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