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.
Questions List
Topic 1.5
Question 1 Easy
Which factor most directly enabled the expansion of many African states between 1200 and 1450?
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