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World History 1 SOL Review 2012, First 20 Questions.
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When studying prehistoric people, cave drawings with pictures of animal allow archaeologists to —
a) speculate about daily lives
b) understand spoken languages
c) interpret written records
d) study farming techniques
The ancient Hebrews were among the first to develop a religious tradition that included —
a) sacrifices
b) ancestor worship
c) holy pilgrimages
d) monotheism
What was the major change caused by the agricultural revolution?
a) Increase of spoken languages
b) End of hunting
c) Development of permanent settlements
d) Elimination of trade
Which type of government was used in the Persian Empire?
a) Religious oligarchy
b) Republic
c) Imperial bureaucracy
d) Democracy
Which text is a central document of Judaism?
a) Analects
b) Koran (Qur’an)
c) Torah
d) Upanishads
Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, Sudras, and Untouchables - these are members of which system?
a) Class system of China
b) Political system of Greece
c) Feudal system of Japan
d) Caste system of India
Which ancient writing system uses pictures?
a) Chinese characters
b) Phoenician alphabet
c) Egyptian hieroglyphics
d) Sumerian cuneiform
Buddhists achieve enlightenment by following the —
a) laws of the Old Testament
b) decrees of the Upanishads
c) Five Pillars
d) Eightfold Path
The Gupta Empire made a major contribution to world civilizations by developing —
a) the concept of zero
b) long-lasting roads
c) the production of porcelain
d) wind-powered boats
Which ancient countries religion encourages living in harmony with nature, and having a simple life?
a) China
b) Greece
c) Egypt
d) Mesopotamia
The ruling authority of China’s ancient dynasties was based on the —
a) Code of Hammurabi
b) Mandate of Heaven
c) Twelve Tables
d) Ten Commandments
In which war did Athens fight against Sparta?
a) The Gallic Wars
b) The Peloponnesian War
c) The Trojan War
d) The Punic Wars
Pericles - who was from Athens, supported democracy and _________________.
a) military discipline
b) civic responsibility
c) religious freedom
d) economic opportunity
Hippocrates made important contributions in the area of —
a) poetry
b) sculpture
c) philosophy
d) medicine
Which characteristic is associated with both the Roman and the Greek cultures?
a) The rule of emperors
b) An army of legionnaires
c) Polytheistic religion
d) Bicameral legislature
The ''Pantheon'' was located in:
a) France
b) Rome
c) Greece
d) Egypt
The Roman Empire was located in -
a) Europe
b) Russsia
c) Scandinavia
d) Asia
Constantine brought a significant change to the Roman Empire by —
a) banning monotheism
b) writing a constitution
c) moving the capital
d) abolishing slavery
Which accomplishment is associated with Alexander the Great?
a) The spread of Greek culture throughout the empire
b) The introduction of Christianity to the Near East
c) The defeat of the Chinese army in Asia
d) The destruction of the Athenian navy in battle
''1. Assassination of Julius Caesar 2. Defeat of Marc Anthony 3. Formation of first triumvirate 4. Augustus becomes emperor '' - place these events in the correct chronological order.
a) 1, 2, 4, 3
b) 2, 4, 3, 1
c) 3, 1, 2, 4
d) 4, 3, 1, 2
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