AP World History Unit 3

What is the term for the samurai code of conduct that emphasized loyalty, honor, and discipline?

• Seppuku

• Bushido

• Shogunate

• Kamikaze

Which architectural style is most associated with the reign of Louis XIV in France?

• Gothic

• Baroque

• Renaissance

• Rococo

Describe one major reform implemented by Peter the Great to modernize Russia.

• He abolished serfdom.

• He introduced a new calendar.

• He established a navy.

• He built the Great Wall.

What was a significant cultural contribution of the Ottoman Empire under Suleiman II?

• The construction of the Hagia Sophia

• The development of the Blue Mosque

• The invention of the printing press

• The creation of the Sistine Chapel

Explain how Catherine the Great expanded Russian territory during her reign.

• By purchasing land from neighboring countries

• Through military conquests and diplomacy

• By forming alliances with European powers

• Through peaceful negotiations with the Ottoman Empire

Analyze the impact of the samurai code of conduct on Japanese society during the shogun period.

• It led to the unification of Japan under a single ruler.

• It created a rigid class structure and social order.

• It encouraged the development of democratic institutions.

• It promoted economic prosperity and trade.

What was the primary goal of Louis XIV's policy of absolute monarchy?

• To decentralize power among the nobility

• To strengthen the power of the monarchy

• To promote religious tolerance

• To expand France's colonial empire

Evaluate the effectiveness of Peter the Great's reforms in transforming Russia into a modern state.

• They were largely ineffective and led to economic decline.

• They successfully modernized the military and government.

• They caused widespread social unrest and rebellion.

• They had little impact on Russian society.

Discuss the strategic importance of Catherine the Great's territorial expansions for Russia.

• They provided access to warm-water ports.

• They isolated Russia from European conflicts.

• They reduced Russia's dependence on agriculture.

• They increased Russia's influence in Asia.

What was one of the main reasons for the decline of the samurai class during the late shogun period?

• The introduction of firearms

• The rise of the merchant class

• The spread of Buddhism

• The influence of Western culture