AP Test Prep Chapter 13 1) The only indigenous aspect of Japanese culture during the Heian era was (A) The imperial administration (B) Written characters (C) Shinto (D) Court etiquette and protocol Answer: C Cite: The answer is located on page 291 under the heading “Japan: The imperial age” the passage states “Indigenous cultural influences‚ possibly those linked to Shinto views…” 2) The group which most directly challenged Chinese influences
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Test Study Guide Terms Tribe – a tribe is a group of families. Patriarch – Patriarch--the dominant male leader of the tribe. Civilization – Civilization means: shared beliefs social and political organization art. Bronze – Bronze was an alloy of copper and tin. Cuneiform – cuneiform--meaning “wedge shaped.” Hieroglyphics – hieroglyphics--"sacred coverings.” Aton – Aton was a universal god who took the form of the sun disk. Yahweh – Yahweh---“He causes to Be” Moses – Moses
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December 8‚ 2012 A.P. American History DBQ Essay #2 ------------------------------------------------- 1. “The opponents of the annexation of Texas and the Mexican War attacked slavery as the root cause of expansion‚ but in fact it was no more important than other causes.” Assess the validity of this statement‚ using the documents and your knowledge of U.S. history from 1820-1860 to support your answer. During the early-mid part of the 19th century (mainly 1820-1860) Americans objected many things
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offensive strategy against Canada was especially poorly conceived. Had the Americans captured Montreal‚ everything west would have wilted like a tree after its trunk has been severed‚ but the Americans instead focused a three-pronged attack that set out from Detroit‚ Niagara‚ and Lake Champlain‚ all of which were beaten back. In contrast‚ the British and Canadians displayed enthusiasm early on in the war and captured the American fort of Michilimackinac‚ which commanded the upper Great Lakes area
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1. JFK increased involvement in the war with Vietnam because he wanted to reassert American military might follow: the Bay of Pigs Invasion‚ the Berlin Crisis‚ and the Cuban Missile Crisis. JFK also viewed Northern Vietnam as a communist threat and containment depended on American support of South Vietnam against Northern aggression to prevent the communist aggressor from gaining strength. Kennedy believed governments would have to develop mobile forces to deal with small international problems before
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7. What was the “thrust” of the British raj (reign) in India (what was its goal)? p.634 8. Describe why the economic transformation brought by the British raj was a “double-edged” sword. p.635 9. Why was the Sepoy Rebellion a turning point in the history of India? p.636 10. What caused the disintegration of the Dutch overseas empire and what lands did the British gain as a result? p.641 11. Who were “Afrikaners” and what was the Great Trek? p.641 12. What was the underlying goal of the British in
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Dogs-roving English ships that plundered Spanish treasure ships (1560s) St. Augustine–fort Spain created in Florida 1565 to protect the route of its treasure fleet against English ships‚ French settlers‚ hostile Indians (1st permanent Euro. settlement in US) Comprehensive Orders for New Discoveries-new policy Spanish leaders introduced after military setbacks to pacify Indians by Christianizing missionaries not conquistadores (1573) Ecomenderos-privelaged spanish landowners in NM‚ who were allowed by
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31-1: • Intelligence: a socially constructed concept that differs from culture to culture. • One overall ability or many? • Can it be measured or located by neuroscientists? • Reify: to treat it as though it were a real object‚ not an abstract concept. • Most psychologists now define Intelligence: the ability to learn from experience‚ solve problems‚ and adapt to new situations. 31-2: • Factor analysis has been used to show that mental abilities tend to form clusters; people show similar levels
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How did the Persian conquest set the stage for the emergence of the Maurya empire? The Persian Conquest left Asia without a ruler‚ this allowed Chandragupta Maurya to exploit the opportunity and lay down the foundation for the Maurya Empire. . What were five major accomplishments of the emperor Ashoka? The five major accomplishments of the emperor Ashoka were to conquer Kalinga and bring it under Mauryan control‚ communicated his policies throughout his realm by inscribing edicts in natural
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older times. The Cahokia Mounds is one of the largest archaeological sites today‚ which played a huge role in the finding and discovery of many ancient artifacts that could hint to the past. •Hopewell – It was a developmental period in the Native American woodland civilization. Overall‚ it was centered in the Mississippi River Valley and in Ohio. Its effect on modern day society is great due to the extensive trade networks created‚ and the contributed effect on religion. •Inca – The Incan Empire
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