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AP World Semester 1 Q2
AP World Semester 1 Q2
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A fun, educational quiz for first semester AP World students of all ages.
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1
Aristotle was rediscovered later, in which region?
Central Asia
Western Europe
Sub-Saharan Africa
Southeast Asia
2
Lex talonis is best demonstrated in the ancient work, called
Hammurabi's Code
Saint Peter and the Patricians
The Lawbook of Manu
Hammurabi's Colors
3
The Holy Roman Empire was an empire dominating all of medieval Europe and the majority of Asia.
True
False
4
Aqueducts were a prominent feature in
All of the above
the Roman Empire
the Greek city-states
the Holy Roman Empire
5
The Yuan dynasty was part of the
Mongolian empires
The Yuan dynasty did not exist.
Japanese dynasties
Indian dynasties
6
Current evidence suggests homo-sapiens evolved out of
the Americas
Eurasia
Oceania
Africa
7
Greek and Persian societies can be compared in the sense
they both used solely sea trade
that neither survived the Foundations Era
the majority of their populations were slaves
they both used their local resources to develop a currency
8
And, to conclude: The concept of Jihad relates most to the Islamic pillar of
fasting during Ramadan
pilgrimage
alms giving
proclamation of faith
9
The development of paper money is two distinct regions is an example of
the Silk Roads' effects on regional development
trade delivering Old World products to the New World
cultural diffusion
independent development
10
Why did the Islamic empire give lower taxes to those practicing Judaism or Christianity?
Jews were not given lower taxes; only Christians
They were "People of the Book"
Islamic law teaches that all other religions are evil
Christians were not given lower taxes; only Jews
11
The Qin dynasty was founded in 221 BCE.
False
True
12
There are seven regions in Africa.
True
False
13
The Yellow River is
known for depositing silt
called "China's Sorrow".
unpredictable.
All of the above.
14
All cults of Greece were exclusively male.
False
True
15
All right, let's get back to studying! The Olmecs have been given their name based on
their religious leader, the Old Mec
the man who discovered them in 1869, Jose Olmec
their most famous king, King All Mecken
the trees growing in their region
16
How many "core regions" are there in AP World, that were the first to develop agriculture?
3
4
5
6
17
Buddhism, despite its origins in ________, later became popular in ___________.
North Africa, East Asia
South Asia, Southeast Asia
East Asia, Southeast Asia
None of the above
18
Let's end with some real, test-like historical questions! Are you ready?!
No
Please stop
Yeah!
19
All of the following are Chinese dynasties EXCEPT
Xia
Shong
Han
Tang
20
There were Greek colonies along the east Mediterranean and Black Sea.
False
True
21
All of the following are important people to know EXCEPT
Charlemagne
Ashoka
Hammurabi
Ban Zhou
22
The Mandate of Heaven
was a system developed in foundations era China
was another name for the Roman pope
was the name of the Mesopotamian church
called for the changing of the Shang capital from Ao to Yin
23
Lands influenced by India never adopted the
political structure
major religion
caste system
monsoons
24
Let's take a short break! How do you think you're going to do on the final?
Ehhhh let's hope the test is this easy
lol ive gotten like 2 right so far
Leaving it up to fate at this point tbh
I've memorized the textbook! I'm getting an A+ for sure!
25
The Silk Roads only united East Asia.
False
True
26
The Grand Canal
was expensive to build, but made lots of money
facilitated trade between north and south China
is the longest man-made river in the world
was built during the Sui dynasty
27
Chandragupta laid the foundations for the
Gupta dynasty
None of the above
Mauryan dynasty
Chandraguptan dynasty
28
Mesopotamia finds itself between the _________________ rivers.
Tiger and Euphrates
Euphrates and Tigris
Meso and Potamian
Euphadrum and Tiganda
29
The crop of bananas was introduced to eastern Africa from
modern-day New Zealand
southwest Europe
southeast Asia
central America
30
The three College Board periods studied so far are (in order)
Foundations, Classical, Modern World
Past, Present, Future
Foundations, Classical, Post-Classical
Renaissance, Modern World, Future
31
A historian comparing foundations era China and Mesoamerica would MOST likely use which option?
Both continents were inhabited due to human migrations
Both had no formal religion
Both irrigated local waters
Both had trade stretching across their region
32
What is one trait the Persian, Byzantine, and Inca empire share?
They all preserved the Mandate of Heaven
They formed a three-way alliance, known as the Persincatines
They all fell after their leader released vital secrets
They all developed network of roads
33
The Olmecs based their society in
Mesoamerica
North America
the Australian mainland
Polynesia
34
The Mongols' are known for all of the following, with the exception of
their equestrian skills
having safe long-distance trade
killing entire populations
being cannibals
35
The Vikings were from the
Americas
easternmost part of Asia
Vikings originated in many different spots
Scandinavian region
36
Ethiopia differed from other places in Africa because
it was a Christian state
it was a Jewish state
it was a state practicing Zoroastrianism
it was an Islamic state
37
While not much is known about the Harappans, their fall is believed to be in part due to
destruction of the environment
nomadic invasion
political collapse
natural disaster
38
8000 BCE marks a significant date in world history? What began to occur around this time?
Beginning of the Classical Era
Development of empires
Beginnings of Christianity
Wide-scale agriculture
39
The Sunni-Shia split was due to
the Sunni, as a nomadic people, not wanting to settle
succession disagreements
economic issues
the evolution of a new religion (later reunited with Islam)
40
The most popular woman saint in medieval Europe was
Mary the Virgin
Thedora
Jesusa
Jane the Virgin
41
The Aryans entered south Asia bringing
Jesus's dying wish and philosophy
the Vedas and poetry
only the Vedas
horses and the Vedas
42
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Wearing the Robe of Muhammad every night
Alms giving
Fasting during Ramadan
Proclamation of faith
43
The first Turks to convert to Islam made the change after
meeting a nomadic tribe preaching Islam
being taken over by the Muslims
eating a traditional food enjoyed at Muslim holidays
being captured in war
44
The Roman Empire is another name for the Greek city-states.
True
False
45
Time for some geography fun! Where is the Iberian peninsula?
Modern day Italy
Modern day Greece
Antarctica
Modern day Spain
46
There were three Maya calendars: a religious one, a solar one, and a lunar one.
True
False
47
Great job! And for sitting through this whole thing, choose any answer for 1000 points!
I'm basically a genius, kudos to me.
This was fun! Let's do this again sometime.
If you choose this answer though, you get nothing.
Time to beat whoever's in the lead.
48
All of the following animals were used for transport during the post-classical era EXCEPT
camels
lions
horses
None-all of the above animals were used
49
Why did Siddarta Gautama leave his sheltered, protected life as royalty?
He discovered the bad in the world and wanted enlightenment
He wanted to improve Indian Ocean basin trade
None of the above
A runaway prophet informed him he was destined for greatness
50
The Olmecs' true name is
unknown; historians have yet to discover the society's name
the Incans
the Mexica
the Native Mesoamericans
51
Time for another quick break! Are you feeling any more confident in your skills now?
HAHAHAHAHA no im a mess help
I suppose I'm getting there. Maybe I'll manage a C on this
I've always been confident! Is there any extra credit?
Doing good and getting better!
