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