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WHI SOL 2014 Released Test
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1
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Indian
Byzantine
Roman
Greek
2
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
The gods interfere in human lives.
Reincarnation depends on karma.
People must respect nature spirits
People will experience an afterlife.
3
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by--
increasing the use of new accounting practices
expanding the distribution of new ideas
increasing the use of new accounting practices
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
4
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Invention of written language
Development of agriculture
specialization of labor
use of pottery
5
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Mountains of Brazil
Woodlands of North America
Deserts in Mexico
Rainforests in Central America
6
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Upanishads
Ten Commandments
Vedas
Twelve Tablets
7
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Geography
Religion
Language
Economy
8
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Music
Sculpture
Mosaics
Tapestries
9
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are actions of Egyptian gods.
They are taken from Greek mythology.
They are found in Babylonian legends.
They are events from Roman history.
10
Who is Mrs. Steele's favorite?
Robert McNiff
Tory Weaver
Aidan Steele
Zoe Steele
11
These statements describe characteristics of the early -
Muslims
Zoroastrians
Christians
Buddhists
12
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by -
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
13
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of-
ocean navigation
calendars
manufacturing goods
printing
14
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Bagdhad
Athens
Moscow
Constantinople
15
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Consuls in section 2
Plebeians in section 1
Patricians in section 1
Emperors in section 2
16
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread -
cultural decline
social equality
political conflict
economic prosperity
17
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil
past actions control the destiny of each person
18
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
trade routes
Mongol hordes
feudal kingdoms
Germanic invaders
19
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
2
3
4
1
20
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by -
feudal lords
parish priests
bankers
humanists
21
Which empire Is associated with this river system?
Chinese Empire
Babylonian Empire
Gupta Empire
Phoenician Empire
22
This is a quotation from -
Homer
Hippocrates
Pythagoras
Pericles
23
The Great Wall of China was built to
Close china to Foreign Trade
Provide a trade route across Asia
Protect China from invaders
create a monument to Mongol rule
24
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic & social structures of theRoman 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.
25
This quotation best represents the religious views of
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
Hindus
Jews
26
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he-
controlled the army
governed as a just ruler
conquered new territories
obeyed the priests
27
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
East Africa and Southeast Asia
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
Western Europe and East Africa
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
28
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built-
on mountaintops
in canyons
on islands
in rainforests
29
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movement of early nomadic societies?
Mineral deposits
Tribal treaties
survival needs
Religious beliefs
30
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Juno
Apollo
Zeus
Venus
31
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Incan
Persian
Mayans
Egyptians
32
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
Conquest of Damascus
Conquest of Jerusalem
33
This quotation describes the-
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
34
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning -
leaders
pilgrimages
prayer
expansion
35
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on -
agricultural production
manufactured goods
shipping and trade
lumber and minerals
36
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Elected legislatures
Direct democracy
Civil service
Written laws
37
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in -
Arabia
Spain
China
Italy
38
What was the purpose of this structure?
To practice a religion
To carry water
To defend a city
To make travel easier
39
During the Middle Ages, Greco-Roman classics were preserved because they were translated into
Russian
Arabic
Persian
Chinese
40
Living in hannony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of-
Taoism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Confucianism
41
The river valley civilizations of Egypt & Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by
religious authorities
tribal councils
representative assemblies
elected officials
42
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Corinth
Alexandria
Carthage
Athens
43
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Headed by the Pope
Centered in Mecca
Established monasteries in Russia
Conducted services in Greek
44
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of-
Buddhism
Judaism
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
45
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Islamic traders
Sumerian bureaucrats
Roman soldiers
Egyptian pharoahs
46
This sequence of events was caused by the-
fall of the Roman Empire
Bubonic Plague
beginning of the Crusades
Hundred Years' War
47
Which statement best explains the migration 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.
48
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the-
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea coast
largest European cities
Trans-Saharan trade routes
49
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Merchant guilds
The Church
Roman universities
The feudal system
50
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Augustus Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
Constantine
Justinian
51
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