AP European History : Literacy; Communication; Education

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for AP European History

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Example Questions

Example Question #194 : Cultural And Intellectual History

Where did Napoleon and all of his fellow officers train at the outset of their military careers?

Possible Answers:

The École Militaire

The École de Guerre

The Institut des Hautes Études de Défense National

Prytanée National Militaire

Correct answer:

The École Militaire

Explanation:

The École Militaire was founded in 1750 as a school to train officers in the art of war. The idea of the school was to make men into professional soldiers rather than to continue the tradition of allowing rich nobles who knew nothing of the military to command armies. This meant that French armies could have a tactical advantage in battle.

Example Question #195 : Cultural And Intellectual History

In Early England, what was a writ?

Possible Answers:

A letter carrying the force of a king's command

An early form of a warrant, allowing law enforcement to search property

A letter from a noble to a king stating loyalty

An early document summoning a person to appear before the king

An early form of a tax or bill

Correct answer:

A letter carrying the force of a king's command

Explanation:

The Writ was a document carrying all the weight of a king's command. It helped strengthen the place of the king. This was unique for the time as it established the strength of documentation in a society that was just starting to become literate.

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