AP WORLD HISTORY FALL SEMESTER FINAL

Multiple Choice Directions: Read to the following questions and choose the letter which you think is the best response.

1. What is it called when people gave a portion of their income to the Church in Medieval Europe?A. Tithe C. HajjB. Indulgence D. Tax

2. Which of the following best describes Jewish diaspora? A. Agreement made between God and the Hebrews C. Division of the Kingdoms of Judah and IsraelB. Jewish population living outside of Israel D. The Hebrews leaving Egypt

3. Which people are credited with developing the first phonetic alphabet?A. Shang China C. Sumerians B. Phoenicians D. Egyptians

4. Read the following quote and choose the religion that it best describes the teaching of:“And what, O priests, is the noble truth to the path leading to the cessation of misery?

It is this noble eightfold path, to wit, right belief, right resolve, right speech, right behavior, right occupation, right effort, right contemplation, right concentration.”

A. Christianity C. BuddhismB. Islam D. Hinduism

5. Crusaders sacked the Byzantine Christian city of_______________________ during the 4th CrusadeA. Jerusalem C. BaghdadB. Venice D. Constantinople

6. What is the title given to the first four leaders of Islam after Mohammed?A. The Rightly Guided Imams C. The Rightly Guided Prophets B. The Rightly Guided Sunnis D. The Rightly Guided Caliphs

7. What was one major problem of the Umayyad Dynasty that contributed to its collapse?A. Mistreatment of Non-Arab Muslims C. Mongol Invasion B. The development of the Black Death D. Moving the Capital to Baghdad

8. What theory of politics was used by the Zhou to justify their overthrow of the Shang dynasty?A. Mandate of Heaven C. Oracle bonesB. Shamanism D. Ancestor veneration

9. What caused the Great Schism, also known as the East-West Schism, in 1054?A. Disagreement over the importance of the Pope C. Conflict over the church collecting taxesB. Disagreement over styles of religious art D. Catholic sack on Constantinople

10. In feudal Japan the emperor was a figurehead, with true power being held by the____________________ A. Samurai C. Daiymo B. Lords D. Shogun

11. All of the following are true of the Hindu religion, EXCPETA. There is a singular founder C. It is the oldest continually practiced religion in the

worldB. This is no singular holy text D. It is neither polytheistic nor monotheistic

12. Why did the Mongols encourage trade within their empire?A. As a way to not need to manufacture goods C. In order to collect taxes on traded goodsB. To ensure cultural diffusion within the empire D. The Mongols shut down trade routes

First the economic factor… While the empire was expanding, its prosperity was fed by plundered wealth and by new markets in the semi-barbaric provinces. When the empire ceased to expand, however, economic progress soon ceased…

The abundance of slaves led to the growth of the latifundia [great estates owned by nobles] came to dominate agriculture and ruin the free coloni [farmers] who then drifted to the cities, to add to the unemployment there. The abundance of slaves likewise kept wages low.

Use the passage ABOVE from Uses of the Past by Historian Herbert J. Muller relating to the Fall of Rome to answer question 13-14

13. According to this passage, where did the Roman wealth largely come from?A. Large estates of farmers C. Wealth earned through fighting and conquestB. High taxation on Romans D. Money donated to the government by patricians

14. Why did many farmers move to the cities?A. The cities had more entertainment, like the bread and circuses.B. Small farms were dominated by the latifundia and put out of business.C. The latifundia closed down and refused to supply any more food to the empire.D. Small farmers decided to join the military.

15. All of the following were major developments that occurred during the Han Dynasty, EXCEPT_________________A. Reformed the Civil Service Exam C. Lower Class Citizen allowed to enter the bureaucracy B. Emphasized Legalism D. The power of the emperor was limited

16). The Neolithic Revolution, caused all of the following EXCEPT________________________________A. The ability of humans to settle more permanently in one spotB. A population explosionC. An increase in the specialization of political, economic, and religious functions and workersD. The development of distinct roles for men and women

17. What religion did Ashoka convert to, dramatically changing the Maurya Dynasty?A. Hindu C. ConfucianismB. Buddhism D. Islam

18. Which of the following are NOT characteristics of the Indus Valley civilizations cities?A. Very well organized and had uniform houses C. Small/No walls and Flush toiletsB. Sewage system and defensive walls D. Uniform brick size and Sewage Systems

19. What was the greatest benefit of the Nile River for the Egyptians?A. Easy access to the sea C. A fast moving currentB. Limited Flooding D. Predictable flooding

20. Which of following best describes the origins of the split between the Sunnis and Shi’ite?A. Issues over the treatment of non-Muslims C. Conflict over attempts to spread Islam B. Division of who should follow Mohammed D. The creation of the Quran

21. Which of the following is NOT a way in which Zoroastrianism impacted other religions?A. Concept of Heaven and Hell C. Concept of Monotheism B. A unified set of religion texts D. Belief in future rewards and punishments

22. What were the two major contributions of the Hittite civilizations?

A. Iron and Chariots C. Chariots and astronomyB. Alphabet and chariots D. Iron and an alphabet

23. Which of the following BEST describes the Mongols control of China during the Yuan Dynasty?A. The Mongols adopted much of the Chinese culture and religious practicesB. The Mongols did not control the Yuan Dynasty, but rather collected tributeC. The Mongols blocked Chinese officials from government and didn’t adopt Chinese cultureD. The Mongols adopted agricultural practices

24. What is a shared characteristic of the Islamic Empires and the Persian Empire?A. Conflict with European Christianity C. Worship of the Abrahamic godB. Leaders were both political and religious officials D. Toleration of Religion

25. How was the Han government different than the Qin government?A. Relied on Confucianism C. Military was extremely importantB. Had centralized government D. Relied on bureaucracy

26. Why did Confucian leaders have issues with Buddhism in China? A. Leaders felt Buddhism challenged loyalty to the Emperor C. Buddhists were blamed for plagues in Han

China B. Buddhist monks supports unpopular groups, such as artists D. Buddhism in China challenged patriarchy

27. Which of the following best describes the limitations of the Greco-Roman Religion?A. Belief in the gods had political implications C. A lack of spiritual passion B. Gods focused on what they could do for humans D. Gods represented human foibles

28. Which of the following was NOT a characteristics of a serf in the Manor System?A. Gave part of their crops to lords C. Primarily functioned as agricultural workersB. Couldn’t own land D. Had limited access of agricultural technology

29. Which of the following statements would LEAST likely fit in with the teachings of the Buddha?A. All human suffering is caused by desire.B. Enlightenment can most effectively be attained by coming to realize the Four Noble Truths and practicing the Eightfold Path.C. Enlightenment leads to a moment of awakening and transcendent consciousness known as nirvana.D. Enlightenment can most effectively be attained by venerating many gods and bodhisattvas.

30. In the Hebrew tradition, a "covenant" is?A. An agreement between God and man C. An object for storing religious documentsB. A prophecy about the future D. A law handed down by God to men

31. What role did large pyramids, like the one depicted above, serve in Mayan city-states?A. Graineries to house surplus agricultural produce C. Administrative centers for the bureaucracyB. Religious temples for human sacrifice ceremonies D. Military outposts

32. What is one major similarity between the Bantu migration and the Aryan migration?A. Both were wiped out by the civilizations they encroached onB. Both experienced cultural diffusion with other groups they encounteredC. Both left detailed written records of their journeysD. Both had religious beliefs that influenced the creation of monotheistic religions where they settled

33. What was a shared cause of collapse for both the Song Dynasty and the Gupta?A. Over reliance on mercenaries C. Inability to effectively control trade routesB. Internal Civil War D. Invasion by Asian Nomadic peoples

34. Invasion in Western Europe by nomadic groups such as the Vikings lead to the development of __________________.A. Equal Field System C. Theme System B. Feudal System D. Three Field System

35. What economic invention was created during the Golden Age of China, which made trade much easier? A. State-Issued coins C. The use of checksB. Banking and the use of credit D. State-Issued paper money

36. Compare the images above: What do the images suggest about Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilization?

A. They had an organized political system with a divine king at the head of power.B. They lacked a system of writing.C. There was widespread warfare amongst the two civilizations.D. Both had rituals centered on human sacrifice.

Epic of Gilgamesh Book of Exodus

“who had stood in the place of gods like Anu [King of the gods] and Enlil [God of the sky], stood now like servants to fetch baked meats in the house of dust, to carry cooked meat and cold water from the waterskin.’

“And God spoke all these words, saying, ‘I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. You shall have no other gods before me.”

37. After reading the excerpts from Mesopotamia (Gilgamesh) in 2000 BCE and the Egyptian Hebrews (Book of Exodus) in 900 BCE what can you infer about the two societies and their belief systems?

A. Mesopotamian society put more emphasis on the belief in many gods, whereas the Hebrews’ focus was on a single god.B. Both societies developed belief systems focused on the worship of one single god.C. The Hebrews in Egypt put more emphasis on the belief in many gods, whereas the Mesopotamian’s focus was on a single god.D. Both societies rejected the notion of any spiritual higher power

“If a [noble] man puts out the eye of another[noble] man, his eye shall be put out.

If he breaks another [noble] man’s bone, hisbone shall be broken.

If he puts out the eye of a [commoner] or breaksthe bone of a [commoner], he shall pay one

[silver] mina.If he puts out the eye of a man’s slave or breaksthe bone of a man’s slave, he shall pay one-half

of its value.”

38. The excerpt above from the Code of Hammurabi illustrates which of the following about Babylonian society?A. It made provision for the economic wellbeing of all classes.B. It moved away from reliance on corporal punishment.C. It was marked by social inequalities.D. The king was regarded as blessed by divine forces.

39. Most early civilizations before 600 B.C.E. shared which of the following characteristics?A. Animal herds and portable housesB. Large standing armies and democratically elected governmentsC. Urban centers, growing populations, and writing systemsD. Caravan trade, underground cities, and large ships

40. What caused a significant increase in the population of China during the Golden Age of China?A. The construction of the Grand Canal C. The introduction of iron tools for farming B. The Introduction of Champa Rice D. Mongol introduction of horses for agricultural labor

41. How did the early Russian state incentivize peasants to move into the recently conquered parts of Siberia?A. Peasants were exempt from paying taxes in Siberia C. The government provide land and agricultural

materials to those who moved to Siberia B. Peasants were able practice religion freely in Siberia D. Peasants were protected by the Mongols in Siberia

42. What was a shared cause of collapse for both the Byzantine and Roman Empire?A. Over-Expansion C. Over reliance on mercenaries B. Conflict over religious tolerance in the Empire D. Peasants revolts

43. What was the largest export of the Indus Valley? A. Iron C. CottonB. Grain D. Lumber

44. What is the name of the West African trading city, which also became a major center of Islamic learning?A. Hangzhou C. Cairo B. Tikal D. Timbuktu

45. What empire created the architectural structure above? This image will also be displayed on the board A. Islamic Caliphates C. Byzantine EmpireB. Kievian Rus D. Song Dynasty of China

46. What belief systems/religions were blended to create Neo-Confucianism during the Golden Age of China?A. Legalism, Daoism, & Confucianism C. Islam, Buddhism, & Confucianism B. Christianity, Islam, and Daoism D. Buddhism, Daoism, & Confucianism

47. Which of the following was NOT adopted by Japan as part of the Taika Reforms?A. Chinese bureaucratic systems C. Chinse Writing System B. Chinese military structure D. Confucianism and Buddhism

48. What agricultural practice is shown in the image above?A. Qanat System C. Slash and Burn Agriculture B. Waru Waru Irrigation D. Equal Field System

49. Which of the following Themes of World History is displayed in the picture above?A. Interactions Between Humans & the Environment C. Development & Interactions of CultureB. Development & Transformation of Social Structures D. State-Building, Expansion & Conflict

50. What two groups most shaped the culture and economics of the Swahili City-States? A. Sub-Saharan Africa and Bantu peoples C. Arab Muslims and Bantu peoples B. Bantu peoples and West-African Kingdoms D. Arab Muslims and Sub-Saharan Africa

51. What were the only animals that were domesticated in the Americas? A. Llamas C. GoatsB. Cows D. Horses

52. What very important Chinese invention was introduced to the Islamic world by the Mongol Empire? A. Coined Currency C. Gunpowder B. Astrolabe D. Magnetic Compass

53. Which of the following statements BEST describes how the Kievan Rus were influenced by the Byzantine Empire? A. The Kievan Rus adopted Orthodox Christianity C. The Kievan Rus adopted the Theme System B. The Byzantines introduced the use of paper money to D. The Byzantines were military allies to the Kievan the Kievan Rus Rus

54. Which of the following religions DID NOT spread as s result of the work of missionaries? A. Judaism C. Islam B. Buddhism D. Christianity

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