APWH Unit 1 (Topic 1.4) Developments in the Americas from 1200 to 1450

Question 1

In which AP World History region were the Native American Olmec, Mayan, & Aztec civilizations?

Accepted Answer

Mesoamerica

Question 2

The Southeast Asian states you see here were most heavily influenced by which TWO world religions between 1200 to 1450?

Accepted Answer

Buddhism, Hinduism

Question 3

Which TWO civilizations had the greatest influence on Burmese culture during this time period according to this source?

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Chinese, Indian

Question 4

What is the best inference you could make as a historian from this artifact produced by the Majapahit Empire?

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Majapahit culture & politics were influenced by South Asian Hinduism.

Question 5

Diversity: What theme does this author suggest most helped Srivijaya maintain order within their empire?

Accepted Answer

Cultural Practices

Question 6

Dad joke: Why did South Asian Kings like elephants so much? Because elephants are good at multi-tusking.

Accepted Answer

Joke so bad the elephant in the room just left., A joke worth its weight in ivory!, Elephants work for peanuts, which is about all this joke was worth., Elephants never forget, and this joke will be remembered always!

Question 7

In which AP World History region were the Native American Pueblo (Chaco) and Moundbuilding (Cahokia) cultures?

Accepted Answer

North America

Question 8

This passage about a new Rajput King shows the importance of the ________ religion in South Asian political governance.

Accepted Answer

Hindu

Question 9

Innovation: Which of the following theme causation pairings BEST describe the main idea of this source?

Accepted Answer

Srivijayan technologies enabled more prosperous economic trade.

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the Rajput Kingdoms between 1200 to 1450?

Accepted Answer

They were monarchies ruled by fierce warriors.

Question 11

Topic 1.3 deals with "continuity, innovation, & diversity." What did this Rajput King value THE LEAST?

Accepted Answer

Continuing the rulership ideas of the previous King

Question 12

This statue and inscription from the Sri Lankan Dambulla Cave Temple could best be used by a historian to prove...

Accepted Answer

the importance of religious devotion for Sinhala political legitimacy.

Question 13

(Fill in blanks): This artifact could BEST show that _____ merchants helped spread ________ culture into Southeast Asia.

Accepted Answer

Middle Eastern/Islamic

Question 14

Given the 1st source, what is the BEST inference for the purpose of the pyramid mounds described in the 2nd source?

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They were built for cultural religious reasons to honor natural spirits.

Question 15

Based on this map of Sri Lanka before 1450, the island's governments during this time were most similar to

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The decentralized Feudal Kingdoms in Europe such as Germany & Italy.

Question 16

Compare the ethnicity (left) to religions (right) map of Sri Lanka. What religion did the Sinhala Dynasties worship?

Accepted Answer

Buddhism

Question 17

Continuities: How does this document help to explain the success of Srivijaya in building its empire?

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The empire created a skilled bureaucracy.

Question 18

This source would MOST help a historian understand which innovation in the Champa Kingdom during this time period?

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Taxation of economic production

Question 19

This image found on the temple of Borobudur suggests that Srivijaya's government could best be defined as...

Accepted Answer

a Thalassocracy

Question 20

These two monuments best exemplify which of the following historical processes?

Accepted Answer

The spread and influence of religious culture from South to Southeast Asia.

Question 21

This coin best illustrates the close links between which of the following APWH themes in the Rajput Kingdoms?

Accepted Answer

Culture and Economics

Question 22

The plan of the royal center of Hampi would most help a historian understand which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The importance of Hinduism in shaping South Asian society and politics.

Question 23

Which theme does this author use MOST as evidence of Cahokia's success and expansion?

Accepted Answer

Economic systems

Question 24

Archaeologists have mapped Chaco roads. Based on this map, what is the BEST conclusion about why they were built?

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To link outlying towns to the urban center

Question 25

According to the slide you read, what theme was MOST likely responsible for the decline of Chaco civilization?

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Humans & the Environment: The supply of corn & other foods declined.

Question 26

According to this source, which skills were an important continuity for a noble in the court of a new Rajput King?

Accepted Answer

Turning land into economic wealth

Question 27

Based on the slide, what theme do historians think was MOST important in the expansion and scope of Chaco civilization?

Accepted Answer

Technology & Innovation-Chaco building techniques

Question 28

Based on this image of the Sukhothai Kingdom's capital (modern Thailand), what themes helped this civilization prosper?

Accepted Answer

Their success in interacting with a wet climate & geography., The worship of Buddhism., Creating a centralized state., Using monumental architecture to project power.

Question 29

Based on the video, what was the most important thematic CAUSE for the growth of North American cities such as Cahokia?

Accepted Answer

Environmental interaction-The domestication of corn

Question 30

The green shaded area of the world map represents the location of the Inca Empire. What APWH region was it located in?

Accepted Answer

South America

APWH Unit 1 (Topic 1.4) Developments in the Americas from 1200 to 1450

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APWH Unit 1 (Topic 1.4) Developments in the Americas from 1200 to 1450

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