WH1: SOL Review #1

What does the Indus civilization have in common with the Mesopotamians and Egyptians?

• They were developed in river valleys.
• They were all monotheistic cultures.
• Mountains protected each civilization.
• The same language was spoken.

What replaces the question mark to complete the comparison?

• Karma
• Caste
• Harappa
• Vedas

Which empire helped spread Buddhism to China?

• Mauryan Empire
• Gupta Empire
• Aryan Empire
• Mughal Empire

Where did Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi build his great monument?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Of the following religions, which did China adopt and then change to fit Chinese society?

• Confucianism
• Buddhism
• Hinduism
• Taoism

In Ancient Greece, overpopulation resulted in -

• multiple wars against the Roman Empire
• dictators coming from the wealthy class
• Massive parties
• seeking colonies for more farm land

Where would this story have been found in ancient writings?

• The Torah
• Greek Mythology
• Upanishads
• The Analects

Which is the correct order of the phases of Athenian government?

• Democracy, Monarchy, Tyranny, Aristocracy
• Democracy, Tyranny, Monarchy, Aristocracy
• Monarchy, Aristocracy, Tyranny, Democracy 
• Monarchy, Tyranny, Aristocracy, Democracy 

A major difference between Athens and Sparta was - 

• Sparta practiced pacifism
• Sparta was a militaristic society
• Athens had an oligarchy government
• Athens practiced social equality

Which statement accurately reflects the result of the Persian Wars?

• Athens and Sparta were united but later went to war against each other. 
• Athens and Sparta were destroyed leading to the growth of Persia.
• Sparta maintained its independence and created a democratic society. 
• Rome became the power of the Aegean once Athens and Sparta fell.