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