AP®︎ World History: Topic 1.5 Practice Test

Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 1.5 of AP World History – State Building in Africa.


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Question 1 Easy

Which factor most directly enabled the expansion of many African states between 1200 and 1450?

AControl of valuable trade routes
BAdoption of feudal contracts
CUse of religious authority
DDevelopment of gunpowder artillery

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 1.5: State Building in Africa

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 J

Explain how and why states in Africa developed and changed over time.

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

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

Illustrative Examples specific knowledge students should know & demonstrate

  • Great Zimbabwe
  • Ethiopia
  • Hausa kingdoms