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