WHI SOL REVIEW 1

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 Poetry

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 eternal struggle between good and evil

• beings undergo many cycles of rebirth

• past actions control the destiny of each person

• there are many god/goddesses in existence

Which group do the following belong to

Hebrews, moral codes, standards of religious conduct

• Vedas

• Upanishads

• Twelve Tables

• Ten Commandments

Which empire is associated with the Indus River?

• Gupta Empire

• Chinese Empire

• Phoenician Empire

• Babylonian

The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of--

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Zoroastrianism

• Buddhis

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

The quotation best represents the religious views of --

You only lost what you cling to.--Siddhartha Gautama

• Hindus

• Zoroastrians

• Buddhists

• Jews

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

• hinduism

• taoism

• buddhism

• confucianism

Describe the origin of these statements:

Achilles heel-weak spot

Odyssey- adventurous journey

Trojan Horse-device to gain access by stealth

• Roman History

• Babylonian Legends

• Greek Mythology

• Egyptian gods