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World History AP #9

Which of the following areas was probably the destination for the MOST slaves during the period 1450 to 1750?

Which of the following areas was probably the destination for the MOST slaves during the period 1450 to 1750?

(A)Brazil(B)British West Indies(C)French West Indies(D)Spanish America(E)Southern British colonies

(A) Brazil

The most vigorous protests to European slave raiding in Africa came fromThe most vigorous protests to European slave raiding in Africa came from

(A) Benin(B) Dahomey(C) Songhay(D) Asante(E) Kongo

(E) Kongo

The status of which of the following was in jeopardy in Japan by 1750?The status of which of the following was in jeopardy in Japan by 1750?

(A)The Shogun(B)The emperor(C)Samurai(D)Merchants(E)Daimyo

(C)Samurai

“…the entire kingdom is administered by the Order of the Learned, commonly known as the Philosophers. The responsibility for orderly management of the entire realm is wholly and completely committed to their charge and care…Their attitude toward the King, in exact obedience and in external ceremony, is a cause of wonderment to a foreigner.”

In the passage above from his journal, Matteo Ricci is describing

“…the entire kingdom is administered by the Order of the Learned, commonly known as the Philosophers. The responsibility for orderly management of the entire realm is wholly and completely committed to their charge and care…Their attitude toward the King, in exact obedience and in external ceremony, is a cause of wonderment to a foreigner.”

In the passage above from his journal, Matteo Ricci is describing

(A)Japan(B)China(C)Russia(D)The Inca(E)Renaissance Italy

(B) China

Which of the following is the clearest example of Portuguese and Spanish ethnocentrism during the late 15th century?

Which of the following is the clearest example of Portuguese and Spanish ethnocentrism during the late 15th century?

(A) The Treaty of Westphalia(B) The Edict of Nantes(C) The Protestant work ethic(D) The Treaty of Tordesillas(E) The Columbian Exchange

(D) The Treaty of Tordesillas

“It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world, so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it…in my opinion it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them…”

The quote above is excerpted from

“It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world, so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it…in my opinion it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them…”

The quote above is excerpted from

(A) Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations(B) The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the

Citizen(C) Charles Darwin’s Origin of the Species(D) The American Declaration of Independence(E) George Washington's Farewell Address

(E) George Washington's Farewell Address

In which of the following revolutions was a slave labor force the MOST important as a force for change?

In which of the following revolutions was a slave labor force the MOST important as a force for change?

(A)The American Revolution(B)The French Revolution(C)The Haitian Revolution(D)Early 19th-century revolution in Venezuela(E)Early 19th- century revolution in Brazil

(C) The Haitian Revolution

Italian and German unifications during the late 19th century were both inspired byItalian and German unifications during the late 19th century were both inspired by

(A)Conservatism(B)Socialism(C)Marxism(D)Mercantilism(E)Nationalism

(E)Nationalism

During the period from 1750 to 1914, which of the following movements for change was LEAST successful in reaching its goals?

During the period from 1750 to 1914, which of the following movements for change was LEAST successful in reaching its goals?

(A)The abolitionist movement(B)Independence movements in Latin America(C)The abolition of absolute monarchy in

France(D)The women’s rights movement(E)More political rights for the bourgeoisie

(D) The women’s rights movement

Which of the following changes occurred in France as a direct result of Napoleon’s rule?Which of the following changes occurred in France as a direct result of Napoleon’s rule?

(A)Religious and individual freedoms were incorporated into a comprehensive law code.

(B)The Catholic Church was stripped of all of its land.

(C)Women gained the right to own property and divorce their husbands.

(D)Radicalism became the prevailing political philosophy among the bourgeoisie and peasants alike.

(E)France came to dominate Europe for most of the 19th century.

(A) Religious and individual freedoms were incorporated into a comprehensive law code.

In which of the following areas did juntas play an important role in the success of revolutions during the period from 1750 to 1850?

I. Gran ColombiaII. FranceIII. ArgentinaIV. The United States

In which of the following areas did juntas play an important role in the success of revolutions during the period from 1750 to 1850?

I. Gran ColombiaII. FranceIII. ArgentinaIV. The United States

(A)I and II only(B)I and III only(C)II and IV only(D)II, III, and IV only(E)I, II, III, and IV

(B) I and III only

The enclosure movement in Britain most directly impacted the development of the Industrial Revolution by providing

The enclosure movement in Britain most directly impacted the development of the Industrial Revolution by providing

(A)Access to natural resources(B)A ready labor supply for factories and

businesses(C)Political and economic support for

entrepreneurs(D)Railroad transportation to shipping points(E)Ready cash supplies for funding new

industries

(B) A ready labor supply for factories and businesses

The marble boat pictured here was built in order to

The marble boat pictured here was built in order to

(A)Reflect the historical naval supremacy of China(B)Warn the Japanese not to attack China(C)Show the engineering skills of those that

constructed it(D)Illustrate the Qing dynasty’s disdain for Western

money(E)Disguise the illegal opium trade going on in

Canton

(D) Illustrate the Qing Dynasty’s disdain for western money

Which of the following is the MOST direct cause of the 19th century demographic transition in western countries?

Which of the following is the MOST direct cause of the 19th century demographic transition in western countries?

(A)The Columbian Exchange(B)Political revolutions(C)Growing emphasis on values that

supported large families(D)The Industrial Revolution(E)Growing number of immigrants coming

into western countries

(D)The Industrial Revolution

This map shows the 19th century spread of

This map shows the 19th century spread of

(A)The Industrial Revolution(B)Liberalism as a political ideology(C)Availability of products from the Americas(D)Political control of the British Empire(E)Communism

(A) The Industrial Revolution

The set of cultural values called “the cult of domesticity” applied primarily toThe set of cultural values called “the cult of domesticity” applied primarily to

(A)Working-class men in industrial societies(B)Lower-class women in industrial societies (C)Peasant families in Southeast Asia and

Sub-Saharan Africa(D)Landed nobility in east Asia(E)Middle-class women in industrialized

societies

(E)Middle-class women in industrialized societies

The Monroe Doctrine most clearly reflects the United States foreign policy ofThe Monroe Doctrine most clearly reflects the United States foreign policy of

(A)Laissez-faire capitalism(B)Isolationism(C)Internationalism(D)Mercantilism(E)Liberalism

(B)Isolationism

The political system set up in Canada in 1867 is best described as a(n)The political system set up in Canada in 1867 is best described as a(n)

(A)Self-governing political system still officially tied to Britain

(B)Presidential system with strong economic ties to the U.S.

(C)British colony with some powers of self-government

(D)Independent country with most official ties to Britain severed

(E)Constitutional monarchy with many powers give to parliament

(A)Self-governing political system still officially tied to Britain

Which of the following is the BEST explanation for why personality politics were more important in shaping Latin America than in North America?

Which of the following is the BEST explanation for why personality politics were more important in shaping Latin America than in North America?

(A)Most Latin American countries had parliamentary systems; North American countries had presidential systems.

(B)Stable political institutions were slower to develop in Latin America than in North America.

(C)More charismatic men came to leadership in Latin America.

(D)The rule of law was well in place in latin America, and was not very effective in North America.

(E)Latin American countries did not set up legislatures; North American countries set up strong legislatures.

(B) Stable political institutions were slower to develop in Latin America than in North America.

“Slavery was not born of racism; rather, racism was the consequence of slavery.”

This statement above supports the explanation that slavery and emancipation had

“Slavery was not born of racism; rather, racism was the consequence of slavery.”

This statement above supports the explanation that slavery and emancipation had

(A)Ideological roots that led to economic consequences

(B)Economic roots that led to ideological consequences

(C)Roots in both ideology and economic interests(D)Little impact on the nature of racism(E)Motives that were neither economic nor

ideological

(B)Economic roots that led to ideological consequences

The main reason that the country of Siam on the map was not claimed by imperialist power is that

The main reason that the country of Siam on the map was not claimed by imperialist power is that

(A) The king of Siam effectively resisted imperialist control(B) The English and French agreed to leave it as a “buffer

zone”(C) It was protected by the Japanese(D) It had established a formal alliance with India(E) Its control of trade in the region was too well established

to allow for an imperialist takeover

(B) The English and French agreed to leave it as a “buffer zone”

Which of the following did the Young Turks in the Ottoman Empire and the Boxers in the Qing Empire have in common?

Which of the following did the Young Turks in the Ottoman Empire and the Boxers in the Qing Empire have in common?

(A) Both believed that their empires would be better off if they became more dependent on western powers.

(B) Both supported their emperors in the struggle to maintain power in the face of western aggression.

(C) Both believed that conflicts among regional lords were the biggest threats that their empires faced.

(D) Both were nationalist groups that sought to keep their nation’s identity in the waning days of empire

(E) Both organized against nationalist groups who wanted to replace the emperors with republican governments.

(D) Both were nationalist groups that sought to keep their nation’s identity in the waning days of empire

Which of the following land-based empires experienced significant degrees of industrialization by the end of the 19th century?I. Ottoman EmpireII. RussiaIII. Qing ChinaIV. Japan

Which of the following land-based empires experienced significant degrees of industrialization by the end of the 19th century?I. Ottoman EmpireII. RussiaIII. Qing ChinaIV. Japan

(A)I and II only(B)I and III only(C)II and IV only(D)III and IV only(E)II, III, and IV only

(C) II and IV only

A significant social reform that took place in Russia during the 19th century was the A significant social reform that took place in Russia during the 19th century was the

(A)Emancipation of the serfs(B)Large-scale redistribution of land to

peasants(C)Recognition of political rights of the

bourgeoisie(D)Recognition of women’s suffrage rights(E)Restriction of the rights of nobility to claim

hereditary lands

(A)(A) Emancipation of the serfs

The Map shows that colonized areas in Africa in 1870 were primarily

The Map shows that colonized areas in Africa in 1870 were primarily

(A)Controlled by the Portuguese(B)Controlled by the French(C)Located along coastal areas(D)Challenged by native Africans(E)Weak and ineffective

(C) Located along coastal areas

A map of Africa 30 years later (1900) would differ from this map in that it would show

A map of Africa 30 years later (1900) would differ from this map in that it would show

(A) Many more areas of Africa controlled by European powers(B) Fewer British possession and more French possessions(C) Almost no areas of Africa controlled by European powers(D) Many areas controlled by Japan(E) More Portuguese possessions and fewer French-

controlled areas

(A) Many more areas of Africa controlled by European powers

“The transformation of the country was complete, involving dramatic economic, political, social, cultural, and educational changes, and the program was imposed from the top rung of government – the oligarchs.”

The statement above accurately describes late 19th century

“The transformation of the country was complete, involving dramatic economic, political, social, cultural, and educational changes, and the program was imposed from the top rung of government – the oligarchs.”

The statement above accurately describes late 19th century

(A)Ottoman Empire(B)China(C)Japan (D)Russia(E)Germany

(C) Japan

Which of the following colonies is BEST described as a tropical dependency colony?Which of the following colonies is BEST described as a tropical dependency colony?

(A)Australia(B)India(C)New Zealand(D)South Africa(E)Hawaii

(B)India

Which of the following events of the 19th century occurred FIRST?Which of the following events of the 19th century occurred FIRST?

(A)The opening of the Suez Canal(B)The invention of the steam engine(C)The completion of the Trans-Siberian

Railroad(D)The Meiji Restoration(E)King Leopold’s sponsorship of rubber

plantations along the Congo River in Africa

(B)The invention of the steam engine

The most important incentive for the “scramble” of European countries to colonize areas of central and south Africa during the late 19th century was to

The most important incentive for the “scramble” of European countries to colonize areas of central and south Africa during the late 19th century was to

(A)Desire to control sea-based trade between Europe and the Indian Ocean Basin

(B)Discovery of diamond and gold deposits(C)Wish to convert African natives to

Christianity(D)Aggressive attempts by the Japanese to

colonize Africa(E)Search for new agricultural lands for their

growing populations

(B)Discovery of diamond and gold deposits

After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Mao Zedong based his first model for economic development most closely on the model provided by

After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Mao Zedong based his first model for economic development most closely on the model provided by

(A)Taiwan(B)Japan(C)The Soviet Union (D)The Qing Dynasty(E)India

(C)The Soviet Union

After independence in 1947 the Indian subcontinent was partitioned into different countries based primarily on

After independence in 1947 the Indian subcontinent was partitioned into different countries based primarily on

(A)Natural geographic boundaries(B)Economic development (C)Political differences(D)Religious identities(E)Language groups

(D)Religious identities

Which of the following was NOT established as a communist country during the 20th century?

Which of the following was NOT established as a communist country during the 20th century?

(A)People’s Republic of China(B)Cuba(C)U.S.S.R.(D)Brazil(E)Vietnam

(D)Brazil

In the years just prior to World War I the spirit of nationalism that inspired many people in eastern Europe to fight for their independence expressed itself as

In the years just prior to World War I the spirit of nationalism that inspired many people in eastern Europe to fight for their independence expressed itself as

(A)Self-determination(B)Entangling alliances(C)Protectionism(D)Appeasement(E)Containment

(A)Self-determination

Which of the following is the BEST single reason why women in many western nations were granted suffrage rights in 1918 and the years that followed?

Which of the following is the BEST single reason why women in many western nations were granted suffrage rights in 1918 and the years that followed?

(A)The election of large numbers of women to national legislatures

(B)The defeat of authoritarian governments during World War I

(C)The large number of women who worked in traditional male jobs during World War I

(D)The growing influence of socialism(E)The conscription of women into the armed

services during World War I

(C)The large number of women who worked in traditional male jobs during World War I

“His Majesty’s Government view with favor the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people and will use their best endeavors to facilitate the achievement of that object, it being clearly understood that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine.”

The government that is making the promises in the document is

“His Majesty’s Government view with favor the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people and will use their best endeavors to facilitate the achievement of that object, it being clearly understood that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine.”

The government that is making the promises in the document is

(A)France(B)Russia(C)Iran(D)China(E)Britain

(E)Britain

“His Majesty’s Government view with favor the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people and will use their best endeavors to facilitate the achievement of that object, it being clearly understood that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine.”

Although the promises were not immediately kept, they eventually resulted in the establishment of

“His Majesty’s Government view with favor the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people and will use their best endeavors to facilitate the achievement of that object, it being clearly understood that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine.”

Although the promises were not immediately kept, they eventually resulted in the establishment of

(A)Palestine(B)Israel(C)Lebanon(D)Syria(E) Iraq

(B)Israel

The provisions of the Versailles treaties that followed World War I treated eastern Europe and the Middle East differently in that

The provisions of the Versailles treaties that followed World War I treated eastern Europe and the Middle East differently in that

(A) Eastern European countries were made mandates of the League of Nations, but most of the areas of the Middle East were kept as colonies

(B) New eastern European countries were created based on the principle of self-determination, but all Middle Eastern countries were designated as mandates

(C) Eastern European ethnic groups were kept under the control of large empires, but Middle Eastern countries were split up based on ethnicities

(D) Countries in both areas were governed under the mandate system. But Eastern European nationalities had more hope of someday becoming independent countries

(E) New eastern European countries were created based on the principle of self-determination, but Middle Eastern nationalities either had to struggle for their independence or were designated as mandates

(E) New eastern European countries were created based on the principle of self-determination, but Middle Eastern nationalities either had to struggle for their independence or were designated as mandates

The Russian Revolution of 1917 and the Chinese regime change in 1949 both resulted in the

The Russian Revolution of 1917 and the Chinese regime change in 1949 both resulted in the

(A)Creation of a communist state(B)Restoration of a hereditary monarchy(C)Purification of an existing dominant

ideology(D)Transfer of power to leaders from other

countries(E)Almost immediate improvement in the

countries’ economies

(A)Creation of a communist state

Which of the following countries was LEAST negatively impacted by the Great Depression?Which of the following countries was LEAST negatively impacted by the Great Depression?

(A)Germany(B)The United States(C)France(D)Mexico(E)The U.S.S.R.

(E)The U.S.S.R.

Which of the following is the BEST description of political trends in the era between World War I and World War II?

Which of the following is the BEST description of political trends in the era between World War I and World War II?

(A)Many more countries became democratic.(B)A number of political systems in industrialized

nations became decidedly more authoritarian.(C)Communist social movements weakened

considerably. (D)Many countries returned to rule by hereditary

monarchies.(E)The international influence of European

imperialist powers increased significantly.

(B) A number of political systems in industrialized nations became decidedly more authoritarian.

World War II was different from most previous wars because itWorld War II was different from most previous wars because it

(A)Was the first total war(B)Made use of limited warfare(C)Was fought primarily in trenches(D)Blurred the distinction between military

and civilian(E)Was the first to use machine gun and tank

technology

(D)Blurred the distinction between military and civilian

The Truman Doctrine was an expression of the U.S. foreign policy ofThe Truman Doctrine was an expression of the U.S. foreign policy of

(A)Isolationism(B)Containment(C)Détente(D)Preemption(E)Appeasement

(B)Containment

In 1978 Deng Xiaoping began a gradual but dramatic change in China by introducingIn 1978 Deng Xiaoping began a gradual but dramatic change in China by introducing

(A)Communism(B)The Great Leap Forward(C)The Socialist market economy(D)The Cultural Revolution(E)Military rule

(C) The Socialist market economy

What did all of the areas north and east of the heavy black line have in common between 1917 and 1991?

What did all of the areas north and east of the heavy black line have in common between 1917 and 1991?

(A) They were all part of the Soviet Union.(B) They were all a part of the Commonwealth of Independent

States.(C) The were separated from countries on the other side of

the line by the “iron curtain.”(D) They all shared a common majority in ethnicity.(E) The Russian Orthodox Church was the official religion in

all areas.

(A)They were all part of the Soviet Union.

Which of the following was an important difference between 20th-century nationalist movements in China and India?

Which of the following was an important difference between 20th-century nationalist movements in China and India?

(A) China’s nationalism was more focused on equity for ordinary peasants.

(B) India’s leaders put more emphasis on the use of violence to achieve their goals.

(C) India’s leaders rejected capitalism; China’s leaders did not.

(D) China’s government was more centralized than India’s especially during the early part of the century.

(E) Communism was a central feature of Chinese struggles but not for nationalist assertions in India.

(E)Communism was a central feature of Chinese struggles but not for nationalist assertions in India.

Which of the following countries in Africa received its independence BEFORE the post-World War II decolonization period?

Which of the following countries in Africa received its independence BEFORE the post-World War II decolonization period?

(A)Libya(B)Nigeria(C)Egypt(D)Kenya(E)Ghana

(C)Egypt

Which of the following did Latin American countries have in common with Third World countries of Asia and Africa during the mid-to-late 20th century?

Which of the following did Latin American countries have in common with Third World countries of Asia and Africa during the mid-to-late 20th century?

(A)European countries and the United States had few investments in the area.

(B)All experienced successful democratization movements.

(C)Elites in all places were often in close contact with capitalist countries.

(D)Most had authoritarian governments led by elites.(E)All areas experienced rapid decolonization.

(D)Most had authoritarian governments led by elites.

Which of the following areas of the world was LEAST impacted by the Green Revolution of the late 20th century?

Which of the following areas of the world was LEAST impacted by the Green Revolution of the late 20th century?

(A)China(B)Southeast Asia(C)The Middle East(D)Latin America(E)Sub-Saharan Africa

(E)Sub-Saharan Africa

In the early 21st century the foreign policy of the United States most often criticized by other countries was that used in the

In the early 21st century the foreign policy of the United States most often criticized by other countries was that used in the

(A)Invasion of Iraq(B)Determination of aid packages to Russia(C)Designation of China as “most favored

nation” for trade purposes(D)Support of Palestinians in their conflict

with Israel(E)Failure to form a supranational

organization to match the European Union in power

(A)Invasion of Iraq

Comparisons: Women in National Parliaments

Rank Country %of Women in Lower House1 Rwanda 48.8%2 Sweden 47%4 Argentina 40%8 Spain 36.6%17 Germany 31.6%

The best explanation for Rwanda’s rank in the chart above is that

Comparisons: Women in National Parliaments

Rank Country %of Women in Lower House1 Rwanda 48.8%2 Sweden 47%4 Argentina 40%8 Spain 36.6%17 Germany 31.6%

The best explanation for Rwanda’s rank in the chart above is that

(A) The Belgians encouraged equality for women when they colonized the area

(B) The country’s limited economic development means that men and women have roughly equal social statuses

(C) Rwanda has a national law requiring a minimum number of women in the legislature

(D) Rwanda’s native religion sanctions women as political leaders(E) The country’s birth rate has declined rapidly in recent years

(C) Rwanda has a national law requiring a minimum number of women in the legislature

The creation of the household responsibility system, “private business,” and Special Economic Zones were all programs adopted during the late 20th century in

The creation of the household responsibility system, “private business,” and Special Economic Zones were all programs adopted during the late 20th century in

(A)Russia(B)China(C)Brazil(D)South Africa(E)India

(B)China

In the years after it was created in 1991, the European Union brought about the most change in Europe in regard to its

In the years after it was created in 1991, the European Union brought about the most change in Europe in regard to its

(A)Ability to coordinate international security(B)Creation of an international judicial system(C)Ability to control border crossings and

immigration(D)Creation of a common currency for most of

its members(E)Coordination of common agricultural

policies

(D)Creation of a common currency for most of its members

According to modernization theory, a country’s greatest barrier to economic development is usually

According to modernization theory, a country’s greatest barrier to economic development is usually

(A)Lack of educational opportunities for ordinary citizens

(B)Tradition(C)Exploitation by more developed countries(D)High levels of corruption among political

leaders(E)A weak infrastructure to support economic

activities

(B)Tradition

By the early 21st century, “megacities” existed in By the early 21st century, “megacities” existed in

(A)North America, Europe, and Japan only(B)Most areas of the world(C)Asia only(D)The Western Hemisphere only(E)In India and China only

(B)Most areas of the world

Which of the following is a basic belief of Hinduism?Which of the following is a basic belief of Hinduism?

(A)The Eightfold Path leads to Enlightenment.(B)When an individual dies, his or her soul

may be reborn in another living being.(C)The perfect society is one in which all

people are equal.(D)Bodhisattvas are spiritual beings sent to

help people on earth learn to overcome suffering.

(E)Pork is unclean and should not be eaten by those that adhere to the Hindu faith.

(B)When an individual dies, his or her soul may be reborn in another living being.

Which of the following ancient civilizations put government bureaucrats at the top of its social hierarchy?

Which of the following ancient civilizations put government bureaucrats at the top of its social hierarchy?

(A)Ancient Greece(B)Gupta Empire of India(C)Han empire of China(D)The New Kingdom of Egypt(E)Ancient Rome

(C)Han empire of China

Which of the following did all of the earliest civilizations in the Middle East and south Asia have in common?

Which of the following did all of the earliest civilizations in the Middle East and south Asia have in common?

(A)They were all in areas with abundant rainfall.

(B)All were self-sufficient with little trade with other civilizations.

(C)All had strong central governments.(D)None had well-developed writing systems.(E)All practiced polytheism.

(E)All practiced polytheism.

The ruin in southern France, shown in the photograph, exemplifies the

The ruin in southern France, shown in the photograph, exemplifies the

(A)Influence of Islamic architecture(B)Incorporation of architectural techniques of the

Ancient Egyptians(C)Influence of Gothic architecture(D)Craftsmanship of Ancient Persians(E)Roman architectural style

(E)Roman architectural style

The belief system that is based on the notion that people give and take within the context of the five basic relationships of society is

The belief system that is based on the notion that people give and take within the context of the five basic relationships of society is

(A)Confucianism(B)Buddhism(C)Hinduism(D)Daoism(E)Shamanism

(A)Confucianism

Which of the following was a significant difference between the Roman Empire and the Han Empire?Which of the following was a significant difference between the Roman Empire and the Han Empire?

(A)The Han Empire had more difficulty defending its borders.

(B)The Roman Empire was more heavily dependent on slave labor.

(C)The Han economy was based mainly on agriculture; the Roman economy was based mainly on trade.

(D)Peasant rebellions were more problematic for the Han than for the Romans.

(E)The Roman Empire encompassed many more diverse peoples than the Han did.

(B)The Roman Empire was more heavily dependent on slave labor.

Which of the following religions originated AFTER 600 C.E.?Which of the following religions originated AFTER 600 C.E.?

(A)Islam(B)Judaism(C)Hinduism(D)Buddhism(E)Daoism

(A)Islam

Which of the following best describes Sub-Saharan trade in the period between 1000 and 1450?

Which of the following best describes Sub-Saharan trade in the period between 1000 and 1450?

(A)Sub-Saharan people traded with one another but not with people in other areas of the world.

(B)Sub-Saharan people traded with Europeans from trading posts along Africa’s western coast.

(C)The area was isolated from other areas of the world, and most tribes were self-sufficient.

(D)Sub-Saharan people conducted a limited trade with people in the Middle East.

(E)The area was strongly connected to major long-distance trade routes of the Eastern Hemisphere.

(E)The area was strongly connected to major long-distance trade routes of the Eastern Hemisphere.

The religion that requires a once-in-a lifetime pilgrimage to its founding city isThe religion that requires a once-in-a lifetime pilgrimage to its founding city is

(A)Judaism(B)Islam(C)Hinduism(D)Buddhism(E)Daoism

(B)Islam

Which of the following groups invaded China in the 13th century and established the Yuan Dynasty?

Which of the following groups invaded China in the 13th century and established the Yuan Dynasty?

(A)Seljuk Turks(B)Tibetans(C)Mongols(D)Japanese(E)Jurchens

(C) Mongols

The diffusion of crops, other plants, and animals illustrated on the chart was called the

The diffusion of crops, other plants, and animals illustrated on the chart was called the

(A)The Indian Ocean Exchange(B)The Socialist Market System(C)The Putting Out System(D)Mercantilism(E)The Columbian Exchange

(E)The Columbian Exchange

This diffusion first began to impact world trade patterns during the

This diffusion first began to impact world trade patterns during the

(A)12th century(B)14th century(C)16th century(D)18th century(E)20th century

(C)16th century

The spread of the bubonic plague from Asia to Europe during the 14th century is directly attributable to the

The spread of the bubonic plague from Asia to Europe during the 14th century is directly attributable to the

(A)Mongol unification of Eurasia(B)Invasion of eastern Europe by the Seljuk

Turks(C)Portuguese involvement in the Indian

Ocean trade(D)Movement of people during the Crusades(E)Development of the Great Circuit Trade

(A)Mongol unification of Eurasia

Under the rule of which of the following dynasties was China MOST wary of contact with outsiders?

Under the rule of which of the following dynasties was China MOST wary of contact with outsiders?

(A)Tang(B)Song(C)Yuan(D)Ming(E)Qing

(D)Ming

Which of the following was NOT a major cultural movement in Europe in the era between 1450 and 1800?

Which of the following was NOT a major cultural movement in Europe in the era between 1450 and 1800?

(A)Renaissance(B)Reformation(C)Enlightenment(D)Scholasticism(E)Deism

(D)Scholasticism