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Review for the World History 1 SOL
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1
In The Prince, Niccolò Machiavelli explained why it is necessary for leaders to have —
constitutional government
democratic participation
absolute power
political equality
2
In the 14th and 15th centuries, goods arrived in Europe from Constantinople after crossing the
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Black Sea
Red Sea
3
The division of Islam into Sunni and Shi’a was a result of
the Muslim defeat at the Battle of Tours
fighting over succession linked to Ali’s death
Muhammad’s return to Mecca
moving the capital of Islam to Baghdad
4
Because of Byzantine influence Russia eventually adoped this church.
Lutheran
Jewish Orthodox
Roman Catholic
Greek Orthodox
5
Life would be pretty bland if it wasn't for this resource from around the Indian Ocean.
spices
cotton
none of the above
honey
6
"We are called a democracy, for the administration is in the hands of the many and not the few"
Pythagoras
Homer
Pericles
Hippocrates
7
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by-
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
unifying Europe by finding the Holy Roman Empire
8
Which factor was most important about the site of Constantinople?
mountains for stone building materials
desert oasis to supply fresh water
peninsula for easily constructed defenses
river valley to provide rich farmland
9
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
invention of written language
development of agriculture
use of pottery
specialization of labor
10
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on-
shipping and trade
agricultural production
lumber and minerals
manufactured goods
11
Which characteristic is associated with both the Roman and the Greek cultures?
the rule of emperors
bicameral legislature
polytheistic religion
army of legionnaires
12
Which art form is most associated with Byzantine culture?
mosaics
music
sculpture
tapestries
13
This was the first book to be produced on a mass scale in Europe.
the Torah
the Quran
the Canterbury Tales
the Gutenberg Bible
14
The first European universities were based on the scholarly contributions of —
manors
guilds
courts
monasteries
15
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built-
on mountaintops
in rain forests
on islands
in canyons
16
BRAHMINS, KSHATRIYAS, VAISYAS, SUDRAS, Untouchables- What do these groups represent?
Class system of China
Feudal system of Japan
Political system of Greece
Caste system of India
17
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Woodlands of North America
Deserts in Mexico
Mountains of Brazil
Rain forests in Central America
18
The practice of Orthodox Christianity in Russia was primarily the result of contact with the —
Byzantine Empire
Islamic Empire
Mongol Empire
Persian Empire
19
Confucius stressed Filial Piety or respect for ones ________________.
pets
books
elders
gods
20
The Gupta Empire made a major contribution to world civilizations by developing —
wind powered boats
the concept of zero
long lasting roads
the production of porcelain
21
Which of the following is the best example of policies encouraged in The Prince?
merchant acting like royalty and educating himself in arts
banker donating works of art to the Church for personal fame
king breaking an alliance to gain power for his kingdom
kingdom’s royal family patronizing Renaissance artists
22
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
East Africa and Southeast Asia
Western Europe and East Africa
23
Which event helped to spread Islam into West Africa?
establishment of trade with Timbuktu
conquest of Jerusalem
conquest of Damascus
relocation of capital to Baghdad
24
Which statement best describes the migrations 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
25
Which characteristic was most common in ancient river valley civilizations?
social equality
limited economic growth
limited population growth
hereditary rule
26
The Battle of Tours was significant because it marked the —
beginning of British dominance in Northern Europe
end of the Crusades in the Middle East
beginning of Turkish rule in the Balkans
end of Muslim expansion into Western Europe
27
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the-
Tans-Saharan trade routes
Red Sea coast
largest European cities
Mediterranean Sea
28
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influences European laws of today?
Justinian
Constantine
Marcus Aurelius
Augustus Caesar
29
The early river valley civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia developed governments ruled by-
elected officials
representative assemblies
tribal councils
religious authorities
30
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
trade routes
Mongol hordes
Germanic invaders
feudal kingdoms
31
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
centered in Mecca
established monasteries in Russia
headed by the Pope
conducted services in Greek
32
Which empire was best known for libraries that preserved ancient Greek and Roman knowledge?
Chinese
Byzantine
Mongol
Gupta
33
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
reincarnation depends on karma
people will experience an afterlife
people must respect nature spirits
the gods interfere in human lives
34
Northern Renaissance artists portrayed religious and __________ subjects.
none of the above
financial
secular
animal
35
What year is considered the fall of the Roman Empire?
477 BC
476 BC
None of the above
476 AD
36
Archaeologists use carbon dating to determine the –
function of an object
placement of an object
size of an object
age of an object
37
Once characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread-
cultural decline
social equality
political conflict
economic prosperity
38
The Persian Wars helped to ___________ Athens and Sparta against a common enemy.
divide
separate
dissect
unite
39
Which demonstrated Greek city-states shared a common culture despite their geographic isolation
government and social structure
currency and economy
attitude toward slaves and trade
religion and language
40
Hippocrates made important contributions in the area of —
poetry
sculpture
medicine
philosophy
41
Live in harmony with nature • Have a simple life • Exercise humility in all things, represents?
China
Mesopotamia
Egypt
Greece
42
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Roman universities
The Feudal system
The Church
Merchant Guilds
43
Which factor strengthened both the Byzantine Empire and the empire of Charlemagne?
Patrons of painters and sculptors
unity between politics and religion
Respect for elders and ancestors
Studies of geography and medicine
44
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
religious beliefs
survival needs
mineral deposits
tribal treaties
45
What advancement, made by early man, saw him change from a nomadic lifestyle to a settled one?
farming
weaving
fire
stone tools
46
Hammurabi's Code, Twelve Tables, and Justinian Code are examples of early developments in –
art
engineering
literature
law
47
Which apostle was most responsible for spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire?
Homer
Paul
Peter
Jesus
48
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times under different names?
Constantinople
Baghdad
Moscow
Athens
49
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Carthage
Athens
Alexandria
Corinth
50
Early Hellenistic culture spread from Greece to Asia Minor as a result of —
sea trade
democratic elections
dynastic decline
climate changes
51
This man is credited with writing the Iliad and Odyssey.
Socrates
Virgil
Homer
Aeschylus
52
Which of the following was an important result of the Peloponnesian Wars?
Athens shows the role of democracy in military situations
Sparta and Athens united to defeat a common enemy
Sparta and Athens remain a united force against the Persians
The fighting between Athens and Sparta weakened Greece
53
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic and social structures of the Republic?
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic
soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome
slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production
54
The Vedas and Upanishads are sacred writings of-
Hinduism
Judaism
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
55
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city states to develop different identities?
economy
language
religion
geography
56
Which change was a result of the rise of the feudal system?
long distance trade routes were developed
major cities were established
local lords had the most political power
artistic achievements became socially important
57
During the Paleolithic Era, how did most early humans acquire food?
from nearby settlements
by planting crops
from domesticated animals
by following animal migrations
58
The early cities of Aleppo and Jericho were established in –
The Middle East
South Asia
East Asia
North Africa
59
In the Middle Ages, Greek and Roman classics were preserved because they were translated into-
Chinese
Arabic
Russian
Persian
60
The ultimate goal of Buddhism is to achieve this.
damnation
nirvana
salvation
moksha
61
Leader crowned Frankish Emperor by the pope (800 CE) and revived Latin learning in Europe?
Pepin the Short
Clovis
Charlemagne
Gregory II
62
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by-
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
increasing the use of new accounting practices
expanding the distribution of new ideas
63
Which movement had the greatest influence on the Renaissance?
utopianism
feudalism
humanism
romanticism
64
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
elected legislatures
direct democracy
civil service
written laws
65
Which text is a central document of Judaism?
Koran
Upanishads
Analects
Torah
66
Machu Picchu is located in which type of geographic region?
arid valley
rain forest
mountains
plains
67
In 1453, the Ottoman Turks sacked Constantinople and defeated the –
European crusaders
Mongol invaders
Frankish Empire
Byzantine Empire
68
Which type of government was used in the Persian Empire?
Republic
Imperial bureaucracy
Religious oligarchy
Democracy
69
The term feudalism is best defined as a –
division of political power between three separate branches
process in which goods are traded for other goods
system that land is exchanged for military service/loyalty
holy war between Christians and Muslims
70
Which of the following does not relate to Humanism?
celebration of the individual
belief that human beings are naturally evil
support by wealthy patrons
studying of Greek and Roman literature and culture