AP World History
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In early China, unity and cultural identity were provided by

In early China, unity and cultural identity were provided by








(A) divine monarchs.
(B) shared religious ceremonies.
(C) a uniform language.
(D) Buddhism.
(E) a common system of writing.











Answer: E

Compared to river valley cultures in Egypt and Mesopotamia, Chinese civilization

Compared to river valley cultures in Egypt and Mesopotamia, Chinese civilization










(A) probably developed after civilizations in the Nile Valley and Mesopotamia.
(B) predates the rise of civilization in both Egypt and Mesopotamia.
(C) developed simultaneously with Egypt and Mesopotamia.
(D) did not rely on heavy irrigation as year round water was plentiful.
(E) has no verifiable historic origins and left no written records.











Answer: A

Unlike Sumer and Egypt, the Indus Valley or Harappan civilization

Unlike Sumer and Egypt, the Indus Valley or Harappan civilization







(A) became a geographic center for a unified, continuous culture lasting millennia.
(B) is particularly difficult to study because its writing has not been deciphered.
(C) was secure from nomadic incursions and invasions.
(D) never developed a military social class.
(E) developed a monotheistic religion.












Answer: B

Unlike Sumer and the Indus Valley or Harappan civilization, Egypt

Unlike Sumer and the Indus Valley or Harappan civilization, Egypt









(A) did not have an effective method of irrigation.
(B) lacked a coherent system of writing.
(C) began using metal tools much later.
(D) retained a unified state throughout most of its history.
(E) worshipped many gods.









Answer: D
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