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