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World History I SOL Review mac 2015
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1
What is the name of this structure in Jerusalem
Pantheon
Dome of the Rock
Parthenon
Hagia Sophia
2
Which ancient writing system is illustrated in this picture?
Chinese characters
Sumerian cuneiform
Egyptian hieroglyphics
Phoenician alphabet
3
Muslims believe that you should pray 5 times a day facing ___
Mecca
Medina
Cairo
Jerusalem
4
What was the major change caused by the agricultural revolution?
End of hunting
Development of permanent settlements
Increase of spoken languages
Elimination of trade
5
Pythagoras made important contributions in the area of -
Sculpture
Mathematics
Poetry
Philosophy
6
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he
Obeyed the priests
Controlled the army
Governed as a just ruler
Conquered new territories
7
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Direct democracy
Elected legislatures
Civil service
Written laws
8
Who led the Hebrews in their flight from slavery in Egypt ?
Moses
Abraham
Jesus
Paul
9
Which of these is known as the New Stone Age ?
paleolithic
<p>bronze</p>
neolithic
<p>iron</p>
10
Live in harmony with nature, have a simple life, exercise humility in all things
Egypt-theocracy
Greece-Oracles
China-Taoism
Mesopotamia-city states
11
The ruling authority of China's ancient dynasties was based on the-
Twelve Tables
Mandate of Heaven
Code of Hammurabi
Twelve Tables
12
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine Empire ?
sculpture
music
tapestries
mosaics
13
Look at the map, which color goes with the oldest civilization?
Yellow
Purple
Red
Green
14
What is an Archipelago ?
Strait
Plateau
Chain of Islands
Peninsula
15
Early humans obtained food through a life-style known as:
Catcher-Killer
Seeker-Acquirer
Hunter-Gatherer.
Picker-Finder
16
What does the diagram below represent?
Feudal system of Japan
Caste system of India
Class system of China
Political system of Greece
17
What is the name of this archaeological site?
Stonehenge
Jericho
Catalhuyak
Aleppo
18
Which city is important to Judaism, Christianity and Islam ?
Mecca
Constantinople
Rome
Jerusalem
19
Which of these best describes the role of the apostle Paul in spreading Christianity ?
he convinced the roman emperor to legalize christianity
he became the first christian emperor of rome
He traveled through rome converting people to christianity
he established the first christian church in rome
20
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church ?
established monasteries in Russia
headed by the Pope
conducted services in Greek
centered in Mecca
21
The image below is associated with who?
Muhammad
Siddhartha Gautima
Abraham
Zoroastor
22
What is the name of this structure located in Rome ?
Pantheon
Parthenon
Dome of the Rock
Hagia Sophia
23
What type of language did early human societies develop ?
written
oral
hieroglyphics
cuneiform
24
The Gupta empire made a major contribution to world civilizations by developing
The concept of zero
The production of porcelain
Long-lasting roads
Wind-powered boats
25
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic ?
roman soldiers
sumerian bureaucrats
egyptian pharoahs
islamic traders
26
Which type of government was used in the Persian Empire?
Imperial Bureaucracy
Religious oligarchy
Democracy
Republic
27
Which text is a central document of Judaism?
Upanishads
Torah
Koran (Qur'an)
Analects
28
Socrates, Plato and Aristotle were all types of greek _____
philosophers
gods
rulers
sculptures
29
Which of the following figures is most associated with democracy?
Hippocrates
Pericles
Pythagoras
Homer
30
People who migrate in search of food, water and shelter were called ___
nomads
homo hablis
farmers
wanderers
31
Of the people below, who would agree that life should be about ending suffering the most?
Asoka
Qin Shi Huangdi
Cyrus the Great
Brahman
32
Which event included warfare between alliances led by Athens and Sparta?
The Punic Wars
The Trojan Wars
The Peloponnesian War
The Gallic Wars
33
Which of these is known as the Old Stone Age ?
bronze
neolithic age
iron
paleolithic age
34
Which civilization developed between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers ?
Egypt
China
Mesopotamia
India
35
What is the name of this structure located in present day Istanbul?
Hagia Sophia
Parthenon
Pantheon
<p>Dome of the Rock</p>
36
The muslim invasion of Europe was stopped at the battle of _____
Tours
Paris
Rome
Aachen
37
What do archaeologists study ?
Plants
Diseases
Bugs
Artifacts and Fossils
38
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region ?
Corinth
Athens
Alexandria
Carthage
39
Scandinavians who invaded Europe were called ____
Vikings
Magyars
Aryans
Huns
40
Buddhists achieve enlightenment by following the -
Laws of the Old Testament
Five Pillars
Eightfold Path
Decrees of the Upanishads
41
Which characteristic is associated with both Roman and Greek cultures?
The rule of emperors
Polytheistic religion
Bicameral legislature
An army of legionnaires
42
In what country is stonehenge located in?
England
Ireland
Germany
France
43
What was the religion of Persia?
Hinduism
Judaism
Christianity
Zoroastrianism
44
The ancient Hebrews were among the first to develop a religious tradition that included
sacrifices
ancestor worship
holy pilgrimages
monotheism
45
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Venus
Apollo
Zeus
Ares
46
The Vedas and Upanishads are sacred writings of -
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
Hinduism
47
When studying prehistoric people, cave drawings allow archaeologists to
understand spoken languages
speculate about daily lives
studying farming techniques
interpret written records
48
Which accomplishment is associated with Alexander the Great?
The destruction of the Athenian navy in battle
The introduction of Christianity to the Near East
The spread of Greek culture throughout the empire
The defeat of the Chinese army in Asia
49
What is the name of this structure located in Greece ?
Dome of the Rock
Hagia Sophia
Parthenon
Pantheon
50
What was the purpose of this structure ?
to defend a city
to carry water
to practice religion
to make travel easier
51
Which civilization is responsible for developing the alphabet ?
Rome
Phoenicia
India
Greece
52
What type of Greek columns are these?
Corinthian
Doric
Ionic
53
Buddhists achieve enlightenment by following the-
Decrees of the Upanishads
Eightfold Path
Five Pillars
Laws of the Old Testament
54
Homo Sapiens emerged in East Africa about how long ago ?
100,000 to 200,000 years
100,000 to 400,000 years
10,000 to 40,000 years
1,000 to 4,000 years
55
Which type of writting did Sumerians use ?
Cuneiform
English
Chinese
Egyptian
56
Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, Sudras, Untouchables best represents
Caste system of India
Feudal system of Japan
Class system of China
Political system of Greece
57
What is known as the moral code and standard of religious conduct for the Hebrews?
10 Commandments
Upanishads
Twelve Tables
Vedas
58
Constantine brought a significant change to the Roman Empire by-
moving the capital
banning monotheism
abolishing slavery
writing a constitution
59
The scientific name for the only surviving human species is:
Homo erectus
Homo habalis
Homo neandertalensis
Homo sapien