Cartoons, Graphs, and Visuals for Practice

The Illustration from June 2010

The Question During which period of Japanese history did the changes shown in this wood block print occur? (1) Heian court (2) Tokugawa shogunate (3) Meiji Restoration (4) United States occupation

The Answer: (3) Meiji Restoration

The Graphic Organizer from June 2010

The Question Which title best completes this graphic organizer? (1) Characteristics of the Inca Golden Age (2) Reasons for the Reconquista (3) Results of Lenin’s New Economic Plan (4) Features of the Marshall Plan

The Answer (1) Characteristics of the Inca Golden Age

The Chart From June 2010

The Question Which conclusion about South Africa’s economy can be drawn from this chart? (1) Since the end of apartheid, most blacks have gained economic equality. (2) In some sectors of the economy, blacks earn more than whites. (3) Despite the end of apartheid, many blacks continue to struggle economically. (4) Economic opportunity for blacks is directly related to education reform.

The Answer (3) Despite the end of apartheid, many blacks continue to struggle economically.

The Cartoon from June 2010

The Question This 1989 cartoon suggests that the governments of both China and East Germany (1) Removed the military from power (2) Allowed a shift in rule from autocracy to fascism (3) Gave people the right to decide how they would be ruled (4) Faced challenges in their ability to maintain communist governments

The Answer (4) Faced challenges in their ability to maintain communist governments

The Map from January 2010

The Question Based on the information shown on this map, most manufactured goods were produced in (1) The West Indies (2) Europe (3) English colonies (4) Africa

The Answer (2) Europe

The Map from June 2010

The Question Based on the information provided by this map, which statement about urban areas between 650 and 1500 is accurate? (1) Most urbanization occurred in the Southern Hemisphere. (2) Most urbanization is associated with a tropical climate. (3) Most urban areas were located in Europe. (4) Most urban areas developed near waterways.

The Answer (4) Most urban areas developed near waterways.

The Map from June 2010

The Question Which conclusion about the Roman world around AD 526 can be drawn from the information on this map? (1) The Gauls dominated trade on the Mediterranean Sea. (2) Rome was the capital of the entire western region. (3) The eastern region was unified under the Byzantine Empire. (4) The division between eastern and western Rome followed natural boundaries.

The Answer (3) The eastern region was unified under the Byzantine Empire.

The Illustration from June 2010

The Question Which element of civilization is most clearly shown in this Maya artwork? (1) Urbanization (2) A system of education (3) A code of laws (4) Social classes

The Answer (4) Social classes

The Circle Graph from January 2010

The Question Which hypothesis about the economies of sub- Saharan Africa can be derived from the data in this graph? (1) Economic growth may be slowed by the epidemic. (2) Wages for workers will probably decline. (3) Diversification will promote economic growth. (4) The United Nations will probably reduce support for economic development.

The Answer (1) Economic growth may be slowed by the epidemic.

The Cartoon from January 2010

The Question Which statement best reflects this cartoonist’s point of view? (1) The development of computer technology is prohibited in China. (2) Chinese prisoners are denied access to computers. (3) Foreign software developers have flooded the Chinese market. (4) Some American firms have assisted the Chinese government in monitoring citizen computer usage.

The Answer (4) Some American firms have assisted the Chinese government in monitoring citizen computer usage.

The Illustration from January 2010

The Question What does this drawing indicate about the Inca civilization? (1) Religious influence on architecture (2) Cooperation and planning in agriculture (3) Superior military technology used for defense (4) Role of government during a natural disaster

The Answer (2) Cooperation and planning in agriculture

The Chart from January 2010

The Question Which generalization is best supported by the data from this chart? (1) Bantu migrations influenced the distribution of East African coins. (2) Chinese coins were found in East African city- states. (3) East African city-states traded directly with Northern Europe. (4) Romans controlled trade with East Africa.  

The Answer (2) Chinese coins were found in East African city- states.

The Graphic Organizer from January 2010

The Question Which country best completes this graphic organizer? (1)Egypt (2) Iraq (3) Sudan (4) Bangladesh

The Answer (2) Iraq

The Map from January 2010

The Question Which statement about the trip taken by Emperor Mansa Musa is accurate? (1) The trip extended beyond North African trade routes. (2) Mansa Musa used the Mediterranean Sea to reach Mecca. (3) The route primarily followed major rivers. (4) Mansa Musa traveled to Fez on his way to Mecca.

The Answer (1) The trip extended beyond North African trade routes.