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2008 WH1 SOL Released 2014 Test Questions
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1
Which characteristics describes the early Catholic Church?
Headed by the Pope
Established monasteries in Russia
Conducted services in Greek
Centered in Mecca
2
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of --
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism
3
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Use of pottery
Invention of written language
Development of agriculture
Specialization of labor
4
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are actions of Egyptian gods.
They are found in Babylonian legends.
They are events from Roman history.
They are taken from Greek mythology.
5
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Twelve Tables
Ten Commandments
Upanishads
Vedas
6
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Marcus Aurelius
Constantine
Augusta Caesar
Justinian
7
This quotation best represents the religious views of --
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
Hindus
Jews
8
How did Rome's conquests affect the economic and social structures of the Roman Republic?
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
Soldiers deserted to join armies attacking Rome.
9
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Survival needs
Religious beliefs
Mineral deposits
Tribal treaties
10
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he --
obeyed the priests
conquered new territories
governed as a just ruler
controlled the army
11
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Roman
Indian
Byzantine
Greek
12
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that --
past actions control the destiny of each person
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
13
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
The feudal system
Roman universities
The Church
Merchant Guilds
14
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Athens
Corinth
Carthage
Alexandria
15
The cause of the split in Islam was a difference of opinion concerning --
prayer
leaders
pilgrimages
expansion
16
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology from the Romans?
Zeus
Juno
Apollo
Venus
17
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
18
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Sculpture
Mosaics
Music
Tapestries
19
This is a quotation from --
Pericles
Pythagoras
Hippocrates
Homer
20
These statements describe characteristics of the early --
Buddhists
Zoroastrians
Muslims
Christians
21
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Egyptian pharaohs
Islamic traders
Sumerian bureaucrats
Roman soldiers
22
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of --
Confucianism
Taoism
Hinduism
Buddhism
23
Which empire is associated with this river system?
Gupta Empire
Phoenician Empire
Chinese Empire
Babylonian Empire
24
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by --
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
25
What was the purpose of this structure?
To make travel easier
To defend a city
To carry water
To practice a religion