Practice Test 11 - AP World History

20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.

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1. In the late 1900s, many Mexicans migrated to the United States for agricultural and service work. Employers benefited from flexible labor, while migrants formed communities, sent remittances, and navigated shifting enforcement policies. Debates over border security and legalization intensified, and some regions experienced demographic change in schools and local politics. Which effect of migration is best supported?
2. Some Mongol-era states minted coins and used paper money, while also facilitating credit and merchant partnerships. These practices supported expanding commerce. Which earlier Chinese development most directly influenced such monetary experimentation? A) Song dynasty commercialization and earlier use of paper money in China B) Neolithic invention of agriculture in the Yellow River valley C) Qin dynasty construction of the Great Wall as a monetary policy D) Han dynasty adoption of Christianity as state religion E) Ming dynasty voyages led by Zheng He in the 1400s
3. In many Eastern European states, communist parties lost power and new constitutions expanded civil liberties. Which political change most commonly accompanied the end of communist rule?
4. After World War I, many European states faced disputes over border regions where plebiscites, occupations, or international commissions attempted to decide sovereignty. These processes often generated resentment, especially when outcomes seemed unfair or when violence accompanied voting. Such disputes showed the limits of peaceful conflict resolution. Which example best represents a postwar attempt to resolve sovereignty through plebiscite or international oversight?
5. A student is asked to identify a key reason trans-Saharan trade relied on camels rather than horses for desert crossings. The student notes temperature, sand, and distance between water sources. Which statement best explains camel suitability?
6. In the early modern era, coffeehouses in Ottoman and European cities became spaces where merchants exchanged information, discussed prices, and built networks. In the twenty-first century, digital platforms and high-frequency trading spread market information instantly across global exchanges. Which comparison best explains continuity and change in information's role in economic exchange?
7. In the early twentieth century, some reformers argued that education and literacy were essential for modernization and national strength, leading states to expand compulsory schooling. Which outcome best illustrates this reform response after 1900?
8. In many Caribbean colonies, European powers developed plantation systems producing sugar for export, relying on enslaved labor and strict social hierarchies. Profits from sugar reshaped European consumption and finance. Which feature best distinguishes plantation colonies from trading-post empires?
9. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, global popular culture spread through film, music, sports, and streaming platforms. At the same time, local languages, religious practices, and regional cuisines persisted and sometimes experienced revivals as markers of identity. Which choice best captures continuity and change in cultural interactions under globalization?
10. In several newly independent states, military officers justified coups by claiming civilian politicians were corrupt, unable to manage economic crises, or incapable of maintaining national unity. Once in power, military regimes often limited political opposition and prioritized security. Which condition most frequently contributed to military intervention in politics in the early postindependence period?
11. In the second half of the twentieth century, many newly independent states sought rapid development. Some adopted import-substitution industrialization, state-led planning, or land reform; others relied on export-oriented growth and foreign investment. At the same time, international financial institutions and superpower aid programs shaped policy choices. Which outcome most commonly resulted from these development efforts in the context of shifting global power after 1900?
12. After 1900, international tourism expanded, aided by air travel, cruise ships, and global advertising. Many states promoted heritage sites and beach resorts to earn foreign currency. This sometimes created tensions over environmental protection and local cultural change. Which outcome best reflects the impact of mass tourism on local economies after 1900?
13. In the early 1900s, the United States increased its influence in the Caribbean and Central America by supporting the independence of Panama and securing rights to build and control the Panama Canal Zone. U.S. leaders argued that controlling the canal would shorten naval travel between oceans and protect commercial shipping routes. Which of the following best explains the primary cause of U.S. involvement in Panama?
14. In an 1848 pamphlet circulating in the Habsburg Empire, a Hungarian nationalist argues that peasants and urban workers should support a representative assembly, equal laws, and the use of Hungarian in schools and courts. The author claims these reforms will end "foreign domination" by Vienna and unite all social classes into a single nation. Which broader historical development most directly shaped the ideas expressed in the pamphlet?
15. In the 800s–1100s, Viking migrations and settlements occurred in parts of the British Isles, Iceland, and Normandy. These movements altered local politics through new ruling elites, increased trade across the North Atlantic, and contributed to cultural blending in language and law. Some regions experienced violence and displacement, while others integrated settlers. Which effect of migration is best supported?
16. Imported manufactures stayed costly while tropical export prices fell after 1870. Who gained most?
17. The Inca state expanded rapidly in the Andes during the fifteenth century, building roads and storehouses, using the mit'a labor system, and resettling some populations (mitmaqkuna). Officials collected information with quipu and emphasized loyalty to the Sapa Inca, while allowing local ethnic leaders to retain limited authority under imperial oversight. Which factor most directly enabled the Inca to govern diverse ecological zones effectively?
18. In 1954–1962, Algerian nationalists organized through the FLN fought a brutal war against French colonial rule, using guerrilla tactics and urban bombings while France employed mass arrests and torture. The conflict polarized French politics and ended with Algerian independence. Which factor most helps explain why France resisted granting independence for so long?
19. By the early sixteenth century, Spain claimed vast American territories after defeating the Aztec and Inca empires, establishing viceroyalties and extracting silver from mines like Potosí. Spanish officials regulated trade through tightly controlled ports and used coerced Indigenous labor systems. Which development was most directly connected to Spain's ability to build this maritime empire?
20. After 1900, some states pursued cultural revolutions to reshape society and eliminate perceived "old" traditions, often using mass campaigns and coercion. Which example best fits this description?

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