APWH Exam Comprehensive Review Part II

Front

Which dynasty restored peace and stability after the Sui Dynasty fell?

Back

Tang

Front

Which dynasty had such innovations as porcelain, gunpowder, and the printing press?

Back

Tang & Song

Front

Which dynasty is known for its achievements in art, literature, and philosophy, and is often considered the "Golden Age" of China?

Back

Tang & Song Dynasty

Front

Dynasty in China ruled by the Mongol Empire

Back

Yuan Dynasty

Front

What was one of the key reasons for the downfall of many Chinese dynasties?

Back

Natural disasters and famines

Answer explanation

The key reason for the downfall of many Chinese dynasties was natural disasters and famines, which weakened the economy and led to social unrest.

Front

"Sick Man of Europe" during WWI

Back

Turkey

Answer explanation

Turkey was known as the "Sick Man of Europe"

Front

Who finished building the Panama Canal?

Back

United States

Answer explanation

The United States took over the Panama Canal from the French in 1904 (who started it in 1881), and finished it in 1914.

Front

Mahatma Gandhi led a non-violent protest movement in ______ .

Back

India

Answer explanation

Gandhi was a political activist in India who used non-violent protest methods to get the British to leave. He lived from 1869-1948.

Front

Dynasty

Back

A line of rulers from the same family.

Front

What region was the birthplace of Islam?

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Middle East (Southwest Asia)