FINAL EXAMPRE-AP GEOGRAPHY & WORLD HISTORY

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QUESTION 1 

WHICH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS IS TRUE? A. THE PRIMARY DIRECTION OF THE LINES RUN FROM NORTHWEST TO SOUTHWEST B. THE PRIMARY DIRECTION OF THE LINES RUN EAST TO WEST C. FOUR OUT OF THE FIVE MAJOR LINES RUN THROUGH/ACROSS WATER D. THERE ARE NO LINES THAT CROSS ANOTHER LINE 

 QUESTION 2 

 WHAT COULD BEST BE DETERMINED FROM THE DIFFERENT LAYERS OF THIS PARTICULAR GIS MAP?

A. WHICH PARCEL OF LAND WOULD BE IN A SPECIFIC VOTING DISTRICT B. WHICH SATELLITE SYSTEM WOULD BE USED TO PROJECT THIS MAP C. HOUSING MARKET PRICES AS RELATED TO SCHOOL ZONES D. MILITARY BASE PLACEMENT WITHIN RESIDENTIAL AREAS 

QUESTION 3

  What can be determined about oil transit routes from this map?

A. Land routes displayed utilized B. There are more non-Asian routes utilizing the Atlantic Ocean than Asian routes C. Travel time has been increased due to the canals of Panama and Suez D. Northern countries such as Canada and Russia show increased use of Pacific coastal waterways

QUESTION 4 COMPARE THESE TWO MAPS

ETHNIC GROUPS         CONFLICT “HOT SPOTS”

 WHAT CAN YOU DETERMINE ABOUT VIOLENT AREAS OF AFRICA?

A. AREAS OF DIVERSE ETHNICITIES DO NOT HAVE MANY VIOLENT CONFLICTS B. VIOLENT AREAS ARE MORE THAN LIKELY TO HAVE NUMEROUS ETHNIC GROUPS C. THE LESS AN AREA IS DIVERSE THE MORE THE CONFLICT D. VERY FEW VARIED ETHNIC AREAS HAVE A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF CONFLICTS 

QUESTION 5  

Namibia has a very odd and distinct northeastern border.

What is the best possible reason for creating the border with such boundaries? A. Mountainous regions prevented the addition of rail lines to the west coast B. Desert landscapes helped create a diverse bio-sphere in central Namibia C. Interior highway routes developed strong diamond trading with European nations D. Connection to the Zambezi River was paramount for linkage to the Indian Ocean 

  Question 6 Read the passage before answering question 6"Knowing how to use fire may have helped the early humans who left Africa 50,000 to 60,000 years ago to cope with colder conditions in Europe. It may also have given them a big advantage over the resident Neanderthals they encountered. By 35,000 years ago the Neanderthals, a sub-species of human whose own origins were in Africa, were mostly extinct." -From The Telegraph, Article on Stone Age humans (2009)

For which of the following claims about human migration into Europe would this passage provide evidence?

a. Early humans initially invented fire as a weapon against Neanderthals. b. Hominids did not live in Europe prior to modern humans migrating there. c. Fire was a tool that helped modern humans to displace Neanderthals in Europe. d. Modern humans were only able to migrate to Europe because they mastered fire. 

 

Question 7ADVANCED-CITIES, SPECIALIZED-WORKERS, ADVANCED-TECHNOLOGY, RECORD KEEPING &ADVANCED INSTITUTIONS…   The above examples are essential characteristics of

a. Civilization          b. Culture          c. Time Period          d. Political System  Question 8

 Which heading would be the most appropriate title for the outline shown? a. Economic Changes in the Ancient World b. Buildings of Ancient Civilizations c. Achievements of Ancient Civilizations d. Early Civilizations and their Reforms 

 Question 9The religions of Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, and Islam share a common belief in

a. Nirvana b. One God c. Reincarnation d. Polytheism 

 Question 10Read the following passage and use your knowledge of social studies to choose the best possible answer.

 

Which agricultural technique is described in this passage? a. Irrigation                   b. slash and burn         c. terrace farmingd. crop rotation             

Question 11The rule of the Qin emperors (221-206 BCE) led to a significant development in China, which future rulers also adopted. What was that development? a.  A cultural “Golden Age” began in China. b.  China became a unified state with one ruler. c.  China went to war with the Mongols and defeated them. d.  Confucianism was adopted as the official state religion.   

Wheel – SumeriansPyramids – EgyptiansAlphabet – Phoenicians

The Bantu cleared the land, then fertilized it with ashes. When the land could no longer support their families, the Bantu moved further south. By 1110 BC, the Bantu had spread their rich culture through central and southern Africa.

Question 12

Which civilization is the “missing piece” that combined with the others to create Hellenistic civilization? a. Roman          b. Indian            c. Mongold. Chinese 

 Question 13

Which of the following best describes the first Roman government established in 509 BCE? a. A direct democracy where all citizens voted on all laws. b. A tyranny by a military leader.  c. A republic where citizens elected representatives to make laws. d. An aristocracy of powerful nobles who government Rome.  

 Question 14

Still in use today, which of the following was created by using dirt, gravel, granite bricks, and harden volcanic lava?

a. The Parthenon b. Roman roads c. Greek clipper ships d. Astrolabes 

 Question 15Base your answer to question #15 based on the chart below and your knowledge of social studies. 

Areas within the Roman Empire  Traded goods from these areas Greece  Marble Carthage  Olive Oil Egypt  Linen Britain  Tin 

What can be inferred about the COLLAPSE of the Roman Empire based on the information shown in the chart?

a. Rome traded only within the empire b. Great expansion of the empire may have caused governing difficulties c. Olive oil was the most important of the Roman trade goods d. Conquered areas were required to build structures with marble from Greece 

Question 16Why did Buddhism spread so rapidly from India? a. The influence of the Four Noble Truths b. Complex rituals based on theology c. The universalizing nature of the faith d. The rigid policies of the Caste System  

 Question 17

A key belief of the Islamic religion is that  a. One must believe that Jesus and Abraham were not prophets b. One must serve in the military c. One must believe that Muhammad was a god d. One must believe that there is one god, Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet 

  Question 18

The Code of Justinian is considered a milestone because it a. Preserved many ancient Chinese legal decrees in writing. b. Served as a model for future legal systems. c. Became the first democratic constitution. d. United Muslim and European thought.  

 Question 19What was one direct result of the Crusades? 

a. Muslims and Christians divided the city of Jerusalem between them. b. Alexander the Great became a powerful leader in Eurasia. c. Trade increased between Europe and the Middle East. d. Islamic kingdoms expanded into Europe. 

Question 20Which of these describes the most significant long-term impact of the Mongol Empire between 1100 and 1400? 

a. Mongol religious beliefs became an integral part of South Asia as missionaries traveled across the Silk Roads into India b. The Mongol unification of Asia reestablished trans-regional trade between Europe and Asia by making travel safer and easier along the Silk Road c. The Mongol government employed educated bureaucrats to manage government affairs d. Mongol political policy dictated that no non-Mongols could serve in any government position