FREE World History 1 SOL Trivia Question and Answers

Question 1

What key idea from Roman law served as the foundation for Western civilization?

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All citizens would be equal before the law

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All members of society would be provided for by the Government

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Slavery would be abolished

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Gruesome gladiator matches would not be allowed in public places

Question 2

Which of the following statements about sources is most accurate?

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A primary source is preferred but in some cases a secondary can be better

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A secondary source is more reliable than a primary source

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A secondary source is better than a primary source

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A primary source is always better than a secondary source

Question 3

The earliest recorded permanent agricultural settlement was founded in:

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Mesopotamia near the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

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Brazil near the Amazon River

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Europe near the Rhine River

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North America near the Mississippi River

Question 4

Which of the following claims concerning map distortion is accurate?

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Since the earth is a three-dimensional phenomenon and cannot be adequately represented on a flat surface, all maps are deformed.

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Only maps of the world are distorted

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Some maps are distorted because the earth is not perfectly round

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All maps are distorted they are not very useful to geographers.

Question 5

What did Muslim traders typically trade with Africans for in addition to what did Muslims typically trade?

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Salt, Gold

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Iron, Silk

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Oil, Animal hides

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Silk, Slaves

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the laborers on an estate in medieval Europe?

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a sizable population of peasants living at the estate and working in the fields

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a large group of equals working to better the nation’s production

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a highly industrial and unified workforce

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a small band of highly skilled craftsmen working as slaves for a King

Question 7

Which two ancient African empires are best known?

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Kush and Ghana

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Bush and Taiwanese

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Swahili and South Africa

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Saharan and Sahelian