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TESTS FOR HIGHER STANDARDS HISTORY / SOCIAL SCIENCE Curriculum Framework GRADE LEVEL TEST World History I Dr. S. Stuart Flanagan, Professor Emeritus College of William and Mary Steve Brady Gary Haigh Copyright 1999-2002, S. Stuart Flanagan and David E. W. Mott Do not reproduce without permission. Tests for Higher Standards in History/Social Science, World History I (WHI.2a) 1. What is the best approximation for first human appearance on Earth? A It continues to become more recent and is currently about 4,775 years ago. It continues to be pushed farther back and is currently more than 3 million years ago. It continues to become more recent and is currently about 20,000 years ago. It continues to be pushed farther back and is currently about 200,000 years ago. B C D 2. A hunter-gatherer society would most likely develop in an area: A B C D where animals are plentiful. near an ocean. with many raw materials. close to a mountain. (WHI.2b) 3. A B C D Which of these were humans able to do first? farm create art domesticate animals make tools 5. The Neolithic Era began when humans: A began to control and lessen their population. first developed organized countries. first lived in permanent agricultural societies. leaned to write down and communicate their thoughts to other peoples in the world. B C D (WHI.2d) 6. What is it called when one finds out how old an artifact is? A B C D recording dating sizing assigning 7. What can an archaeologist conclude about artifacts found in the same strata? A The remains are from different times. The remains are from the same time. Different people made the artifacts. The artifacts were from a people with no technology. B C D (WHI.3a) (WHI.2c) 4. What effect did the inventions of the plow, pottery and weaving have on early societies? A B C They moved about to find food. They warred with their neighbors. They developed permanent settlements. They developed early democracies. D 8. Mesopotamian civilizations grew up in the area between the Tigris and Euphrates. What is the area called that is between these rivers? A B C D Fertile Crescent Great Plains Gobi Desert Himalayan Mountains _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright ©1999-2003, S.S. Flanagan & D.E. Mott 1 Do not reproduce without permission. 7-1-03 Tests for Higher Standards in History/Social Science, World History I 9. A B C D The civilization of Kush was located on the upper part of what river? Ganges Nile Jordan Huang He 13. The development of trade was aided by what? A B C D constant warfare cold climates the building of temples agricultural surplus (WHI.3c) 10. The great civilizations of India and China were virtually isolated from one another. What feature kept them apart? A B C D Himalayan Mountains Pacific Ocean Sahara Desert Indian Ocean 14. Some early civilizations explained natural and human phenomena as being caused by the actions of the gods. What is this belief system called? A B C D animism monotheism polytheism deism (WHI.3b) 11. Indus civilization placed restrictions on marriage and employment which were based on social class. What were Indus social classes called? A B C D feudal system castes hierarchy patriarchy 12. What Babylonian established a harsh set of laws and punishments to keep the peace? A B C D Hammurabi King of Ur Gilgamesh Osiris (WHI.3d) 15. Who is credited with founding Judaism? A B C D Jacob Daniel David Abraham 16. The first five books of the Old Testament are referred to by the Jews as the: A B C D Bible Codes Torah Scriptures _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright ©1999-2003, S.S. Flanagan & D.E. Mott 2 Do not reproduce without permission. 7-1-03 Tests for Higher Standards in History/Social Science, World History I (WHI.3e) (WHI.4c) 17. What was the most famous contribution of the ancient Phoenician society? 21. What major religion teaches both reincarnation and the conformity to a caste system? A B C D A B C D the use of iron and steel the use of an alphabet the use of domesticated animals the use of irrigation Hinduism Christianity Taoism Buddhism (WHI.4a) (WHI.4d) 18. What empire stretched from the Mediterranean Sea to India and allowed conquered peoples to remain relatively independent from the empire? 22. What major religion was founded in India, spread to China, and taught a life of happiness through getting rid of material possessions? A B C D A B C D Egypt China Persia Greece 19. What was true of the Persian Empire? A B C D It frequently relocated conquered peoples to prevent revolts. It developed a large bureaucracy to manage its vast territory. It never developed a system of roads and cities. It was never conquered by a foreign power. (WHI.4b) 20. Which of these was not a contribution of the Gupta empire? A B C D mathematics sailing techniques textiles literature Hinduism Christianity Taoism Buddhism (WHI.4e) 23. The trading route from China to the Mediterranean was called the: A B C D Appian Way. Silk Road. Transcontinental Railroad. Gold-Salt Trade Routes. (WHI.4f) 24. What Chinese school of thought teaches reverence to elders and the law as the best way to maintain a peaceful society? A B C D Taoism Confucianism Buddhism Legalism _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright ©1999-2003, S.S. Flanagan & D.E. Mott 3 Do not reproduce without permission. 7-1-03 Tests for Higher Standards in History/Social Science, World History I (WHI.5a) (WHI.5c) 25. What two things did each Greek city-state have in common? 28. Which is a true statement about the democracy of ancient Athens? A B C D currency and government social structure and topography economic base and attitude toward slaves religion and language 26. How did the geography of Greece affect its development? A B C D The cold weather prevented any agriculture from succeeding. The many mountains and seas caused many rival city-states to develop. The few natural barriers allowed one strong clan to unite the entire country. The intense heat generally forced most outdoor activities inside. (WHI.5b) 27. The Parthenon sits atop the Acropolis and is one of the great ancient sites of the world. Why was the Parthenon built? A B C D It was a meeting place for the citizens of Athens. It was a temple to the goddess Athena. It was a storehouse for grain. It was a monument to the soldiers who died fighting the Persians. A B C D Every person was able to vote in government. Only the extremely wealthy were able to participate in government. All citizens were able to vote or hold a political office. Citizens were not allowed to freely speak their opinion about the government. 29. Which city-state was characterized by strong military discipline, more freedoms for women, and severe treatment of slaves? A B C D Athens Corinth Sparta Syracuse (WHI.5d) 30. What did the Persian and Peloponnesian wars indicate about the relationship between Sparta and Athens? A B C D They always fought on same side in war. They were not very successful in war. They sometimes fought with and sometimes against each other. They usually fought each other and had a long, bitter relationship. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright ©1999-2003, S.S. Flanagan & D.E. Mott 4 Do not reproduce without permission. 7-1-03 Tests for Higher Standards in History/Social Science, World History I (WHI.5e) (WHI.5g) 31. What happened in Athens during the “Golden Age” of Pericles? 34. What is the Hellenistic Age known for? A A B B C D Athens became the sole military power in the world by invading and defeating the Persians and Egyptians. A gold deposit was found in the Athenian foothills making the city the most wealthy in the world. Politics and architecture flourished in the city as it became the center of Greek culture. The capital city of the Greek nation was moved to Athens and it became the largest city in the world. C D (WHI.6a) 35. The geographic location of Rome led to its dominance of the Mediterranean. Which of the following statements is not true? A B (WHI.5f) 32. What philosopher taught that the way to seek truth is through a series of questions and answers? A B C D Socrates Plato Aristotle Thales diffusion of Greek ideas eastward supremacy of Athens in the Mediterranean the Egypt conquest of Nubia Rome establishes an empire C D Rome is located on a river near an abundance of good farmland. Rome is in the middle of Italy with easy access to the Mediterranean Sea. Rome is part of the Italian Peninsula, which is protected from the rest of Europe by the Alps Mountains. Rome is located on a high altitude plateau amongst several mountains which act as natural barriers against foreign invaders. 33. What dramatist wrote Oedipus Rex, the story of a cursed king and his troubled family? (WHI.6b) A B C D A B C D Aristophanes Aeschylus Euripides Sophocles 36. From whom did the Romans borrow their myths and gods? Babylonians Greeks Egyptians Hittites _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright ©1999-2003, S.S. Flanagan & D.E. Mott 5 Do not reproduce without permission. 7-1-03 Tests for Higher Standards in History/Social Science, World History I (WHI.6c) (WHI.6f) 37. Which of these groups was considered citizens in the Roman Republic? 41. What event signaled the end of the Roman civil war? A B C D women slaves Roman men foreigners A B C D Julius Caesar conquered Gaul. Octavian defeated Marc Anthony. The Senate disbanded the Roman army. Persia defeated the Roman forces in the Middle East. 38. Roman Law was codified and displayed in the Forum. What was this set of laws called? (WHI.6g) A B C D A Code of Hammurabi the Constitution Laws of Solon Twelve Tables 42. The period known in Roman history as the Pax Romana is best known for: B (WHI.6d) C 39. Who did Rome go to war with for control of the Mediterranean? D A B C D Greece Persia Carthage Phoenicia the governmental change from Empire to Republic. peace, prosperity, and flourishing trade. religious change in the Empire from Roman gods to Christianity. civil war, massive unemployment, and Caesar’s assassination. (WHI.6h) 43. Who were the Christians, such as Peter and Paul, who spread their faith? (WHI.6e) 40. Which of these did NOT contribute to a weakened economy in the Roman Republic? A B C D A B (WHI.6i) C D the spread of agricultural slavery increased unemployment among small farmers devaluation of Roman currency discovery of new gold and silver deposits in northern Italy apostles sages monks carriers 44. How did the Church influence the Roman Empire? A B C D The Church taught government. The Church became the voice of morality. The Emperor became most important. Law became more respected. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright ©1999-2003, S.S. Flanagan & D.E. Mott 6 Do not reproduce without permission. 7-1-03 Tests for Higher Standards in History/Social Science, World History I (WHI.6j) (WHI.7b) 45. The Romans built public baths and had a public water system to solve the problem of: 49. Which of these was NOT true of the Byzantine Empire under Justinian? A B A B C C D population control. barbarians on the outskirts of the Empire. feeding the poor. public health. 46. Which language was spoken in Rome and is considered the basis of the Romance languages? A B C D Latin Italian English Spanish D (WHI.7c) 50. Byzantine culture worked to: A B C (WHI.6k) Roman law was codified. Byzantine trade expanded. Roman territories in the west were reconquered. All barbarian tribes were expelled from Europe. adapt barbarian ideas and religions for use within the empire. preserve Greek and Roman knowledge and traditions. create new ideas and traditions not based in the past. remove Greek influences from all aspects of life. 47. Which of these did NOT contribute to the decline of the Roman Empire? D A B 51. What is the most famous example of Byzantine architecture in Constantinople? C D the cost of maintaining huge armies conflicts over imperial succession and weak civil administration the adoption of a strict moral legal code the increased use of foreigners in the army A B C D the Hagia Sofia the Tiber Mosque the Glass Cathedral the Sacramental Shrine (WHI.7a) 48. Why was the capital moved from Rome to Byzantium? A B C D Constantine wanted to be closer to the Holy Land. It was easier to defend and was not corrupt like Rome. Merchants and traders in Rome had become powerful enough to name the emperor. Future emperors were interested in exploring Africa. (WHI.7d) 52. The 8th century controversy that separated the Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox Churches was related to: A B C D the role of the Pope. the nature of sin. petitions by Arabs to live in the Roman Empire. the value of excommunication. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright ©1999-2003, S.S. Flanagan & D.E. Mott 7 Do not reproduce without permission. 7-1-03 Tests for Higher Standards in History/Social Science, World History I (WHI.7e) (WHI.8b) 53. What brought Byzantine influence into Russia and eastern Europe? 57. What was the unifying force in the Muslim world? A B C D trade routes missionaries conquest cultural envoys A B C D geographic isolation Arab language and culture political unity race-based slavery (WHI.8c) 54. The Byzantine monks developed an alphabet that was used in Russia and Eastern Europe. What was this called? 58. Which of these was NOT a major event in the Muslim world? A B C D B cuneiform sanskrit cyrillic hieroglyphs A C D the capture of Jerusalem and Damascus the division into Sunni and Shi'a sects the Muslim defeat of Mongolian invaders the breakup of the empire into caliphates (WHI.8a) 55. The Islamic and Christian faiths share a belief in: A B C D the divinity of Jesus. polytheistic gods. Muhammad as the most recent prophet. a monotheistic god. 56. What are the two holy cities of Islam? A B C D Mecca and Medina Mecca and Jerusalem Damascus and Jerusalem Petra and Medina 59. The famous battle of Tours in 732 A.D. halted the Muslim advance into Christian Europe. In which modern country did this battle occur? A B C D England Spain France Italy (WHI.8d) 60. Which of the following accomplishments is credited to the Muslims? A B C D initial exploration to North and Central America mathematical concepts including Al Jabr or Algebra colonization of east Asia and Japan first-time engineering feats including road building and aqueducts _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright ©1999-2003, S.S. Flanagan & D.E. Mott 8 Do not reproduce without permission. 7-1-03 Tests for Higher Standards in History/Social Science, World History I (WHI.9a) (WHI.9c) 61. Which of these did NOT contribute to the increased importance of the Roman Catholic Church? 64. What group founded a large empire in Western Europe in the 8th century? A A B C D B C D monasteries to preserve classical knowledge efforts to reform Church practices decline in authority of Roman leaders missionaries to convert Germanic tribes to Christianity (WHI.9b) 62. What is the most accurate description of the basic relationships under feudalism? A B C D Monarchs granted land to serfs, who farmed it and protected the lords who administered the food supply. Lords granted land to serfs, who farmed it and protected the monarch, who supplied food to the lords. Monarchs granted land to local lords, who administered it and protected serfs, who farmed it. Serfs protected the monarch, who granted them land in return for feeding the lords. 63. Which of the following is the best description of workers on a medieval estate? A B C D a highly industrial and unified workforce a large group of equals working to better the nation’s production a small band of highly skilled craftsmen working as slaves for a king a large group of peasants working on farming fields and spending their lives at the estate the Goths the Vandals the Franks the Romans (WHI.9d) 65. What barbarian group(s) spread from Europe to England? A B C D Magyars Huns and Goths Vikings Angles and Saxons (WHI.10a) 66. What trade route stretched from Europe to China? A B C D Saharan Routes Silk Road Black Sea route Appian Way (WHI.10b) 67. Many Europeans wanted to travel to the east to trade with India and China. What goods did the Europeans desire from the east? A B C D gold and silver beans and corn silk and spices metal tools and animals _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright ©1999-2003, S.S. Flanagan & D.E. Mott 9 Do not reproduce without permission. 7-1-03 Tests for Higher Standards in History/Social Science, World History I (WHI.10c) 68. What was true of religious practice in Japan? A B C D Shinto actively discouraged worship of the emperor. Chinese Buddhism was welcomed alongside native religion. Buddhism was rejected as an unwanted foreign influence. Islam was rapidly adopted in the 9th century, sweeping aside earlier religions. (WHI.10d) 69. What West African city was known as a center of trade and learning? A B C D Alexandria Timbuktu Athens Carthage (WHI.11a,b) 70. This civilization developed a system of mathematics and a calendar. They made human sacrifices to please the gods. This civilization was located on the Yucatan peninsula. Who were they? A B C D Olmecs Incas Mayas Aztecs 71. What was true of each major civilization in the Western Hemisphere? A B C D Each built huge pyramids as temples. Each believed in polytheism. Each was located in tropical climates. Each engaged in trade with west Africa. (WHI.12a) 72. The creation of the Magna Carta in England was prompted by what? A B C D the death of King Richard in the Crusades abuses of royal power by King John a crisis in papal succession peasant revolts following a famine (WHI.12b) 73. Which of these did NOT happen during the Crusades? A B C D Crusaders captured Jerusalem and set up Crusader States in the area. Crusaders seized Mecca and held it for two years. Jerusalem was retaken by Muslims and the Crusader States were defeated. Crusaders sacked Constantinople and weakened the Byzantine Empire. (WHI.12c) 74. What was the Black Death of the fourteenth century? A B C D a disease amongst African people a nighttime massacre of Catholics a disease that decimated the European population a disease that horribly disfigured and then killed Pope Pius IV _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright ©1999-2003, S.S. Flanagan & D.E. Mott 10 Do not reproduce without permission. 7-1-03 Tests for Higher Standards in History/Social Science, World History I (WHI.12e) 75. Where was scholarly learning concentrated in medieval Europe? A B C D with Church scholars in monasteries in old Roman towns that were not attacked by barbarians with Muslim schools established to educate the nobility in war colleges held during the Crusades 78. The Prince is famous for advocating what idea? A B C D A successful prince must always keep his word regardless of the consequences. the overthrow of absolute power the end result always justifies the means the death penalty for those who disagree with the rule of the leaders (WHI.13c) 79. Renaissance art was notable for: (WHI.13a) 76. Increased trade between Europe and the Muslim and Byzantine empires was stimulated by what? A A C D B C D Muslim expansion into southern Europe the repeal of a ban on nonChristian trade by the Pope the Crusades a trade alliance between the Byzantine empire and the Holy Roman Empire B (WHI.13d) 80. What was NOT a characteristic of the northern Renaissance? A (WHI.13b) 77. What led to the rise of city-states in northern Italy? B A C B C D the granting of papal letters of autonomy lack of interest in the region by the Holy Roman Empire victorious knights from the Crusades settled in the area good access to sea lanes and the decline of feudalism showing religious themes for the first time. focusing on humans and their emotions. including many military scenes. having flat backgrounds with figures up front. D It was viewed as an opposition to the ideas of the Italian Renaissance. The printing press helped to spread Renaissance ideas. It led to increased awareness of religious life and ethics. It was stimulated by growing wealth in northern Europe. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright ©1999-2003, S.S. Flanagan & D.E. Mott 11 Do not reproduce without permission. 7-1-03