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 - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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 - ✔✔. 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. - ✔✔. 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 -
✔✔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 -
✔✔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. - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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. - ✔✔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?
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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 - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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 - ✔✔. 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. - ✔✔. 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 -
✔✔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 -
✔✔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. - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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. - ✔✔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?
