Heimler AP World

Which statement is the best description of this time period?

• wars kept trade from flourishing

• the international economy was harmed by the Mongol takeover

• trade flourished as demand for new goods increased

• people found it impossible to traverse long distances

• Europe was the dominant force in the global economy

What was the primary motivation for European exploration during the Age of Discovery?

• To find new trade routes to Asia

• To spread Christianity

• To escape political persecution

• To establish new colonies

Which empire is known for its extensive road system that connected its vast territories?

• Roman Empire

• Mongol Empire

• Inca Empire

• Ottoman Empire

What was the significance of the Silk Road in world history?

• It was a major trade route connecting Europe and Asia

• It was the path taken by Marco Polo

• It was the route used by Alexander the Great

• It was a road built by the Roman Empire

Which of the following was a major consequence of the Columbian Exchange?

• The spread of diseases to the New World

• The discovery of the Pacific Ocean

• The fall of Constantinople

• The rise of the Ottoman Empire

What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?

• To protect against invasions from northern tribes

• To serve as a trade route

• To mark the boundary of the Chinese Empire

• To act as a symbol of Chinese unity

Which civilization is credited with the invention of the wheel?

• Mesopotamian

• Egyptian

• Indus Valley

• Chinese

What was the main reason for the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• Invasions by barbarian tribes

• Economic prosperity

• Expansion of the empire

• Rise of Christianity

Which of the following best describes the feudal system in medieval Europe?

• A system where land was exchanged for military service

• A democratic form of government

• A centralized monarchy

• A trade-based economy

What was the impact of the printing press on European society?

• It led to the spread of new ideas and literacy

• It caused the decline of the Catholic Church

• It resulted in the Industrial Revolution

• It led to the discovery of America