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WHI - SOL Review (up to Rome)
WHI - SOL Review (up to Rome)
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1
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Survival needs
Mineral deposits
Religious beliefs
Tribal treaties
2
"An oppressive government is more to fear then a tiger"-Confucius. Who would disagree the most?
Qin Shi Huangdi
Asoka
Laozi
Confucius
3
Pythagoras made important contributions in the area of -
Philosophy
Sculpture
Mathematics
Poetry
4
To assist with taxation, Darius the Great instituted:
polytheistic economics.
the barter system
socialistic collectives
standard coinage
5
The Vedas and Upanishads are sacred writings of -
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
6
What Babylonian king developed the laws below?
Gilgamesh
Sargon
Hammurabi
Asherbenipal
7
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Elected legislatures
Civil service
Written laws
Direct democracy
8
What does the diagram below represent?
Feudal system of Japan
Class system of China
Political system of Greece
Caste system of India
9
The early river valley civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt developed governments ruled by -
Representative assemblies
Religious authorities
Tribal councils
Elected officials
10
Which of the following figures is most associated with democracy?
Homer
Hippocrates
Pericles
Pythagoras
11
Which of the following is a sign of Neolithic life?
improved oral health.
development of jewelry.
creation of tattoos.
invention of woven clothing.
12
Which characteristic is associated with both Roman and Greek cultures?
The rule of emperors
Polytheistic religion
An army of legionnaires
Bicameral legislature
13
The image below is associated with who?
Mohammed
Siddhartha Gautima
Zanathustra
Abraham
14
Who gets credit for the structure shown below?
Nebuchadnezzer
Asoka
Qin Shi Huangdi
Darius the Great
15
When studying prehistoric people, drawings like these allow archaeologists to -
Interpret written records
Study farming techniques
Understand spoken languages
Speculate about daily lives
16
“
Those who do not learn even when in difficulty rank lowest among thepeople.”- Who would agree?
Cyrus the Great
Asoka
Laozi
Confucius
17
Early humans obtained food through a life-style known as:
Picker-Finder
Catcher-Killer.
Seeker-Acquirer.
Hunter-Gatherer.
18
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he -
Governed as a just ruler
Controlled the army
Conquered new territories
Obeyed the priests
19
During the Neolithic era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Specialization of labor
Invention of written language
Use of pottery
Development of agriculture
20
The Gupta empire made a major contribution to world civilizations by developing -
Long-lasting roads
Wind-powered boats
The concept of zero
The production of porcelain
21
Which ancient writing system is illustrated in this picture?
Phoenician alphabet
Sumerian cuneiform
Egyptian hieroglyphics
Chinese characters
22
What is a sign the leader has lost the Mandate of Heaven?
Shooting Stars
Large amount of rain
Solar Eclipse
Poor Crops
23
The following image is associated with which of the statements below?
Babylonian legends
Greek mythology
Egyptian gods
Events from Roman history
24
Where is the location of this neolithic site?
Wales
Ireland
Scotland
England
25
In Mesopotamia if you were a slave you most likely:
had a different skin color then everyone else.
chose the life for religious reasons.
were defeated in a war.
had committed a horrible crime.
26
Of the people below, who would agree that life should be about ending suffering the most?
Cyrus the Great
Brahman
Qin Shi Huangdi
Asoka
27
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Economy
Religion
Language
Geography
28
Buddhists achieve enlightenment by following the -
Eightfold Path
Decrees of the Upanishads
Five Pillars
Laws of the Old Testament
29
Which event included warfare between alliances led by Athens and Sparta?
The Trojan Wars
The Peloponnesian War
The Punic Wars
The Gallic Wars
30
Which accomplishment is associated with Alexander the Great?
The introduction of Christianity to the Near East
The defeat of the Chinese army in Asia
The destruction of the Athenian navy in battle
The spread of Greek culture throughout the empire
31
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Juno
Zeus
Apollo
Venus
32
The scientific name for the only surviving human species is:
Homo habalis.
Homo sapien
Homo neandertalensis
Homo erectus
33
If this cave art were discovered by archaeologists, it would be considered:
a fetter.
an artifact.
a lithophone
a fossil.
34
Look at the map, which color goes with the oldest civilization?
Yellow
Pink
Orange
Purpil
35
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that -
Past actions control the destiny of each person
There is an eternal struggle between good and evil
There are many gods and goddesses in existence
Being undergo many cycles of rebirth
36
Which empire is associated with this river system (in blue on the map)?
Phoenician Empire
Gupta Empire
Chinese Empire
Babylonian Empire
37
Who is responsible for what is illustrated below?
Mauryan Empire
Gupta Empire
Persian Empire
Qin Empire
38
What is known as the moral code and standard of religious conduct for the Hebrews?
10 Commandments
Upanishads
Twelve Tables
Vedas
39
The ancient Hebrews were among the first to develop a religious tradition that included -
Monotheism
Ancestor worship
Holy pilgrimages
Sacrifices
40
In the Neolithic era, the domestication of animals allowed for:
increased risk of disease.
development of new weapons.
humans having longer life spans.
a more varied diet.
41
Satraps were chosen from:
Family of the Persian Emperor.
local people in the Provence.
Those who pass a difficult exam.
Political enemies of the throne.
42
Which civilization influenced the architecture in this picture?
Russian
Islamic
Greek
Byzantine
43
Cyrus the Great's rule is best remembered for:
Tolerance
Standard Coins
Satraps
Royal Road
44
Who were the nomadic invaders who came from Western Asia and entered Europe, India, and Iran?
Gallo-Latins
Hellinic-Asians
Mongoli-Huns
Indo-Europeans
45
Analyze the map below and select the best answer to what the map is illustrating:
This map illustrates human migration from Africa.
This map illustrates ancient trade routes used.
This map illustrates how sea levels have changed.
This map illustrates exchanges of ideas.
46
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on -
Manufactured goods
Lumber and minerals
Agricultural production
Shipping and trade
47
Look at the image below, how could archaeologists know how old it is today?
Hydrosampling
Monoxide Decay
Carbon Dating
Fossilization
48
Humans traveled in small groups known as:
Units
Cliques
Clans
Tribes
49
"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished"- Who would agree with this?
an animist
a Daoist
a Confucian
a Humanist