AP World History : AP World History

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for AP World History

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Example Questions

Example Question #27 : Empires, Colonialism, Imperialism, Decolonization, And Globalization 1900 To Present

These two wars, in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, reflected the emergence of Japan as an imperial power?

Possible Answers:

The Russo-Japanese War and the Boxer Rebellion

The Sino-Japanese War and the Russo-Japanese War

The Franco-Japanese War and the Anglo-Japanese War

The Crimean War and the Boxer Rebellion

The Crimean War and the Sino-Japanese War

Correct answer:

The Sino-Japanese War and the Russo-Japanese War

Explanation:

The Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895) led to the emergence of Japan as an imperial power. But, it was Japan’s victory over Russia in the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905) that announced to the world Japan’s status as a growing imperial power. For one thing it was the first time an Asian military had defeated a European power in war since the age of European colonialism had begun a few centuries earlier.

Example Question #1121 : Ap World History

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the modern official national boundaries of African countries?

Possible Answers:

Different from colonial era boundaries and reshaped after independence

Different from colonial era boundaries due to state collapse

None of these

Similar to colonial era boundaries with some changes due to secession

Dramatically affected by conflicts between African countries

Correct answer:

Similar to colonial era boundaries with some changes due to secession

Explanation:

The correct answer is that current national boundaries of countries on the African continent are largely the same as they were during the colonial era. A few boundaries have been redrawn when long secessionist conflicts were resolved with independent statehood (notably in South Sudan and Eritrea). Despite the collapse of some governments, as in Somalia, the officially recognized national boundaries have not changed a great deal since the colonial era.

Example Question #1122 : Ap World History

All of the following are causes of decolonization in Africa, except _________________.

Possible Answers:

African independence movements grew stronger after World War II

world opinion shifted away from a pro-colonialist stance

None of these answers

social unrest in domestic politics of European countries

the cost of maintaining colonial territories increased for European countries

Correct answer:

None of these answers

Explanation:

The correct answer is "none of these answers." The combination of changing political and economic conditions in European colonial powers, the increasing social and political resistance to colonialism in Africa, and a growing ideological distaste for colonial projects in the aftermath of World War II led to a wave of decolonization by the late 1950s and 1960s.

Example Question #1123 : Ap World History

Which African Nations remained independent from European rule?

Possible Answers:

By 1914 all African nations were colonized.

Ghana, Chad, Ethiopia, Mali, and Mauritania 

Ethiopia and Liberia

Ghana, Chad, Congo, and Liberia

Correct answer:

Ethiopia and Liberia

Explanation:

Ethiopia and Liberia remained independent despite European attempts to take control over them. This was in large part to the difficult terrain of the Ethiopian highlands, and the American protection of Liberia.

Example Question #1124 : Ap World History

What, if any, change did the British bring to Africa in terms of culture?

Possible Answers:

mandated English as primary language

imposed entire British culture

forced urbanization

none

Correct answer:

imposed entire British culture

Explanation:

Britain forced people in their colonies to adapt to British Culture in every way. They were told to live like British, talk like British, eat like British, dress like British, etc. The Europeans in general felt that their way was superior to the way of the Africans, and therefore the Africans should act like Europeans.

Example Question #34 : Empires, Colonialism, Imperialism, Decolonization, And Globalization 1900 To Present

The election of __________ led to increased support for independence and home rule among the British population.

Possible Answers:

the U.K. Independence Party

the Labor Party

the Conservative Party

the Liberal Democrat Party

the Christian Union Party

Correct answer:

the Labor Party

Explanation:

The Labor Party of the United Kingdom rose to prominence in the 1910s and 1920s and has served ever since as the main opposition to the Conservative Party in British politics. The Labor Party formed its first majority government under Clement Attlee in 1946, in the immediate aftermath of World War Two. The Labor Party advanced issues like social welfare and support for the independence of overseas colonies, as well as home rule among the British population.

Example Question #1 : Political Protest, Reforms, And Revolution 600 Ce To 1450

The An Shi Rebellion contributed to __________.

Possible Answers:

the Manchu conquest of China

the decline of the Han dynasty

the rise of the Han dynasty

the decline of the Tang dynasty

the Mongol invasion of China

Correct answer:

the decline of the Tang dynasty

Explanation:

The An Shi Rebellion, which took place in the eighth and ninth centuries, contributed to the decline of the Tang dynasty.

Example Question #1 : Political Protest, Reforms, And Revolution

The An Shi Rebellion was primarily caused by __________.

Possible Answers:

anger at the presence of Christians and foreigners in China

all of these contributed to the outbreak of the An Shi Rebellion

agricultural failure and the flooding of the Yellow river

peasant anger at the luxury and frivolity of the Tang dynasty

frustration at the rule of the Mongol invaders

Correct answer:

peasant anger at the luxury and frivolity of the Tang dynasty

Explanation:

The An Shi Rebellion took place in the eighth and ninth centuries, during the Tang dynasty's rule over China. The rebellion was primarily caused by anger and frustration among the common people at the excesses and love of luxury of the Tang dynasty.

 

Example Question #3 : Political Protest, Reforms, And Revolution 600 Ce To 1450

Which of these best describes the consequences of the Red Turban Rebellion?

Possible Answers:

The rebels were victorious and the government enacted all of their demanded reforms.

The rebels were completely annihilated, and the government ignored all their demands.

The rebels were completely annihilated, but the government accepted some of their minor demands.

The rebels were eventually defeated, but the government enacted all of their demanded reforms to prevent further uprisings.

The rebels were victorious and overthrew the ruling dynasty.

Correct answer:

The rebels were victorious and overthrew the ruling dynasty.

Explanation:

The Red Turban Rebellion took place in China in the mid-fourteenth century. It ended in victory for the rebels and the destruction of the Yuan dynasty. The Mongol Yuan were removed from power and the Ming dynasty took control of China for the next few centuries. This was an important moment in Chinese history because it returned control of the country to the ethnic Han Chinese.

Example Question #1 : Political Protest, Reforms, And Revolution 600 Ce To 1450

An Lushan is most famous for __________.

Possible Answers:

leading a rebellion against the Yuan dynasty

his contributions to Confucian philosophy

his contributions to Legalism

spreading Islam in the Indian subcontinent leading a rebellion against the Yuan dynasty

leading a rebellion against the Tang dynasty

Correct answer:

leading a rebellion against the Tang dynasty

Explanation:

An Lushan is a Chinese general who is famous for leading the An Shi Rebellion against the ruling Tang dynasty in China in the eighth century. The An Shi Rebellion was brutally crushed by the Tang, but it did contribute to their steady decline.

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