AP World History Modern Periodization

As described in the passage, the economic model of the British South Africa Company most directly differed from which of the following economic trends in the late nineteenth century?

• The shift in Asian and African economies from manufacturing of finished goods to resource extraction

• The shift from nation-based businesses and enterprises to transnational businesses and enterprises

• The shift from heavy industry to industries centered on the production of consumer goods

• The shift from mercantilism to free-market trade policies

The next time period we study will cover years

• 600 C.E. to 1450 C.E.

• 1450 C.E. to 1750 C.E.

• 1750 C.E. to 1914 C.E.

• 1914 C.E. to present

True or False: AP World History covers 10,000 years of history.

• True

• False

Tribute

• payment or gift to demonstrate loyalty and inferiority to a stronger political power or state

• A buddhist tradition of donating money to the poor

• the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

Which period is known as the Age of Exploration in AP World History?

• 600 C.E. to 1450 C.E.

• 1450 C.E. to 1750 C.E.

• 1750 C.E. to 1914 C.E.

• 1914 C.E. to present

True or False: The Industrial Revolution began in the 18th century.

• True

• False

Which empire was known for its extensive road system in the Americas?

• Aztec Empire

• Inca Empire

• Mayan Empire

• Olmec Empire

What was the primary purpose of the Silk Road?

• To transport silk from China to Europe

• To spread Buddhism across Asia

• To facilitate trade between Asia and Europe

• To connect the Roman Empire with the Han Dynasty

Which event marked the beginning of the Modern Period in AP World History?

• The fall of Constantinople

• The discovery of America

• The French Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

True or False: The Enlightenment was a period that emphasized reason and individualism.

• True

• False