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2008 WH1 SOL Released 2014 Test Questions
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1
How did Rome's conquests affect the economic and social structures of the Roman Republic?
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.
Soldiers deserted to join armies attacking Rome.
2
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Upanishads
Vedas
Twelve Tables
Ten Commandments
3
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Religious beliefs
Survival needs
Mineral deposits
Tribal treaties
4
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are events from Roman history.
They are found in Babylonian legends.
They are taken from Greek mythology.
They are actions of Egyptian gods.
5
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from --
trade routes
Germanic invaders
Mongol hordes
feudal kingdoms
6
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the --
Red Sea coast
Trans-Saharan trade routes
largest European cities
Mediterranean Sea
7
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on --
agricultural production
shipping and trade
manufactured goods
lumber and minerals
8
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of --
Hinduism
Taoism
Confucianism
Buddhism
9
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of --
printing
calendars
manufacturing goods
ocean navigation
10
Which empire is associated with this river system?
Phoenician Empire
Chinese Empire
Gupta Empire
Babylonian Empire
11
This quotation best represents the religious views of --
Buddhists
Hindus
Jews
Zoroastrians
12
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he --
governed as a just ruler
controlled the army
obeyed the priests
conquered new territories
13
These statements describe characteristics of the early --
Buddhists
Muslims
Christians
Zoroastrians
14
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
East Africa and Southeast Asia
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
Western Europe and East Africa
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
15
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Invention of written language
Specialization of labor
Use of pottery
Development of agriculture
16
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
economy
language
geography
religion
17
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by --
parish priests
bankers
humanists
feudal lords
18
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
People must respect nature spirits.
The gods interfere in human lives.
Reincarnation depends on karma.
People will experience an afterlife.
19
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
Sea traders from South Asia
Migrated from Central Asia
Nomads in West Africa
20
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by --
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
21
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in --
Italy
Spain
Arabia
China
22
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built --
on mountaintops
in canyons
in rainforests
on islands
23
Which characteristics describes the early Catholic Church?
Centered in Mecca
Established monasteries in Russia
Headed by the Pope
Conducted services in Greek
24
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Music
Tapestries
Sculpture
Mosaics
25
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that --
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil
past actions control the destiny of each person
26
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Rainforests in Central America
Woodlands of North America
Mountains of Brazil
Deserts in Mexico
27
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Incan
Mayan
Egyptian
Persian
28
What was the purpose of this structure?
To carry water
To practice a religion
To defend a city
To make travel easier
29
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology from the Romans?
Venus
Apollo
Zeus
Juno
30
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
The feudal system
Roman universities
Merchant Guilds
The Church
31
Which number shows where ROman civilization first developed?
4
3
2
1
32
The cause of the split in Islam was a difference of opinion concerning --
pilgrimages
leaders
prayer
expansion
33
Early river valley civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia had governments that were ruled by --
elected officials
representative assemblies
religious authorities
tribal councils
34
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Conquest of Damascus
Conquest of Jerusalem
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
35
This is a quotation from --
Pericles
Homer
Pythagoras
Hippocrates
36
The moveable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by --
increasing the use of new accounting practices
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
expanding the distribution of new ideas
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
37
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Direct democracy
Elected legislatures
Written laws
Civil service
38
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Carthage
Athens
Alexandria
Corinth
39
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Justinian
Augusta Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
Constantine
40
This sequence of events was caused by the --
beginning of the Crusades
Hundred Years' War
Bubonic Plague
fall of the Roman Empire
41
In the Middles Ages, Greek and Roman classics were preserved by translating them into --
Russian
Arabic
Persian
Chinese
42
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Roman soldiers
Egyptian pharaohs
Islamic traders
Sumerian bureaucrats
43
Which statement best explains the migration 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.
44
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Emperors in section 2
Patricians in section 1
Consuls in section 2
Plebians in section 1
45
The Great Wall of China was built to --
create a monument to Mongul rule
close China to foreign trade
protect China from invaders
provide a trade route across Asia
46
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of --
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism
47
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Greek
Indian
Byzantine
Roman
48
This quotation describes the --
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
collapse of Rome as a result of barbarian invasions
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
49
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread --
political conflict
economic prosperity
social equality
cultural decline
50
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Moscow
Constantinople
Athens
Baghdad