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SOL World History I Review
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1
Which statement best describes the origin of these terms?
The are events from Roman history
They are found in Babylonian legends
They are actions of Greek gods
They are taken from Greek mythology
2
The Great Wall of China was built to:
protect China from invaders
close China to foreign trade
create a monument to Mongol rule
provide a trade route across Asia
3
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Cairo
Carthage
Alexandria
Athens
4
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammed's death was a difference in opinion concerning:
Leaders
Prayer
Pilgrimages
Expansion
5
This quotation describes the:
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
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
6
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he-
conquered new territories
controlled the army
governed as a just ruler
obeyed the priests
7
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by:
parish priests
humanists
bankers
feudal lords
8
Which of these best completes the diagram?
Twelve Tables
Upanishads
Vedas
Ten Commandments
9
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
10
This is a quotation from:
Homer
Pythagoras
Pericles
Hippocrates
11
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of-
Confucianism
Hinduism
Taoism
Buddhism
12
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the:
Trans-Saharan trade routes
largest European cities
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea coast
13
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic/social structures of the Roman Republic?
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic
14
During the Middle Ages, many Greek/Roman classics were preserved b/c they were translated into:
Persian
Russian
Arabic
Chinese
15
What was the purpose of this structure?
To make travel easier
To defend a city
To practice a religion
To carry water
16
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Persian
Mayan
Incan
Egyptian
17
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Constantine
Augustus Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
Justinian
18
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Conducted services in Greek
Centered in Mecca
Established monasteries in Russia
Headed by the Pope
19
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Athens
Baghdad
Constantinople
Moscow
20
Which empire is associated with this river system?
Babylonian Empire
Chinese Empire
Phoenician Empire
Gupta Empire
21
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus, relied on technology that originated in:
Arabia
Italy
Spain
China
22
The defining characteristic of a polytheistic religion is the idea that:
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
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
23
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Byzantine
Greek
Indian
Roman
24
Emperor Constantine influence the traditions of Western civilization by:
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
25
Which art form is most associated with Byzantine culture?
Tapestries
Mosaics
Sculpture
Music