CSET Test Questions- Practice Tests
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Which of the following best describes the geographical setting in which the first civilizations of
Asia and Africa emerged?
A. mountainous areas where settlements could be easily defended against invasion B. river
valleys where there was an abundance of fertile soil and fresh water C. inland prairies where
families could subsist on food obtained from hunting and gathering activities D. elevated
plateaus where there was ample grazing land for cattle and sheep - ANSWERS-B. river valleys
where there was an abundance of fertile soil and fresh water
Hinduism most strongly influenced which of the following features of ancient Indian civilization?
A. principles of economic exchange B. structure and organization of government C. relations
among social groups D. methods of scientific investigation - ANSWERS-C. relations among social
groups
• Annual floods enriched lands used for farming and cattle raising. • Timber and iron ore
deposits provided the basis for a thriving iron industry. • Its capital city was strategically located
on major trade routes. • Riches from gold and emerald mines added to the kingdom's
prosperity.
The geographic characteristics listed above best describe which of the following ancient
civilizations? A. Israel B. Phoenicia C. Kush D. Persia - ANSWERS-kush
Which of the following best illustrates the influence of ancient Rome on the later development
of European civilization?
A. the art and architecture of Spain
B. the legal code of France
, C. the educational system of Great Britain D. the literature of Germany - ANSWERS-. the legal
code of France
Which of the following best describes one major cause of the decline of the Roman Empire? A.
Political instability and use of mercenary armies undermined the security of the empire.
B. A sharp increase in the birthrate led to overpopulation in major urban centers of the empire.
C. The growth of Christianity caused widespread religious conflict throughout the empire.
D. The subdivision of large country estates led to a major decline in agricultural output. -
ANSWERS-. Political instability and use of mercenary armies undermined the security of the
empire.
The samurai tradition of feudal Japan most closely resembled which of the following features of
medieval Europe? A. the code of chivalry of European knights B. the philosophical tradition of
scholastic philosophers C. the monastic vows of European monks D. the guild system of
European merchants - ANSWERS-A. the code of chivalry of European knights
The Catholic Church most influenced which of the following developments in medieval Europe?
A. the settlement of new lands B. the revival of trade C. the emergence of universities D. the
growth of towns - ANSWERS-universities
In which of the following ways did geographic factors have an important influence on the
development of Inca civilization between the eleventh and fifteenth centuries C.E. (A.D.)?
A. The dispersal of population within the Inca Empire made it necessary to employ a highly
decentralized form of government that gave considerable autonomy to local regions.
B. The mountains of western South America were an impediment to building an empire,
prompting the development of sophisticated engineering technologies.
C. The danger of tropical storms to Inca fishing and agriculture prompted the systematic
application of meteorological observations, data collection, and predictions.
D. The existence of numerous rivers enabled Inca rulers to collect natural resources from the
interior and trade them throughout the hemisphere. - ANSWERS-B. The mountains of western
, South America were an impediment to building an empire, prompting the development of
sophisticated engineering technologies.
Which of the following best describes a shared aim of the voyages of exploration commanded
by John Cabot, Jacques Cartier, and Henry Hudson?
A. to control the North American fur trade
B. to discover a westward route to Asia
C. to establish bases for the destruction of Spanish shipping
D. to convert American Indians to Christianity - ANSWERS-B. to discover a westward route to
Asia
Which line in the table below best matches an American colony with a major motive for the
establishment of that colony? Line Colony Motive 1 Virginia to establish a haven for religious
and political dissenters
2 Massachusetts Bay to create a Bible commonwealth
3 Georgia to provide land for settlers from Virginia and Barbados
4 Pennsylvania to supply Britain with timber and iron - ANSWERS-2 Massachusetts Bay to create
a Bible commonwealth . Massachusetts made as a protestant community
Which of the following best describes the significance of a major military development of the
American Revolution?
A. The British victory at the Battle of Bunker Hill (1775) forced patriot leaders to abandon plans
to conquer Canada.
B. The victories of troops commanded by George Rogers Clark gave the Americans control of the
southern colonies for much of the war. C. The patriot victory at the Battle of Saratoga (1777)
prompted France to sign a treaty with American leaders.
D. The victories of ships commanded by John Paul Jones forced Great Britain to abandon its
blockade of American coastal areas. - ANSWERS-C. The patriot victory at the Battle of Saratoga
(1777) prompted France to sign a treaty with American leaders.
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Which of the following best describes the geographical setting in which the first civilizations of
Asia and Africa emerged?
A. mountainous areas where settlements could be easily defended against invasion B. river
valleys where there was an abundance of fertile soil and fresh water C. inland prairies where
families could subsist on food obtained from hunting and gathering activities D. elevated
plateaus where there was ample grazing land for cattle and sheep - ANSWERS-B. river valleys
where there was an abundance of fertile soil and fresh water
Hinduism most strongly influenced which of the following features of ancient Indian civilization?
A. principles of economic exchange B. structure and organization of government C. relations
among social groups D. methods of scientific investigation - ANSWERS-C. relations among social
groups
• Annual floods enriched lands used for farming and cattle raising. • Timber and iron ore
deposits provided the basis for a thriving iron industry. • Its capital city was strategically located
on major trade routes. • Riches from gold and emerald mines added to the kingdom's
prosperity.
The geographic characteristics listed above best describe which of the following ancient
civilizations? A. Israel B. Phoenicia C. Kush D. Persia - ANSWERS-kush
Which of the following best illustrates the influence of ancient Rome on the later development
of European civilization?
A. the art and architecture of Spain
B. the legal code of France
, C. the educational system of Great Britain D. the literature of Germany - ANSWERS-. the legal
code of France
Which of the following best describes one major cause of the decline of the Roman Empire? A.
Political instability and use of mercenary armies undermined the security of the empire.
B. A sharp increase in the birthrate led to overpopulation in major urban centers of the empire.
C. The growth of Christianity caused widespread religious conflict throughout the empire.
D. The subdivision of large country estates led to a major decline in agricultural output. -
ANSWERS-. Political instability and use of mercenary armies undermined the security of the
empire.
The samurai tradition of feudal Japan most closely resembled which of the following features of
medieval Europe? A. the code of chivalry of European knights B. the philosophical tradition of
scholastic philosophers C. the monastic vows of European monks D. the guild system of
European merchants - ANSWERS-A. the code of chivalry of European knights
The Catholic Church most influenced which of the following developments in medieval Europe?
A. the settlement of new lands B. the revival of trade C. the emergence of universities D. the
growth of towns - ANSWERS-universities
In which of the following ways did geographic factors have an important influence on the
development of Inca civilization between the eleventh and fifteenth centuries C.E. (A.D.)?
A. The dispersal of population within the Inca Empire made it necessary to employ a highly
decentralized form of government that gave considerable autonomy to local regions.
B. The mountains of western South America were an impediment to building an empire,
prompting the development of sophisticated engineering technologies.
C. The danger of tropical storms to Inca fishing and agriculture prompted the systematic
application of meteorological observations, data collection, and predictions.
D. The existence of numerous rivers enabled Inca rulers to collect natural resources from the
interior and trade them throughout the hemisphere. - ANSWERS-B. The mountains of western
, South America were an impediment to building an empire, prompting the development of
sophisticated engineering technologies.
Which of the following best describes a shared aim of the voyages of exploration commanded
by John Cabot, Jacques Cartier, and Henry Hudson?
A. to control the North American fur trade
B. to discover a westward route to Asia
C. to establish bases for the destruction of Spanish shipping
D. to convert American Indians to Christianity - ANSWERS-B. to discover a westward route to
Asia
Which line in the table below best matches an American colony with a major motive for the
establishment of that colony? Line Colony Motive 1 Virginia to establish a haven for religious
and political dissenters
2 Massachusetts Bay to create a Bible commonwealth
3 Georgia to provide land for settlers from Virginia and Barbados
4 Pennsylvania to supply Britain with timber and iron - ANSWERS-2 Massachusetts Bay to create
a Bible commonwealth . Massachusetts made as a protestant community
Which of the following best describes the significance of a major military development of the
American Revolution?
A. The British victory at the Battle of Bunker Hill (1775) forced patriot leaders to abandon plans
to conquer Canada.
B. The victories of troops commanded by George Rogers Clark gave the Americans control of the
southern colonies for much of the war. C. The patriot victory at the Battle of Saratoga (1777)
prompted France to sign a treaty with American leaders.
D. The victories of ships commanded by John Paul Jones forced Great Britain to abandon its
blockade of American coastal areas. - ANSWERS-C. The patriot victory at the Battle of Saratoga
(1777) prompted France to sign a treaty with American leaders.
