CSET Social Science (Subtest #1 WORLD HISTORY) Practice Questions
- Anthropologists study the cave paintings of early humans in order to draw conclusions about which
aspect of their culture?: Anthropologists study cave paintings to draw conclusions about their early
understanding of art, their means of communication, and their religious iconography.
- Early human tribal communities lived mostly in forested areas because...: Early human tribal
communities lived mostly in forested areas because food resources were abundant.
- What is the earliest form of religion observed in the pre-historic human societies?: The earliest form of
religion observed in prehistoric human societies is ancestor worship.
- What was the most important element of the agricultural revolution at the end of the Stone Age?: The
most important element of the agricultural revolution at the end of the Stone Age was the adoption of
cultivable seeds.
- What was the most important factor determining the choice of place for early human settlement?: The
most important factor determining the choice of place for early human settlement was the availability of
river systems used for irrigation.
, - The major political institution of the Olmec culture was...: The major political institution of the Olmec
culture was autonomous chiefdoms.
- According to Confucianism, a Superior Man is one who...: According to Confucianism, a Superior Man is
one who respects his elders, reveres the past, and adheres to the five cardinal relationships.
It integrated each of its satraps into the imperial bureaucracy in order to ensure long term production &
payment of tribute ✔️Why was the Persian Empire the first "world empire"?
Male citizens ✔️Who was qualified to run for an office in ancient Athenian democracy?
Control of the trade and commerce in the Mediterranean ✔️What was the outcome of the Punic Wars
for Rome?
Compassion & charity to the poor & unfortunate is a religious responsibility
- Anthropologists study the cave paintings of early humans in order to draw conclusions about which
aspect of their culture?: Anthropologists study cave paintings to draw conclusions about their early
understanding of art, their means of communication, and their religious iconography.
- Early human tribal communities lived mostly in forested areas because...: Early human tribal
communities lived mostly in forested areas because food resources were abundant.
- What is the earliest form of religion observed in the pre-historic human societies?: The earliest form of
religion observed in prehistoric human societies is ancestor worship.
- What was the most important element of the agricultural revolution at the end of the Stone Age?: The
most important element of the agricultural revolution at the end of the Stone Age was the adoption of
cultivable seeds.
- What was the most important factor determining the choice of place for early human settlement?: The
most important factor determining the choice of place for early human settlement was the availability of
river systems used for irrigation.
, - The major political institution of the Olmec culture was...: The major political institution of the Olmec
culture was autonomous chiefdoms.
- According to Confucianism, a Superior Man is one who...: According to Confucianism, a Superior Man is
one who respects his elders, reveres the past, and adheres to the five cardinal relationships.
It integrated each of its satraps into the imperial bureaucracy in order to ensure long term production &
payment of tribute ✔️Why was the Persian Empire the first "world empire"?
Male citizens ✔️Who was qualified to run for an office in ancient Athenian democracy?
Control of the trade and commerce in the Mediterranean ✔️What was the outcome of the Punic Wars
for Rome?
Compassion & charity to the poor & unfortunate is a religious responsibility
