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1
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What is the time period covered by AP World History Modern Unit 1?

A

1200 to 1450

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Which major trade route connected Europe to Asia during this period?

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Silk Road

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True or False: The Mongol Empire facilitated trade across Eurasia.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The _____ was a significant cultural exchange that occurred along trade routes.

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Renaissance

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What were the main agricultural products traded along the Indian Ocean trade network?

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Spices, textiles, and precious stones

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Which empire is known for its extensive road system that promoted trade in the Americas?

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Inca Empire

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What was the impact of the Black Death on European society?

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It led to a decline in population and labor shortages.

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Which religion spread widely along the trade routes during this period?

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Islam

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key factor in the rise of the Ottoman Empire? A) Military conquest B) Maritime trade C) Agricultural innovation D) Colonial expansion

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A) Military conquest

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What is the significance of the year 1492 in world history?

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It marks Columbus’s arrival in the Americas.

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True or False: The Ming Dynasty was known for its isolationist policies.

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False

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Short Answer: What was the role of women in the feudal system?

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Women managed households and had limited rights, often influencing family alliances.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ was a major cultural and intellectual movement that began in Italy during the 14th century.

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Renaissance

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What was the primary purpose of the Spanish encomienda system?

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To regulate Native American labor and land use.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the term ‘humanism’? A) Focus on religious themes B) Emphasis on individual potential and achievements C) Strict adherence to medieval traditions D) Advocacy for social equality

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B) Emphasis on individual potential and achievements

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What effect did the printing press have on European society?

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It increased literacy and the spread of ideas.

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True or False: The Aztecs practiced human sacrifice as part of their religious rituals.

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True

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Short Answer: Describe one technological advancement that aided maritime exploration.

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The astrolabe helped navigators determine latitude.

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Which two civilizations are known for their advanced urban planning and architecture during this period?

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The Maya and the Inca

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20
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Fill in the blank: The _____ was a series of conflicts between Christians and Muslims over the Holy Land.

A

Crusades

21
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What was the significance of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

A

It divided newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal.

22
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major consequence of the Columbian Exchange? A) Spread of disease B) Decrease in global trade C) Isolation of the Americas D) Decline of European empires

A

A) Spread of disease

23
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True or False: The Renaissance promoted a revival of classical learning and values.

A

True

24
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Short Answer: Name one reason for the decline of feudalism in Europe.

A

The growth of trade and the rise of a merchant class.

25
Q

What is the time period covered by AP World History Modern Unit 1?

A

1200 to 1450

26
Q

Which major trade route connected Europe to Asia during this period?

A

Silk Road

27
Q

True or False: The Mongol Empire facilitated trade across Eurasia.

A

True

28
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ was a significant cultural exchange that occurred along trade routes.

A

Renaissance

29
Q

What were the main agricultural products traded along the Indian Ocean trade network?

A

Spices, textiles, and precious stones

30
Q

Which empire is known for its extensive road system that promoted trade in the Americas?

A

Inca Empire

31
Q

What was the impact of the Black Death on European society?

A

It led to a decline in population and labor shortages.

32
Q

Which religion spread widely along the trade routes during this period?

A

Islam

33
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key factor in the rise of the Ottoman Empire? A) Military conquest B) Maritime trade C) Agricultural innovation D) Colonial expansion

A

A) Military conquest

34
Q

What is the significance of the year 1492 in world history?

A

It marks Columbus’s arrival in the Americas.

35
Q

True or False: The Ming Dynasty was known for its isolationist policies.

A

False

36
Q

Short Answer: What was the role of women in the feudal system?

A

Women managed households and had limited rights, often influencing family alliances.

37
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ was a major cultural and intellectual movement that began in Italy during the 14th century.

A

Renaissance

38
Q

What was the primary purpose of the Spanish encomienda system?

A

To regulate Native American labor and land use.

39
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the term ‘humanism’? A) Focus on religious themes B) Emphasis on individual potential and achievements C) Strict adherence to medieval traditions D) Advocacy for social equality

A

B) Emphasis on individual potential and achievements

40
Q

What effect did the printing press have on European society?

A

It increased literacy and the spread of ideas.

41
Q

True or False: The Aztecs practiced human sacrifice as part of their religious rituals.

A

True

42
Q

Short Answer: Describe one technological advancement that aided maritime exploration.

A

The astrolabe helped navigators determine latitude.

43
Q

Which two civilizations are known for their advanced urban planning and architecture during this period?

A

The Maya and the Inca

44
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ was a series of conflicts between Christians and Muslims over the Holy Land.

A

Crusades

45
Q

What was the significance of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

A

It divided newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal.

46
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major consequence of the Columbian Exchange? A) Spread of disease B) Decrease in global trade C) Isolation of the Americas D) Decline of European empires

A

A) Spread of disease

47
Q

True or False: The Renaissance promoted a revival of classical learning and values.

A

True

48
Q

Short Answer: Name one reason for the decline of feudalism in Europe.

A

The growth of trade and the rise of a merchant class.

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