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2008 WH1 SOL Released 2014 Test Questions
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1
The cause of the split in Islam was a difference of opinion concerning --
pilgrimages
prayer
expansion
leaders
2
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Sea traders from South Asia
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
Migrated from Central Asia
Nomads in West Africa
3
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Direct democracy
Civil service
Elected legislatures
Written laws
4
This sequence of events was caused by the --
fall of the Roman Empire
Hundred Years' War
Bubonic Plague
beginning of the Crusades
5
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from --
Mongol hordes
trade routes
Germanic invaders
feudal kingdoms
6
What was the purpose of this structure?
To practice a religion
To carry water
To defend a city
To make travel easier
7
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
Western Europe and East Africa
East Africa and Southeast Asia
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
8
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Sumerian bureaucrats
Islamic traders
Roman soldiers
Egyptian pharaohs
9
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Marcus Aurelius
Constantine
Justinian
Augusta Caesar
10
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread --
political conflict
social equality
cultural decline
economic prosperity
11
Which empire is associated with this river system?
Chinese Empire
Gupta Empire
Phoenician Empire
Babylonian Empire
12
The Great Wall of China was built to --
close China to foreign trade
create a monument to Mongul rule
protect China from invaders
provide a trade route across Asia
13
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Deserts in Mexico
Woodlands of North America
Rainforests in Central America
Mountains of Brazil
14
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Sculpture
Tapestries
Music
Mosaics
15
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the --
Trans-Saharan trade routes
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea coast
largest European cities
16
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Vedas
Upanishads
Twelve Tables
Ten Commandments
17
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
language
economy
geography
religion
18
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands
Rise of civilizations displaced other people
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
People searched for new sources of food.
19
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in --
China
Arabia
Spain
Italy
20
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by --
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
21
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
Conquest of Damascus
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Conquest of Jerusalem
22
This quotation best represents the religious views of --
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
Hindus
Jews
23
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of --
Taoism
Confucianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
24
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on --
manufactured goods
lumber and minerals
agricultural production
shipping and trade
25
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built --
in rainforests
on islands
in canyons
on mountaintops
26
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that --
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
past actions control the destiny of each person
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil
27
In the Middles Ages, Greek and Roman classics were preserved by translating them into --
Chinese
Persian
Russian
Arabic
28
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology from the Romans?
Juno
Apollo
Zeus
Venus
29
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of --
calendars
printing
manufacturing goods
ocean navigation
30
How did Rome's conquests affect the economic and social structures of the Roman Republic?
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
Soldiers deserted to join armies attacking Rome.
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.
31
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are actions of Egyptian gods.
They are found in Babylonian legends.
They are taken from Greek mythology.
They are events from Roman history.
32
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he --
obeyed the priests
controlled the army
governed as a just ruler
conquered new territories
33
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of --
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
Judaism
34
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by --
bankers
parish priests
feudal lords
humanists
35
Which characteristics describes the early Catholic Church?
Conducted services in Greek
Headed by the Pope
Established monasteries in Russia
Centered in Mecca
36
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Athens
Carthage
Corinth
Alexandria
37
This is a quotation from --
Homer
Pythagoras
Hippocrates
Pericles
38
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Persian
Mayan
Egyptian
Incan
39
These statements describe characteristics of the early --
Christians
Zoroastrians
Muslims
Buddhists
40
The moveable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by --
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
expanding the distribution of new ideas
increasing the use of new accounting practices
41
This quotation describes the --
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
collapse of Rome as a result of barbarian invasions
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
42
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
The feudal system
Roman universities
Merchant Guilds
The Church
43
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Roman
Indian
Greek
Byzantine
44
Early river valley civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia had governments that were ruled by --
tribal councils
elected officials
representative assemblies
religious authorities
45
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
People must respect nature spirits.
Reincarnation depends on karma.
The gods interfere in human lives.
People will experience an afterlife.
46
Which number shows where ROman civilization first developed?
2
3
1
4
47
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Baghdad
Athens
Moscow
Constantinople
48
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Specialization of labor
Use of pottery
Invention of written language
Development of agriculture
49
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Emperors in section 2
Consuls in section 2
Patricians in section 1
Plebians in section 1
50
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Tribal treaties
Survival needs
Mineral deposits
Religious beliefs