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