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