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SAT Subject Test: World History

Subjects : sat, history
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The Jewish day of atonement






2. An independent state whose citizens are bound by a common cultural identity






3. An Incan record keeping device that consisted of a cord from which were suspended a number of cords - each containing a variety of knots of various sizes shapes and colors






4. The period between 1250 and 1350 -in which the Mongols restored the security of trade over the Silk Roads between Europe and Asia






5. Nationalist party founded in China by Sun Yician; after 1925 - headed by Jinang Jieshi






6. One of two leaders elected by the patrician assembly who held executive authority under the Roman republic()






7. A grant of land in the Spanish American colonies that carried with it the right to exploit the Native Americans living on the land






8. In Hinduism - the rules of one's caste; in Buddhism the doctrines of the faith






9. A blend of Confucianism and Buddhism that emphasized traditional Chinese values of self-discipline - family loyalty - and obedience to authority






10. Code of conduct of the samurai class in feudal Japan that stressed self-discipline - bravery - and simple living






11. Idea prevalent during the Cold War period that - if one nation fell to communism - neighboring nations would likewise fall






12. A tactic of burning in the path of an invading army






13. A philosophy of life's struggles according to the buddhist faith: everything in life is suffering; the cause of all suffering is people's desire; suffering can be ended by ending all desires; desires may be overcome by following the eightfold path






14. A policy under which the army of the Ottomans' sultan removed Christian boys from their families - educated them in the principles of Islam - and trained them for military service






15. The U.S. plan to develop an atomic bomb






16. Economic system in which decisions are in the hands of the government rather than the consumer






17. A belief that spirits inhabit the features of the natural world






18. Religious title of a conservative Islamic leader in Iran






19. The branch of Islam that supported the authority of the earliest caliphs






20. A person in favor of returning to the status quo






21. The willingness of a country to go to the point of war to defend its interests; -






22. The killing of unwanted wives in India by which the husband douses the wife with kerosene - sets her on fire - and then reports the incident as a cooking accident






23. A method of measuring the amount of radiocarbon in fossilized material






24. A US program of economic assistance to European nations to aid them in restoring their economies and societies after WWII






25. A series of examinations given to determine qualifications for government- related jobs






26. A series of demonstration - boycotts - and violent attacks employed by Palestinians from 1987 onward to attract would attention to their desire for a Palestine homeland






27. Early 20th- century Marxist group in Russia that wanted to engage popular support for revolution in Russia






28. A region in southeastern Europe currently composed of the republics of the former Yugoslavia - the European portion of Turkey - Greece - Albania - and Bulgaria






29. Ancient Japanese religion centered around the veneration of ancestors and spirits of nature






30. A common European currency introduced in January 2002 by European Union






31. Agricultural laborer in ancient Sparta






32. Chinese concept of balance in nature represented by male assertiveness and female submission






33. A manuscript copied by hand by medieval monks - who enhanced its beauty with elaborate lettering and detailed pictures






34. Form of drama developed by the Greeks that often satirizes a society






35. A follower of Jesus who helped spread his teachings -






36. Two-dimensional religious images used by Eastern Christians in their celebrations and devotions






37. Negotiations between employees and employers for higher salaries and improved working conditions






38. A deep sense of pride in one's nation






39. Ethnically homogeneous nations under the Ottoman empire who were allowed a representative to serve as a voice before the sultan






40. A mild 19th century movement in art and literature that focused on the ills of industrialism






41. Japanese name for the areas it occupied during World War II






42. The period from 2 -500 -000 to about 8000 BCE; also called the old stone age






43. In the 16th century Roman Catholic Church - a paper whose purchase guaranteed the buyer the forgiveness of sins






44. Pre- WWI military pact among Germany - Austria-Hungry - and Italy






45. An agreement singed in 1968 by several nations who pledged to help prevent the spread of nuclear weapons






46. A blend some of the beliefs of Zoroastianism - Buddhism - and Christianity which held that life was a struggle between good and evil






47. One who disagrees; a dissenter






48. Ancient underground irrigation system used in Southwest Asia and China






49. A corporation which constructs factories in a number of countries in order to capitalize upon inexpensive raw materials and cheap labor in those countries






50. The movement of people from rural to urban areas