All AP World History Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Political And Governmental Structures 600 Ce To 1450
Which government required all potential bureaucrats to pass rigorous civil service exams?
Dynastic China
Olmec Empire
Renaissance Italy
Holy Roman Empire
Mughal Empire
Dynastic China
As far back as the Han dynasty, China demonstrated an elaborate bureaucracy. Entry to this bureaucracy was dependent on the results of civil service exams for all eligible contenders.
Example Question #1 : Political And Governmental Structures 600 Ce To 1450
The breakdown of imperial structures in Europe, after the fall of Rome, caused the rise of __________________.
Communism
tribalism
democratic republics
capitalism
feudalism
feudalism
After the fall of Rome, European political structures changed from an imperial model, in which a sovereign had both legal and real authority over military and economic policies, to a feudal system, in which aristocrats pledged their allegiance to a king, and were expected to provide men-at-arms and taxes.
Communism is a political ideology within the Marxist school of thought, which did not begin until the 19th century.
There were few, if any, democratic Republics during this period.
Capitalism did not begin until the end of the feudal period.
Tribalism can be found all over the world, even to this day, but the breakdown of Rome did not cause Europe to become tribal.
Example Question #1 : Political And Governmental Structures 600 Ce To 1450
Which of the following best defines meritocracy?
None of the other answer choices is correct.
A religious sect of ancient Confucianism
The name given to the Japanese concept of chivalry and honor
The name given to Genghis Kahn’s style of intimidation and warfare
A system where promotions are made based on ability rather than familial status
A system where promotions are made based on ability rather than familial status
Meritocracy is the name given to a system in which promotions are made and jobs awarded based on the ability of an individual rather than the status of his or her family. Genghis Khan famously introduced this concept to his Mongolian forces, greatly improving the efficiency of his forces and the loyalty of his men.
Example Question #762 : Ap World History
Ghana was the most powerful region of __________ during much of the Middle Ages.
South Africa
Southern Europe
West Africa
North Africa
the Middle East
West Africa
Ghana was the most powerful region of West Africa during much of the Middle Ages. Most notably, the powerful Ashanti Empire was formed in Ghana in the thirteenth century. Other powerful empires in the region include the Mali Empire and the Songhai Empire.
Example Question #3 : Political And Governmental Structures 600 Ce To 1450
The Chinese eunuch Zheng He was famous for his role as ______________.
leader of the failed peasant rebellion that occurred in the early years of the Ming Dynasty
overseer of the construction of the Great Wall of China, designed to prevent Mongol invasion
general of the rebellious Chinese army when the Ming forces defeated the Yuan Dynasty
admiral of the Chinese fleet during the exploration period of Ming China
leader of the failed peasant rebellion that occurred in the early years of the Yuan Dynasty
admiral of the Chinese fleet during the exploration period of Ming China
Zheng He was a eunuch and an admiral of the Chinese fleet during the early Ming Dynasty. Between 1405-1433 Zheng He conducted a series of expeditionary voyages in South Asia and East Africa. He is responsible for spreading the influence of Chinese culture and for demonstrating the growing power of the Chinese State. He was a favorite of the Yongle Emperor, but following the latter’s death his voyages were discontinued. The “treasure voyages” of Zheng He present an interesting alternative historical development — one where China, instead of Europe, was the first to arrive and colonize North America.
Example Question #771 : Ap World History
During the Heian period, power in Japan was concentrated in the hands of the __________.
Nakatomi clan
Hirohito clan
Meiji clan
Tokugawa clan
Fujiwara clan
Fujiwara clan
During the Heian period of Japanese history much of the power was concentrated in the hands of the wealthy Fujiwara clan. The Fujiwara clan was able to marry into imperial house of Japan and control national politics to suit their interests.
Example Question #771 : Ap World History
Which of these statements best describes pre-Tokugawa politics in Medieval Japan?
Political power was heavily decentralized; the country was ruled by local warlords
Political power was heavily centralized; the country was ruled by an authoritarian emperor
A military run police-state in which civil liberties and personal freedoms were suppressed
A republic in which many people contributed to politics and elected representatives
None of these
Political power was heavily decentralized; the country was ruled by local warlords
The Tokugawa Period (also called the Edo Period) of Japanese history lasted from 1603 until 1868 (and the Meiji Restoration). Prior to the rule of the Tokugawa Shogunate political power in Japan was heavily decentralized and the country was ruled and administered by various warlords and wealthy landowners. The Tokugawa Shogunate united the country and brought to an end the fractious rule of feudalism.
Example Question #1 : Political And Governmental Structures 600 Ce To 1450
The Capetian Dynasty ruled for several centuries in which of these modern-day European countries?
Norway
England
Spain
France
Italy
France
The Capetian Dynasty ruled over the modern-day kingdom of France from the tenth century, beginning with Hugh Capet, until the fourteenth century. The Capetian Dynasty was instrumental in the formation of the modern French state.
Example Question #3 : Political And Governmental Structures 600 Ce To 1450
Which of these Chinese dynasties succeeded the Mongol-ruled Yuan Dynasty?
Ming
Zhou
Shang
Han
Qing
Ming
The Yuan Dynasty was founded by the Mongol warlord Kublai Khan in 1271. It served as an imperial dynasty of China throughout Mongol occupation. The Yuan Dynasty began to decline in the mid-fourteenth century and, after a series of famines and rebellions, was overthrown and replaced by the Ming Dynasty in 1368.
Example Question #6 : Political And Governmental Structures 600 Ce To 1450
__________ were the necessary foundations for the growth of powerful monarchies in Western Europe during the early modern period?
Parliaments and the aristocracy
Propaganda and trade
Militias and the support of the papacy
Farming and industry
Taxes and standing armies
Taxes and standing armies
Western European history from the eleventh century onwards witnessed the gradual development of the nation-state. The idea of the nation-state first emerged with the Concordat of Worms and was later solidified by the Peace of Westphalia. In medieval Europe the rise and power of nation-states was generally due to the emergence of powerful monarchies that could effectively coordinate the resources of the entire country they reigned over. Standing armies and a system of taxation were necessary to ensure the power of the monarchy and to minimize the influence of the nobility (who would otherwise be empowered by the responsibility to provide for the defense and finances of the realm).
Certified Tutor
All AP World History Resources
![Learning Tools by Varsity Tutors](https://vt-vtwa-app-assets.varsitytutors.com/assets/problems/og_image_practice_problems-9cd7cd1b01009043c4576617bc620d0d5f9d58294f59b6d6556fd8365f7440cf.jpg)