AP World Vocab Quiz #3

What was the primary role of the Asante in West African history?

• They were a nomadic tribe known for their horse breeding.

• They were a powerful kingdom known for their involvement in the gold trade.

• They were a maritime society known for their shipbuilding skills.

• They were a religious sect known for their unique rituals.

What was the Atlantic Slave Trade?

• A trade route for spices between Europe and Asia.

• The exchange of goods and ideas between the Americas and Europe.

• The transportation of enslaved Africans to the Americas.

• A trade agreement between European nations and the Ottoman Empire.

What does the term "Castas" refer to in colonial Latin America?

• A system of forced labor.

• A social hierarchy based on racial ancestry.

• A type of agricultural practice.

• A religious ceremony.

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• A trade agreement between Spain and Portugal.

• The transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds.

• A cultural exchange program between Europe and Asia.

• A military alliance between European nations.

In colonial Latin America, who were the Creoles?

• Indigenous people who adopted European customs.

• People of mixed European and African descent.

• Europeans born in the Americas.

• Enslaved Africans who gained freedom.

What was the Devshirme system in the Ottoman Empire?

• A tax system based on land ownership.

• A recruitment system for the Janissary corps.

• A trade agreement with European nations.

• A religious reform movement.

What was the purpose of the Encomienda system in the Spanish colonies?

• To establish trade routes with indigenous peoples.

• To convert indigenous peoples to Christianity.

• To regulate the labor of indigenous peoples.

• To promote agricultural development.

Who were the Janissaries in the Ottoman Empire?

• A group of elite soldiers.

• A religious sect.

• A class of merchants.

• A group of scholars.

What were Maroon Societies?

• Communities of escaped enslaved people in the Americas.

• Settlements established by European explorers.

• Religious communities in the Ottoman Empire.

• Trading posts in West Africa.

Which empire is known for its rich cultural and architectural achievements in South Asia?

• Ottoman Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Roman Empire