AP World Unit 1 Vocabulary Quiz

Which dynasty was the leading example of diversity and innovation in Afro-Eurasia and the Americas during the 13th century?

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

What is the term for a vast organization in which appointed officials carry out the empire's policies?

• Serfdom

• Imperial Bureaucracy

• Manorialism

• Feudalism

Which form of Buddhism focuses on personal spiritual growth through silent meditation and self-discipline?

• Tibetan Buddhism

• Zen Buddhism

• Mahayana Buddhism

• Theravada Buddhism

What was the main form of government for the Maya civilization?

• Kingdom

• Republic

• Empire

• City-state

Which empire was known for its complex irrigation and drainage systems, leading to economic prosperity?

• Vijayanagara Empire

• Majapahit Empire

• Srivijaya Empire

• Khmer Empire

What was the main focus of the Bhakti movement in Hinduism?

• Chanting

• Studying texts

• Performing rituals

• Developing a strong attachment to a particular deity

Which Islamic dynasty ruled from 750-1258 and experienced a golden age of Islamic culture?

• Abbasid Caliphate

• Seljuk Empire

• Umayyad Caliphate

• Ottoman Empire

Who was Nar al-Din al-Tusi?

• A merchant

• A famous poet

• A celebrated Islamic scholar

• A military leader

Which empire was based on Java and sustained its power by controlling sea routes?

• Khmer

• Srivijaya

• Majapahit

• Vijayanagara

What was the main characteristic of European civilization in the Middle Ages?

• Monarchical rule

• Decentralized political organization based on exchanges of land for loyalty

• Democratic governance

• Centralized political organization