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WH1 SOL Released Spring 2014 Questions #wh1 #sol #spring2014 #worldhistory #earlycivilizations
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1
Which statement
best
explains the migration of early humans?
People searched for new sources of food
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
Natural disasters forced people to leave their homes
Rise of civilizations displaced other people
2
What is Mrs. Kirsch's favorite sports team?
Arizona Diamondbacks
Washington Capitals
New York Rangers
Baltimore Ravens
3
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built-
in rainforests
on islands
in canyons
on mountaintops
4
This quotation is from...
(wait for it)
Hippocrates
Homer
Pythagoras
Pericles
5
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of the...
ocean navigation
manufacturing goods
printing
calendars
6
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning..
leaders
pilgrimages
expansion
prayer
7
This quotation describes the triumph of...
(wait for it)
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
8
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread-
economic prosperity
political conflict
social equality
cultural decline
9
According to the quotation Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in-
(wait)
Italy
Spain
China
Arabia
10
What regions were connected by the silk road?
East Africa and Southeast Asia
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
Western Europe and East Africa
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
11
This sequence of events was caused by the...
(wait for it)
Hundred Years' War
beginning of the Crusades
Bubonic Plague
fall of the Roman Empire
12
What year was this picture taken?
2010
2011
2014
2015
13
Which empire is associated with this river system?
(wait for it)
Gupta Empire
Babylonian Empire
Chinese Empire
Phoenician Empire
14
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
(wait for it)
Plebeians in section 1
Emperor in section 2
Patricians in sections 1
Consuls in section 2
15
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
(wait for it)
Mayan
Incan
Egyptian
Persian
16
The early RVC of Egypt and Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by-
religious authorities
representative assemblies
tribal councils
elected officials
17
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by...
(wait for it)
humanists
feudal lords
bankers
parish priests
18
Who is Mr. Block's daughter dressed up as?
Ana
a mongol
Ezma
Elsa
19
What art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Sculpture
Music
Mosaics
Tapestries
20
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
Migrated from Central Asia
Sea traders from South Asia
Nomads in West Africa
21
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Development of agriculture
Use of pottery
Specialization of labor
Invention of written language
22
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
elected legistatures
civil service
written laws
direct democracy
23
During the Middle Ages, Greek & Roman classics were preserved by being translated into...
Arabic
Chinese
Russian
Persian
24
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Juno
Zeus
Apollo
Venus
25
Which of these best completes this diagram?
(wait for it)
Vedas
Twelve Tablets
Ten Commandments
Upanishads
26
Which civilization
most
influenced the architecture of this church?
(wait for it)
Greek
Roman
Byzantine
Indian
27
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
trade routes
Mongol hordes
Germanic invaders
feudal kingdoms
28
This quotation best represents the religious views of...
(wait for it)
Hindus
Jews
Buddhists
Zoroastrians
29
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Moscow
Athens
Baghdad
Constantinople
30
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
Conquest of Damascus
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Conquest of Jerusalem
31
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he...
governed as a just ruler
conquered new territories
controlled the army
obeyed the priests
32
Where have
BOTH
Kirsch and Helfrich traveled?
Athens
Rome
Florence
China
33
What was the purpose of this structure?
(wait for it)
To make travel easier
To practice a religion
To carry water
To defend a city
34
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Economy
Geography
Language
Religion
35
What is Mrs. Ski's daughters name?
Sophia
Norah
Amanda
Judy
36
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Mountains of Brazil
Deserts in Mexico
Woodlands of North America
Rainforests in Central America
37
What is Miss Helfrich's favorite sports team?
Baltimore Ravens
Chicago Bears
Pittsburgh Steelers
Miami Dolphins
38
The Vedas and Upanishads are sacred writings of...
Judaism
Hinduism
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
39
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Survival needs
Religious beliefs
Mineral deposits
Tribal treaties
40
These statements describe characteristics of the early...
(wait for it)
Muslims
Christians
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
41
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of...
Taoism
Confucianism
Hinduism
Buddism
42
Which beliefs is associated with Shintoism?
Gods interfere in human lives
People will experience afterlife
People must respect nature spirits
Reincarnation depends on karma
43
The lack of
arable
land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on-
lumber and minerals
manufactured good
shipping and trade
farming
44
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
(wait for it)
Found in Babylonian legends
Taken from Greek mythology
Action of Egyptian gods
Events from Roman history
45
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Athens
Alexandria
Carthage
Corinth
46
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Centered in Mecca
Headed by the Pope
Conducted services in Greek
Established monasteries in Russia
47
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that...
struggle between good vs. evil
past actions control a persons' destiny
beings undergo cycles of rebirth
there are many gods and goddesses
48
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by-
increasing the use of new accounting practices
expanding the distribution of new ideas
supporting the teaching of the Catholic Church
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
49
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the...
Red Sea coast
Mediterranean Sea
largest European cities
Trans-Saharan trade routes
50
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
(wait for it)
Sumerian bureaucrats
Egyptian pharaohs
Roman soldiers
Islamic traders
51
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by...
sent Roman soldiers to the Middle East
Legalizing Christianity in the Roman Empire
Codifying Roman law in the Middle East
Unifying Europe by Founding the Holy Roman Empire
52
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
The Church
Merchant guilds
Roman universities
The Feudal System
53
How did Rome's military conquest affect the economic & social structures of the Roman Republic?
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome
Slavery became important in agricultural production
54
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Marcus Aurelius
Constantine
Justinian
Augustus Caesar
55
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
(wait for it)
3
4
2
1
