CSET Social Science (Subtest #1
WORLD HISTORY) Practice Questions
& Answers5
The early understanding of art
Their means of communication
Their religious iconography - ANSWERS-Anthropologists study the cave paintings of early
humans in order to draw conclusions about which aspect of their culture?
Food resources were abundant - ANSWERS-Early human tribal communities lived mostly in
forested areas because...
Ancestor worship - ANSWERS-What is the earliest form of religion observed in the pre-historic
human societies?
Adoption of cultivable seeds - ANSWERS-What was the most important element of the
agricultural revolution at the end of the Stone Age?
River systems used for irrigation - ANSWERS-What was the most important factor determining
the choice of place for early human settlement?
The autonomous chiefdoms - ANSWERS-The major political institution of the Olmec culture
was...
Respects his elders, reveres the past, & adheres to the 5 cardinal relationships - ANSWERS-
According to Confucianism, a Superior Man is one who...
, It integrated each of its satraps into the imperial bureaucracy in order to ensure long term
production & payment of tribute - ANSWERS-Why was the Persian Empire the first "world
empire"?
Male citizens - ANSWERS-Who was qualified to run for an office in ancient Athenian democracy?
Control of the trade and commerce in the Mediterranean - ANSWERS-What was the outcome of
the Punic Wars for Rome?
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 - ANSWERS-In what ways are
Judaism & Christianity similar?
Proving political merit - ANSWERS-In Confucianism, the major qualification for serving in a
public office is...
Invasions by various barbarian peoples
Lack of tax revenue led to weakened military & deterioration of transportation & trade routes
Power struggles over succession - ANSWERS-What were the causes of the fall of the Roman
Empire?
By the election of his friend Abu Bakr as the Caliph - ANSWERS-How was the political crisis
following the death of the Prophet Muhammad resolved?
Repeated internal revolts and coups - ANSWERS-Which events most influenced the end of
Umayyad rule of the Muslims?
WORLD HISTORY) Practice Questions
& Answers5
The early understanding of art
Their means of communication
Their religious iconography - ANSWERS-Anthropologists study the cave paintings of early
humans in order to draw conclusions about which aspect of their culture?
Food resources were abundant - ANSWERS-Early human tribal communities lived mostly in
forested areas because...
Ancestor worship - ANSWERS-What is the earliest form of religion observed in the pre-historic
human societies?
Adoption of cultivable seeds - ANSWERS-What was the most important element of the
agricultural revolution at the end of the Stone Age?
River systems used for irrigation - ANSWERS-What was the most important factor determining
the choice of place for early human settlement?
The autonomous chiefdoms - ANSWERS-The major political institution of the Olmec culture
was...
Respects his elders, reveres the past, & adheres to the 5 cardinal relationships - ANSWERS-
According to Confucianism, a Superior Man is one who...
, It integrated each of its satraps into the imperial bureaucracy in order to ensure long term
production & payment of tribute - ANSWERS-Why was the Persian Empire the first "world
empire"?
Male citizens - ANSWERS-Who was qualified to run for an office in ancient Athenian democracy?
Control of the trade and commerce in the Mediterranean - ANSWERS-What was the outcome of
the Punic Wars for Rome?
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 - ANSWERS-In what ways are
Judaism & Christianity similar?
Proving political merit - ANSWERS-In Confucianism, the major qualification for serving in a
public office is...
Invasions by various barbarian peoples
Lack of tax revenue led to weakened military & deterioration of transportation & trade routes
Power struggles over succession - ANSWERS-What were the causes of the fall of the Roman
Empire?
By the election of his friend Abu Bakr as the Caliph - ANSWERS-How was the political crisis
following the death of the Prophet Muhammad resolved?
Repeated internal revolts and coups - ANSWERS-Which events most influenced the end of
Umayyad rule of the Muslims?
