CSET Questions- Practice Tests
Questions and Answers
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
- ANSWER-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 -
ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-. 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. -
ANSWER-. 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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-C. The patriot victory at
the Battle of Saratoga (1777) prompted France to sign a treaty with American leaders.
battle bunker hill was a morale booster for ys, though lost, it helped patriot leaders think
they could win
americans didnt hhave control of southern colonies
ships were part or maritime trade and war of 1812
"Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions" of the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 to
answer the question that follows.
But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, following unchangingly the same
object, shows a plan to bring them under absolute control and tyranny, it is their duty to
throw off such government, and to provide new safeguards for their future security.
Such has been the patient suffering of women under this government, and such is now
the necessity which forces them to demand the equal position to which they are entitled.
Which of the following was the main reason that the authors of the declaration
employed the language used in the excerpt above?
A. to demand that public officials extend to women the freedoms contained in the Bill of
Rights
B. to link the demands of women to the grievances of the Revolutionary generation
C. to remind Americans of the contributions that women made to the s - ANSWER-B. to
link the demands of women to the grievances of the Revolutionary generation
The government established by the Articles of Confederation was designed primarily to:
A. create a uniform legal system for the new nation. B. mobilize the nation's resources
for war. C. promote economic development in the new nation. D. protect the sovereignty
of the states. - ANSWER-D. protect the sovereignty of the states.
Which of the following matches a region on the map with an accurate description of how
the region became part of the United States? A. Region A: The United States obtained
possession of the region in an 1846 treaty with Great Britain. B. Region B: The United
States acquired the region during the Revolutionary War. C. Region C: The United
States obtained the region from Spain in the Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819. D. Region D:
The United States purchased the region from France in 1803. - ANSWER-a
Which line in the table below correctly identifies both a major advantage possessed by
the Union and a major advantage possessed by the Confederacy at the beginning of the
Civil War?
Union Advantage vs Confederate Advantage
Questions and Answers
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
- ANSWER-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 -
ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-. 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. -
ANSWER-. 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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-C. The patriot victory at
the Battle of Saratoga (1777) prompted France to sign a treaty with American leaders.
battle bunker hill was a morale booster for ys, though lost, it helped patriot leaders think
they could win
americans didnt hhave control of southern colonies
ships were part or maritime trade and war of 1812
"Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions" of the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 to
answer the question that follows.
But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, following unchangingly the same
object, shows a plan to bring them under absolute control and tyranny, it is their duty to
throw off such government, and to provide new safeguards for their future security.
Such has been the patient suffering of women under this government, and such is now
the necessity which forces them to demand the equal position to which they are entitled.
Which of the following was the main reason that the authors of the declaration
employed the language used in the excerpt above?
A. to demand that public officials extend to women the freedoms contained in the Bill of
Rights
B. to link the demands of women to the grievances of the Revolutionary generation
C. to remind Americans of the contributions that women made to the s - ANSWER-B. to
link the demands of women to the grievances of the Revolutionary generation
The government established by the Articles of Confederation was designed primarily to:
A. create a uniform legal system for the new nation. B. mobilize the nation's resources
for war. C. promote economic development in the new nation. D. protect the sovereignty
of the states. - ANSWER-D. protect the sovereignty of the states.
Which of the following matches a region on the map with an accurate description of how
the region became part of the United States? A. Region A: The United States obtained
possession of the region in an 1846 treaty with Great Britain. B. Region B: The United
States acquired the region during the Revolutionary War. C. Region C: The United
States obtained the region from Spain in the Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819. D. Region D:
The United States purchased the region from France in 1803. - ANSWER-a
Which line in the table below correctly identifies both a major advantage possessed by
the Union and a major advantage possessed by the Confederacy at the beginning of the
Civil War?
Union Advantage vs Confederate Advantage
