AMSCO AP WORLD BELLWORK
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which statement about China and trade does this passage best support? - Answer-
Trade between Europe and cathay was greatly enhanced by security of the mongols
Which development was the turning point that led to expansion of trade b/t Asia and
Europe? - Answer-The conquests by the Mongols which led to improved trade routes
and reduced trading costs.
Which objects/idea was the author most likely writing about that represented continuity
or change in Chinese trade? - Answer-Paper and christianity went from Europe to
China; silk, gunpowder, horses and wood went from China to Europe.
What did the Russian duke think motivated the Mongols? - Answer-The mongols
believed they could fool foes with rumors of atrocities
The most valid counterargument to the description of the Mongols by the Russian duke
was that the Mongols? - Answer-took only what they needed to survive
How would the mongols use the Russian dukes description to their advantage if they
chose to invade Hungary? - Answer-to frighten the Hungarians into surrendering
The map helps explain why south asian merchants preferred to travel ? - Answer-to
africa in winter months
Since merchants often were delayed in foreign ports for lengthy periods of time, they
frequently? - Answer-married wives who often converted to their religon
The coastal cities of Mombasa, Sofala, and Mogadishu would typically export? -
Answer-slaves, ivory, and gold
Which was the most important impact of the improvement in saddles in assisting the
spread of Islam in Africa? - Answer-They contributed to increased trans-saharan trade
The information on camel saddles is an example of how? - Answer-people adapted
technology based on their needs
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which statement about China and trade does this passage best support? - Answer-
Trade between Europe and cathay was greatly enhanced by security of the mongols
Which development was the turning point that led to expansion of trade b/t Asia and
Europe? - Answer-The conquests by the Mongols which led to improved trade routes
and reduced trading costs.
Which objects/idea was the author most likely writing about that represented continuity
or change in Chinese trade? - Answer-Paper and christianity went from Europe to
China; silk, gunpowder, horses and wood went from China to Europe.
What did the Russian duke think motivated the Mongols? - Answer-The mongols
believed they could fool foes with rumors of atrocities
The most valid counterargument to the description of the Mongols by the Russian duke
was that the Mongols? - Answer-took only what they needed to survive
How would the mongols use the Russian dukes description to their advantage if they
chose to invade Hungary? - Answer-to frighten the Hungarians into surrendering
The map helps explain why south asian merchants preferred to travel ? - Answer-to
africa in winter months
Since merchants often were delayed in foreign ports for lengthy periods of time, they
frequently? - Answer-married wives who often converted to their religon
The coastal cities of Mombasa, Sofala, and Mogadishu would typically export? -
Answer-slaves, ivory, and gold
Which was the most important impact of the improvement in saddles in assisting the
spread of Islam in Africa? - Answer-They contributed to increased trans-saharan trade
The information on camel saddles is an example of how? - Answer-people adapted
technology based on their needs
