World History 1 SOL 2014

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

• Invention of written language

• Development of agriculture

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

• Survival needs

• Tribal treaties

The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that----

• There are many gods and goddesses in existence

• there is an eternal struggle between good and evil

Which of these best completes this diagram

• Vedas

• Ten Commandments

• Upanishads

• 12 tablets

Which empire is associated with this river system

• Babylonian Empire

• Gupta Empire

The Vedas and Upanishads are sacred writings of

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

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

• Governed as a just ruler

• Obeyed the priests

This quotation best represents the religious views of

• Buddhists

• Hindus

Which statement describes the origin of these terms

• Events from Roman history

• They are taken from Greek mythology.

This is a quotation from

• Pericles

• Homer