Free World History 1 SOL Question and Answers

Question 1

The following are shared beliefs between the Christian and Islamic faiths:

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A monotheistic god

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polytheistic gods

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the divinity of Jesus

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Muhammad as the most recent prophet

Question 2

Early urban civilizations were frequently found in:

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along river valleys

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at the foot of mountains for protection from enemies

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in cool, rainy climates

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in areas with dense grasslands

Question 3

According to renowned archaeologist Louis Leakey, where did early people first appear?

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Eastern Africa

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Eastern Asia

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Western Europe

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Southwestern North America

Question 4

What was the Justinian code of laws' main objective?

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To create a society that preserved the Greek and Roman traditions

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To create a society without religious disagreements

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To create a society without racial problems

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To create a society that did not have poverty

Question 5

The Edict of Milan was issued by Roman Emperor Constantine:

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which legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire

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which prohibited public displays of religion throughout the Empire

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which promised rewards to anyone turning in a practicing Christian to Roman authorities

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which allowed for absolute freedom of religion in Rome

Question 6

Which of the following best describes how the environment affects people?

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farming on fertile soil

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deforestation

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diverting a river for irrigation

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acid rain

Question 7

What similarities did the Crusades share with the Islamic Jihad?

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They attempted to militarily spread the message of their religion

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They attempted to use missionaries to peacefully convert others to their religion

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They attempted to reform the religious aspects of their religion from within

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They attempted to convince people that religion was relatively unimportant to their lives