AP World History Mock Quiz (15 Questions)

Which civilization is credited with the development of cuneiform writing?

• Egyptians

• Harappans

• Sumerians

• Phoenicians

The Code of Hammurabi is significant because it was:

• The first democratic constitution

• A religious text

• A legal code that established justice

• A treaty between empires

Which major trade network connected China with the Mediterranean?

• Trans-Saharan Route

• Indian Ocean Trade

• Silk Road

• Atlantic Trade Route

The fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE led to:

• The beginning of the Renaissance

• The rise of Islamic Caliphates

• The start of the Middle Ages in Europe

• Immediate unification under Byzantium

The spread of Islam in the 7th and 8th centuries was facilitated by:

What caused the Black Death to spread rapidly in the 14th century?

• Increased agricultural practices

• Global climate change

• Expansion of trade networks like the Silk Road

• Migration from the Americas

One major result of the Protestant Reformation was:

• A unified Christian church

• Decreased literacy

• Increased religious diversity in Europe

• The spread of Islam

Which empire was known for its use of quipus for record keeping?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Maya

• Olmec

The transatlantic slave trade primarily supplied labor to:

• Asian textile factories

• American plantations

• European shipyards

• African gold mines

The Opium Wars were fought between:

• China and Japan

• Britain and China

• India and Britain

• China and the USA