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