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