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