HiSET Social Studies: World History and Geography Practice Test 1

Question 1

Which ancient civilization built the pyramids at Giza?

Accepted Answer

Egyptians

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Mesopotamians

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Romans

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Greeks

Question 2

The Renaissance period, known for a revival of art and learning, began in which country?

Accepted Answer

Italy

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France

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Germany

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England

Question 3

Which continent is the world's largest by land area?

Accepted Answer

Asia

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Africa

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North America

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Europe

Question 4

The Industrial Revolution began in which country during the late 18th century?

Accepted Answer

Great Britain

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United States

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France

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Germany

Question 5

What was the main cause of World War I?

Accepted Answer

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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The bombing of Pearl Harbor

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The invasion of Poland

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The rise of Adolf Hitler

Question 6

Which mountain range forms a natural boundary between Europe and Asia?

Accepted Answer

The Ural Mountains

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The Alps

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The Himalayas

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The Andes

Question 7

The Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting which two regions?

Accepted Answer

China and the Mediterranean world

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Europe and Africa

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India and the Americas

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Arabia and Southeast Asia