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