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AP World Semester Exam Review
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Central to the thinking of 17th century scientists in Europe was
a defense of Ptolemy's geocentric theory.
a belief in the expanding universe.
a mechanistic view of the human body and the world at large.
a focus on the Christian belief in original sin.
2
Peter the Great of Russia and Attaturk or Turkey shared a
hope of achieving a warm-water port.
goal of westernization.
desire to spread democratic values.
commitment to Islam.
3
From the founding of each religion, Christians and Muslims shared a belief in
equality of opportunity
the legal equality of men and women
a single omnipotent deity
the principle of separation of church and state
4
The name normally given to the form of Christianity that emerged in the Byzantine Empire was
Orthodox Christianity.
Nestorianism.
Coptic Christianity.
Russian Orthodox.
5
All of the following were effects of the global trade of silver EXCEPT
the increase in outside interest in the Americas.
the bypassing of China in global trade.
the strengthening of the world economy.
the increase of the power of the Spanish.
6
All of the following statements are true about Japan from 1450-1750 EXCEPT that
Christians were persecuted.
the shogun ruled the country.
foreign trade was restricted by the government.
the economy declined.
7
Which of the following was NOT exchanged from the Americas to Europe?
Tobacco
Cattle
Corn
Potatoes
8
The region most successful in keeping out Western European influence from 1600-1850 was
Japan.
Mesoamerica.
sub-Saharan Africa.
China.
9
After Columbus's encounter with the Americas,
slavery was introduced to Africa.
the Byzantine Empire was conquered by the Ottoman Empire.
the Ming dynasty stopped its voyages.
the Native American population drastically declined.
10
In the time period 600 - 1450, the Mongols, Turks, and Vikings are all examples of
nomadic people.
large organized bureaucracies.
skilled horsemen.
large empire builders.
11
Japan's version of aesthetic Buddhism was called
Sufi
Theravada
Mahayana
Zen
12
The fall of the Tang Dynasty in the middle of the 8th century was aided by
Peasant Revolts
deflationary pressures on the economy
Japanese Invasions
Foreign Interference
13
Magellan's voyage around the world in 1519 resulted in
a knighthood for Magellan upon his return.
Spanish claims in the Pacific.
a visit to the Forbidden City.
the further spreading of Protestantism.
14
Portugal's trading port in India
Atheists
Goa
Morality
Elizabeth I
15
After 1603, the Tokugawa Shogunate disallowed
any Japanese from traveling outside the home islands.
the daimyo from collecting taxes.
merchant families from trading outside their home domain.
the making of sake in the rural domains.
16
The Manchus and Mongols were both
defeated by the Ottomans.
rulers of Japan.
involved in the Atlantic Ocean trade.
outsiders who conquered China.
17
What idea does Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
Reincarnation
Universal salvation
Monotheism
The caste system
18
Renaissance paintings were characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:
epic romantic scenes from nature.
large frescoes on walls.
realism.
use of perspective.
19
Women associated with the palace court of the Ottoman Empire wielded power by
speaking in public on political matters.
selecting the vizier.
influencing the sultan behind the scenes.
serving in administrative positions in the empire.
20
The late Mughals created discontent among their people by
easing the tax burdens of the wealthy.
giving territory to the Marathas.
allowing too much autonomy in the provinces.
discriminating against Hindus and promoting Islamic law.
21
The Mongolian Empire declined because of
Russian counterattacks.
feeble rulers after Genghis Khan.
administrative problems due to the large territory involved.
religious differences with the native peoples.
22
The Taj Mahal represents which type of architecture?
Byzantine
Islamic
Hindu
Chinese
23
Enlightenment philosophy was a threat to European monarchies because it
pushed for the overthrow of the capitalist system.
supported state-run education.
suggested the idea of individual liberty and rights.
supported the authority of the Pope.
24
Which two religions have had the greatest impact on Japan through the centuries?
Animism & Hinduism
Shinto & Buddhism
Christianity and Confucianism
Daoism & Buddhism
25
The majority of people living in Russia in the 1600s were
Mongols.
serfs.
free peasants.
boyars.
26
What distinguishes the time period 1450-1750 from earlier time periods?
The first use of ships in Indian Ocean trade
The introduction of the institution of slavery
The removal of China from any involvement in world trade
Inclusion of the Americas in global trade
27
Which created economic conditions that motivated Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492?
The voyages of Vasco da Gama to India
The creation of sugar plantations off the Africa coast
The adoption of silver currency in Spain
The fall of Constantinople's trade routes to the Turks
28
An ideal Renaissance man is one who
is a patron of the guilds.
paints like Leonardo.
knows the arts of war.
is knowledgeable in many fields and proficient in the arts.
29
Which of the following rulers was the most religiously tolerant?
Henry VIII of England
Louis XIV of France
Shah Abbas of the Safavids
Akbar the Great of the Mughals
30
A significant effect of the Columbian Exchange was that
European power slowly declined.
world population declined.
American diseases spread to Europe.
American foods were introduced to European diets.
31
What ruler was responsible for the creation of the Songhay Empire?
Mansa Kankan Musa
Mahmud of Ghur
Sundiata
Sunni Ali
32
Which of the following religions both used missionaries to spread their message?
Buddhism & Daoism
Judaism & Christianity
Confucianism & Daoism
Christianity & Buddhism
33
Believe there is a higher power, but no direct control over universe
Deists
Elizabeth I
John Calvin
Vernacular
34
The social hierarchies of both Hinduism and Confucianism demonstrate the value of
government officials
landowners
scholars
peasants
35
The Mongols and Ottomans shared all of the following characteristics EXCEPT
interest in distant trading partners.
administrative expertise.
steppe diplomacy.
autocratic leadership.
