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