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