WH1: SOL Review: Lightning Round #3

Question 1

According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he...

Accepted Answer

was just and pleased the gods

Question 2

The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that...

Accepted Answer

there are many gods and goddesses

Question 3

Which of these best completes this diagram? (wait for it)

Accepted Answer

Ten Commandments

Question 4

This quotation best represents the religious views of... (wait for it)

Accepted Answer

Buddhists

Question 5

The Vedas and Upanishads are sacred writings of...

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

Question 6

What event is described by the items in this list?

Accepted Answer

Decline of the Roman Republic

Question 7

Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of...

Accepted Answer

Taoism

Question 8

Which empire is associated with this river system? (wait for it)

Accepted Answer

Gupta Empire

Question 9

Which number marks the location of the Islamic defeat at the Battle of Tours?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 10

Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?

Accepted Answer

Apollo

Question 11

Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by...

Accepted Answer

Legalizing Christianity in the Roman Empire

Question 12

During the Neolithic Era, which change FIRST allowed people to settle permanently?

Accepted Answer

Development of agriculture

Question 13

Which statement describes the origin of these terms? (wait for it)

Accepted Answer

Taken from Greek mythology

Question 14

This quotation is from... (wait for it)

Accepted Answer

Pericles

Question 15

What was the purpose of this structure? (wait for it)

Accepted Answer

To carry water

Question 16

How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic/social life of the Roman Republic?

Accepted Answer

Slavery became important in agricultural production

Question 17

Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?

Accepted Answer

Carthage

Question 18

Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?

Accepted Answer

Survival needs (Following wild plants and animals)

Question 19

What best completes the title of this map?

Accepted Answer

Islam

Questions 19