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