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