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