3-MC review for ap world test #1
Which of the following statements would challenge the arguments made in the passage? A Strong governments in the slave-exporting regions of West Africa B The role of Dutch trading companies in Southeast Asia C The use of slaves and the plantation systems in the Americas D European imports of sugar and tobacco
A
All of the following statements about the Ottoman Empire in the period 1450-1750 are factually accurate. Which would most strongly support Barkey's claim regarding the Ottoman state and toleration in the passage? A The Ottoman army increasingly relied on the contributions of the Janissary corps, which was mostly composed of soldiers of non-Turkic origin. B Some Ottoman sultans such as Selim I refused to accept the legitimacy of the Safavid rulers of Persia because they were Shi'a Muslims. C Some Ottoman sultans such as Suleiman the Magnificent patronized Sufi mystics, whose heterodox practices were sometimes condemned by the Sunni religious elite. D The Ottoman government required any cases involving a dispute between Muslims and non-Muslims to be resolved according to Islamic law.
A
In which of the following regions between 1450 and 1750 was Christian missionary activity met with the LEAST amount of resistance by non-European states? A The Americas B The Middle East C The Indian subcontinent D Central Asia
A
The activities of Inez de Leyria's father as described in the passage best support which of the following conclusions about the period 1450-1750 C.E.? A The intensification of commercial and diplomatic activity across Eurasia was accompanied by increased missionary activity. B The arrival of Nestorian Christians along the Silk Roads introduced European missionaries to China. C Russian expansion in Asia encouraged Christian missionary activity in China. D The intensification of regional patterns of trade in the Indian Ocean spurred Chinese merchants to convert to Christianity.
A
The implicit claim made by the image about a connection between religious devotion and maritime exploration best demonstrates which of the following in the period circa 1450-1750 ? A Increasing global connections expanded the reach of existing religions. B Church authorities argued that religious diversity should be respected and protected. C The intensification of cross-cultural interactions resulted in the development of syncretic religions. D Religious motivations for European exploration and colonization were secondary to economic motivations.
A
The material used to create the plaque best reflects which of the following historical situations in the Indian Ocean region in the period 1450-1750 ? A Trade networks continued to flourish and gave Europeans direct access to precious luxury goods. B European luxury goods became increasingly popular among Asian populations in the region. C Natural resources from the Americas allowed Asian producers to diversify the products they sold to European merchants. D European artisans in the region increasingly copied Islamic and Indian styles in their artistic productions.
A
The portrait of Emperor Jahangir in Image 2 is best seen as evidence of which of the following? A The Mughals' toleration of different religious traditions within their state B Indian artisans producing artistic works for export markets C The increased sponsorship of artists by new economic elites D Jahangir's creation of a syncretic belief system incorporating Christianity and Islam
A
The trend shown on the graph above is best explained by A increased production of cash crops like sugar B growth of silver mining in New Spain C industrialized textile mills' demand for raw cotton D African slave-trading kingdoms' demand for European trade goods
A
The use of objects such as the one shown in the image best illustrates which of the following historical processes from 1450 to 1750 ? A Some Asian states sought to limit foreign encroachment in their internal affairs. B Political leaders in Asia commissioned works of art to legitimize their rule. C Religious conversion by state rulers was often followed by the mass conversion of state populations. D The territorial expansion of Asian land-based empires limited European influence in many parts of Asi
A
Which of the following aspects of Map 2 can best be used to support the claim that a truly global trading system developed during the period from 1450 to 1750 ? A Trade routes extending east and west from Eurasia toward the Americas B Extensive overland trade routes in Eurasia C The existence of Mediterranean trade routes connecting Europe, Asia and Africa D The continued presence of multiple long-distance trade routes to India
A
Which of the following historical developments most strongly contributed to the mapmaker's depiction of West Africa and the southern half of the world in Map 2 ? A Portugal's development of maritime technology and navigational skills B China's naval expeditions in the Indian Ocean basin C The limited geographical knowledge of western European mapmakers as a result of the region's commercial isolation D The decline of Mediterranean powers such as Genoa and Venice and the rise of Atlantic powers such as England, France, and the Netherlands
A
In the excerpt, Bolívar expresses which of the following? A Concern about the lack of restrictions on capital investments B Outrage at the effects of mercantilist policies C Disgust with the extravagant spending of socialist governments D Rebellion against the restrictions of feudalism
B
A historian examining Mesoamerica in the sixteenth century would best utilize the sources above to analyze which of the following topics? A The process of introducing the encomienda system B How Christian ideas were communicated to and understood by Amerindians C Conflicts between the Jesuits and the Franciscans D The extent of the decline of the Amerindian population
B
A historian would most likely use Map 1 to research which of the following developments in the period 1450-1750 ? A The efforts of wealthy Renaissance patrons to encourage the fine arts and scientific research B The ways that European cartography drew on earlier knowledge from the Islamic world and merchant activity in the Mediterranean C The influence of Crusades against the Ottoman Empire on the commercial expansion of Italian city-states D The consolidation of the Russian Empire, its expansion into Siberia, and its challenge to imperial China
B
A likely purpose for including the religious figure in the plaque was to show that A salvation for the Portuguese inhabitants of Goa could be obtained only by rejecting material wealth B Portuguese naval activities in the Indian Ocean region were favored by divine forces C because of their belief in the prophecy of Jesus, the Muslim inhabitants of Goa could also obtain salvation D Jesus was going to provide the Portuguese with new sailing technologies for their ships if they continued to follow him
B
Dara Shikoh's intellectual collaborations as described in the passage are most consistent with which of the following policies of imperial states such as the Mughal Empire in the period 1450 to 1750 C.E.? A Recruiting subject peoples for imperial expansion through military conscription B Attempting to build support for imperial rule by accommodating religious and ethnic diversity C Sponsoring the development of religious architecture to legitimize imperial rule D Attempting to enforce imperial power by requiring cultural assimilation
B
Navarro's economic observations expressed in the passage above are best understood in the context of which of the following? A The Spanish-Portuguese colonial rivalry in the Atlantic B The influx of silver from the Americas into the Spanish economy C The practice of governments devaluing their currencies by reducing the proportion of precious metals in their coins D The beginning of large-scale importation of silver by China from Spanish mines in the Americas
B
The map above illustrates which of the following? A The most frequent destinations for African emigrants of the twentieth century B Predominant areas of origin and destinations of African slaves in the fifteenth through nineteenth centuries C Proportional flows of African agricultural commodities during the nineteenth century D Winds and water currents that affected trans-Atlantic and trans-Saharan trade
B
The painting can best be used as evidence for which of the following world historical trends that took place during the period 1450 C.E. to 1750 C.E.? A The use of art to glorify rulers B The sponsorship of art by new elites C Governments using art to foster nationalism among their populations D The diffusion of African artistic traditions across Indian Ocean trade routes
B
The two interpretations of economic history of the early modern period differ most strongly concerning A the motivations for European colonization of the Americas B the relative importance of Europe in the global economy C the significance of economic developments in Europe prior to 1500 D the justification for European claims of economic superiority
B
Vieira's assertion that Solomon and the Queen of Sheba had a son diverges from the traditional Hebrew account. Which of the following best explains Vieira's choice to tell this version of the story? A By the seventeenth century, scholars had more information about the events discussed by Vieira. B Vieira wished to tailor his sermon to appeal to Brazil's ethnically and racially diverse population. C Vieira was influenced by Jesuit anti-Semitism and wished to undermine the Hebrew account. D Vieira was attempting to encourage intermarriage between Brazilians of African and European descent.
B
Which of the following best describes Alfred Crosby's argument in the passage above? A Various Amerindian groups did not have contact with each other before 1492. B Amerindians' long isolation from the rest of the world had placed them at a biological disadvantage. C The genetic makeup of the native population of the Americas remained unchanged until 1492. D By 1492 Amerindians generally had migrated for shorter distances than had other groups.
B
Which of the following best illustrates the argument described in the passage above? A Spanish and Portuguese plantation owners imported large numbers of African slaves to work their fields. B Amerindians were killed in large numbers by diseases such as smallpox and measles. C Some Amerindian societies prior to European contact had high population densities and large urban centers of comparable scale to those in Europe. D The Spanish system of forced labor in mines such as those in Potosí resulted in thousands of deaths among the Amerindian population.
B
Which of the following pieces of evidence does the author use to support his claim that the arrival of the Spanish "destroyed our people"? A The Spanish spread infectious disease among the Maya. B The Spanish conquered all Maya towns. C Maya people became poor. D The Spanish assassinated the king's eldest son.
B
Based on the description of the discovery of silver in Zacatecas in the second paragraph, which of the following conclusions about Mota y Escobar is best supported? A He had no firsthand knowledge of Mexico. B He was an opponent of the practice of slavery. C He was critical of the motivations of the Spanish conquistadors. D He questioned the economic usefulness of silver mining.
C
In the context of the period 1450-1750, which of the following most likely explains why the Qing government employed the scholars shown in the image? A States sought to recruit foreign experts to industrialize their economies. B States sought to legitimize their rule by recruiting foreigners from prestigious universities. C States sought to centralize their rule by including foreigners whose positions were dependent on the state to serve in the bureaucracy. D States sought to recruit foreigners who could help factions within the state bureaucracies solve their differences.
C
Sun Yuting's analysis of the factors that contributed to the relative economic strength of China and Great Britain best illustrates which of the following continuities from the period 1450-1750 ? A The expansion of empires led to the collapse of existing trade networks. B The transfer of European navigational technology expanded global trade significantly. C The global circulation of goods was fueled by European merchants' access to Asian markets. D The establishment of state monopolies in certain industries led to higher prices for luxury items.
C
The expansion of trade routes along the coast of Africa as shown on Map 2 was most directly facilitated by which of the following? A Expanding Chinese influence as a result of maritime voyages under the Ming dynasty B Changes in fishing practices in the Indian Ocean C Improved ship designs and navigational technologies D Commercial decline in Europe as a result of the global cooling of climate known as the Little Ice Age
C
The production of the plaque in Goa is best understood in the immediate context of which of the following? A The establishment of plantation economies B The spread of printing-press technology C The development of trading-post empires D The decline of Asian states such as the Mughal Empire
C
The trade illustrated by the map contributed most directly to which of the following? A The Glorious Revolution B The French Revolution C The Haitian Revolution D The Cuban Revolution
C
Which of the following factors would contribute most to future revisions of Map 2 ? A Western Europeans' discovery of geographical scholarship from the Mongol khanates B The experiences of European merchants transporting Asian goods in the Indian Ocean C Spanish sponsorship of trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific maritime exploration D Qing China's resumption of maritime expeditions to expand its tribute system
C
Which of the following long-term changes in the period circa 1550-1700 best demonstrates that the actions described by de Estete in the passage failed to fully achieve their goals? A The development of a global economy based on Spanish exports of Andean silver B American foods becoming staple crops in Eurasia C The emergence of syncretic religious practices in the Americas D The growing Spanish dependence on coerced labor in the Americas
C
All of the following pieces of evidence in the passage directly support the author's claim that the "pestilence" was "terrible" EXCEPT: A The Maya king died in the epidemic. B Fear of the disease drove Maya people to commit suicide. C The disease killed members of the Maya elite, including elders and priests. D The disease led to the arrival of Dominican friars.
D
For the period circa 1650-1790, the differences between clove prices in Southeast Asia and those in Amsterdam best support which of the following conclusions? A Imperialism economically benefited those Asians who collaborated with the Europeans and harmed those Asians who resisted European control. B Imperialism led directly to the articulation of anticolonial ideologies based on Enlightenment principles. C Imperialism was undertaken mostly to prevent the expansion of rival European powers and resulted in the colonization of areas of no direct economic interest to Europeans. D Imperialism economically benefited European merchants and governments while leading to the economic decline or stagnation of Asian producers.
D
In the period after circa 1450, trade along the routes shown on the map declined in large part because of the A decrease in the demand for African manufactured goods in Europe B collapse of European economies in the wake of the bubonic plague C disruption caused by the adoption of new gunpowder weapons D increase of maritime trade along the African coast
D
The actions of the Maroons that forced British colonial authorities to conclude a treaty with them are best explained as evidence of reactions against which of the following global trends in the period 1450-1750 ? A The persistent spread of epidemic diseases B The continuing impoverishment of indigenous populations resulting from agricultural transfers C The increase in armed conflict resulting from state rivalries over control of trade routes D The increasing expansion and centralization of state power
D
The images above best provide evidence of which of the following consequences of colonial expansion in the period 1450 to 1750 ? A The extension of regional trading networks and the consolidation of centralized power B The spread of new food crops and the development of syncretic forms of religion C The restructuring of the family and the growth of the plantation economy D The transfer of wealth to new elites and the development of new gender roles
D
The main arguments of the two sources are most similar in their emphasis on the A importance of European-manufactured exports to Asia B different economic relationships that specific European states had with Asia C exceptional qualities of European states that enabled them to dominate the global economy D significance of European access to precious metals from the Americas
D
The object shown in the image is best understood in the context of which of the following developments between 1450 and 1750 ? A The introduction of Chinese religious and cultural influences in Japan B The fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate and restoration of direct imperial rule C The growth of Russian cultural influence in East Asia as a result of the Russian expansion into Siberia D The influence of European merchants and missionaries along Asian maritime trade routes
D
Which of the following most directly contributed to the geographic expansion of Safavid trade during the period from 1450 to 1750, as indicated in the passage? A Sufi efforts to spread Islam along trade routes to the east B Safavid support for the conquest of India by the early Mughal emperors C The expansion of trade in gunpowder weapons in the Indian Ocean and Africa D Safavid exchanges with European trading-post empires in Asia
D
