AP US HISTORY EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
The patterns described in the excerpt most directly foreshadowed which of the following
developments?
The spread of maize cultivation northward from present-day Mexico into the American
Southwest.
The population decline in Native American societies.
The gradual shift of European economics from feudalism to capitalism.
The emergence of racially mixed populations in the Americas. - Answer- The population
decline in Native American societies.
Which groups of explorers/settlers had the friendliest relationship with the Native
Americans because they traded furs with them?
English
Spanish
French
None of the above - Answer- French
At the time of European arrival, what was the most powerful American Indian society in
Mesoamerica?
Iroquois
Maya
Pueblo
Aztec - Answer- Aztec
Despite their diversity in which of these areas did many American Indian tribes share a
good bit of commonality?
types of housing
religion and land "ownership" ideas
language
the fact that they were all nomadic - Answer- religion and land "ownership" ideas
The patterns depicted on the graph from 1450 to 1800 best serves as evidence of which
of the following?
The replacement of indigenous labor and indentured servants by enslaved Africans in
New World colonies.
The development of varied systems of racial categorization in the European colonies.
The effectiveness of the abolitionist movement in Europe and the Americas.
, The susceptibility of enslaved populations to New World diseases. - Answer- The
replacement of indigenous labor and indentured servants by enslaved Africans in New
World colonies.
In the 16th century, which European nation gained the most riches from the New
World?
The Netherlands
France
Spain
Britian - Answer- Spain
Which of these do not describe to Western Hemisphere?
The region of the works that contains Asia
It is often generally known as the "new world"
Technically is all of the territory west of the prime meridian
When described as the "new world" it is referring to the continents of north and south
america - Answer- The region of the works that contains Asia
Dutch settlers to the new world
Were not a factor in colonization
Tried to take over the same areas held by rival Spain.
Were brilliant navigators and businessmen and primarily settled in what would become
New York.
Eventually would pass Britain and Spain in their power due to their skills in navigation
and business. - Answer- We're brilliant navigators and businessmen and primarily
settled in what would become New York.
Which of the following is a reasonable estimate of how many Native Americans lived in
North and South America at the arrival of Christopher Columbus?
2 million
50 million
500 million
10 million - Answer- 50 million
Why did a majority of the American Indian population die out relatively quickly after the
arrival of the Europeans?
The Europeans had superior weapons and systematically killed them.
An unprecedented cold wave swept across America.
Many were taken back to Europe as slaves.
Diseases which they had little immunity ravaged the population. - Answer- Diseases
which they had little immunity ravaged the population
Which of these was the primary focus of French colonial efforts in the New World?
Economic gain, especially in fur trade.
To convert American Indians to Roman Catholicism.
AND ANSWERS
The patterns described in the excerpt most directly foreshadowed which of the following
developments?
The spread of maize cultivation northward from present-day Mexico into the American
Southwest.
The population decline in Native American societies.
The gradual shift of European economics from feudalism to capitalism.
The emergence of racially mixed populations in the Americas. - Answer- The population
decline in Native American societies.
Which groups of explorers/settlers had the friendliest relationship with the Native
Americans because they traded furs with them?
English
Spanish
French
None of the above - Answer- French
At the time of European arrival, what was the most powerful American Indian society in
Mesoamerica?
Iroquois
Maya
Pueblo
Aztec - Answer- Aztec
Despite their diversity in which of these areas did many American Indian tribes share a
good bit of commonality?
types of housing
religion and land "ownership" ideas
language
the fact that they were all nomadic - Answer- religion and land "ownership" ideas
The patterns depicted on the graph from 1450 to 1800 best serves as evidence of which
of the following?
The replacement of indigenous labor and indentured servants by enslaved Africans in
New World colonies.
The development of varied systems of racial categorization in the European colonies.
The effectiveness of the abolitionist movement in Europe and the Americas.
, The susceptibility of enslaved populations to New World diseases. - Answer- The
replacement of indigenous labor and indentured servants by enslaved Africans in New
World colonies.
In the 16th century, which European nation gained the most riches from the New
World?
The Netherlands
France
Spain
Britian - Answer- Spain
Which of these do not describe to Western Hemisphere?
The region of the works that contains Asia
It is often generally known as the "new world"
Technically is all of the territory west of the prime meridian
When described as the "new world" it is referring to the continents of north and south
america - Answer- The region of the works that contains Asia
Dutch settlers to the new world
Were not a factor in colonization
Tried to take over the same areas held by rival Spain.
Were brilliant navigators and businessmen and primarily settled in what would become
New York.
Eventually would pass Britain and Spain in their power due to their skills in navigation
and business. - Answer- We're brilliant navigators and businessmen and primarily
settled in what would become New York.
Which of the following is a reasonable estimate of how many Native Americans lived in
North and South America at the arrival of Christopher Columbus?
2 million
50 million
500 million
10 million - Answer- 50 million
Why did a majority of the American Indian population die out relatively quickly after the
arrival of the Europeans?
The Europeans had superior weapons and systematically killed them.
An unprecedented cold wave swept across America.
Many were taken back to Europe as slaves.
Diseases which they had little immunity ravaged the population. - Answer- Diseases
which they had little immunity ravaged the population
Which of these was the primary focus of French colonial efforts in the New World?
Economic gain, especially in fur trade.
To convert American Indians to Roman Catholicism.
