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Review for the World History 1 SOL
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1
Life would be pretty bland if it wasn't for this resource from around the Indian Ocean.
spices
none of the above
honey
cotton
2
Which of the following does not relate to Humanism?
support by wealthy patrons
studying of Greek and Roman literature and culture
celebration of the individual
belief that human beings are naturally evil
3
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Rain forests in Central America
Woodlands of North America
Mountains of Brazil
Deserts in Mexico
4
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the-
Red Sea coast
Tans-Saharan trade routes
largest European cities
Mediterranean Sea
5
Which factor strengthened both the Byzantine Empire and the empire of Charlemagne?
unity between politics and religion
Respect for elders and ancestors
Studies of geography and medicine
Patrons of painters and sculptors
6
Confucius stressed Filial Piety or respect for ones ________________.
gods
pets
elders
books
7
In The Prince, Niccolò Machiavelli explained why it is necessary for leaders to have —
absolute power
political equality
democratic participation
constitutional government
8
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
specialization of labor
invention of written language
use of pottery
development of agriculture
9
The Gupta Empire made a major contribution to world civilizations by developing —
wind powered boats
the concept of zero
the production of porcelain
long lasting roads
10
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city states to develop different identities?
geography
religion
language
economy
11
What advancement, made by early man, saw him change from a nomadic lifestyle to a settled one?
stone tools
weaving
fire
farming
12
The early river valley civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia developed governments ruled by-
tribal councils
elected officials
representative assemblies
religious authorities
13
BRAHMINS, KSHATRIYAS, VAISYAS, SUDRAS, Untouchables- What do these groups represent?
Caste system of India
Feudal system of Japan
Political system of Greece
Class system of China
14
Early Hellenic culture spread from Greece to Asia Minor as a result of —
sea trade
democratic elections
dynastic decline
climate changes
15
Hammurabi's Code, Twelve Tables, and Justinian Code are examples of early developments in –
engineering
art
law
literature
16
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times under different names?
Athens
Baghdad
Moscow
Constantinople
17
The term feudalism is best defined as a –
division of political power between three separate branches
process in which goods are traded for other goods
holy war between Christians and Muslims
system that land is exchanged for military service/loyalty
18
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Corinth
Carthage
Athens
Alexandria
19
Which demonstrated Greek city-states shared a common culture despite their geographic isolation
government and social structure
religion and language
attitude toward slaves and trade
currency and economy
20
Which characteristic was most common in ancient river valley civilizations?
limited population growth
limited economic growth
hereditary rule
social equality
21
Which movement had the greatest influence on the Renaissance?
romanticism
humanism
utopianism
feudalism
22
Which of the following is the best example of policies encouraged in The Prince?
merchant acting like royalty and educating himself in arts
king breaking an alliance to gain power for his kingdom
banker donating works of art to the Church for personal fame
kingdom’s royal family patronizing Renaissance artists
23
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
headed by the Pope
established monasteries in Russia
centered in Mecca
conducted services in Greek
24
The early cities of Aleppo and Jericho were established in –
South Asia
North Africa
The Middle East
East Asia
25
"We are called a democracy, for the administration is in the hands of the many and not the few"
Hippocrates
Pythagoras
Pericles
Homer
26
The division of Islam into Sunni and Shi’a was a result of
the Muslim defeat at the Battle of Tours
fighting over succession linked to Ali’s death
moving the capital of Islam to Baghdad
Muhammad’s return to Mecca
27
Live in harmony with nature • Have a simple life • Exercise humility in all things, represents?
Mesopotamia
China
Greece
Egypt
28
This man is credited with writing the Iliad and Odyssey.
Aeschylus
Homer
Virgil
Socrates
29
During the Paleolithic Era, how did most early humans acquire food?
by following animal migrations
by planting crops
from domesticated animals
from nearby settlements
30
This was the first book to be produced on a mass scale in Europe.
the Gutenberg Bible
the Torah
the Canterbury Tales
the Quran
31
In the Middle Ages, Greek and Roman classics were preserved because they were translated into-
Arabic
Persian
Chinese
Russian
32
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
survival needs
religious beliefs
mineral deposits
tribal treaties
33
Which type of government was used in the Persian Empire?
Republic
Religious oligarchy
Democracy
Imperial bureaucracy
34
The ultimate goal of Buddhism is to achieve this.
salvation
damnation
moksha
nirvana
35
The Vedas and Upanishads are sacred writings of-
Judaism
Hinduism
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
36
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by-
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
unifying Europe by finding the Holy Roman Empire
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
37
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on-
shipping and trade
agricultural production
manufactured goods
lumber and minerals
38
The Battle of Tours was significant because it marked the —
end of the Crusades in the Middle East
beginning of British dominance in Northern Europe
beginning of Turkish rule in the Balkans
end of Muslim expansion into Western Europe
39
Which statement best describes the migrations of early humans?
people searched for new sources of food
natural disasters forced people to leave native lands
rise of civilizations displaced other people
religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands
40
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Merchant Guilds
The Feudal system
The Church
Roman universities
41
Which apostle was most responsible for spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire?
Jesus
Peter
Homer
Paul
42
Which factor was most important about the site of Constantinople?
mountains for stone building materials
desert oasis to supply fresh water
river valley to provide rich farmland
peninsula for easily constructed defenses
43
The first European universities were based on the scholarly contributions of —
manors
guilds
courts
monasteries
44
Which text is a central document of Judaism?
Koran
Upanishads
Analects
Torah
45
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
trade routes
Germanic invaders
feudal kingdoms
Mongol hordes
46
Because of Byzantine influence Russia eventually adoped this church.
Lutheran
Jewish Orthodox
Greek Orthodox
Roman Catholic
47
Archaeologists use carbon dating to determine the –
placement of an object
age of an object
function of an object
size of an object
48
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built-
in rain forests
on islands
in canyons
on mountaintops
49
Which art form is most associated with Byzantine culture?
tapestries
mosaics
sculpture
music
50
Machu Picchu is located in which type of geographic region?
plains
mountains
rain forest
arid valley
51
Once characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread-
economic prosperity
cultural decline
political conflict
social equality
52
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic and social structures of the Republic?
soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion
slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic
53
In the 14th and 15th centuries, goods arrived in Europe from Constantinople after crossing the
Pacific Ocean
Red Sea
Black Sea
Indian Ocean
54
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
55
In 1453, the Ottoman Turks sacked Constantinople and defeated the –
Byzantine Empire
Frankish Empire
Mongol invaders
European crusaders
56
Hippocrates made important contributions in the area of —
philosophy
poetry
sculpture
medicine
57
The Persian Wars helped to ___________ Athens and Sparta against a common enemy.
divide
separate
dissect
unite
58
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influences European laws of today?
Constantine
Augustus Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
Justinian
59
Northern Renaissance artists portrayed religious and __________ subjects.
financial
none of the above
secular
animal
60
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
East Africa and Southeast Asia
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
Western Europe and East Africa
61
Which characteristic is associated with both the Roman and the Greek cultures?
army of legionnaires
polytheistic religion
the rule of emperors
bicameral legislature
62
Which empire was best known for libraries that preserved ancient Greek and Roman knowledge?
Byzantine
Chinese
Mongol
Gupta
63
What year is considered the fall of the Roman Empire?
477 BC
476 AD
476 BC
None of the above
64
The practice of Orthodox Christianity in Russia was primarily the result of contact with the —
Persian Empire
Islamic Empire
Mongol Empire
Byzantine Empire
65
Leader crowned Frankish Emperor by the pope (800 CE) and revived Latin learning in Europe?
Gregory II
Clovis
Charlemagne
Pepin the Short
66
Which change was a result of the rise of the feudal system?
major cities were established
long distance trade routes were developed
local lords had the most political power
artistic achievements became socially important
67
Which event helped to spread Islam into West Africa?
relocation of capital to Baghdad
conquest of Jerusalem
conquest of Damascus
establishment of trade with Timbuktu
68
The movable-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
69
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
written laws
civil service
direct democracy
elected legislatures
70
Which of the following was an important result of the Peloponnesian Wars?
The fighting between Athens and Sparta weakened Greece
Sparta and Athens remain a united force against the Persians
Athens shows the role of democracy in military situations
Sparta and Athens united to defeat a common enemy