AP®︎ European History: Topic 5.2 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 5.2 of AP European History – The Rise of Global Markets.
Questions List
Topic 5.2
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: KC-2.2.III.B
Which European country established a global empire largely based on joint-stock companies?
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Topic 5.2: The Rise of Global Markets
Thematic Focus: Economic and Commercial DevelopmentsECD
Economic development, especially the development of capitalism, played an important role in Europe’s history, often having significant social, political, and cultural effects.
Learning Objective: Unit 5: Learning Objective B
Explain the causes and consequences of European maritime competition from 1648 to 1815.
Historical Developments: KC-2.2
The expansion of European commerce accelerated the growth of a worldwide economic network.
Historical Developments: KC-2.2.III
Commercial rivalries influenced diplomacy and warfare among European states in the early modern era.
Historical Developments: KC-2.2.III.A
European sea powers vied for Atlantic influence throughout the 18th century.
Historical Developments: KC-2.2.III.B
Portuguese, Dutch, French, and British rivalries in Asia culminated in British domination in India and Dutch control of the East Indies.
