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