AP World History Practice Test Chapter 1

Question 1

Questions 1–4 refer to the map below. Which of the following conclusions can be supported by the map?

Human migration occurred gradually from Africa to Eurasia and then to the Americas. Early humans were creative in adapting to different geographic settings from savanna to tundra. Groups were able to transfer knowledge due to contact with one another. The development of new technologies that allowed for adaptations to a wide range of environments

Correct Answer:

Human migration occurred gradually from Africa to Eurasia and then to the Americas.

Explanation:

Correct answer: Human migration occurred gradually from Africa to Eurasia and then to the Americas.

Question 2

Which of the following most directly contributed to the movement of people as reflected on the map?

Early humans adapted their technology and cultures to new regions as they migrated. Early humans responded to strains on local resources, which may have precipitated migration. Human migration occurred gradually from Africa to Eurasia and then to the Americas. The need for resources to sustain their populations

Correct Answer:

Early humans responded to strains on local resources, which may have precipitated migration.

Explanation:

Correct answer: Early humans responded to strains on local resources, which may have precipitated migration.

Question 3

Which of the following was most likely a direct result of the patterns reflected on the map?

Art reflected interactions between humans and animals. Human migration occurred gradually from Africa to Eurasia and then to the Americas. The development of new technologies that allowed for adaptations to a wide range of environments Small nomadic clans traveled seasonally to procure food.

Correct Answer:

The development of new technologies that allowed for adaptations to a wide range of environments

Explanation:

Correct answer: The development of new technologies that allowed for adaptations to a wide range of environments

Question 4

Which of the following characterizes the nature of early human societies in the era depicted on the map?

Women played a prominent role in cultural life of the Paleolithic era These practices ensured the preservation of early humans. The rise of monotheistic belief systems centered on a sun god arose in the Paleolithic era. Small nomadic clans traveled seasonally to procure food.

Correct Answer:

Small nomadic clans traveled seasonally to procure food.

Explanation:

Correct answer: Small nomadic clans traveled seasonally to procure food.

Question 5

Questions 5–7 refer to the following two images. The objects in Image 1 best support which of the following conclusions about life in the Paleolithic Age?

Humans developed a variety of stone tools to adapt to their surroundings Early humans responded to strains on local resources, which may have precipitated migration. The precarious relationship between foragers and the environment Small nomadic clans traveled seasonally to procure food.

Correct Answer:

Humans developed a variety of stone tools to adapt to their surroundings

Explanation:

Correct answer: Humans developed a variety of stone tools to adapt to their surroundings

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