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2008 WH1 SOL Released 2014 Test Questions
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1
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he --
conquered new territories
governed as a just ruler
obeyed the priests
controlled the army
2
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Sculpture
Mosaics
Music
Tapestries
3
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are taken from Greek mythology.
They are actions of Egyptian gods.
They are events from Roman history.
They are found in Babylonian legends.
4
This is a quotation from --
Hippocrates
Homer
Pericles
Pythagoras
5
The cause of the split in Islam was a difference of opinion concerning --
prayer
pilgrimages
expansion
leaders
6
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that --
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
past actions control the destiny of each person
7
This quotation best represents the religious views of --
Jews
Zoroastrians
Hindus
Buddhists
8
How did Rome's conquests affect the economic and social structures of the Roman Republic?
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.
Soldiers deserted to join armies attacking Rome.
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
9
Which empire is associated with this river system?
Chinese Empire
Gupta Empire
Babylonian Empire
Phoenician Empire
10
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of --
Taoism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Hinduism
11
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Use of pottery
Development of agriculture
Invention of written language
Specialization of labor
12
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Upanishads
Twelve Tables
Ten Commandments
Vedas
13
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by --
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
14
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Egyptian pharaohs
Roman soldiers
Sumerian bureaucrats
Islamic traders
15
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Greek
Byzantine
Indian
Roman
16
Which characteristics describes the early Catholic Church?
Headed by the Pope
Established monasteries in Russia
Conducted services in Greek
Centered in Mecca
17
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Merchant Guilds
The Church
The feudal system
Roman universities
18
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology from the Romans?
Venus
Zeus
Juno
Apollo
19
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Religious beliefs
Tribal treaties
Survival needs
Mineral deposits
20
These statements describe characteristics of the early --
Buddhists
Christians
Muslims
Zoroastrians
21
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Migrated from Central Asia
Nomads in West Africa
Sea traders from South Asia
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
22
What was the purpose of this structure?
To defend a city
To carry water
To make travel easier
To practice a religion
23
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Athens
Alexandria
Corinth
Carthage
24
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of --
Hinduism
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
Judaism
25
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Marcus Aurelius
Constantine
Augusta Caesar
Justinian