AP®︎ World History: Topic 1.4 Practice Test

Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 1.4 of AP World History – State Building in the Americas.


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Question 1 Easy

Which of the following were typical features of political authority in many American states between 1200 and 1450?

AElected assemblies selecting the local governors
BMerit-based civil service entry tests
CHereditary rulers claiming divine ancestry
DWritten constitutions restricting royal power

What You’re Being Tested On:

Explore the learning objectives taken directly from the College Board’s AP® World History: Modern 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 1.4: State Building in the Americas

Thematic Focus: GovernanceGOV

A variety of internal and external factors contribute to state formation, expansion, and decline. Governments maintain order through a variety of administrative institutions, policies, and procedures, and governments obtain, retain, and exercise power in different ways and for different purposes.

Learning Objective: Unit 1: Learning Objective I

Explain how and why states in the Americas developed and changed over time.

Historical Developments: KC-3.2.I.D.i

In the Americas, as in Afro-Eurasia, state systems demonstrated continuity, innovation, and diversity, and expanded in scope and reach.

Illustrative Examples specific knowledge students should know & demonstrate

  • Maya city-states
  • Mexica
  • Inca
  • Chaco
  • Mesa Verde
  • Cahokia