World History I 2014 Released SOL

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Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies? Options: Mineral deposits, Religious beliefs, Survival needs, Tribal treaties

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Survival needs

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The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that -

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there are many gods and goddesses in existence

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Which empire is associated with the Indus river system? Options: Gupta Empire, Chinese Empire, Phoenician Empire, Babylonian Empire

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Gupta Empire

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The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of --

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Hinduism

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According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he --

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governed as a just ruler

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<sup>"You only lose what you cling to."
- Siddhartha Gautama</sup>
This quotation best represents the religious views of --

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Buddhists

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Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of --

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Taoism

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Which statement describes the origin of the terms: Achilles' heel, Odyssey, Titanic, Trojan horse?

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They are taken from Greek mythology.

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"We are called a democracy, for the administration is in the hands of the many and not of the few." This is a quotation from --

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Pericles

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Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans? Options: Venus, Zeus, Juno, Apollo

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Apollo