Ruby's AP World - Time Periods 1 and 2

Question 1

This nomadic group consistently threatened frontier security during the Qin and Han dynasties

Accepted Answer

the Xiongnu Confederacy

Question 2

Historian's like Jared Diamond argued that the Neolithic Revolution was

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a mistake - and mainly harmful for humanity

Question 3

The political structure of the Persian empire used something called

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Satraps

Question 4

A very important early Legal Code was the Code of

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Hammurabi

Question 5

Greco-Roman philosophy most strongly emphasized

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Reasoning and Logic

Question 6

Best definition of Mesoamerica

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The region between North and South America

Question 7

Time Period 2 covers what span of time?

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600 B.C.E. - 600 C.E.

Question 8

Anatolia was the location of the _______ empire, which later became _________.

Accepted Answer

Hittite / Turkey

Question 9

The "Hellenistic Age" was an age of flourishing in the _____ empire.

Accepted Answer

Greek

Question 10

Famous Roman emperor who "split" the empire into different administrative regions to save it

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Diocletian

Question 11

A small early religion similar to Hinduism that emphasizes no harm to any living things is . .

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Jainism

Question 12

The "hoplite" military formation was used to great benefit by which classical empire?

Accepted Answer

the Greeks

Question 13

How are Hinduism and Buddhism similar?

Accepted Answer

Both began in South Asia

Question 14

An example of gender inequality in South Asia is seen through what historical evidence?

Accepted Answer

Requirement of sati for Indian widows

Question 15

The only domesticated animal in the Americas prior to arrival of the Europeans

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Llama

Question 16

Living in seclusion from most of society

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Monasticism

Question 17

Ashoka was the grandson of the founder of the Mauryan Empire and is famous for . . .

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his tall "stupas" and conversion to Buddhism after warfare

Question 18

Two immediate outcomes of the Agriculture Revolution

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Patriarchy and Pastoralism

Question 19

Which area did Egypt dominate during its early dynasties?

Accepted Answer

Nubia

Question 20

Which Chinese Dynasty is most strongly associated with the harsh system known as "Legalism"?

Accepted Answer

Qin

Question 21

What is the significance of Hatsheput (textbook, p 85)?

Accepted Answer

Proof that women could become queen in the Neolithic Era

Question 22

Key Concept 1.1 tells us humanity originated in . . . .

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East Africa

Question 23

A long-term result of the Bantu migrations circa 600 B.C.E. - 600 C.E. is . . .

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the formation of a pan-African language known as Swahili

Question 24

Not in SE Asia

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China

Question 25

The trireme was evidence of the sea-based trading power of which empires?

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Greek and Phoenician

Question 26

Capital of the early Qin and Han dynasties

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Chang'an

Question 27

Stratification of social hierarchies is LEAST apparent in

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Hunter-forager bands

Question 28

Greatest conqueror in the world for his time - he died very young around 323 B.C.E.

Accepted Answer

Alexander the Great

Question 29

What is the linguistic significance of the Phoenicians to Era 1 and later time periods?

Accepted Answer

Their alphabet inspired the Greeks, producing English later.

Question 30

Historical evidence supports the thesis that the Agriculture Revolution began . . .

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in several regions of the world spread around various rivers

Question 31

Which pastoral group migrated to South Asia during the Vedic Age of early India?

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The Aryan peoples

Question 32

Temples, defensive walls, sewer systems, and roads are all examples of . . .

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Monumental architecture

Question 33

Island groups off the coast of China include all the following EXCEPT

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Mongolia

Question 34

The ___________ Period ended in the 3rd century B.C.E. when _____ became emperor of China.

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Warring States / Shi Huangdi

Question 35

Not a SPICE theme

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Military

Question 36

Confucianism's core beliefs of social harmony are best seen with its emphasis on . . .

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Filial Piety

Question 37

Which of these cultures initially had a pagan, polytheistic system?

Accepted Answer

Roman Empire

Question 38

Diasporic communities may arise from . . .

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All of the above

Question 39

Monumental architecture most associated with the Mesopotamian Empire

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Ziggurats

Question 40

Cyrus, Darius, and Xerxes were all key leaders of . . .

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the 3 main Persian Empires

Question 41

Chariots, composite bows, iron weapons, and horseback riding are all examples of . . .

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New forms of technology and transportation of the era.

Question 42

Which nomadic group has had the greatest lasting impact on African culture?

Accepted Answer

The Bantu people

Question 43

How long is the AP World History Exam and when is it?

Accepted Answer

3 hours, 15 minutes / May 16

Question 44

Which of these is NOT a monotheistic belief system?

Accepted Answer

Animism

Question 45

Greatest democratic city state of Ancient Greece

Accepted Answer

Athens

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