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World History and Geography Part 2 released Virginia SOL test questions from 2012 and 2014
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One reason that the Ottoman Turks were successful in creating a large empire was that they
conquered the lands of the Mughal Empire
relied on foreign navies to protect their coast
taxed visitors who traveled in their empire
used the Islamic religion as a unifying force
2
What was the immediate result of this philosophy?
An increase in taxes
A time of mass executions
An expansion of the justice system
A period of restored peace
3
Edward Jenner’s innovation helped to —
enable mass production
improve public health
increase energy output
allow faster transportation
4
What best completes this diagram?
Creation of an Indian state was promoted
Syrian nationalism grew in strength
Jewish Immigration to Europe was encouraged
Creation of a Jewish state gained support
5
These studies focusing on classic Greek and Roman texts were of major importance during the —
Glorious Revolution
Catholic Reformation
Italian Renaissance
Industrial Revolution
6
Which country completes this diagram?
Japan
France
Russia
Spain
7
Which religion had a large population of followers in Europe around 1500?
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
Shintoism
8
Spanish explorers destroyed which indigenous empires during the Age of Discovery?
Latin America
South Africa
Pacific Islands
East Indies
9
Which name is correctly matched with a box in this diagram?
Leonardo da Vinci in Box 1
Michelangelo in Box 2
Machiavelli in Box 2
William Shakespeare in Box 1
10
Russian troops withdrew from World War I because-
Great Britain became neutral
communists overthrew the government
submarine warfare disrupted trade
the United States entered the war
11
Which statement best describes the region indicated on this map?
It housed a monastery for a powerful sect of Chinese monks.
It was acquired from Japan after the Chinese-Japanese Wars.
It was a refuge for nationalists after a civil war in China
It housed a British protectorate that was returned to China
12
Which phrase best describes the social system in latin America after the Spanish conquest?
A rigid class system based on ethnic background
A flexible system with a large middle class
A provincial system based on native traditions
A democratic system with a strong central government
13
Which event best completes this diagram?
Dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan
Development of the Final Solution
Bombing of a naval fleet at Pearl Harbor
Invasion of Normandy coast
14
Which conclusion about the 19th century is best supported by this table?
France experienced the greatest industrial growth.
Asia had the most natural resources for development.
Western Europe was the most heavily industrialized area.
The United States developed the largest colonial empire.
15
What dictator took these actions before World War II?
Francisco Franco
Joseph Stalin
Benito Mussolini
Adolf Hitler
16
Which leader was most responsible for this event?
Ho Chi Minh
Deng Xiaoping
Sun Yat-sen
Mao Tse-tung (Mao Zedong)
17
How is the missing class of people best described?
Immigrants from North America
People of European heritage born in South America
People of European heritage born in Africa
Immigrants to South America
18
Which word best describes the ideas of the Enlightenment?
Secular
Traditional
Religious
Economic
19
Which association is described by this list?
International Monetary Fund
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
International Court of Justice
North American Free Trade Agreement
20
Which factor had the most influence on the outbreak of World War II?
Militarism in Germany
Fascism in Spain
Communism in the Soviet Union
Nationalism in China
21
Which region was protected from outside influence by the Monroe Doctrine?
3
1
2
4
22
The United States threatened to use nuclear weapons during the —
Chinese Civil War
Cuban Missile Crisis
Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
Iraqi invasion of Kuwait
23
A response to growing European influence in China was the--
Cultural Revolution
Shanghai Massacre
Boxer Rebellion
Nanking Massacre
24
Elizabeth I supported Protestantism in England by--
returning land belonging to the Catholic Church
persecuting people who used Latin in the Catholic Church
making the Anglican Church the official national church
removing the leader of the Anglican Church
25
The city of Constantinople was renamed Istanbul to--
remember the Greek invasion of Anatolia
celebrate the end of Egyptian control of Turkey
honor the Eastern Orthodox Church
establish the capital of the Ottoman Empire
26
In 1950s US foreign policy decisions were the fears that communismwould spread from China to
Mongolia
Vietnam
Japan
India
27
Which country is described by this graph?
Turkey
Israel
Egypt
India
28
This quotation refers to which nation’s rule over India?
China
Great Britain
Soviet Union
France
29
The growth of these types of businesses has resulted in -
increased global trade barriers
decreased environmental protections
decreased international conflict
increased economic interdependence
30
This speech was most likely given during the —
drafting of the Treaty of Versailles
Nuremberg Trials
Yalta Conference
creation of the Marshall Plan
31
This person is important because he —
commanded the Italian forces during World War I
convinced the Papal States to support independence for Italy
developed the Italian fascism adopted after World War I
conquered southern Italy to unite it with northern Italy
32
During the 1500s, which empire was located in the darker-shaded area on this map?
Mayan
Incan
Anasazi
Aztec
33
What were the contents of the Zimmermann telegram?
A US proposal to supply arms so Mexico could fight Germany
Germany offer Mexico to form alliance against the US
A US warning against German invasion of Great Britain
A German offer to negotiate peace with the United States
34
China established foreign enclaves in order to —
control trade
centralize manufacturing
improve education
spread religion
35
Islam became a prominent religion in India because of-
an invasion by the Persians
trade with Africa
the rule of the Mughals
alliances with Southwest Asia
36
During the 16 century Europe learned about astronomy, medicine, and mathematics because of the
exploration of Africa
expansion of religion
growth of trade with Asia
spread of the manorial system
37
Which groups were involved in the conflict related to this headline?
Catholics and Protestants
Hindus and Muslims
Shi'a and Sunnis
Christians and Buddhists
38
This passage argues for the expansion of French -
militarism
isolationism
feudalism
mercantilism
39
This map represents the political divisions of Europe -
because of the Treaty of Versailles
during the Cold War
after the breakup of the Soviet Union
after the Napoleonic Wars
40
Which religion replaces the question mark in this diagram?
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
41
In the 16thcentury trade routes giving Europe access togoods from theOttoman Empire crossed the
Indian Ocean
Yellow Sea
Black Sea
Pacific Ocean
42
Which European country’s economy most directly benefited fromthe mining described in this table
France
England
Spain
Italy
43
This route was most likely used to export--
tobacco from New England
sugar from New Netherland
silver from New Spain
furs from New France
44
Why do Mexico and Peru have primarily Catholic populations?
people in these areas were isolated from foreign influences
Religion was spread in these areas by Spanish missionaries.
Native religions people migrated out of these areas.
The Inquisition converted the Jews and Muslims ofthese areas
45
Which modern-day country includes the area once ruled by the Mughals?
2
3
4
1
46
The novel emerged as a distinct form of literature in Europe during the —
Reformation
Enlightenment
Industrial Revolution
Age of Absolutism
47
During World War II, these men were —
Axis dictators
military commanders
Allied leaders
communist leaders
48
Which aspect of Japanese society is best described by this letter?
Power of the people
Weakness of the emperor
Importance of the religious institutions
Decline of the class structures
49
Which person is most associated with this time period?
Michelangelo
Henry Bessemer
Voltaire
John Huss
50
Which were Africa’s main exports during the 17th and 18th centuries?
Herbal medicines
Raw materials
Consumer goods
Agricultural tools
51
Which statement best explains why the Spanish were interested in the Incan Empire?
The Incan Empire was a possible market for Spanish goods.
The Incan Empire was a source of wealth for the Spanish.
The Spanish hoped to learn where an lncan fountain of youth.
The Spanish were intrigued by Incan scientific advances.
52
Which statement best describes the effects of the Industrial Revolution on families?
Families returned to a primary focus on domestic goods.
Families struggled toshare responsibilities in the household
Families were hired as a group in local industries.
Family-based cottage industries were weakened.
53
The Columbian Exchange is best explained as the-
result of a struggle between the Spanish and the Incas
result of conflict between South American colonies andEurope
exchange of South American land between Spain and Portugal
exchange agricultural goods between Europe and the Americas
54
A 20th-century territorial conflict caused by religious differences was fought between —
Arabs and Israelis
Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China
North Koreans and South Koreans
Kuwait and Iraq
55
Which phrase completes this diagram?
The Charter of the United Nations
The formation of the European Union
The Axis defeat in World War II
The Allied victory in World War I
56
This square was named for the -
sculptor who contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance
noble who unified the states of Northern Italy
general who led Italian troops during World War I
pope who took office just after the Protestant Reformation
57
Which writer most influenced the people who started the French Revolution?
Niccolò Machiavelli
Miguel de Cervantes
Benjamin Franklin
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
58
Which choice correctly identifies a major trade pattern of the Columbian Exchange?
Tobacco along arrow 2
Coal along arrow 1
Cattle along arrow 1
Horses along arrow 2
59
Industrialization helped lead to the European colonization of Africa by —
bringing the major powers into armed conflict
increasing competition for overseas markets
causing domestic governments to collapse
promoting the development of tourist markets
60
What was a common trade good that traveled west on the Silk Road?
Ivory
Rum
Paper
Gold
61
Louis XIV of France required all nobles to spend part of the year living in Versailles to
limit religious influences over the nobles
prevent the nobles from mistreating the peasants
force the nobles to acquire educations
maintain control over the nobles
62
Which phrase best completes this web?
Cooperation with the United States
Decline as an economic power
Opposition to the United Nations
Reemergence as an imperial power
63
Which document is the source of this quotation?
A peace treaty that ended World War I
A speech made by the German president
A verdict of the International Military Tribunal
A trade agreement signed by Germany
64
Which change best completes this diagram?
knowledge of biology grows
navigational skills improve
uses for fuel resources increase
religious intolerance spreads
65
Who led the independence movements that caused the changes shown in this table?
Hernando de Soto
Vasco da Gama
Simon Bolivar
Napoleon Bonaparte
66
Who became ruler of France as a result of the French Revolution?
Napoleon Bonaparte
Henry IV
Louis XVI
Marie Antoinette
67
What is the best title for this list?
Causes of World War II
Causes of the Cold War
Causes of Western Imperialism
Causes of the Great Depression
68
Montesquieu's
The Spirit of Laws
emphasized the importance of--
the social contract
religious tolerance
honesty for rulers
a separation of powers
69
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed during period -
4
2
3
1
70
What did Mikhail Gorbachev and Deng Xiaoping have in common?
Industrial buildup
Tight governmental control
Military expansion
New economic reform
71
Which event inspired independence in Spanish and Portuguese colonies in the early 19th century?
Reformation
American Revolution
Commercial Revolution
Renaissance
72
Based on this passage, Lima became an important outpost because it —
had a profitable mine
upheld Catholic traditions
had a navigable river
attracted Spanish colonists
73
Which military tactic did the Nazis use in the Battle of Britain?
Land invasions
Bomber raids
Submarine attacks
Tank assaults
74
These routes are historically significant primarily because they —
allowed people to explore new regions
were used by invading armies
provided access to food and water sources
made possible an exchange of goods and ideas
75
Which idea best expresses the beliefs of Thomas Hobbes?
Government must preserve the people's rights.
Religious toleration should triumph over religious fanatiscm
The government should include a separation of powers.
The state must have absolute power.
76
The darker-shaded nation on this map achieved its independence through —
violent conflict
foreign invasion
peaceful negotiations
democratic elections
77
The United States policy of containment began after which event on this timeline?
3
4
2
1
78
This diagram best Illustrates the discoveries of-
Galilee Galilei
William Harvey
Isaac Newton
Johannes Kepler
79
Which phrase best completes this list?
Business regulation
Technological advances
Religious uniformity
Military alliances
80
Which phrase best completes this diagram?
Principles of Communism
Theories of Classicism
Causes of Mercantilism
Results of Capitalism
81
Which idea is most associated with John Calvin?
People are equal before God.
Salvation depends on faith alone.
Ultimate authority comes from the Bible.
Fate is determined by predestination.
82
This headline reported a result of —
World War II
World War I
the Boxer Rebellion
the Great Depression
83
What is the Torah?
A collection of Islamic laws
A collection of Hindu texts
The sacred writings of the Jews
The holy texts of Buddhists
84
Which economic system is best described by this list?
Mercantilism
Communism
Socialism
Capitalism
85
Which phrase completes this diagram?
Required military enlistments
Heightened surveillance activities
Overseas military operations
International trade restrictions
86
Which country invaded the darker-shaded area of this map in the 1930s?
Mongolia
Korea
Japan
India
87
This headline would most likely have appeared in -
the United States
Italy
the Soviet Union
Germany
88
Which empire was most negatively affected by the Age of Discovery?
Ottoman
Mughal
Songhai
Aztec
89
What was the purpose of the mandate system?
Established permanent systems of government for territories
It was intended toprepare territories forfuture independence
Weakened economies ofcountries that supported theterritories
Supposed toprepare territories for unification with superior
90
In the contemporary world the ability to conduct global business is made easy primarily because
universal currencies
instant communication
inexpensive transportation
common languages
91
The sacred cities marked on this map are most important to-
Muslims
Buddhists
Christians
Hindus
92
Which event replaces the question mark?
German invasion of Poland
Soviet victory at Stalingrad
Allied invasion of Europe
British evacuation from Dunkirk
93
What was one effect of this act?
The influence of the Catholic Church declined.
The practice of Protestantism was prohibited in England.
The colonies were subjected to the authority of the Church.
The Pope granted greater authority to the king.
94
Which religious group was most affected when the Edict of Nantes was revoked?
Jesuits living in France
Catholics living in England
Puritans living in England
Protestants living in France
95
What would be the best title for this list?
Central Themes of The Leviathan
Major Ideas of John Locke
Principles of Niccolò Machiavelli
Ideals of The Communist Manifesto
96
Which purpose motivated the building of this structure?
To preserve the indigenous culture of the area
To recruit natives to work on plantations
To convert the native people to Christianity
To develop trade alliances with French colonies
97
Which organization's members were described as being behind the Iron Curtain afterWorld War II?
European Union
Warsaw Pact
United Nations
Axis Powers
98
What distinguishes developed nations from developing nations?
Economic status
Foreign diplomacy
International tourism
Climate zone
99
The Society of Jesus was created to spread Catholic teachings, primarily in response to the-
Protestant Reformation
Inquisition
Scientific Revolution
Renaissance
100
The creation of these organizations has resulted in the —
expansion of economic interdependence
reduction of industrial pollution
establishment of parliamentarianism
containment of communism
101
Which phrase completes this diagram?
Spread of Renaissance Ideals
Strengthening of Parliament
Establishment of a Commonwealth
Abandonment of Mercantilist Systems
102
During the 19th century, which change led to an increase in the use of child labor?
The rise of wages for skilled workers
The expansion of large cities
The development of the factory system
The creation of a public welfare system
103
After Indian independence, the darker-shaded region on this map became known as -
Sri Lanka
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Burma
104
Which statement completes this diagram?
Priests gave up positions of leadership in their community.
New religions rejected the authority of the Pope.
Nobles decided to abandon the beliefs of Christianity.
Beliefs encouraging religious toleration became accepted.
105
During the 1600s and 1700s, the European policy of mercantilism led to increased--
study of ancient knowledge in Latin texts
competition for markets in the Americas
concern over invading armies from Asia
interest in spreading the beliefs of Christianity
106
Which statement best completes this diagram?
Strengthens Parliamentary Authority
Promotes Religious Tolerance
Supports Westernization
Encourages Socialism
107
Which explorer contributed to the establishment of Portuguese colonies in Africa and India?
Ferdinand Magellan
Hernando Cortez
Vasco da Gama
Francis Drake
108
Which form of literature was introduced to Europe during the Enlightenment?
Novel
Satire
Poem
Essay
109
In which nation did Nelson Mandela lead a successful reform movement?
Kenya
South Africa
The Congo
Algeria
110
These locations were named after the man who-
started the movement for Mexican independence
protected Mexican territory from a French invasion
led the Mexican army in the war against Texas
was the first president of the Mexican Republic
111
The concept of divine right was important to absolute monarchs because it-
honored the king for supporting religious freedom
reserved governmental positions for the clergy
justified the king's right to rule
guaranteed natural rights to the people
112
Who believed that governments should NOT interfere with a free market economy?
Adam Smith
Adolf Hitler
Karl Marx
Vladimir Lenin
