AP World History Practice Questions

Boris introduces a problem from the AP World History Q Bank, focusing on population trends over time in three regions. He encourages viewers to attempt the question independently before reviewing it together. The video explains the impact of the Colombian Exchange, particularly the introduction of potatoes and maize, on population growth. Boris guides viewers through the process of eliminating incorrect answer choices and emphasizes the importance of logic and reasoning. He concludes with encouragement and information about Kaplan's resources for further study.

What does the graph in the problem illustrate?

• Population trends over time in three regions

• Economic growth in three regions

• Climate change effects in three regions

• Cultural exchanges between three regions

What historical event is linked to the population trends shown in the graph?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The Colombian Exchange

• The Renaissance

Which two foods were significant in improving diets and increasing populations?

• Rice and wheat

• Potatoes and maize

• Bananas and apples

• Tomatoes and peppers

What is a key benefit of the Colombian Exchange mentioned in the video?

• Improved nutrition and population growth

• Introduction of new technologies

• Expansion of trade routes

• Development of new languages

Why is 'cash crops' an incorrect choice for explaining population growth?

• They are too expensive

• They are not traded

• They are not widely grown

• They are not nutritious

Why is the choice mentioning African slaves working on plantations incorrect?

• Slaves only worked in Europe

• Slaves were not involved in agriculture

• Slaves worked on plantations in the Americas, not Afro-Eurasia

• Slaves did not work on plantations

Which of the following is NOT a cash crop?

• Cotton

• Sugar

• Coffee

• Potatoes

What is the main strategy suggested for tackling multiple-choice questions?

• Memorizing all historical facts

• Using logic and process of elimination

• Guessing randomly

• Skipping difficult questions

What is the purpose of Kaplan's AP World History Qbank?

• To provide historical documentaries

• To offer hundreds of practice questions with explanations

• To organize history seminars

• To sell history textbooks

What should students do if they don't know a historical fact during an exam?

• Ask the teacher for help

• Give up on the question

• Skip the question

• Use logic and elimination to find the answer