CSET Social Science (Subtest #1 Global
History) Practice Questions and Answers
Ancestor worship - ANSWER-What is the earliest form of religion observed in the pre-
historic human societies?
Arid subtropical with low rainfall and extensive riverine system - ANSWER-Which of the
following best describes the ancient Mesopotamian eco-system?
By the election of his friend Abu Bakr as the Caliph - ANSWER-How was the political
crisis following the death of the Prophet Muhammad resolved?
Cities were abandoned in favor of villas and rural farms - ANSWER-What were the
characteristic differences in the patterns of urbanization between the Classical and Late
Antiquity Mediterranean?
Compassion & charity to the poor & unfortunate is a religious responsibility
Montheistic belief in one God who is all-powerful
Despite persecution, both remained faithful to their religion - ANSWER-In what ways are
Judaism & Christianity similar?
Control of the trade and commerce in the Mediterranean - ANSWER-What was the
outcome of the Punic Wars for Rome?
Expensive human capital and their relative disadvantage in global commerce -
ANSWER-What were the major reasons for European industrialization?
Food resources were abundant - ANSWER-Early human tribal communities lived mostly
in forested areas because...
Gaining direct access to Asian & Indian Ocean trade - ANSWER-What was the
motivation for the voyages of exploration in the 1500s?
God was no longer the omnipotent creator, rather humans were in charge of their
destiny - ANSWER-What was the major effect of the Enlightenment on the
understanding of the role of man in society?
Increased interest in Asian goods & trade with Asia
Diffused ideas, art, & religion from Asia & the Middle East
Spread the Black Plague, decimating a third of the European population - ANSWER-
How did the Silk Road transform European society?
Invasions by various barbarian peoples
Lack of tax revenue led to weakened military & deterioration of transportation & trade
routes
History) Practice Questions and Answers
Ancestor worship - ANSWER-What is the earliest form of religion observed in the pre-
historic human societies?
Arid subtropical with low rainfall and extensive riverine system - ANSWER-Which of the
following best describes the ancient Mesopotamian eco-system?
By the election of his friend Abu Bakr as the Caliph - ANSWER-How was the political
crisis following the death of the Prophet Muhammad resolved?
Cities were abandoned in favor of villas and rural farms - ANSWER-What were the
characteristic differences in the patterns of urbanization between the Classical and Late
Antiquity Mediterranean?
Compassion & charity to the poor & unfortunate is a religious responsibility
Montheistic belief in one God who is all-powerful
Despite persecution, both remained faithful to their religion - ANSWER-In what ways are
Judaism & Christianity similar?
Control of the trade and commerce in the Mediterranean - ANSWER-What was the
outcome of the Punic Wars for Rome?
Expensive human capital and their relative disadvantage in global commerce -
ANSWER-What were the major reasons for European industrialization?
Food resources were abundant - ANSWER-Early human tribal communities lived mostly
in forested areas because...
Gaining direct access to Asian & Indian Ocean trade - ANSWER-What was the
motivation for the voyages of exploration in the 1500s?
God was no longer the omnipotent creator, rather humans were in charge of their
destiny - ANSWER-What was the major effect of the Enlightenment on the
understanding of the role of man in society?
Increased interest in Asian goods & trade with Asia
Diffused ideas, art, & religion from Asia & the Middle East
Spread the Black Plague, decimating a third of the European population - ANSWER-
How did the Silk Road transform European society?
Invasions by various barbarian peoples
Lack of tax revenue led to weakened military & deterioration of transportation & trade
routes
