Unit 3 of AP World History

What is the main theme of Unit 3 in AP World History?

• The rise of land-based empires

• The development of maritime trade

• The spread of Christianity

• The decline of feudalism

Which of the following empires is NOT mentioned as one of the major empires in Unit 3?

• Safavid Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Ming Dynasty

How did the Manchu dynasty in China consolidate power?

• By controlling trade routes

• By enslaving poor Christian boys

• By collecting tribute from conquered states

• Through the civil service examination

What was the system used by the Ottomans to collect taxes?

• Tribute system

• Devshirme system

• Tax farming

• Civil service examination

How did the Aztecs consolidate power in their empire?

• By collecting tribute from conquered states

• By controlling trade routes

• By enslaving poor Christian boys

• Through the civil service examination

What was the purpose of the tribute system in the Aztec empire?

• To collect taxes from the conquered states

• To expand the empire through military conquest

• To maintain control over diverse populations

• To provide goods for religious rituals

What was a common feature in the militaries of land-based empires during this period?

• The use of chariots in battle

• The use of cavalry units

• The use of gunpowder-based weapons

• The reliance on naval power

Which elite group of soldiers was fiercely loyal to the Ottoman sultan?

• Janissaries

• Conquistadors

• Ghulams

• Samurais

How did land-based empires legitimize their power?

• Through religious unity

• Through military might

• Through democratic elections

• Through economic prosperity

What title did Islamic emperors take on to indicate their legitimacy?

• Emperor

• Caliph

• Pharaoh

• Sultan