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