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