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Review for the World History 1 SOL
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1
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
written laws
direct democracy
elected legislatures
civil service
2
Which movement had the greatest influence on the Renaissance?
humanism
utopianism
feudalism
romanticism
3
Early Hellenistic culture spread from Greece to Asia Minor as a result of —
sea trade
dynastic decline
climate changes
democratic elections
4
The early river valley civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia developed governments ruled by-
elected officials
tribal councils
representative assemblies
religious authorities
5
Which characteristic is associated with both the Roman and the Greek cultures?
army of legionnaires
the rule of emperors
polytheistic religion
bicameral legislature
6
Hippocrates made important contributions in the area of —
poetry
sculpture
philosophy
medicine
7
The early cities of Aleppo and Jericho were established in –
South Asia
The Middle East
North Africa
East Asia
8
This man is credited with writing the Iliad and Odyssey.
Homer
Virgil
Socrates
Aeschylus
9
Northern Renaissance artists portrayed religious and __________ subjects.
secular
financial
animal
none of the above
10
Which of the following is the best example of policies encouraged in The Prince?
king breaking an alliance to gain power for his kingdom
banker donating works of art to the Church for personal fame
kingdom’s royal family patronizing Renaissance artists
merchant acting like royalty and educating himself in arts
11
Which characteristic was most common in ancient river valley civilizations?
hereditary rule
limited population growth
social equality
limited economic growth
12
The term feudalism is best defined as a –
holy war between Christians and Muslims
process in which goods are traded for other goods
division of political power between three separate branches
system that land is exchanged for military service/loyalty
13
In 1453, the Ottoman Turks sacked Constantinople and defeated the –
Byzantine Empire
Mongol invaders
European crusaders
Frankish Empire
14
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on-
agricultural production
manufactured goods
shipping and trade
lumber and minerals
15
This was the first book to be produced on a mass scale in Europe.
the Canterbury Tales
the Gutenberg Bible
the Quran
the Torah
16
Life would be pretty bland if it wasn't for this resource from around the Indian Ocean.
spices
none of the above
honey
cotton
17
Leader crowned Frankish Emperor by the pope (800 CE) and revived Latin learning in Europe?
Clovis
Charlemagne
Gregory II
Pepin the Short
18
Which text is a central document of Judaism?
Koran
Torah
Analects
Upanishads
19
The Battle of Tours was significant because it marked the —
beginning of Turkish rule in the Balkans
end of the Crusades in the Middle East
beginning of British dominance in Northern Europe
end of Muslim expansion into Western Europe
20
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influences European laws of today?
Justinian
Augustus Caesar
Constantine
Marcus Aurelius
21
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the-
Mediterranean Sea
largest European cities
Red Sea coast
Tans-Saharan trade routes
22
Which factor strengthened both the Byzantine Empire and the empire of Charlemagne?
unity between politics and religion
Studies of geography and medicine
Patrons of painters and sculptors
Respect for elders and ancestors
23
The Vedas and Upanishads are sacred writings of-
Judaism
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
24
Which factor was most important about the site of Constantinople?
river valley to provide rich farmland
peninsula for easily constructed defenses
mountains for stone building materials
desert oasis to supply fresh water
25
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times under different names?
Constantinople
Baghdad
Moscow
Athens
26
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
use of pottery
specialization of labor
development of agriculture
invention of written language
27
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by-
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
increasing the use of new accounting practices
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
expanding the distribution of new ideas
28
In the Middle Ages, Greek and Roman classics were preserved because they were translated into-
Arabic
Russian
Chinese
Persian
29
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
mineral deposits
religious beliefs
survival needs
tribal treaties
30
Which change was a result of the rise of the feudal system?
long distance trade routes were developed
artistic achievements became socially important
local lords had the most political power
major cities were established
31
During the Paleolithic Era, how did most early humans acquire food?
from nearby settlements
by planting crops
from domesticated animals
by following animal migrations
32
What year is considered the fall of the Roman Empire?
476 BC
None of the above
477 BC
476 AD
33
BRAHMINS, KSHATRIYAS, VAISYAS, SUDRAS, Untouchables- What do these groups represent?
Caste system of India
Feudal system of Japan
Political system of Greece
Class system of China
34
Which apostle was most responsible for spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire?
Homer
Jesus
Paul
Peter
35
The practice of Orthodox Christianity in Russia was primarily the result of contact with the —
Mongol Empire
Persian Empire
Byzantine Empire
Islamic Empire
36
Which event helped to spread Islam into West Africa?
relocation of capital to Baghdad
conquest of Jerusalem
establishment of trade with Timbuktu
conquest of Damascus
37
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built-
in canyons
in rain forests
on islands
on mountaintops
38
The first European universities were based on the scholarly contributions of —
guilds
manors
monasteries
courts
39
Which type of government was used in the Persian Empire?
Republic
Democracy
Religious oligarchy
Imperial bureaucracy
40
Which of the following was an important result of the Peloponnesian Wars?
Athens shows the role of democracy in military situations
Sparta and Athens remain a united force against the Persians
The fighting between Athens and Sparta weakened Greece
Sparta and Athens united to defeat a common enemy
41
Because of Byzantine influence Russia eventually adoped this church.
Roman Catholic
Lutheran
Greek Orthodox
Jewish Orthodox
42
In the 14th and 15th centuries, goods arrived in Europe from Constantinople after crossing the
Red Sea
Black Sea
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
43
Archaeologists use carbon dating to determine the –
function of an object
placement of an object
age of an object
size of an object
44
The division of Islam into Sunni and Shi’a was a result of
Muhammad’s return to Mecca
moving the capital of Islam to Baghdad
fighting over succession linked to Ali’s death
the Muslim defeat at the Battle of Tours
45
Confucius stressed Filial Piety or respect for ones ________________.
elders
gods
books
pets
46
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Mountains of Brazil
Deserts in Mexico
Rain forests in Central America
Woodlands of North America
47
Which empire was best known for libraries that preserved ancient Greek and Roman knowledge?
Chinese
Gupta
Mongol
Byzantine
48
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
feudal kingdoms
trade routes
Germanic invaders
Mongol hordes
49
What advancement, made by early man, saw him change from a nomadic lifestyle to a settled one?
stone tools
farming
fire
weaving
50
Which demonstrated Greek city-states shared a common culture despite their geographic isolation
religion and language
currency and economy
attitude toward slaves and trade
government and social structure
51
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Merchant Guilds
The Church
The Feudal system
Roman universities
52
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
reincarnation depends on karma
people will experience an afterlife
people must respect nature spirits
the gods interfere in human lives
53
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by-
unifying Europe by finding the Holy Roman Empire
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
54
Live in harmony with nature • Have a simple life • Exercise humility in all things, represents?
Egypt
China
Mesopotamia
Greece
55
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Alexandria
Corinth
Athens
Carthage
56
The Persian Wars helped to ___________ Athens and Sparta against a common enemy.
divide
dissect
separate
unite
57
The Gupta Empire made a major contribution to world civilizations by developing —
wind powered boats
the concept of zero
long lasting roads
the production of porcelain
58
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
centered in Mecca
headed by the Pope
conducted services in Greek
established monasteries in Russia
59
Which art form is most associated with Byzantine culture?
mosaics
music
tapestries
sculpture
60
"We are called a democracy, for the administration is in the hands of the many and not the few"
Pericles
Pythagoras
Hippocrates
Homer
61
Which statement best describes the migrations of early humans?
rise of civilizations displaced other people
natural disasters forced people to leave native lands
religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands
people searched for new sources of food
62
Which of the following does not relate to Humanism?
studying of Greek and Roman literature and culture
support by wealthy patrons
belief that human beings are naturally evil
celebration of the individual
63
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city states to develop different identities?
geography
language
economy
religion
64
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic and social structures of the Republic?
slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion
soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome
65
Machu Picchu is located in which type of geographic region?
rain forest
plains
arid valley
mountains
66
In The Prince, Niccolò Machiavelli explained why it is necessary for leaders to have —
political equality
democratic participation
constitutional government
absolute power
67
Once characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread-
economic prosperity
social equality
cultural decline
political conflict
68
Hammurabi's Code, Twelve Tables, and Justinian Code are examples of early developments in –
literature
engineering
law
art
69
The ultimate goal of Buddhism is to achieve this.
nirvana
damnation
moksha
salvation
70
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
East Africa and Southeast Asia
Western Europe and East Africa
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin