World History 1 practice SOL 2012

Which ancient civilization created the settlements shown on this map?

• Greek

• Hebrew

• Egyptian

• Phoenician

What characteristic did the Persian Empire share with the Roman and Incan Empires

• Widespread road system

• Monotheistic religious system

• Written system of law

• Uniform system of money

The main effect of the events on this timeline was the —

• establishment of an assembly

• formation of an empire

• conquest of Carthage

• invasion of Gaul

Shinto had which lasting effect on Japanese culture?

• Focus on military devotion as the highest form of virtue

• Adoption of examination system to select officials

• Division of people into rigid social classes

• Emphasis on the beauty of the natural world in art

Which number marks the location of the Islamic defeat at the Battle of Tours?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which statement best supports the conclusion that the Indus Valley civilization had a centralized government?

• Houses were constructed with baked bricks.

• Goods were imported from coastal cities.

• The farms produced annual crop surpluses.

• The cities had an organized pattern of streets.

Which individual is described by these characteristics?

• Raphael

• Gutenberg

• Petrarch

• Donatello

The Great Wall of China was built to —

• create a monument to Mongol rule

• protect China from invaders

• provide a trade route across Asia

• close China to foreign trade

When studying prehistoric people, cave drawings like this one allow archaeologists to —

• study farming techniques

• interpret written records

• understand spoken languages

• speculate about daily lives

The ancient Hebrews were among the first to develop a religious tradition that included —

• monotheism

• holy pilgrimages

• ancestor worship

• sacrifices