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