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HISTORY / SOCIAL SCIENCE
Curriculum Framework
SIMULATION TEST
World History I
Dr. S. Stuart Flanagan, Professor Emeritus
College of William and Mary
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Tests for Higher Standards in History/Social Science
Curriculum Framework - Simulation Test for World History I
Human Origins and Early Civilizations
(WHI.2b)
1.
Early hunter-gatherer human
societies are generally typified by:
A
B
C
large numbers of people.
small nomadic clans of humans.
moderate numbers of people living in
permanent villages.
miniscule cities and large agricultural
developments.
D
(WHI.3b)
4.
Shang China established a series of
rulers from the same family. What
is the rule of each family called?
F
G
H
J
dynasty
tyranny
dictatorship
empire
(WHI.3c)
5.
The Hebrews’ major contribution to
world thinking was:
A
B
C
D
monotheism: belief in one god.
polytheism: belief in many gods.
radical changes in farming technology.
the law should treat everyone equally.
(WHI.2c)
2.
What is the best description of a
domesticated animal?
F
an animal, such as a goat or pig, that is
controlled, tamed and used for human
benefit
a relatively small animal, such as a
rabbit or a beaver, that is especially
valued for its hide
an animal, such as a deer or an
elephant, that is entirely used by
human societies
a wild animal, such as a lion or a zebra,
that is hunted in elaborate ceremonies
by humans
G
H
J
(WHI.3d)
6.
How did Judaism spread beyond the
Hebrew kingdoms?
F
Judaism became the state religion of
Rome.
The Persian Empire resettled the
Hebrews in the far east.
Rome exiled the Jews from the area
after a series of revolts.
Judaism was adopted by Greek traders
throughout the Mediterranean.
G
H
J
(WHI.2d)
3.
Who studies the remains of a
civilization?
A
B
C
D
archaeologists
historians
paleontologists
cartographers
(WHI.3e)
7.
Which early writing form is NOT
paired with the appropriate people?
A
B
C
D
Chinese-calligraphy
Egypt-hieroglyphics
Sumerians-cuneiform
Indians- pictograms
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Classical Civilizations and Rise of Religious Traditions
(WHI.4a)
8.
F
G
H
J
What was the dominant religion in
the Persian Empire?
Christianity
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism
Cult of Osiris
(WHI.4f)
12.
How did classical China react to
Buddhism?
F
It was rejected by Chinese scholars and
banned by the emperor.
It was ignored in favor of Taoism and
Confucianism.
It was used to justify a massive
invasion of India.
It was adopted by Chinese scholars and
spread throughout Asia.
G
H
J
(WHI.4b)
9.
Early Indian civilization was
centered around what rivers?
(WHI.5b)
A
B
C
D
Tigris and Euphrates
Ganges and Indus
Nile and Jordan
Rhine and Seine
(WHI.4c)
10.
13.
Which of these is not a god from
Greek mythology?
A
B
C
D
Marduk
Zeus
Artemis
Aphrodite
Which of these are sacred writings
of Hinduism?
(WHI.5d)
F
G
H
J
the Vedas and Upanishads
the Koran
the Apocrypha
the Torah and Talmud
14.
Which is the best description of the
Delian League?
F
a trade alliance that linked the Greek
city-states with Northern Africa
an athletic league designed to promote
the Greek athletic stars
a military alliance between Athens and
other Greek city-states
a secret agreement amongst the great
Greek philosophers to spread their
political beliefs
G
(WHI.4d)
11.
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
H
A
B
C
D
Asoka
Siddhartha Gautama
Mumtaz Mahal
Shah Jahan
J
(WHI.5e)
15.
What was the form of government in
Athens during its Golden Age under
Pericles?
A
B
C
D
socialism
democracy
oligarchy
aristocracy
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(WHI.5g)
(WHI.6g)
16.
What group eventually conquered
the Greek city-states?
20
Which of these was not true of the
Pax Romana?
F
G
H
J
Egypt
Macedonia
Mesopotamia
Gaul
F
It introduced a unified monetary
system.
The Roman civil service was created
during that time.
The system of electing emperors by
political region was introduced.
The safety of travel and trade on
Roman roads was guaranteed.
G
H
(WHI.6b)
17.
A
B
C
D
In addition to borrowing the myths
and gods of another culture, the
Romans were unique in their
worship of other gods. What types
of gods were they?
household
river
city
mountain
J
(WHI.6h)
21.
Early Christian doctrine was
established by:
A
B
C
the writings of the apostles.
Church councils.
Jews who were exiled from Jerusalem
after a failed revolt.
a Grand Synod called by the Roman
emperor.
D
(WHI.6d)
18.
F
G
H
J
What was the series of wars called
that ultimately gave Rome control
over the Mediterranean?
Peloponnesian
Punic
Roman Civil
Persian
(WHI.6f)
19.
What was the basis of the power of
the Roman emperor?
A
B
C
D
the Senate
the military
the personal wealth of his family
his control of the Roman economy
(WHI.6j)
22.
The Romans built a large common
area where citizens could mingle.
What was this area called?
F
G
H
J
Forum
Colonnade
Great Walkway
Parthenon
(WHI.6k)
23.
What group(s) invaded Rome,
finally putting an end to the
Empire?
A
B
C
D
Carthage
Egypt
Barbarians
Greek rebels
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Postclassical Civilizations
(WHI.7a)
24.
What geographic advantage did
Constantinople have?
F
It was impossible to attack from the
water because it was not located on
water.
It had an abundant supply of farmland
and food in its immediate vicinity.
It was located at a crossroads of
Europe and Asia and was strategically
located for extensive trade.
Its high altitude prevented most
diseases from affecting the population.
G
H
J
(WHI.7a)
25.
What role did Constantinople serve
in the Byzantine empire?
A
It was a military outpost guarding the
entrance to the Black Sea.
It was the second holy site of
Christianity.
It was a major grain-producing region
of the empire.
It was the capital of the empire and a
center of Greek and Roman culture.
B
C
D
(WHI.7d)
27.
What Christian area continued to
use Latin in worship services in the
later Roman Empire?
A
B
C
D
Constantinople
Rome
Athens
Alexandria
(WHI.7d)
28.
What was the specific type of
Christianity practiced by the eastern
half of the Roman Empire?
F
G
H
J
Protestantism
Calvinism
Greek Orthodoxy
Roman Catholicism
(WHI.7e)
29.
What form of Christianity was
adopted in Russia?
A
B
C
D
Arianism
Coptic
Orthodox
Roman
(WHI.7c)
(WHI.8a)
26.
What language was spoken by the
Byzantine culture?
30.
What are the basic tenets of the
Islamic faith called?
F
G
H
J
Greek
Latin
Arabic
Byzantine
F
G
H
J
the Four Noble Truths
the Five Pillars
the One Absolute Law
the Three Wise Sayings
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(WHI.8a)
(WHI.9b)
31.
What is true of Islam?
35.
A
It accepts Mohammad as the only
prophet of God.
It accepts the divinity of Jesus Christ.
It accepts Moses and Jesus as earlier
prophets.
It only accepts the New Testament of
the Bible.
The medieval estate can best be
described as:
A
a source of protection and necessary
goods and a center of social life for
many medieval Europeans.
a cruel factory where wealthy
capitalists acquire huge sums of money
by exploiting their workers.
a workplace between Monday and
Friday where some people can make
money with hard work.
a governmentally controlled farm
where people work to feed the nation’s
military men.
B
C
D
B
C
(WHI.8b)
32.
Which of these aided the spread of
Islam?
F
G
H
assistance from Christian missionaries
desert climates and mountains
weakness in the Byzantine and Persian
empires
great distances
J
(WHI.8d)
33.
What was not an area of Muslim
contributions?
A
B
C
D
Arabic numerals from India
medicine
sculpture
maps of the world
(WHI.9a)
34.
F
G
H
J
A period of lawlessness and disunity
followed the fall of the Roman
Empire. What served as the only
unifying force in Europe?
Emperor of Rome
Roman legions
Christian Church
localized kings
D
(WHI.9b)
36.
Who held the highest social position
on an estate in medieval Europe?
F
G
H
J
a lord
a vassal
a serf
a knight
(WHI.9c)
37.
What occurred as a result of the
coronation of the first Holy Roman
Emperor?
A
a greater division within the Roman
empire
a split with the Byzantine empire
an eventual war with the Vikings
greater political influence for the
Church
B
C
D
(WHI.9d)
38.
Vikings migrated as far east as:
F
G
H
J
Germany
Russia
Mongolia
Italy
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Regional Interactions
(WHI.10c)
39.
Japan's closeness to what area led to
major cultural influences?
A
B
C
D
India
Russia
China
Persia
(WHI.10c)
40.
F
G
H
J
What geographic feature caused the
Japanese to become dependant on
other cultures for food?
mountains
rich farmland
peninsulas
swamps
(WHI.11b)
43.
What was the basis of the economy
of each major civilization in the
Americas?
A
B
C
D
trade
agriculture
war
mining
(WHI.12b)
44.
The Crusades were meant to free
what city from Muslim control?
F
G
H
J
Alexandria
Jerusalem
Beijing
Athens
(WHI.12b)
(WHI.10d)
41.
A
B
C
D
What trade made the West African
kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and
Songhai rich and powerful?
spice trade
gold-salt trade
slave trade
Columbian Exchange
(WHI.10d)
42.
What was true of Islam in Africa?
F
It was introduced by Arab invaders in
the 10th century.
It spread along trade routes from the
Middle East.
It was hostile to existing animism in
Africa.
It was adopted for a brief period, but
people quickly returned to their old
ways.
G
H
J
45.
What effect did the Mongol
expansion have on the various
Muslim states?
A
The Muslim states negotiated to be part
of the Mongolian empire.
The Muslim states in southwest Asia
were destroyed by the Mongols.
The Muslim states held off the
Mongolian armies, but were unable to
defend the Holy Land from the Crusades.
The Muslim states negotiated alliances
with European kingdoms for protection.
B
C
D
(WHI.12c)
46.
What was a result of the Black
Death of the fourteenth century?
F
African populations destroyed from
disease
African culture destroyed from forced
slave captures
war in western Europe
dramatic shortages of laborers and
people throughout Europe
G
H
J
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(WHI.12c)
(WHI.13d)
47.
What did not result from conditions
after the Black Death?
52.
A
B
C
D
the gradual elimination of serfdom
the beginning of capitalism
a strengthening of Church authority
the growth of towns and cities
What is the major difference
between the Renaissance art of
northern Europe and Italy?
F
Northern European art had more scenes
of classical Greece and Italy had more
scenes of classical Rome.
Northern European art had more scenes
of everyday life while Italy had more
religious scenes.
Northern European art glorified Jesus
while Italy glorified God.
Northern European art had fewer
scenes that emphasized Renaissance
wealth and more scenes that
emphasized salvation.
G
(WHI.12d)
48.
F
G
H
J
Ancient learning was reinterpreted
by medieval scholars and translated
into 
H
J
Greek
Arabic
German
Latin
(WHI.13d)
(WHI.12d)
49.
A
B
C
D
The works of medieval scholars led
to the rise of what organizations?
universities
churches
armies
libraries
53.
What figure of the northern
Renaissance wrote Utopia?
A
B
C
D
William Shakespeare
Petrarch
Erasmus
Thomas More
Geography
(WHI.13c)
(WHI.2a)
50.
Which of these Renaissance artists is
correctly paired with his famous
work?
54.
Scientists currently believe humans
first appeared in:
F
G
H
J
Michelangelo – Last Supper
Rafael – Sculpture of David
Leonardo da Vinci – Mona Lisa
Rafael – Sistine Chapel
A
B
C
D
Australia.
North America.
Asia.
Africa.
(WHI.13c)
51.
What provided the major economic
support for the Renaissance?
A
B
C
D
wealthy patrons
church officials
government grants
kings competing for prestige
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(WHI.3a)
(WHI.6a)
55.
The earliest known permanent
agricultural community was
established in:
59.
Rome was protected from invasion
by 
A
A
Mesopotamia near the Tigris and
Euphrates Rivers.
Brazil near the Amazon River.
North America near the Mississippi
River.
Europe near the Rhine River.
a ring of volcanoes surrounding the
Italian Plateau.
a series of coastal fortresses.
trade agreements with Celtic tribes to
the north.
the Alps Mountains blocking land
access to the Italian peninsula.
B
C
D
B
C
D
(WHI.3a)
(WHI.8b)
56.
Mesopotamia was invaded several
times in its history. What
geographical feature made this
possible?
60.
At its height, the Muslim empire
spread from:
F
high mountains
large deserts
open plains
deep rivers
G
the Arabian Peninsula to North Africa
into Christian Europe.
east Asia into West Africa and
Christian Europe.
Christian Europe into North and South
America.
Northern Africa into sub-Saharan
Africa and into East Asia.
F
G
H
J
H
J
(WHI.3a)
57.
A
B
C
D
The Phoenicians adapted to their
location around the Mediterranean
Sea. How did this group do so?
They irrigated their farmland.
They traded on the seas.
They lived in ice houses.
They developed a strong land army.
(WHI.10a)
61.
Trade routes did not involve the use
of rivers or seas in which region?
A
B
C
D
trans-Saharan
Middle East-India
northern Europe-Black Sea
western Europe
(WHI.5a)
58.
What was true of ancient Greece?
F
The mountains and seas prevented
trade.
The limited amount of good farmland
led to increased trade and colonization.
The lack of a central government led to
constant tribal warfare.
Cities were built for use as defensive
fortresses.
G
H
J
(WHI.11a)
62.
This civilization was based in the
Andes and is known for the great
city of Machu Picchu. They farmed
and developed an elaborate system
of roads. Who were they?
F
G
H
J
Olmecs
Incas
Mayas
Aztecs
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Civics and Economics
(WHI.5c)
63.
A
B
C
D
Which is not an accurate description
of a type of government used in
ancient Greece?
democracy - rule by common citizens
aristocracy - rule by wealthy citizens
tyranny - rule by adult males
monarchy - rule by King or royal
dynasty
(WHI.12a)
67.
Why did England and France fight
in the Hundred Years War?
A
English kings wanted to enforce their
claims on the French lands they had
inherited.
The Pope refused to settle the dispute.
English kings refused to enforce
Catholicism in their French lands.
It took a hundred years to reclaim the
Holy Land.
B
C
D
(WHI.6c)
64.
The Romans, in their early history,
had an elected Senate. What form
of government is this?
F
G
H
J
direct democracy
dictatorship
republic
patriarchy
(WHI.13a)
68.
The introduction of new
bookkeeping practices after the
Crusades was aided by what?
F
G
H
J
paper from China
Arabic numerals
coins from Rome
Florentine record-keeping
(WHI.10b)
65.
What region was a major source of
gold?
A
B
C
D
China
India
west Africa
Persia
(WHI.13b)
69.
The Italian city-states became
important. What led to the rise of
Florence, Venice, and Genoa?
A
B
C
D
their isolated location
a king made all their decisions
trade with Northern Europe
their location in the interior of Europe
(WHI.12a)
66.
F
G
H
J
The monarchy that came to rule
medieval France was founded by 
Charlemagne
Henry Plantagenet
Hugh Capet
Innocent III
(WHI.13b)
70.
The Prince by Machiavelli:
F
encouraged honesty and fair play by
political rulers.
provided a set of rules for rulers to take
and hold power.
was the story of an English prince from
the Middle Ages.
firmly established democracy as the
government in Italy.
G
H
J
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