AP World History : War and Civil Conflict

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for AP World History

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Example Questions

Example Question #1391 : Ap World History

Which of the following helps explain the transition away from rulers using private, mercenary armies to national, civilian controlled armies in Europe? 

Possible Answers:

None of these answers

All of these answers

The loyalty of mercenaries was unreliable if pay was unreliable

Expansion of rural industry reduced the supply of mercenaries

Mercenary armies posed greater threats to rulers for political power

Correct answer:

All of these answers

Explanation:

The correct answer is "all of these answers". Mercenary armies were based upon strictly contractual relationships and therefore rebellions, foot-dragging, and looting of the domestic population was common when pay was slow or too low. The expansion of rural industries also reduced the supply of available labor for mercenary armies and made them relatively more difficult to maintain. 

Example Question #1392 : Ap World History

What war culminated in the Peace of Westphalia?

Possible Answers:

World War I

World War II

The Hundred Years' War

The Spanish-American War

The Thirty Years' War

Correct answer:

The Thirty Years' War

Explanation:

The Thirty Years' War culminated in the signing of the Peace of Westphalia, which is the foundational element of the modern system of sovereign states and boundaries between nations. 

Example Question #1393 : Ap World History

Select the group responsible for the violent overthrow of the Byzantine Empire.

Possible Answers:

The Visigoths 

The Persian Empire 

The Mughal Empire 

The Roman Empire 

The Ottoman Empire 

Correct answer:

The Ottoman Empire 

Explanation:

On May 29th, 1453, after a brutally prolonged siege, the forces of the Ottoman Empire succeeded in capturing the city of Constantinople, the glittering capital of the Byzantine Empire. In truth, Byzantium had been undergoing a gradual decline for decades, with this weakness mostly manifesting itself through the unresolved loss of fringe territories, cumulative economic bankruptcies, and tumultuous civil wars. In the meantime, the burgeoning Ottoman Empire had been growing ever more powerful and desirous of expansion – and the prosperous and historic city of Constantinople seemed the ideal acquisition.

Example Question #1 : War And Civil Conflict 1750 To 1900

Which of the following quotes is considered the slogan of the American Revolution?

Possible Answers:

I regret that I only have one life for my country

Give me liberty or give me death

Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes

No taxation without representation

Correct answer:

No taxation without representation

Explanation:

While not an official slogan the slogan most commonly associated with the purpose behind the American Revolution is no taxation without representation. This highlights the Colonists desire to not be taxed without an elected official representing their interests in Parliament.

Example Question #1 : War And Civil Conflict 1750 To 1900

Which of the following events is a colonial reaction to the British Navigation Acts?

Possible Answers:

Great Fear

Battle of Waterloo

Seven Years’ War

Boston Tea Party

Correct answer:

Boston Tea Party

Explanation:

In retaliation to the British changing laws to make the American Colonists buy a higher percentage of their goods from Britain by restricting foreign ships from colonial ports, the Sons of Liberty staged the Boston Tea Party. The Seven Years’ War was a European conflict that took place from 1754-1763; the major combatants were France and Britain. The Battle of Waterloo was a major battle that occurred in 1815.

Example Question #2 : War And Civil Conflict 1750 To 1900

The time period in French history after the storming of the Bastille is referred to as the __________.

Possible Answers:

Sans Culottes

Reign of Terror

Great Fear

Women’s March

Correct answer:

Reign of Terror

Explanation:

After the Bastille was stormed the lack of a true government led to what was called the Reign of Terror, where political conflict between competing groups caused massive bloodshed. "Sans Culottes" was a slang term for lower-class individuals who joined the radical cause as active, militant members. The "Women’s March" otherwise known as the October March occurred several months after the storming of the Bastille (in October 1789). The "Great Fear" refers to a general panic and rural unrest that occurred in the early days of the French Revolution.

Example Question #3 : War And Civil Conflict 1750 To 1900

Which of the following was not a result of the French Revolution?

Possible Answers:

The development of Nationalism

The end of absolutist governments in Europe

The spread of Enlightenment ideals

The spread of martial law across Europe

Correct answer:

The end of absolutist governments in Europe

Explanation:

The French Revolution did, temporarily, remove the Kings of France from power, but absolutism remained the predominant government in Europe. In reaction to the French Revolution these absolutist governments often declared martial law to keep revolutionaries in line. The new French Government also heavily pushed enlightenment ideal upon the nation and encouraged extreme nationalism.

Example Question #5 : War And Civil Conflict 1750 To 1900

The arrest of Louis XVI was a result of the __________.

Possible Answers:

Women’s March

Sans-Culottes

Reign of Terror

Great Fear

Correct answer:

Women’s March

Explanation:

In 1789 the women of Paris began a march to Versailles to complain about the poverty and lack of food that ravaged the city. It became a mob by the time they reached Versailles and they arrested Louis XVI. 

Example Question #6 : War And Civil Conflict 1750 To 1900

The Treaty of Paris (1783) officially ended the __________.

Possible Answers:

French Revolution

Franco-Austrian War

English Civil War

American Revolution

Correct answer:

American Revolution

Explanation:

The American Revolution (1775-1783) officially ended with the agreement of the Treaty of Paris in 1783. 

Example Question #2 : War And Civil Conflict 1750 To 1900

What Revolutionary leader led the Mexican Revolution?

Possible Answers:

José de San Martín

José María Morelos

Simón Bolívar

José Gervasio Artigas

Correct answer:

José María Morelos

Explanation:

José María Morelos was a Mexican revolutionary that launched the Mexican Revolution in 1810. He did not survive the Revolution as he was captured and put to death by the Spanish. However, by the time of his capture in 1818 Mexico had become to involved in the revolution for the Spanish to recover. Mexico gained independence in 1821.

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