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