AP®︎ Human Geography: Topic 5.3 Practice Test

Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 5.3 of AP Human Geography – Agricultural Origins and Diffusions.


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Question 1 Easy

This question tests the following: SPS-5.A.1

Where did the first known system of writing develop?

AEast Asia
BFertile Crescent/Mesopotamia
CCentral America
DNile River Valley

What You’re Being Tested On:

Explore the learning objectives taken directly from the College Board’s AP® Human Geography Curriculum. Ensure you’re prepared for the exact topics covered on the AP® exam, in-class tests, and quizzes, and gain confidence in your mastery of the material.

Topic 5.3: Agricultural Origins and Diffusions

Learning Objective: SPS-5.A

Identify major centers of domestication of plants and animals.

Essential Knowledge: SPS-5.A.1

Early hearths of domestication of plants and animals arose in the Fertile Crescent and several other regions of the world, including the Indus River Valley, Southeast Asia, and Central America.

Learning Objective: SPS-5.B

Explain how plants and animals diffused globally.

Essential Knowledge: SPS-5.B.1

Patterns of diffusion, such as the Columbian Exchange and the agricultural revolutions, resulted in the global spread of various plants and animals.