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