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World History I (2014 Released SOL Test)
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1
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he--
governed as a just ruler.
obeyed the priests.
conquered new territories.
controlled the army.
2
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in--
Arabia
China
Spain
Italy
3
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Woodlands of North America.
Deserts in Mexico.
Mountains of Brazil.
Rainforests in Central America.
4
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that--
past actions control the destiny of each person.
there are many gods and goddesses in existence.
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth.
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil.
5
Which city served as the capital of three different empires at different times and under different names?
Moscow
Constantinople
Athens
Baghdad
6
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Venus
Zeus
Apollo
Juno
7
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by--
increasing the use of new accounting practices.
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society.
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church.
expanding the distribution of new ideas.
8
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from--
Germanic invaders.
trade routes.
feudal kingdoms.
Mongol hordes.
9
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Twelve Tablets
Vedas
Ten Commandments
Upanishads
10
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Mayan
Incan
Egyptian
Persian
11
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the--
Red Sea coast.
Trans-Saharan trade routes.
largest European cities.
Mediterranean Sea.
12
Which city was a obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Carthage
Athens
Alexandria
Corinth
13
Which art form is most associated with Byzantine culture?
Tapestries
Mosaics
Sculpture
Music
14
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built--
in canyons.
on mountaintops.
on islands.
in rainforests.
15
During the Middle Ages, many Greek and Roman classics were preserved because they had been translated into--
Chinese.
Arabic.
Persian.
Russian.
16
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by--
parish priests.
humanists.
feudal lords.
bankers.
17
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Patricians in section 1
Plebeians in section 1
Emperors in section 2
Consuls in section 2
18
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
2
4
3
1
19
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Sea traders from South Asia.
Migrated from Central Asia.
Nomads in West Africa.
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula.
20
The Mayan and Aztec civilization advanced the development of--
printing.
ocean navigation.
manufacturing goods.
calendars.
21
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
Religious conflict made people leave disputed lands.
People searched for new sources of food.
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands.
Rise of civilizations displaced other people.
22
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Indian
Roman
Byzantine
Greek
23
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
Western Europe and East Africa.
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin.
East Africa and Southeast Asia.
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin.
24
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by--
Unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
codifying Roman law in the Middle East.
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire.
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East.
25
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Established monasteries in Russia.
Centered in Mecca.
Headed by the Pope.
Conducted services in Greek.
26
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Roman universities
The Church
The feudal system
Merchant guilds
27
What was the purpose of this structure?
To make travel easier.
To defend a city.
To practice a religion.
To carry water.
28
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
The gods interfere in human lives.
People will experience an afterlife.
Reincarnation depends on karma.
People must respect nature spirits.
29
This quotation describes the--
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem.
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy lands.
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions.
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours.
30
The early river valley civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by--
tribal councils.
representative assemblies.
religious authorities.
elected officals.
31
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Survival needs
Tribal treaties
Religious beliefs
Mineral deposits
32
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on--
manufactured goods.
shipping and trade.
lumber and minerals.
agricultural production.
33
Which empire is associated with this river system?
Chinese Empire
Gupta Empire
Phoenician Empire
Babylonian Empire
34
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Conquest of Jerusalem.
Conquest of Damascus.
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu.
Relocation of capital to Baghdad.
35
Who is quoted: "[W]e are called a democracy, for the administration is in the hands of the many and not of the few."
Pericles
Homer
Pythagoras
Hippocrates
36
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread--
social equality.
cultural decline.
political conflict.
economic prosperity.
37
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Sumerian bureaucrats
Egyptian pharaohs
Roman soldiers
Islamic traders
38
This quotation best represents the religious views of--
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
Jews
Hindus
39
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are actions of Egyptian gods.
They are found in Babylonian legends.
They are taken from Greek mythology.
They are events from Roman history.
40
These statements describe characteristic of the early--
Buddhists
Zoroastrians
Christians
Muslims
41
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning--
leaders.
prayer.
expanision.
pilgrimages.
42
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Language
Religion
Economy
Geography
43
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic and social structures of the Roman Republic?
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome.
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.
44
This sequence of events was caused by the--
beginning of the Crusades.
Hundred Years' War.
fall of the Roman Empire.
Bubonic Plague.
45
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of--
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Zoroastrianism
46
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of--
Hinduism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Taoism
47
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Specialization of labor
Use of pottery
Invention of written language
Development of agriculture
48
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws today?
Marcus Aurelius
Augustus Caesar
Justinian
Constantine
49
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Civil service
Elected legislatures
Written laws
Direct democracy