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