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