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2008 WH1 SOL Released 2014 Test Questions
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1
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of --
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
Judaism
2
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Athens
Carthage
Corinth
Alexandria
3
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Mountains of Brazil
Rainforests in Central America
Deserts in Mexico
Woodlands of North America
4
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
5
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
Western Europe and East Africa
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
East Africa and Southeast Asia
6
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by --
bankers
humanists
parish priests
feudal lords
7
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of --
Taoism
Confucianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
8
This is a quotation from --
Pericles
Hippocrates
Homer
Pythagoras
9
What was the purpose of this structure?
To defend a city
To make travel easier
To practice a religion
To carry water
10
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Survival needs
Religious beliefs
Tribal treaties
Mineral deposits
11
The cause of the split in Islam was a difference of opinion concerning --
expansion
prayer
leaders
pilgrimages
12
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Specialization of labor
Use of pottery
Development of agriculture
Invention of written language
13
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Emperors in section 2
Patricians in section 1
Consuls in section 2
Plebians in section 1
14
The moveable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by --
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
increasing the use of new accounting practices
expanding the distribution of new ideas
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
15
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from --
Germanic invaders
Mongol hordes
feudal kingdoms
trade routes
16
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread --
cultural decline
social equality
political conflict
economic prosperity
17
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
language
religion
geography
economy
18
This sequence of events was caused by the --
fall of the Roman Empire
Hundred Years' War
Bubonic Plague
beginning of the Crusades
19
Which empire is associated with this river system?
Chinese Empire
Phoenician Empire
Babylonian Empire
Gupta Empire
20
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Civil service
Direct democracy
Written laws
Elected legislatures
21
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
People searched for new sources of food.
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
Rise of civilizations displaced other people
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands
22
Early river valley civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia had governments that were ruled by --
representative assemblies
religious authorities
tribal councils
elected officials
23
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the --
Trans-Saharan trade routes
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea coast
largest European cities
24
Which number shows where ROman civilization first developed?
4
3
1
2
25
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology from the Romans?
Zeus
Venus
Juno
Apollo
26
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on --
manufactured goods
lumber and minerals
shipping and trade
agricultural production
27
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Mayan
Egyptian
Incan
Persian
28
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in --
Spain
Arabia
Italy
China
29
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built --
in canyons
on mountaintops
on islands
in rainforests
30
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Conquest of Jerusalem
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
Conquest of Damascus
31
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Roman soldiers
Sumerian bureaucrats
Islamic traders
Egyptian pharaohs
32
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Constantinople
Moscow
Athens
Baghdad
33
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Mosaics
Tapestries
Sculpture
Music
34
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
35
How did Rome's conquests affect the economic and social structures of the Roman Republic?
Soldiers deserted to join armies attacking Rome.
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.
36
This quotation best represents the religious views of --
Jews
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
Hindus
37
In the Middles Ages, Greek and Roman classics were preserved by translating them into --
Arabic
Chinese
Russian
Persian
38
These statements describe characteristics of the early --
Zoroastrians
Christians
Muslims
Buddhists
39
The Great Wall of China was built to --
provide a trade route across Asia
protect China from invaders
close China to foreign trade
create a monument to Mongul rule
40
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that --
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
past actions control the destiny of each person
41
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Constantine
Marcus Aurelius
Augusta Caesar
Justinian
42
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of --
printing
ocean navigation
manufacturing goods
calendars
43
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he --
governed as a just ruler
controlled the army
obeyed the priests
conquered new territories
44
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Twelve Tables
Ten Commandments
Vedas
Upanishads
45
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
The feudal system
Merchant Guilds
The Church
Roman universities
46
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.
47
This quotation describes the --
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
collapse of Rome as a result of barbarian invasions
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
48
Which characteristics describes the early Catholic Church?
Centered in Mecca
Headed by the Pope
Established monasteries in Russia
Conducted services in Greek
49
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
People will experience an afterlife.
The gods interfere in human lives.
People must respect nature spirits.
Reincarnation depends on karma.
50
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Indian
Byzantine
Roman
Greek