WORLD HISTORY I 2013 Released Test Questions

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 information correctly completes this table?

• Column 1—Centered in Constantinople
• Column 2—Centered in Rome
• Column 1—Accepted the authority of the Patriarch
• Column 2—Used Greek language in liturgy

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 this diagram?

• Vedas
• Upanishads
• Twelve Tablets
• Ten Commandments

Which civilization influenced the architecture in this picture?

• Greek
• Russian
• Byzantine
• Islamic

Which empire Is associated with this river system?

• Gupta Empire
• Chinese Empire
• Phoenician Empire
• Babylonian Empire

The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of-

• Hinduism
• Judaism
• Zoroastrianism
• Buddhism

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

• obeyed the priests
• controlled the army
• governed as a just ruler
• conquered new territories

This quotation best represents the religious views of-

• Hindus
• Zoroastrians
• Buddhists
• Jews