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1 Advanced Placement World History Mr. Prindiville Name: Period: f Chapter One AP-Style Assessment i.e. FUN! Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. In recent years, some archeologists have challenged the Land Bridge theory that the first humans migrated to the Americas around 12,000 B.C.E. Which of the following evidence, if true, would best support this historical reinterpretation? A radiocarbon dating of uniquely human artifacts from North or South America that shows them to be approximately 30,000 years old. B the oldest known human artifacts discovered in the Americas that date to 11,000 B.C.E. C archeological evidence of the use of watercraft around Australia and New Guinea about 40,000 years ago. D environmental research that indicates that the North American ice sheet blocked the land bridge between 36,000 and 16,000 years ago. 2. An example of an economic effect on human societies as a result of the Neolithic Revolution is A the specialization of labor B an equal distribution of wealth among farmers C the move toward a classless society D the end of the practice of loaning money 3. There are many different competing theories on the causes of the Neolithic Revolution. One of the possible causes is A hunter-gatherer societies in southwest Asia learned of agricultural practices from the Indus and Huang He civilizations via the diffusion of knowledge through trade routes B pastoral communities settled on good grazing lands and proceeded to develop the grains in those areas through experimentation C a dramatic change in climate led to the evolution of wild grains, which had likely not existed before 10,000 years ago D domestication of wild plants led to a sedentary lifestyle which, in turn, allowed for more cultivation in a single area 4. Archaeological evidence indicates that Paleolithic hunter-gatherer societies used which of the following technologies? A Smelting of metals such as copper and iron. B Harnesses and other tools to control draft animals. C Controlled use of fire for warmth and as an aid in hunting and foraging. D Systems of written symbols to preserve knowledge of favorable hunting and gathering sites. 1

2 Version: A 5. Changes caused by the Neolithic Revolution led to A the writing of law codes that guaranteed basic rights and equality among men and women of early city-states B the spread of humans out of Africa and into the Eurasian continent C the establishment of farming communities which led to the development of the first cities D an end to civil warfare within ancient Egypt 6. The trend line shown on the graph above is best explained by A constant migration of prehistoric humans in search of animals to hunt. C regional climate changes that resulted in lower average B a sharp increase in the number of conflicts over prime hunting lands. D temperatures. the widespread development and diffusion of agricultural practices. 2

3 Version: A 7. During the Neolithic Revolution, agriculture was tied to social change in which of the following ways? A agriculture required more work leaving little time to spare on art and literature. B agricultural productivity discouraged occupation specialization C agricultural productivity encouraged social stratification and the formation of elites based on political and religious groups. D agricultural surpluses led to an early form of socialism in which extra food was allocated equally to each family. 8. What was the heart of the Neolithic Revolution that became the basis for the spread of human societies? A hunting B innovative technologies and modes of agrarian production C religion D architecture 9. In more recent eras, across many different cultures and civilizations, a Pastoral Age became an idealized vision of a simpler, idyllic life, free from worry. Which of the following supports a plausible explanation for this? A Pastoral societies lived in harmony with the environment, required little physical labor, and generally kept away from warring city-states and empires. B Pastoral societies tended to be peaceful and avoided conflict, both among themselves and with early civilizations and empires. C The development of cities and civilization led to increased population, crowded conditions, the more rapid spread of disease, the degradation of family ties, and warfare. D The development of cities and civilization gave rise to early trading practices that were chaotic and led to a less stable food supply, and the general abandonment of the primitive law codes that had kept tribal nomadic societies prosperous. 10. Which of the following was a significant cultural effect of the rise of elites in early civilizations? A the neglect of useful artisanship B the promotion of arts and literature C the beginnings of social equality D the rigid adherence to tribal relationships 11. In the last twenty years, several scientists have put forth the theory that a volcanic super-eruption approximately 74,000 years ago may have resulted in the near-extinction of the human race, leaving only a few thousand humans on the entire planet, thus causing a genetic bottleneck in human development. What evidence, if true, would call the theory into question? A scientific evidence that several species of large mammals became extinct around 70,000 years ago B evidence that the human population was never more than a few thousand prior to the super-eruption C scientific evidence that prior to the super-eruption that occurred 74,000 years ago, the last known super-eruption was approximately 250,000 years ago D an abrupt end to the human fossil record at several sites around the world dating approximately 72,000 years ago 12. Domestication of cattle contributed to the Neolithic Revolution primarily by A providing the main food supply for hunter-gatherer societies B being used as draft animals in trading caravans C promoting mounted warfare to better defend city-states D allowing the cultivation of larger fields each growing season 3

4 Version: A 13. Which of the following occurred as a result of the development of agriculture in societies that previously relied on hunting and gathering? A Degradation of the environment lessened. B Conditions for women improved. C Population density increased. D The incidence of disease declined. 15. Nomadic pastoralists differed from hunter-gatherers because they herded domesticated animals in plains regions of Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Americas. Advantages of domesticated animals include which of the following? I. A reliable source of power and transport. II. A steady source of protein. III. A new degree of mobility. IV. The continuation of slash-and-burn agriculture. A B C D I, III, and IV I and II I, II, and III II, III, and IV 14. The picture above shows teosinte, a type of grass, on the left; an ear of maize on the right; and a hybrid of teosinte and maize in the center. Which historic process is demonstrated here? A The interaction of humans with their environment to domesticate a local plant B The development of a new food source which in turn led to the growth of cities C The domestication of teosinte into maize in Mesopotamia D The migration of humans from the Andes into the Valley of Mexico 4

5 ID: A Chapter One AP-Style Assessment i.e. FUN! Answer Section MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. ANS: A 2. ANS: A 3. ANS: D 4. ANS: C 5. ANS: C 6. ANS: D 7. ANS: C 8. ANS: B 9. ANS: C 10. ANS: B 11. ANS: B 12. ANS: D 13. ANS: C 14. ANS: A 15. ANS: C 1

6 Advanced Placement World History Mr. Prindiville Name: Period: f Chapter One AP-Style Assessment i.e. FUN! Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. In recent years, some archeologists have challenged the Land Bridge theory that the first humans migrated to the Americas around 12,000 B.C.E. Which of the following evidence, if true, would best support this historical reinterpretation? A environmental research that indicates that the North American ice sheet blocked the land bridge between 36,000 and 16,000 years ago. B the oldest known human artifacts discovered in the Americas that date to 11,000 B.C.E. C radiocarbon dating of uniquely human artifacts from North or South America that shows them to be approximately 30,000 years old. D archeological evidence of the use of watercraft around Australia and New Guinea about 40,000 years ago. 2. An example of an economic effect on human societies as a result of the Neolithic Revolution is A the end of the practice of loaning money B an equal distribution of wealth among farmers C the move toward a classless society D the specialization of labor 3. There are many different competing theories on the causes of the Neolithic Revolution. One of the possible causes is A a dramatic change in climate led to the evolution of wild grains, which had likely not existed before 10,000 years ago B domestication of wild plants led to a sedentary lifestyle which, in turn, allowed for more cultivation in a single area C hunter-gatherer societies in southwest Asia learned of agricultural practices from the Indus and Huang He civilizations via the diffusion of knowledge through trade routes D pastoral communities settled on good grazing lands and proceeded to develop the grains in those areas through experimentation 4. Archaeological evidence indicates that Paleolithic hunter-gatherer societies used which of the following technologies? A Controlled use of fire for warmth and as an aid in hunting and foraging. B Smelting of metals such as copper and iron. C Harnesses and other tools to control draft animals. D Systems of written symbols to preserve knowledge of favorable hunting and gathering sites. 1

7 Version: B 5. Changes caused by the Neolithic Revolution led to A an end to civil warfare within ancient Egypt B the establishment of farming communities which led to the development of the first cities C the writing of law codes that guaranteed basic rights and equality among men and women of early city-states D the spread of humans out of Africa and into the Eurasian continent 6. The trend line shown on the graph above is best explained by A regional climate changes that resulted in lower average temperatures. C B a sharp increase in the number of conflicts over prime hunting lands. D the widespread development and diffusion of agricultural practices. constant migration of prehistoric humans in search of animals to hunt. 2

8 Version: B 7. During the Neolithic Revolution, agriculture was tied to social change in which of the following ways? A agricultural productivity discouraged occupation specialization B agricultural productivity encouraged social stratification and the formation of elites based on political and religious groups. C agriculture required more work leaving little time to spare on art and literature. D agricultural surpluses led to an early form of socialism in which extra food was allocated equally to each family. 8. What was the heart of the Neolithic Revolution that became the basis for the spread of human societies? A hunting B innovative technologies and modes of agrarian production C architecture D religion 9. In more recent eras, across many different cultures and civilizations, a Pastoral Age became an idealized vision of a simpler, idyllic life, free from worry. Which of the following supports a plausible explanation for this? A Pastoral societies lived in harmony with the environment, required little physical labor, and generally kept away from warring city-states and empires. B The development of cities and civilization gave rise to early trading practices that were chaotic and led to a less stable food supply, and the general abandonment of the primitive law codes that had kept tribal nomadic societies prosperous. C The development of cities and civilization led to increased population, crowded conditions, the more rapid spread of disease, the degradation of family ties, and warfare. D Pastoral societies tended to be peaceful and avoided conflict, both among themselves and with early civilizations and empires. 10. Which of the following was a significant cultural effect of the rise of elites in early civilizations? A the beginnings of social equality B the rigid adherence to tribal relationships C the neglect of useful artisanship D the promotion of arts and literature 11. In the last twenty years, several scientists have put forth the theory that a volcanic super-eruption approximately 74,000 years ago may have resulted in the near-extinction of the human race, leaving only a few thousand humans on the entire planet, thus causing a genetic bottleneck in human development. What evidence, if true, would call the theory into question? A scientific evidence that several species of large mammals became extinct around 70,000 years ago B an abrupt end to the human fossil record at several sites around the world dating approximately 72,000 years ago C evidence that the human population was never more than a few thousand prior to the super-eruption D scientific evidence that prior to the super-eruption that occurred 74,000 years ago, the last known super-eruption was approximately 250,000 years ago 12. Domestication of cattle contributed to the Neolithic Revolution primarily by A promoting mounted warfare to better defend city-states B allowing the cultivation of larger fields each growing season C being used as draft animals in trading caravans D providing the main food supply for hunter-gatherer societies 3

9 Version: B 13. Which of the following occurred as a result of the development of agriculture in societies that previously relied on hunting and gathering? A The incidence of disease declined. B Degradation of the environment lessened. C Population density increased. D Conditions for women improved. 15. Nomadic pastoralists differed from hunter-gatherers because they herded domesticated animals in plains regions of Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Americas. Advantages of domesticated animals include which of the following? I. A reliable source of power and transport. II. A steady source of protein. III. A new degree of mobility. IV. The continuation of slash-and-burn agriculture. A B C D I, III, and IV I, II, and III I and II II, III, and IV 14. The picture above shows teosinte, a type of grass, on the left; an ear of maize on the right; and a hybrid of teosinte and maize in the center. Which historic process is demonstrated here? A The interaction of humans with their environment to domesticate a local plant B The domestication of teosinte into maize in Mesopotamia C The development of a new food source which in turn led to the growth of cities D The migration of humans from the Andes into the Valley of Mexico 4

10 ID: B Chapter One AP-Style Assessment i.e. FUN! Answer Section MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. ANS: C 2. ANS: D 3. ANS: B 4. ANS: A 5. ANS: B 6. ANS: C 7. ANS: B 8. ANS: B 9. ANS: C 10. ANS: D 11. ANS: C 12. ANS: B 13. ANS: C 14. ANS: A 15. ANS: B 1