AP World History : Demographic and Environmental History
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Example Question #31 : Migration, Settlement, And Demography From Prehistory To 600 Bce
Interaction between pastoral herders and settled societies contributed to __________ in the Neolithic era.
the prevention of disease
the invention of writing
the development of irrigation
cultural diffusion
the growth of urbanization
cultural diffusion
During the Neolithic era human societies were organized in one of three ways. Nomadic hunter-gatherers continued to thrive in many parts of the world; pastoral herders, who lived nomadic lifestyles but kept permanent flocks of animals, emerged all over the world; and settled societies developed alongside the growth of agriculture. All three of these groups interacted with one another. Pastoral herders regularly engaged in trade or warfare with settled societies and contributed immensely to cultural diffusion as they moved between one settled society and another.
Example Question #611 : Ap World History
David and Solomon were famous rulers of __________.
the Hebrew Kingdom
the Nubian civilization
the Minoan civilization
the Carolingian Empire
the Assyrian Empire
the Hebrew Kingdom
David and Solomon were the two most famous rulers of the Hebrew Kingdom of Israel. It was during the reign of David and Solomon that Jerusalem was established as the Capital and the First Temple was built.
Example Question #612 : Ap World History
Which of these statements about the Zhou Dynasty is most accurate?
During the rule of the Zhou Dynasty, China was unified under the rule of the Eastern Zhou
During the rule of the Zhou Dynasty, China was never fully unified
During the rule of the Zhou Dynasty, China was unified under the rule of the Western Zhou
None of these
During the rule of the Zhou Dynasty, China entered a period of unprecedented peace and prosperity
During the rule of the Zhou Dynasty, China was never fully unified
During the rule of the Zhou Dynasty, China was never fully unified. Although the Western Zhou presided over a territory that comprised most of what was then China, there were still many small territories which were not incorporated.
Example Question #613 : Ap World History
Hominids first appeared in __________.
Australasia
Northeast Africa
the Middle East
South America
Southeast Africa
Southeast Africa
Hominids are one of the earliest species that are thought to be precursors to human beings. They first emerged in southeast Africa approximately three million years ago.
Example Question #614 : Ap World History
Turkic languages were commonly spoken __________.
on the Indian subcontinent
in Western Europe
in North Africa
in Eastern Europe
in Central Asia
in Central Asia
Turkic languages were very commonly spoken in Central Asia. Turkic languages were spread all throughout Central Asia, from modern-day Turkey to modern-day Mongolia, by the high volume of trade carried out along the Silk Road.
Example Question #615 : Ap World History
Approximately when did the Aryans arrive on the Indian subcontinent?
500 BCE
700 CE
200 CE
1,500 BCE
1450 CE
1,500 BCE
The Aryans arrived on the Indian subcontinent in 1,500 BCE. The Aryans were a nomadic people who had come from either Europe, Iran, or Central Asia, or possibly a combination of all three. They established the caste system in India and ensured that they would be placed at the top of the social hierarchy.
Example Question #616 : Ap World History
The Chavin culture was influential in the history of which of these modern-day nations?
Indonesia
Mexico
Cuba
Peru
Sri Lanka
Peru
The Chavin culture was influential in the history of Peru. The Chavin lived in modern-day Peru and flourished from 900 BCE until approximately 200 BCE.
Example Question #617 : Ap World History
The Xia were the earliest state builders in the history of which of these modern-day nations?
Japan
India
China
Russia
South Korea
China
The Xia were the earliest state builders in Chinese history. The Xia Dynasty began circa 2,000 BCE with the reforming efforts of the possibly mythical Yu the Great.
Example Question #39 : Migration, Settlement, And Demography From Prehistory To 600 Bce
Which of these caused the decline of the Indus Valley civilization?
It is not known what caused the decline of the Indus Valley civilization
Invasion from neighboring people
All of these contributed to the decline of the Indus Valley civilization
Widespread drought and famine
A series of weak rulers destabilized the central government
It is not known what caused the decline of the Indus Valley civilization
The Indus Valley civilization thrived in modern-day Pakistan and India during the bronze age, from approximately 3,300 BCE until 1,300 BCE. Around 1,500 BCE the empire began to decline for unknown reasons. Most historians believe that a combination of crop failure and barbarian invasion led to the decline of the Indus Valley civilization, but it is not known for sure.
Example Question #618 : Ap World History
The unified history of ancient Egypt could be said to begin with ______________.
the unification of East and West Egypt under King Menes
the overthrow of Nubian rulers, led by Hatshepsut
the overthrow of Nubian rulers, led by Cleopatra
the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under Ramesses
the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under King Menes
the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under King Menes
The unified history of ancient Egypt is said to begin circa 3,150 BCE with the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt by King Menes and the establishment of the first ruling dynasty of Egypt.
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