Example Items World History Pre-P World History Pre-P Example Items are a representative set of items for the P. Teachers may use this set of items along with the test blueprint as guides to prepare students for the P. On the last page, the correct answer, content SE and SE justification are listed for each item. The specific part of an SE that an Example Item measures is NOT necessarily the only part of the SE that is assessed on the P. None of these Example Items will appear on the P. Teachers may provide feedback regarding Example Items. (1) ownload the Example Feedback Form and email it. The form is located on the homepage of ssessment.dallasisd.org. OR (2) To submit directly, click Example Feedback after you login to the ssessment website. First Semester 2017 2018 ode #: 4201 (Version 2: 12/13/17)
EXMPLE ITEMS World History Pre-P, Sem 1 1 Source: Harcourt The development of farming in river valley civilizations is most directly related to lack of worker specialization advances in shipbuilding developments in irrigation avoidance of organized religion allas IS - Example Items
EXMPLE ITEMS World History Pre-P, Sem 1 2 Source: backtoclassics.com Raphael s painting, The School of thens, is an example of how Renaissance culture respected the Greek philosophical tradition rulers disapproved of educating the lower classes society rejected Roman architectural and artistic styles governments protected individual rights and freedoms 3 Effects of the rusades Lessened the power of the Pope Weakened the feudal nobility Increased the power of kings? Which statement best completes the chart about the effects of the rusades on Europe? Started the Renaissance in Italy Improved hristian and Muslim diplomacy Expanded trade between Europe and Southeast sia rought Medieval society to an end allas IS - Example Items
EXMPLE ITEMS World History Pre-P, Sem 1 4 Our public men have, besides politics, their private affairs to attend to, and our ordinary citizens, though occupied with the pursuits of industry, are still fair judges of public matters. Unlike any other nation, we regard those who take no part in these duties not as unambitious but as useless. We thenians are able to judge at all events. Instead of looking on discussion as a stumbling block in the way of action, we think of it as an essential preliminary step to any wise action at all. Thucydides, Pericles Funeral Oration Which modern concept is described by this ncient Greek excerpt? ivic duty Unalienable rights Economic prosperity Rule of law 5 Source: Pearson The map best depicts which major development during the Tang and Song ynasties? Rapid population growth due to new farms of rice Expansion of foreign trade along the Silk Road Movement of people away from cities and toward rural areas evelopment and spread of moveable type throughout sia allas IS - Example Items
EXMPLE ITEMS World History Pre-P, Sem 1 6 Sewer and plumbing systems Planned city systems stronomy concept that Earth is round Modern numbers, including zero, decimals, and calculation of pi Medical guides and complex surgery Which ancient culture is most associated with these achievements? Greece Rome India Tang 7 In classical empires, patriarchal social systems developed in which women had significant political influence and legal rights could never own property or testify in court were not permitted to participate in agricultural activities ran households and educated their own children 8 The collapse of empires typically begins with low unemployment and inflation political corruption and social inequity lack of new cultural influences widespread economic equality 9 What is the political and legal impact of the ideas contained in the ode of Hammurabi, the Ten ommandments, and the Magna arta? odes of law hold all people responsible for their actions. It is the government s job to punish people as they see fit. One s position in society is determined by birth and cannot be changed. Only wealthy people are held above the law. allas IS - Example Items
EXMPLE ITEMS World History Pre-P, Sem 1 10 It is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer. William lackstone Which Roman legal principle is best reflected by the quote? Trial by jury Separation of church and state Equality before the law Innocence until proven guilty 11 The Pax Romana and the vast extension of Roman roads facilitated the spread of hristianity throughout most of Europe uddhism east toward hina Islam from the Middle East to North frica Judaism northwest into present-day Russia 12 What is one similarity between uddhism and hristianity? oth are monotheistic religions. oth religions spread along trade routes. oth believe the soul lives on, unchanged after death. oth have their foundation in Jewish traditions. 13 The development of systematic farming allowed Neolithic people to grow enough food to expand trade routes for religious ceremonies and rituals to establish permanent settlements for population control 14 The development of the Silk Road led to conflicts that prevented cultural diffusion between India and hina cloth and weapons from the Mediterranean arriving in West frica Islam spreading rapidly from regions in North frica to hina expanding trade and cultural exchange between sia and Europe allas IS - Example Items
EXMPLE ITEMS World History Pre-P, Sem 1 15 Which concept is found in a democratic republic form of government? King or queen with unlimited power Representative governing body Rule by a few, especially the wealthy Governing control of every aspect of life 16 What unified hina most significantly? Speaking the same language throughout its territories Genghis Khan s invasion of Japan ultural emphasis on social structure and legalism Trade with Hindu kingdoms in classical India 17 What is an example of Roman influences on modern western governments? Women treated as political equals itizens voting directly on laws Just and humane punishment Innocence until proven guilty 18? dvanced cities Specialized workers omplex institutions dvanced technology What is the best title for the list? Structures of a emocratic Republic haracteristics of ivilization Requirements for Military Oligarchy Pre-Neolithic Social dvances allas IS - Example Items
EXMPLE ITEMS World History Pre-P, Sem 1 19 What did these regions have in common that gave them greater control over their empires? Migration routes that provided diversity Mountainous regions that provided barriers against invasions Roads that provided connections to other regions Many rivers that provided reliable trade routes allas IS - Example Items
EXMPLE ITEMS World History Pre-P Key, Sem 1 Item# Key SE Process Skills SE Justification 1 WH.16 15, 15, 29F nalyze the influence of human geographic factors on major events in world history, including the development of river valley civilizations. 2 WH.25 29F, 30 Summarize the fundamental ideas of Western civilizations that originated in Greece and Rome. 3 WH.4G 29F Explain how the rusades contributed to the end of medieval Europe. 4 WH.21 29F, 30 escribe the responsibilities of citizens in civic participation throughout history. 5 WH.4H 15, 15 Summarize the major economic developments in Tang and Song hina and their impact on Eastern sia. 6 WH.27 30 Identify the origin and diffusion of major ideas in mathematics, science, and technology that occurred in classical India. 7 WH.24 16, 29F escribe the changing roles of women during major eras of world history. 8 WH.3 29F ompare the factors that led to the collapse of Rome and Han hina. 9 WH.20 -- Identify the impact of political and legal ideas contained in the following documents: Hammurabi's ode, the Jewish Ten ommandments Magna arta. 10 WH.22 29 Identify the influence of ideas regarding the concepts of "innocent until proven guilty" that originated from the Judeo-hristian legal tradition and in Greece and Rome. 11 WH.1 29F Identify major causes and describe the major effects of the following important turning points in world history from 600 to 1450: the spread of hristianity. 12 WH.23 29F escribe the central ideas of major religious traditions, including uddhism, hristianity. 13 WH.17 29F Identify important changes in human life caused by the Neolithic Revolution. 14 WH.4J 29F nalyze how the Silk Road facilitated the spread of ideas and trade. 15 WH.19 29F Identify the characteristics of the following political systems: democracy, republic. 16 WH.3 -- escribe the major political and cultural influences of hina. 17 WH.20 29F Explain the development of democratic-republican government from its beginnings in classical Rome. 18 WH.2 30 Identify the characteristics of civilization. 19 WH.15 29F nalyze and compare geographic distributions and patterns in world history shown on maps.