AP®︎ World History: Topic 4.1 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 4.1 of AP World History – Technological Innovations from 1450 to 1750.
Questions List
Topic 4.1
Question 1 Easy
Context
A European ruler in the early sixteenth century receives reports that a neighboring kingdom has established direct sea access to Asian spice markets, resulting in significant inflows of silver and luxury goods. The ruler convenes a council of advisors to discuss strategies for funding new ocean expeditions to compete for similar profits.
Which of the following developments most directly resulted from the rivalry described in the scenario?
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Topic 4.1: Technological Innovations from 1450 to 1750
Thematic Focus: Technology and InnovationTEC
Human adaptation and innovation have resulted in increased efficiency, comfort, and security, and technological advances have shaped human development and interactions with both intended and unintended consequences.
Learning Objective: Unit 4: Learning Objective A
Explain how cross-cultural interactions resulted in the diffusion of technology and facilitated changes in patterns of trade and travel from 1450 to 1750.
Historical Developments: KC-4.1.II
Knowledge, scientific learning, and technology from the Classical, Islamic, and Asian worlds spread, facilitating European technological developments and innovation.
Historical Developments: KC-4.1.II.A
The developments included the production of new tools, innovations in ship designs, and an improved understanding of regional wind and currents patterns—all of which made transoceanic travel and trade possible.
Illustrative Examples specific knowledge students should know & demonstrate
- Caravel
- Carrack
- Fluyt
- Lateen sail
- Compass
- Astronomical charts
