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2008 WH1 SOL Released 2014 Test Questions
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1
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology from the Romans?
Apollo
Juno
Zeus
Venus
2
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built --
in rainforests
in canyons
on islands
on mountaintops
3
The Great Wall of China was built to --
close China to foreign trade
protect China from invaders
provide a trade route across Asia
create a monument to Mongul rule
4
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
Conquest of Damascus
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Conquest of Jerusalem
5
This is a quotation from --
Pericles
Pythagoras
Hippocrates
Homer
6
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
People searched for new sources of food.
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
Rise of civilizations displaced other people
7
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Constantinople
Baghdad
Moscow
Athens
8
These statements describe characteristics of the early --
Zoroastrians
Muslims
Buddhists
Christians
9
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
10
How did Rome's conquests affect the economic and social structures of the Roman Republic?
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.
Soldiers deserted to join armies attacking Rome.
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
11
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from --
trade routes
Mongol hordes
feudal kingdoms
Germanic invaders
12
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are found in Babylonian legends.
They are events from Roman history.
They are actions of Egyptian gods.
They are taken from Greek mythology.
13
Which empire is associated with this river system?
Chinese Empire
Gupta Empire
Phoenician Empire
Babylonian Empire
14
This quotation describes the --
collapse of Rome as a result of barbarian invasions
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
15
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in --
Spain
China
Arabia
Italy
16
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
East Africa and Southeast Asia
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
Western Europe and East Africa
17
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Constantine
Justinian
Augusta Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
18
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Vedas
Upanishads
Twelve Tables
Ten Commandments
19
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Consuls in section 2
Patricians in section 1
Emperors in section 2
Plebians in section 1
20
What was the purpose of this structure?
To make travel easier
To defend a city
To practice a religion
To carry water
21
Early river valley civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia had governments that were ruled by --
tribal councils
religious authorities
elected officials
representative assemblies
22
The moveable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by --
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
increasing the use of new accounting practices
expanding the distribution of new ideas
23
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of --
Buddhism
Taoism
Confucianism
Hinduism
24
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.
25
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Egyptian
Mayan
Persian
Incan
26
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Indian
Byzantine
Greek
Roman
27
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by --
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
28
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Roman universities
The Church
Merchant Guilds
The feudal system
29
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that --
past actions control the destiny of each person
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
30
The cause of the split in Islam was a difference of opinion concerning --
leaders
expansion
pilgrimages
prayer
31
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Sculpture
Music
Mosaics
Tapestries
32
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Religious beliefs
Mineral deposits
Survival needs
Tribal treaties
33
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of --
manufacturing goods
printing
calendars
ocean navigation
34
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
35
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Civil service
Direct democracy
Written laws
Elected legislatures
36
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Sumerian bureaucrats
Roman soldiers
Egyptian pharaohs
Islamic traders
37
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the --
Trans-Saharan trade routes
largest European cities
Red Sea coast
Mediterranean Sea
38
Which number shows where ROman civilization first developed?
3
2
1
4
39
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of --
Judaism
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
40
This quotation best represents the religious views of --
Hindus
Zoroastrians
Jews
Buddhists
41
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread --
political conflict
cultural decline
economic prosperity
social equality
42
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Rainforests in Central America
Mountains of Brazil
Woodlands of North America
Deserts in Mexico
43
Which characteristics describes the early Catholic Church?
Established monasteries in Russia
Conducted services in Greek
Centered in Mecca
Headed by the Pope
44
In the Middles Ages, Greek and Roman classics were preserved by translating them into --
Chinese
Persian
Arabic
Russian
45
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Sea traders from South Asia
Migrated from Central Asia
Nomads in West Africa
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
46
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on --
agricultural production
lumber and minerals
shipping and trade
manufactured goods
47
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by --
parish priests
bankers
humanists
feudal lords
48
This sequence of events was caused by the --
Hundred Years' War
Bubonic Plague
beginning of the Crusades
fall of the Roman Empire
49
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
economy
geography
religion
language
50
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Corinth
Athens
Carthage
Alexandria