AP World History Period 1 and 2 Review

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What was a major economic development in the Song Dynasty?

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Commercialization of the economy.

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What was the primary method of state administration used by the Inca Empire?

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The mita system requiring labor on state projects.

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What is the term for the belief that kings have a divine blessing to rule?

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Divine right.

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How did rulers in China and Europe use art to legitimize their power?

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By commissioning portraits of themselves.

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What economic system was in place during the exchange of goods from 1450-1750?

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European mercantilist laws.

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What was the significance of the Silk Road in AP World History?

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It facilitated trade and cultural exchange between East and West.

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Define 'mercantilism'.

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An economic theory that emphasizes the role of the state in managing international trade to increase national wealth.

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What role did religion play in the governance of empires like the Inca?

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Religion was used to justify the authority of rulers and maintain social order.

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What was the impact of the printing press on European society?

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It increased literacy rates and spread new ideas rapidly.

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What is 'feudalism'?

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A social and economic system in medieval Europe where land was held by lords in exchange for military service from vassals.