Example Items
World History
Pre-AP
World History Pre-AP Example Items
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First Semester
2016–2017
Code #: 4201
EXAMPLE ITEMS World History Pre-AP, Sem 1
1
Source: Harcourt
The development of river valley civilizations is directly related to —
A
systematic religious practices
B
advances in shipbuilding
C
the emergence of agriculture
D
the sharing of new deals
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2
Source: backtoclassics.com
Renaissance artist Raphael’s painting “The School of Athens” is an example of how —
A
early Roman laws influenced Renaissance art
B
science was valued during the Renaissance period
C
artists included images of friends in their art
D
Renaissance artists respected the knowledge of Greek philosophers
Effects of the Crusades
3
Lessened the power of the Pope
Weakened the feudal nobility
Increased the power of kings
?
Which statement best completes the chart about the effects of the Crusades on Europe?
A
Started the Renaissance in Italy
B
Improved Christian and Muslim diplomacy
C
Expanded trade between Europe and Southwest Asia
D
Contributed to the end of Medieval society
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4
Our public men have, besides politics, their private affairs to attend to, and our ordinary
citizens, though occupied with the pursuits of industry, are still fair judges of public matters.
Unlike any other nation, we regard those who take no part in these duties not as unambitious
but as useless. We Athenians are able to judge at all events. Instead of looking on discussion
as a stumbling block in the way of action, we think of it as an essential preliminary step to any
wise action at all.
—Thucydides, “Pericles’ Funeral Oration”
Which principle is described in this excerpt?
A
Civic responsibility
B
Unalienable rights
C
Economic prosperity
D
Freedom from tyranny
5
The Tang and Song Dynasties, 618-1279
KOREA
Beijing
JAPAN
Xian
EAST
CHINA
SEA
Hangzhou
CHINA
Canton
Tang dynasty
SOUTH
CHINA
SEA
Song dynasty, 1050
Song dynasty, 1150
Trade routes
N
SOUTHEAST
ASIA
0
0
PACIFIC
OCEAN
500 Miles
500 Kilometers
To India
and the
Middle East
© Pearson Education
The map indicates that overland trade routes during the Tang and Song Dynasties ran from —
A
Beijing to Canton
B
Canton to India
C
Hangzhou to Central Asia
D
Xian to Hangzhou
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6
Chinese paintings during the Song Dynasty reflected —
A
the ideal that human perfection was attainable
B
an emphasis on harmony with nature
C
a lack of natural resources to make other types of art
D
the central role of animals in Chinese culture
7
Source: Wikipedia.org
Rock-cut cave and temple architecture are associated with which classical civilization?
A
Greece
B
Rome
C
India
D
Tang
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Prehistoric Hunter-gatherers
8
Men
Women
The men left base camp to hunt, track, and
kill wild game to provide protein.
The women stayed close to base camp to
care for children.
The men used stone, bone, and wood tools.
When problems arose, they advanced their
hunting successes.
The women gathered fruits, berries, roots,
and grasses. Occasionally seeds were
scattered near the base camp.
New technologies led to expanded tool kits
which included knives for butchering and
tools to create more tools.
They returned the next season.
?
Which choice best completes the graphic organizer regarding the hunter-gatherer societies?
9
A
They found it necessary to aid the men in hunting to provide more food.
B
They discovered an abundant supply of small game animals.
C
They experienced a colder climate which led to the creation of permanent settlements.
D
They found new crops growing which was the first crucial step in agriculture development.
The collapse of empires typically begins with —
A
new religious beliefs that undermine the moral values of the empires
B
corrupt governments that make maintaining a large empire unsustainable
C
policies that fail to encourage the assimilation of conquered peoples into their societies
D
economic programs that take land from the wealthy and redistribute it to the poor
It is better that ten guilty persons escape than
that one innocent suffer.
10
—William Blackstone
Which principle is best reflected by the quote?
A
Trial by jury
B
Separation of church and state
C
Equality before the law
D
Innocent until proven guilty
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12
13
14
15
The Pax Romana and the vast extension of Roman roads facilitated the spread of —
A
Islam from the Middle East to North Africa
B
Buddhism east toward China
C
Christianity throughout most of Europe
D
Judaism northwest into present-day Russia
What is one similarity between Buddhism and Christianity?
A
Both are monotheistic religions.
B
Both religions spread along trade routes.
C
Both believe the soul lives on, unchanged after death.
D
Both have their foundation in Jewish traditions.
The development of systematic farming allowed Neolithic people to grow enough food —
A
to expand trade routes
B
for religious ceremonies and rituals
C
to establish permanent settlements
D
for population control
Marco Polo was influential in —
A
discovering and exploring a new continent
B
defeating the Mongolian armies in Central Asia
C
setting up negotiations between European powers and the Mongols
D
expanding trade and cultural exchanges between Asia and Europe
Which concept is not found in a democratic republic form of government?
A
A trial by jury
B
People vote on issues
C
Religious leadership
D
Representative governing body
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17
What is the political and legal impact of the ideas contained in the Code of Hammurabi, the Ten
Commandments, and the Magna Carta?
A
Codes of law hold all people responsible for their actions.
B
It is the government’s job to punish people as they see fit.
C
One’s position in society is determined by birth and cannot be changed.
D
Only wealthy people are held above the law.
Which characteristic unified China?
A
China’s trade with the Roman Empire
B
Invasion of Japan by Genghis Khan
C
The long history of rule by an Emperor
D
Trade with Hindu kingdoms in classical India
18
Historian R. H. Barrow has stated that Rome never fell because it turned into
something even greater—an idea—and achieved immortality.
What is an example of Roman influences on modern western societies?
A
Treating women as equals in society
B
Use of concrete and arches to construct expansive transportation systems
C
Underlying belief that religion is the basis of all moral civil codes
D
Foundation for a justice system based on the belief of innocent until proven guilty
19
Paleolithic Age
Neolithic Age
The time periods listed led to the —
A
use of fire
B
emergence of civilization
C
establishment of monarchy
D
growth of social classes
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Bronze Age
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EXAMPLE ITEMS World History Pre-AP, Sem 1
20
What did these regions have in common that gave them greater control over their empires?
A
Easy access to large bodies of water that were easy to navigate
B
Mountainous regions that provided natural barriers against invading armies
C
Roads that promoted unity and provided connections to far-flung regions
D
A large number of rivers that provided reliable trade routes
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EXAMPLE ITEMS World History Pre-AP, Sem 1
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Answer/
Scale
SE
PROCESS SKILLS
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Answer/
Scale
SE
PROCESS SKILLS
1
1 C
WH.16B
15A, 15B
11
11 C
WH.1C
--
2
2 D
WH.25B
29F, 30C
12
12 B
WH.23A
--
3
3 C
WH.4G
29F
13
13 C
WH.17A
--
4
4 A
WH.21B
29F, 30A
14
14 D
WH.4J
--
5
5 C
WH.4H
15A, 15B
15
15 C
WH.19B
--
6
6 B
WH.26B
--
16
16 A
WH.20B
--
7
7 C
WH.27A
30C
17
17 C
WH.3A
--
8
8 D
WH.24A
16C, 29F
18
18 D
WH.20A
29F
9
9 B
WH.3C
--
19
19 B
WH.2B
30C
10
10 D
WH.22B
29C
20
20 C
WH.15B
29F
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