accomplished endeavor.

The karim merchants were organized in large family firms with substantial assets and clients in markets all over the trading networks. In the Indian Ocean trade, Muslim traders not only dealt with other Muslims, but also Hindus, Zoroastrians, Christians, and Jews. Traders of various religious backgrounds boarded the same ships or stayed in the same caravanserai. In Egypt, many Jewish traders actually operated their businesses within the framework of Muslim business networks.”

Xinru Liu and Lynda Norene Shaffer, historians, Connections across Eurasia, published in 2007

Based on the pattern of trade described in the third paragraph, the Egyptian karim merchants were most likely directly involved in which of the following broader developments in the Indian Ocean in the period circa 1200–1450 ?

a)

The establishment of diasporic merchant communities

b)

The transfer of European scientific knowledge to South Asia

c)

The creation of new monotheistic religions

d)

The introduction of new financial innovations such as paper money

85.

“[Between the eleventh and fifteenth centuries] . . . Muslim maritime traders from Egypt sought goods coming from China and Southeast Asia [and] purchased these items on India’s southwestern coast. . . . Sea voyages between Egypt and India were still dangerous and still involved long voyages, as well as long stays in harbors where they waited, sometimes for several months, for the winds to shift direction. . . .

To protect themselves, Muslim merchants organized karim, convoyed merchant fleets. The rulers of Egypt began providing an armed escort for the fleets and succeeded in making the trade between the Red Sea and India a government-protected, regularly accomplished endeavor.

The karim merchants were organized in large family firms with substantial assets and clients in markets all over the trading networks. In the Indian Ocean trade, Muslim traders not only dealt with other Muslims, but also Hindus, Zoroastrians, Christians, and Jews. Traders of various religious backgrounds boarded the same ships or stayed in the same caravanserai. In Egypt, many Jewish traders actually operated their businesses within the framework of Muslim business networks.”

Xinru Liu and Lynda Norene Shaffer, historians, Connections across Eurasia, published in 2007

The pattern of trade described in the passage was most characteristic of which of the following types of goods in the period 1200–1450 ?

a)

Daily food staples such as bread or milk

b)

Bulk commodities such as grain or coal

c)

Luxury goods such as spices or porcelain

d)

Livestock such as pigs or cattle

86.

The spread of Islam into sub-Saharan West Africa in the period circa 1200–1450 was mostly a result of the conversion of the rulers of which of the following states?

a)

Mamluk Egypt

b)

The Mongol khanates

c)

The Ming dynasty

d)

The Mali Empire

87.

In the period circa 1200–1450, which of the following most directly enabled merchants to bring salt and other bulk products to markets in sub-Saharan Africa?

a)

The diffusion of new maritime technologies such as the lateen sail

b)

The adoption of innovative practices in overland trading, such as the use of camel caravans and saddles

c)

The transfer of East Asian technologies to western Afro-Eurasia during the period of Pax Mongolica

d)

The shared use of the Arabic language and common practice of Islam by both North African and sub-Saharan merchant communities

88.

“On several occasions, Ghazan Khan* went to the observatory at Maragha** and watched the Muslim, Christian, and Chinese astronomers make their observations. He looked at all the operations and instruments, studied them, and asked about their procedures, which he understood in spite of their difficulty. He also ordered the construction of a dome in order to investigate the Sun’s motion and he spoke out with his astronomers about it. All of them said that although they had never seen such an instrument, it was reasonable and sensible.

He gave orders for the construction of an observatory next to his tomb in Tabriz in Persia. He explained how to construct the observatory with such clarity that local wise men marveled at his intelligence, because such work had not been done in any era. Those wise men said that constructing the observatory would be extremely difficult. He guided them, whereupon they commenced building it and they finished it following his instructions. Those wise men and all the engineers agreed that nobody had done such a thing before nor had imagined doing it.”

*ruler of the Mongol Ilkhanate, whose territories included most of the Muslim Middle East; reigned 1295–1304

**an astronomical observatory in present-day Azerbaijan, established by a grant from the first Ilkhanid ruler in the mid-thirteenth century

Rashid al-Din Hamdani, Persian Muslim historian and government minister in Ghazan Khan’s court, excerpt from a universal history commissioned by Ghazan Khan, completed circa 1316

Which of the following best describes the author’s purpose in the passage?

a)

To provide detailed descriptions of the instruments used at the Maragha and Tabriz observatories

b)

To evaluate the importance of the astronomical discoveries made by Ilkhanid scientists

c)

To portray his patron as a generous supporter of the sciences and a man of unusual intelligence

d)

To criticize Ghazan for his vanity and remind him to focus on religious and spiritual pursuits

89.

“On several occasions, Ghazan Khan* went to the observatory at Maragha** and watched the Muslim, Christian, and Chinese astronomers make their observations. He looked at all the operations and instruments, studied them, and asked about their procedures, which he understood in spite of their difficulty. He also ordered the construction of a dome in order to investigate the Sun’s motion and he spoke out with his astronomers about it. All of them said that although they had never seen such an instrument, it was reasonable and sensible.

He gave orders for the construction of an observatory next to his tomb in Tabriz in Persia. He explained how to construct the observatory with such clarity that local wise men marveled at his intelligence, because such work had not been done in any era. Those wise men said that constructing the observatory would be extremely difficult. He guided them, whereupon they commenced building it and they finished it following his instructions. Those wise men and all the engineers agreed that nobody had done such a thing before nor had imagined doing it.”

*ruler of the Mongol Ilkhanate, whose territories included most of the Muslim Middle East; reigned 1295–1304

**an astronomical observatory in present-day Azerbaijan, established by a grant from the first Ilkhanid ruler in the mid-thirteenth century

Rashid al-Din Hamdani, Persian Muslim historian and government minister in Ghazan Khan’s court, excerpt from a universal history commissioned by Ghazan Khan, completed circa 1316

Which of the following best describes the historical situation in Eurasia at the time the passage was written?

a)

Frequent warfare limited the opportunities for cultural, scientific, and artistic innovation.

b)

Political upheaval and reorganization increased cultural and scientific exchanges across regions

c)

Revived long-distance trade spread pathogens and infections to regions that had not been previously affected by them.

d)

The invention and spread of new weapons and military tactics radically transformed the global balance of power.

90.

“On several occasions, Ghazan Khan* went to the observatory at Maragha** and watched the Muslim, Christian, and Chinese astronomers make their observations. He looked at all the operations and instruments, studied them, and asked about their procedures, which he understood in spite of their difficulty. He also ordered the construction of a dome in order to investigate the Sun’s motion and he spoke out with his astronomers about it. All of them said that although they had never seen such an instrument, it was reasonable and sensible.

He gave orders for the construction of an observatory next to his tomb in Tabriz in Persia. He explained how to construct the observatory with such clarity that local wise men marveled at his intelligence, because such work had not been done in any era. Those wise men said that constructing the observatory would be extremely difficult. He guided them, whereupon they commenced building it and they finished it following his instructions. Those wise men and all the engineers agreed that nobody had done such a thing before nor had imagined doing it.”

*ruler of the Mongol Ilkhanate, whose territories included most of the Muslim Middle East; reigned 1295–1304

**an astronomical observatory in present-day Azerbaijan, established by a grant from the first Ilkhanid ruler in the mid-thirteenth century

Rashid al-Din Hamdani, Persian Muslim historian and government minister in Ghazan Khan’s court, excerpt from a universal history commissioned by Ghazan Khan, completed circa 1316

Which of the following best describes the historical circumstances of Rashid al-Din’s career?

a)

His career illustrates the destructive impact of the Mongol conquests on many established urban centers.

b)

His career illustrates the possibilities for diffusion and intermingling of cultures brought about by the Mongol conquests.

c)

His career illustrates the Mongols’ success in preserving their nomadic and tribal culture despite the growing diversity of their subjects.

d)

His career illustrates the importance of traveler accounts written by foreign visitors to the Mongol court

91.

Based on the information in the table, the Black Death outbreak of the bubonic plague struck Essex County in which of the following periods?

a)

Before 1320

b)

Between 1320 and 1350

c)

Between 1350 and 1400

d)

After 1400

92.

Which of the following societies engaged in extensive maritime trade well beyond their borders in the fifteenth century?

a)

Mesoamericans in the Pacific Ocean

b)

Bantu peoples in the Indian Ocean

c)

Chinese in the Indian Ocean

d)

Russians in the Pacific Ocean

93.

Angkor Wat in Southeast Asia built circa 1100 C.E., shown above, reflects which of the following world historical processes?

a)

Increased domination of East Asia and Southeast Asia by Arab powers

b)

The increase in the number of Chinese merchant communities in the Indian Ocean region

c)

The introduction of Islam across most of Asia

d)

Increased cross-cultural interactions in the Indian Ocean region

94.

The Mongol conquests of much of Eurasia in the thirteenth century tended to encourage trade along the Silk Roads primarily by

a)

opening large new markets for both European and East Asian goods in Central Asia

b)

increasing the demand for military supplies needed by the Mongol armies that occupied various regions

c)

decreasing the risk of bandit attacks and reducing the number of local rulers collecting tribute from trade caravans

d)

discouraging seaborne trade along the Indian Ocean routes that competed with the Silk Roads

95.

The changes in the distribution of cities in the period 1200 to 1400 C.E. best support which of the following conclusions?

a)

The Mongol conquests had a more disruptive impact on the Middle East and Central Asia than they had on East Asia.

b)

The emergence of the Ottoman Empire significantly increased the percentage of major urban centers in Europe.

c)

The adoption of Champa rice during the Song dynasty significantly increased the share of China’s urban population.

d)

The outbreaks of bubonic plague greatly reduced urban populations across Eurasia.

96.

Commerce was a key mode of exchange between which of the following pairs of political entities?

a)

The Mayan Empire and the Song dynasty

b)

Ghana and the Mongol Empire

c)

The Crusader states and the Fatimid caliphate

d)

Venice and the Aztec Empire

97.

Béla IV’s statement in the fourth paragraph that the Hungarian people “cannot cease to be amazed” by the actions of the papacy most directly refers to the papacy’s failure to aid the Hungarians while

a)

sending missionaries to China

b)

supporting Christian conquests in the Iberian Peninsula

c)

initiating European military campaigns in the Middle East

d)

encouraging maritime exploration in the Indian Ocean

98.

Historians who argue that there was substantial global integration by the end of the thirteenth century would most likely cite which of the following as evidence to support their claims?

a)

The political unification of large territories under imperial rule in the Mediterranean and East Asia

b)

The widening and deepening of exchange networks linking Afro-Eurasia after the Mongol conquests

c)

The spread of global capitalism from Europe to Africa and Southeast Asia

d)

The creation of a new Atlantic trade system based on plantation economies in the Caribbean and the Americas

99.

The expansion of communication and trade networks in Afro-Eurasia from 600 C.E. to 1450 C.E. resulted in the spread of which of the following from South Asia?

a)

Military weaponry, such as iron-tipped spears and chariots

b)

Technological and scientific concepts, such as the decimal and zero

c)

Irrigation technologies, such as ceramic pipes

d)

Textile manufacturing processes, such as the spinning jenny

100.

A historian researching the effects of the Crusades on the diffusion of technology would probably find which of the following sources most useful?

a)

European crusaders’ accounts of Islamic religious practices

b)

Muslim accounts of European royal marriages

c)

Monks’ translations of Arabic mathematics texts brought from conquered territories

d)

Birth records from villages along the routes used by the Crusaders

101.

Which of the following contributed to the Chinese government’s decision to stop voyages of exploration in the Indian Ocean in the early fifteenth century?

a)

Armed resistance from Arab navies

b)

Lack of sufficient Chinese goods for trade

c)

The destruction of the Chinese fleet by typhoons

d)

Government concern with domestic problems and frontier security

102.

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the travel depicted in the illustration?

a)

To convert peoples of other faiths to Islam

b)

To create diasporic merchant communities

c)

To recruit soldiers for the Caliphate

d)

To bind diverse communities to a common tradition

103.

The Little Ice Age, which lasted from 1300 to 1850 C.E., likely had the strongest effect on which of the following?

a)

The fall of the Aztec civilization

b)

The Protestant Reformation

c)

The severity of the Black Death

d)

The Ottoman conquest of Constantinople

104.

Which of the following was a significant effect of the Polynesian migrations in the Pacific in the period from 600 C.E. to 1450 C.E.?

A

a)

The creation of an extensive trade network connecting Pacific islands to the Asian mainland

b)

The transfer of domesticated plant and animal species to new islands in the Pacific

c)

The development of distinctive Polynesian maritime technologies quickly adopted by Chinese and European explorers

d)

The establishment of an ethnically unified Polynesian state spanning several island groups

105.

Trade spurred the introduction of both Islam and Hinduism to what is now called

a)

Japan

b)

Brazil

c)

Pakistan

d)

Indonesia

106.

Which of the following is a way enslaved Africans resisted slavery?

a)

Working slowly or sabotaging equipment

b)

Supporting the slave system

c)

Volunteering for extra work

d)

Obeying all orders without question

107.

Match the quote: "I hope the slave trade will be abolished." Fill in the blank with the correct author.

a)

Olaudah Equiano

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Frederick Douglass

d)

William Wilberforce

108.

Put these in order: Stono Rebellion, Haitian Revolution begins, Maroon Treaty signed. (Write the correct chronological order)

a)

Stono Rebellion, Maroon Treaty signed, Haitian Revolution begins.

b)

Stono Rebellion, Haitian Revolution begins, Maroon Treaty signed.

c)

Maroon Treaty signed, Stono Rebellion, Haitian Revolution begins.

d)

Haitian Revolution begins, Stono Rebellion, Maroon Treaty signed.

109.

A portrait of Toussaint Louverture symbolizes:

a)

resistance against oppression

b)

economic prosperity

c)

scientific advancement

d)

religious devotion

110.

Summarize the Stono Rebellion in 3 sentences.

a)

The Stono Rebellion was a slave uprising in 1739 in South Carolina, where enslaved people sought freedom by marching south. The rebellion was quickly suppressed by the colonial militia. It led to stricter slave laws in the colonies.

b)

The Stono Rebellion was a peaceful protest by colonists against British taxes in 1773. It resulted in the repeal of the Stamp Act. The event is celebrated as a turning point in American independence.

c)

The Stono Rebellion was a Native American uprising in 1622 against English settlers in Virginia. It resulted in the destruction of several settlements. The rebellion ended with a peace treaty.

d)

The Stono Rebellion was a labor strike by factory workers in 1892 demanding better wages. It led to the formation of labor unions. The strike was successful in achieving its goals.

111.

Maroon communities played what role in resisting slavery?

a)

They supported slave owners

b)

They helped enforce slavery

c)

They resisted slavery and provided refuge for escaped slaves

d)

They had no impact on slavery

112.

Name 3 leaders of enslaved resistance movements.

a)

Toussaint Louverture, Nat Turner, Harriet Tubman

b)

George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln

c)

Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Rosa Parks

d)

Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Steve Biko

113.

The Haitian Revolution was significant to the Atlantic World because it:

a)

led to the first successful slave revolt and the establishment of the first Black republic.

b)

resulted in the expansion of the British Empire in the Caribbean.

c)

caused the decline of the transatlantic slave trade immediately.

d)

was the main reason for the American Civil War.

114.

What European powers were challenged by maroon communities?

a)

Spain and Portugal

b)

France and Germany

c)

Italy and Greece

d)

Russia and Sweden

115.

Religious practices helped maintain African culture among the enslaved by:

a)

Encouraging the adoption of European customs

b)

Preserving traditional beliefs and rituals

c)

Discouraging community gatherings

d)

Promoting only individual worship

116.

The Middle Passage was significant because:

a)

It was the route taken by European explorers to Asia.

b)

It was the transatlantic journey that forcibly transported enslaved Africans to the Americas.

c)

It was a trade route for spices and silk between Europe and India.

d)

It was the migration path of early Native Americans.

117.

One method of passive resistance enslaved Africans used was:

a)

Running away

b)

Working slowly

c)

Organizing revolts

d)

Learning to read

118.

What impact did the Stono Rebellion have on colonial laws?

a)

It led to stricter slave codes.

b)

It resulted in the abolition of slavery.

c)

It caused the colonies to grant more rights to slaves.

d)

It had no effect on colonial laws.

119.

Enslaved Africans preserved traditions under slavery by:

a)

adopting new languages only

b)

abandoning all cultural practices

c)

maintaining music, stories, and customs

d)

refusing to interact with others

120.

One way African resistance influenced future liberation movements was:

a)

It inspired later movements to fight for independence.

b)

It led to the immediate end of colonial rule.

c)

It discouraged other regions from seeking freedom.

d)

It resulted in permanent peace in Africa.