CLEP Western Civilization I Version 1
Practice exam for College Level Examination Program CLEP under College Placement Exams (College Exams). 5 sample questions.
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Question 1
Which of the following is a distinctive Christian belief that early Christians did NOT share with Jews?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Early Christians and Jews shared many beliefs, including monotheism, the importance of prophets, a messiah, and charity. The concept of the Trinity (God as three persons in one) is a distinctly Christian doctrine not found in Judaism.
Rationale: Early Christians and Jews shared many beliefs, including monotheism, the importance of prophets, a messiah, and charity. The concept of the Trinity (God as three persons in one) is a distinctly Christian doctrine not found in Judaism.
Question 2
City-states in early Mesopotamia were ruled by which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Early Mesopotamian city-states, such as those in Sumer, were typically theocracies ruled by priest-kings (ensi or lugal) who held both religious and political authority.
Rationale: Early Mesopotamian city-states, such as those in Sumer, were typically theocracies ruled by priest-kings (ensi or lugal) who held both religious and political authority.
Question 3
The theme of *The Epic of Gilgamesh*, considered the finest work of Mesopotamian literature, describes the
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The central theme of *The Epic of Gilgamesh* is the titular hero's quest for eternal life following the death of his friend Enkidu, reflecting on human mortality.
Rationale: The central theme of *The Epic of Gilgamesh* is the titular hero's quest for eternal life following the death of his friend Enkidu, reflecting on human mortality.
Question 4
According to many historians, which of the following was an important factor that encouraged the development of the first cities in ancient Sumer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The development of large-scale agriculture in the fertile crescent required complex irrigation systems. Managing these systems and protecting against floods necessitated centralized coordination and leadership, which fostered the growth of the first cities.
Rationale: The development of large-scale agriculture in the fertile crescent required complex irrigation systems. Managing these systems and protecting against floods necessitated centralized coordination and leadership, which fostered the growth of the first cities.
Question 5
Neolithic society is best characterized by the development of which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Neolithic Revolution (c. 10,000 BCE) is defined by the shift from nomadic hunting and gathering to settled agricultural communities, which included the domestication of plants and animals.
Rationale: The Neolithic Revolution (c. 10,000 BCE) is defined by the shift from nomadic hunting and gathering to settled agricultural communities, which included the domestication of plants and animals.