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Released 2014 World History I SOL Test
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1
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by-
expanding the distribution of new ideas
increasing the use of new accounting practices
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
2
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Mineral deposits
Survival needs
Religious beliefs
Tribal treaties
3
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
2
4
3
1
4
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on-
manufactured goods
agricultural production
shipping and trade
lumber and minerals
5
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Rain forests in Central Mexico
Woodlands of North America
Deserts in Mexico
Mountains of Brazil
6
This quotation best represents the religious views of-
Jews
Zoroastrians
Hindus
Buddhists
7
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Sculpture
Mosaics
Tapestries
Music
8
In the Middle Ages many Greek & Roman classics were saved because they'd been translated into-
Arabic
Persian
Chinese
Russian
9
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Ten Commandments
Upanishads
Vedas
Twelve Tables
10
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
trade routes
feudal kingdoms
Mongol hordes
Germanic invaders
11
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by-
humanists
feudal lords
parish priests
bankers
12
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Patricians in section 1
Consuls in section 2
Plebeians in section 1
Emperors in section 2
13
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
East Africa and Southeast Asia
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
Western Europe and East Africa
14
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
People must respect nature spirits
Reincarnation depends on karma
The gods interfere in human lives
People will experience an afterlife
15
The Vedas and Upanishads are sacred writings of-
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
Hinduism
16
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by-
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
17
This sequence of events was caused by the-
beginning of the Crusades
Hundred Years' War
fall of the Roman Empire
Bubonic Plague
18
The Great Wall of China was built to -
protect China from invaders
close China to foreign trade
provide a trade route across Asia
create a monument to Mongol rule
19
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that -
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil
past actions control the destiny of each person
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
20
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Alexandria
Athens
Corinth
Carthage
21
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic & social structure of the Roman Republic?
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic
22
The early river valley civilizations of Egypt & Mesopotamia developed governments ruled by-
tribal councils
religious authorities
elected officials
representative assemblies
23
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
24
Which empire is associated with this river system?
Babylonian Empire
Chinese Empire
Gupta Empire
Phoenician Empire
25
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the developments of -
calendars
ocean navigation
manufacturing goods
printing
26
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference in opinion concerning-
pilgrimages
leaders
expansion
prayer
27
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in-
Italy
Spain
China
Arabia
28
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
Rise of civilizations displaced other people.
People searched for new sources of food.
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands.
29
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Roman
Byzantine
Indian
Greek
30
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Incan
Persian
Mayan
Egyptian
31
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
The feudal system
Roman universities
The Church
Merchant guilds
32
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were buit-
in canyons
in rainforests
on mountaintops
on islands
33
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of-
Confucianism
Hinduism
Taoism
Buddhism
34
This is a quotation from-
Hippocrates
Pythagorus
Pericles
Homer
35
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread-
cultural decline
economic prosperity
social equality
political conflict
36
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Centered in Mecca
Conducted services in Greek
Headed by the Pope
Established monasteries in Russia
37
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Religion
Economy
Language
Geography
38
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Moscow
Baghdad
Athens
Constaintinople
39
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Venus
Apollo
Zeus
Juno
40
What was the purpose of this structure?
To carry water
To defend a city
To practice a religion
To make travel easier
41
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are taken from Greek mythology
They are found in Babylonian legends
They are actions of Egyptian gods
They are events from Roman history
42
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Migrated from Central Asia
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
Sea traders from South Asia
Nomads in West Africa
43
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Elected legislatures
Written laws
Direct democracy
Civil service
44
These statements describe characteristics of the early-
Zoroastrians
Muslims
Buddhists
Christians
45
This quotation describes the -
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
46
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the-
largest European cities
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea coast
Trans-Saharan trade routes
47
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Conquest of Damascus
Conquest of Jerusalem
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
48
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settle communities?
Specialization of labor
Development of agriculture
Invention of written language
Use of pottery
49
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Augustus Caesar
Constantine
Marcus Aurelius
Justinian
50
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Egyptian pharaohs
Roman soldiers
Islamic traders
Sumerian bureaucrats