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WHI SOL 2014 Released Test
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1
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
3
1
4
2
2
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by--
increasing the use of new accounting practices
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
increasing the use of new accounting practices
expanding the distribution of new ideas
3
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Greek
Byzantine
Indian
Roman
4
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are taken from Greek mythology.
They are actions of Egyptian gods.
They are found in Babylonian legends.
They are events from Roman history.
5
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Alexandria
Carthage
Athens
Corinth
6
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Music
Mosaics
Tapestries
Sculpture
7
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
Western Europe and East Africa
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
East Africa and Southeast Asia
8
This sequence of events was caused by the-
beginning of the Crusades
Hundred Years' War
Bubonic Plague
fall of the Roman Empire
9
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of-
manufacturing goods
calendars
printing
ocean navigation
10
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
specialization of labor
use of pottery
Invention of written language
Development of agriculture
11
The Great Wall of China was built to
Close china to Foreign Trade
create a monument to Mongol rule
Provide a trade route across Asia
Protect China from invaders
12
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Woodlands of North America
Mountains of Brazil
Rainforests in Central America
Deserts in Mexico
13
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
The feudal system
The Church
Merchant guilds
Roman universities
14
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
Conquest of Damascus
Conquest of Jerusalem
15
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Marcus Aurelius
Constantine
Augustus Caesar
Justinian
16
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Athens
Constantinople
Moscow
Bagdhad
17
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in -
China
Spain
Italy
Arabia
18
During the Middle Ages, Greco-Roman classics were preserved because they were translated into
Chinese
Russian
Persian
Arabic
19
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
Mongol hordes
trade routes
Germanic invaders
feudal kingdoms
20
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built-
in rainforests
in canyons
on mountaintops
on islands
21
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Consuls in section 2
Patricians in section 1
Plebeians in section 1
Emperors in section 2
22
Who is Mrs. Steele's favorite?
Robert McNiff
Aidan Steele
Tory Weaver
Zoe Steele
23
Which empire Is associated with this river system?
Babylonian Empire
Gupta Empire
Phoenician Empire
Chinese Empire
24
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Vedas
Twelve Tablets
Ten Commandments
Upanishads
25
Living in hannony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of-
Buddhism
Taoism
Hinduism
Confucianism
26
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
People must respect nature spirits
People will experience an afterlife.
Reincarnation depends on karma.
The gods interfere in human lives.
27
This quotation best represents the religious views of
Hindus
Jews
Buddhists
Zoroastrians
28
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on -
lumber and minerals
shipping and trade
manufactured goods
agricultural production
29
The river valley civilizations of Egypt & Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by
elected officials
religious authorities
representative assemblies
tribal councils
30
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning -
prayer
expansion
pilgrimages
leaders
31
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic & social structures of theRoman Republic?
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome.
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.
32
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Direct democracy
Written laws
Elected legislatures
Civil service
33
These statements describe characteristics of the early -
Christians
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
Muslims
34
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he-
conquered new territories
controlled the army
obeyed the priests
governed as a just ruler
35
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movement of early nomadic societies?
survival needs
Mineral deposits
Tribal treaties
Religious beliefs
36
What was the purpose of this structure?
To defend a city
To carry water
To make travel easier
To practice a religion
37
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Economy
Language
Geography
Religion
38
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread -
cultural decline
social equality
economic prosperity
political conflict
39
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the-
largest European cities
Red Sea coast
Trans-Saharan trade routes
Mediterranean Sea
40
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of-
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
Judaism
Hinduism
41
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Conducted services in Greek
Headed by the Pope
Established monasteries in Russia
Centered in Mecca
42
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Nomads in West Africa
Migrated from Central Asia
Sea traders from South Asia
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
43
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Persian
Mayans
Egyptians
Incan
44
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by -
parish priests
humanists
bankers
feudal lords
45
This quotation describes the-
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions
46
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Zeus
Venus
Juno
Apollo
47
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Sumerian bureaucrats
Roman soldiers
Islamic traders
Egyptian pharoahs
48
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands.
People searched for new sources of food.
Rise of civilizations displaced other people.
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
49
This is a quotation from -
Pythagoras
Pericles
Hippocrates
Homer
50
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
past actions control the destiny of each person
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil
51
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by -
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
codifying Roman law in the Middle East