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WORLD HISTORY SOL REVIEW
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1
The first European universities were based on the scholarly contributions of
courts
monasteries
manors
guilds
2
The Gupta Empire made a major contribution to the world's civilizations by developing
the production of porcelain
wind-powered boats
the concept of zero
long lasting roads
3
Which change was a result of the rise of the feudal system?
artistic achievements became socially important
long distance trade routes were developed
local lords had the most political power
major cities were established
4
Who rebuilt Athens after the Persian Wars and bringing Athens into a Golden Age?
Archimedes
Plato
Socrates
Pericles
5
The practice of Orthodox Christianity in Russia was primarily the result of contact with--
Mongol Empire
Persian Empire
Islamic Empire
Byzantine Empire
6
The ancient name for France was
Neapolitan
Franconia
Iberia
Gaul
7
The bubonic plague was also known as the
black curse
black cloud
black demise
black death
8
Which factor was most important about Constantinople?
desert oasis to supply fresh water
mountains for stone building materials
river valley to provide rich farmland
peninsula for easily constructed defenses
9
One of the main accomplishments of Justinian was-
reconquering territory that once belonged to Roman Empire
making Christianity the official religion of Roman Empire
defeating an army of invading Turks
stopping Islamic conquest of western territories
10
Which text is central to Judaism?
Quran
Analects
Torah
Bible
11
The ruling authority of China's ancient dynasties were based on
Code of Hammurabi
Mandate of Heaven
Twelve Tables
Ten Commandments
12
Constantine brought a significant change to the Roman Empire by
banning monotheism
writing a constitution
moving the capital
abolishing slavery
13
Which factor strengthened both 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
14
Who was Rome's rival during the Punic Wars?
Carthage
Cyprus
Troy
Sparta
15
In
The Prince
, Machiavelli explained why it was important to have
absolute power
constitutional government
democratic participation
political equality
16
The Roman Republic was a
constitutional monarchy
oligarchy
representative democracy
direct democracy
17
The ancient Hebrews were among the first to develop a religious tradition that included
sacrifices
monotheism
holy pilgrimages
ancestor worship
18
What is the trade route known for gold, salt, and ivory
Trans-Saharan Trade Route
Maritime Route
Baltic route
Silk Road
19
Machu Picchu is located in which type of geographic region?
mountains
rain forests
arid valley
plains
20
When studying prehistoric people, cave drawings allow archaeologists to
interpret written records
study farming techniques
understand spoken languages
speculate about daily lives
21
The Limpopo and Zambezi rivers are boundaries for the empire of
Zimbabwe
Mali
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ghana
22
What religion is found in both Japan and China?
Taoism
Buddhism
Shintoism
Hinduism
23
Which accomplishment is associated with Alexander the Great?
Defeat of the Chinese army in Asia
The spread of Greek culture throughout the empire
Destruction of the Athenian navy battle
The introduction of Christianity to the east
24
What is the Jewish holy book?
Vedas
Torah
Quran
Bill of Rights
25
Which African kingdom that adopted Christianity?
Axum
Egypt
Songhai
Ghana
26
Cycles of rebirth in the Hindu faith is called
karma
dharma
reincarnation
incarnation
27
Vikings who invaded Europe in the Middle Ages were from
Scandinavia
Russia
Poland
Turkey
28
Ferdinand and Isabella expelled Muslims from what country?
France
England
Spain
Russia
29
The Battle of Tours was significant because it marked the
beginning of Turkish rule in the Balkans
beginning of British dominance in Europe
End of Muslim expansion into Europe
The end of the Christian crusades
30
Which characteristic is associated with Greek and Roman cultures?
Polytheistic religion
bicameral legislatures
The Rule of Emperors
an army of legionnaires
31
The Great Wall of China was built to
provide a trade route across Asia
close China to foreign trade
create a monument to Mongol rule
protect China from invaders
32
Which type of government was used by the Persian Empire?
religious oligarchy
Imperial bureaucracy
republic
democracy
33
The Magna Carta was important because it?
limited the power of the king
ended the system of feudalism
established the right of assembly
increased the influence of the church
34
The route a person takes to reach enlightenment in the Buddhist faith is called
Threefold Highway
Eightfold Path
Wheel of Life
Royal Road
35
Buddhists achieve enlightenment by following the --
Five Pillars
decrees of the Upanishads
laws of the Old Testament
Eightfold Path
36
Which movement had the greatest influence on the Renaissance?
Humanism
Utopianism
Feudalism
Romanticism
37
The Dome of the Rock is an example of which civilization's achievements in art and architecture
Greek
Roman
Islamic
Roman
38
What was a major change caused by the agricultural revolution?
development of permanent settlements
elimination of trade
Increase in spoken languages
end of hunting
39
Which empire was best known for libraries that preserved Greek knowledge?
Persian
Gupta
Mongol
Byzantine
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Hippocrates was important in the area of
literature
sculpture
math
medicine