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