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World History I Released SOL Test (2014)
World History I Released SOL Test (2014)
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1
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of-
Hinduism
Buddhism
Taoism
Confucianism
2
These statements describe characteristics of the early -
Muslims
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
Christians
3
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in -
Spain
Arabia
China
Italy
4
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Merchant guilds
The Church
Roman universities
The feudal system
5
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Egyptian
Incan
Persian
Mayan
6
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he-
conquered new territories
controlled the army
governed as a just ruler
obeyed the priests
7
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of-
manufacturing goods
calendars
ocean navigation
printing
8
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
The gods interfere in human lives.
People will experience an afterlife.
People must respect nature spirits
Reincarnation depends on karma.
9
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Athens
Constantinople
Baghdad
Moscow
10
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Twelve Tablets
Ten Commandments
Vedas
Upanishads
11
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Rainforests in Central America
Deserts in Mexico
Mountains of Brazil
Woodlands of North America
12
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by -
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
13
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that-
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
past actions control the destiny of each person
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
14
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands.
Rise of civilizations displaced other people.
People searched for new sources of food.
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
15
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Corinth
Athens
Carthage
Alexandria
16
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are taken from Greek mythology.
They are events from Roman history
They are found in Babylonian legends.
They are actions of Egyptian gods.
17
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
trade routes
feudal kingdoms
Mongolian hordes
Germanic invaders
18
What was the purpose of this structure?
To carry water
To make travel easier
To defend a city
To practice a religion
19
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Emperors in section 2
Patricians in section 1
Consuls in section 2
Plebeians in section 1
20
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
<p>Zeus</p>
Apollo
<p>Juno</p>
Venus
21
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
Conquest of Jerusalem
Conquest of Damascus
22
During the Mid Ages, many Greek and Roman classics were preserved bc they were translated into
Russian
Arabic
Chinese
Persian
23
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on -
manufactured goods
shipping and trade
agricultural production
lumber and minerals
24
This quotation best represents the religious views of-
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
Hindus
Jews
25
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning -
pilgrimages
prayer
expansion
leaders
26
This is a quotation from -
Hippocrates
Pericles
Pythagoras
Homer
27
This sequence of events was caused by the-
fall of the Roman Empire
beginning of the Crusades
Hundred Years' War
Bubonic Plague
28
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Sea traders from South Asia
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
Migrated from Central Asia
Nomads in West Africa
29
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Islamic traders
Sumerian bureaucrats
Roman soldiers
Egyptian pharaohs
30
This quotation describes the-
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at the Battle of Toors
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
collapse of Rome as a result of barbarian invasions
triumph of Pope Urban taking the Holy Land
31
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
East Africa and Southeast Asia
Western Europe and East Africa
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
32
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Tribal treaties
Mineral deposits
Survival needs
Religious beliefs
33
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
direct democracy
written laws
elected legislatures
civil service
34
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread -
political conflict
social inequality
cultural decline
economic prosperity
35
Which civilization most lnnuenced the architecture of this church?
Greek
Roman
Byzantine
Indian
36
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by -
parish priests
feudal lords
bankers
humanists
37
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of-
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
38
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the-
largest European cities
Trans-Saharan trade routes
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea coast
39
The river valley civilizations of Egypt & Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by
representative assemblies
tribal councils
elected officials
religious authorities
40
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Established monasteries in Russia
Centered in Mecca
Headed by the Pope
Conducted services in Greek
41
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by--
support the teachings of the Catholic Church
increasing the use of new accounting practices
expanding the distribution of new ideas
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
42
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built-
in rainforests
on islands
on mountaintops
in canyons
43
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic and social structures of the Republic?
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome.
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.
44
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
economy
religion
geography
language
45
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
1
3
2
4
46
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Mosaics
Sculptures
Tapestries
Music
47
Which empire is associated with this river system?
Phoenician Empire
Chinese Empire
Babylonian Empire
Gupta Empire
48
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Use of pottery
Specialization of labor
Development of agriculture
Invention of written language
49
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Constantine
Justinian
Marcus Aurelius
Augustus Caesar