World History 1 practice SOL 2013

During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?

• Invention of written language

• Development of agriculture

• Specialization of labor

• Use of pottery

Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?

• Mineral deposits

• Religious beliefs

• Survival needs

• Tribal treaties

The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that-

• there is an eternal struggle between good and evil

• beings undergo many cycles of rebirth

• past actions control the destiny of each person

• there are many gods and goddesses in existence

Which of these best completes the diagram?

• Vedas

• 12 Tables

• Upanishads

• 10 Commandments

Which empire is associated with the Indus River system?

• Gupta

• Phoenician

• Babylonian

• Chinese

The Vedas and Upanishads were sacred writings of-

• Hinduism

• Zoroastrianism

• Judaism

• Buddhism

The Mandate of Heaven means that a Chinese ruler could rule so long as

• They obeyed the priests

• Controlled the army

• Governed as a just ruler

• Conquered new territories

"You only lose what you cling to." (Siddhartha Gautama) best represents which religion?

• Hinduism

• Zoroastrianism

• Buddhism

• Islam

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

• Hinduism

• Taoism

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

Which statement describes the origin of these terms?

• They are events from Roman history.

• They are found in Babylonian legends.

• They are taken from Greek mythology.

• They are actions of Egyptian gods.