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World History 1 Practice VA SOL Quiz
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1
Which one of these best describes the role of the apostle Paul in spreading Christianity?
He became the first Christian emperor of Rome
He established the first Christian church in Rome
He convinced the Roman emperor to legalize Christianity
He traveled throughout the Roman Empire converting people
2
How did Justinian expand the Byzantine Empire?
Became allied with the Persians
Reconquered former Roman territories
Bought land from Germanic tribes
Campaigned across the Arabian Peninsula
3
Who led the Hebrews in their flight from slavery in Egypt?
Abraham
Moses
Jesus
Paul
4
What is the name of this building?
Aqueduct
Pantheon
Hagia Sophia
Parthenon
5
Life in Sparta was different from life in Athens because Sparta had -
a democratic society
an artistic society
a militaristic society
an individualistic society
6
What caused a major decline in the European population during the mid-1300s?
The Mongols
The Norman Conquest
The Crusades
The Black Death
7
Monarchy, Aristocracy, Tryanny, Democracy describes the development of government in -
Athens
Sparta
Rome
Byzantium
8
What geographic feature did Hannibal cross to invade the Italian peninsula?
The Sahara Desert
The Himalayas
The Alps
The Atlantic Ocean
9
Which of the following was not a purpose of the Christian monasteries during the Middle Ages?
Caring for the sick
Creating illuminated manuscripts
Providing shelter for travelers
Enforcing civil law
10
The main difference between Medieval art and Renaissance art was that Medieval art focused on -
everyday life and family relationships
the Church and salvation
the individual and worldly matters
Greek and Roman civilizations
11
This civilization developed the alphabet and were great sailors of the ancient world.
Phoenicia
Rome
Greece
Mesopotamia
12
Of the following battles, which took place last?
Hydaspes - 326 B.C.E.
Granicus - 334 B.C.E.
Gaugamela - 331 B.C.E.
Issus - 333 B.C.E.
13
Which of the following was created during the Renaissance?
The philosophy of Socrates
The art of Leonardo Da Vinci
The history of Herodotus
The epic poetry of Virgil
14
Which society believed in ancestor worship and having respect for their elders?
Ancient China
The Persian Empire
Ancient India
The Muslim Empire
15
Of the following people, who formed a triumvirate with Pompey and Crassus?
Marc Antony
Juilus Caesar
Augustus Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
16
The Muslim invasion of Europe was stopped when Charles Martel turned back an army at the -
Battle of Tours
Battle of Vienna
Battle of Seville
Battle of Lepanto
17
Which of the following religions spread from India to Southeast Asia?
Islam and Judaism
Christianity and Zorastrianism
Hinduism and Buddhism
Shintoism and Taoism
18
Feudal relationships defined land ownership and protection agreements between -
lords and vassals
serfs and peasants
kings and queens
merchants and serfs
19
What archaeological site is this?
Chichen Itza
Stonehenge
Babylon
Machu Picchu
20
What characteristic was shared by the Mayans, Incas, and Aztecs?
Polytheistic religion
Pictograms for writing system
Construction of pyramids
Use of terrace farms
21
Muslims believe that one should pray five times a day facing -
Mecca
Medina
Jerusalem
Cairo
22
Scandanavians who invaded Europe were called -
Vikings
Huns
Aryans
Magyars
23
Which nearby civilization had the strongest influence on the culture of Kush?
Chinese
Mesopotamian
Egyptian
Indus
24
Which nearby civilization strongly influenced Japan's cultural development?
Mongol
Russian
Chinese
Indian
25
What system of government was used by the Persian Empire?
Imperial Bureaucracy
Republic
Democracy
Religious oligarchy
26
This picture represents the entrance to a Shinto shrine. What country is this located in?
Vietnam
China
Korea
Japan
27
The Vedas and Upanishads are the sacred writings for -
Hinduism
Buddhism
Taoism
Shintoism
28
Which city was a center of trade and learning in West Africa?
Alexandria
Great Zimbabwe
Timbuktu
Axum
29
Which civilization was located near the Andes Mountains in South America?
Incan
Toltec
Aztec
Mayan
30
What was the name of the religion practiced by the Persians?
Judaism
Zorastrianism
Anamism
Hinduism
31
All of the following are types of Greek columns except -
Corinthian
Ionian
Floric
Doric
32
The Hebrew people practice what religion?
Confucianism
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
33
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were ancient Greek -
rulers
gods
sculptors
philosophers
34
This word describes a Greek marketplace where they could participate in government and shop.
Forum
Meeting Hall
Agora
Mall
35
The printing press helped spread new ideas during the Renaissance. It was invented by -
Desiderius Erasmus
Johann Gutenberg
Sir Thomas Moore
Niccolo Machiavelli
36
In the Muslim Empire, which language helped trade and stimulated intellectual activity?
Latin
Persian
Greek
Arabic
37
Before the creation of the Twelve Tables, why did Roman plebeians want a written law code?
To eliminate slavery based on debt
To prevent patricians from abusing their positions
To decrease the power consuls had over society
To decrease the power fathers held over their families
38
Which of the following was the location of one of the earliest known permanent settlements?
Zimbabwe between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers
Mesopotamia between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Chichen Itza on the Yucatan Peninsula
Constantinople on the straits of the Black Sea
39
In
The Prince
, Machiavelli supports the idea of -
popular sovereignty
limited monarchy
parliamentary government
absolute power
40
Early people stopped roaming with the -
discovery of iron
development of agriculture
building of aqueducts
invention of the wheel
41
Competition between the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta helped cause the -
destruction of Carthage
Punic Wars
Peloponnesian Wars
Persian Wars
42
This structure is located where?
South America
Italy
Spain
Greece
43
The movement patterns of early humans were mostly determined by -
tribal wars
religious practices
animal migration
language development
44
Which civilization created the Dome of the Rock?
Islamic
Greek
Roman
Egyptian
45
Which religion contributed to the unification of Russia?
Islam
Roman Catholicism
Judaism
Eastern Orthodox
46
This statue represents the founder of -
Hinduism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Shintoism
47
What was the main role of serfs the Feudal system?
Explorers
Laborers
Missionaries
Soldiers
48
What city is located on an easily fortified peninsula & was the Capital of 3 different empires?
Moscow
Rome
Constantinople
Jerusalem
49
Which of the following was associated with construction of the Great Wall?
Asoka
Confucius
Siddhartha Gautama
Qin Shi Huangdi
50
The Frankish kings expanded their territory most often through -
agreement
inheritance
conquest
marriage
51
Petrarch created many poems and sonnets during what era?
Hellenistic
Classical
Renaissance
Medieval
52
What two factors contributed to the need for Greek colonization?
Religious persecution and Phoenician competition
Plague and fear of Roman conquest
Overpopulation and the search for fertile soil
Political unrest and harsh climate
53
Silk, paper, compass, porcelain. These trade goods first came from what civilization?
Islamic
African
European
Chinese
54
What was a major effect of the Crusades on Europe?
Increased influence of the Patriarch
Increased trade with Arab cultures
Religious toleration of Jews
Economic control of North Africa
55
Which city is important to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Rome
Mecca
Constantinople
Jerusalem
56
What geographic feature allowed the Aryan peoples to enter India?
Persian Gulf
Khyber Pass
The Alps
Dardanelles Strait
57
Which empire made advances like like the concept of zero, decimal system, and medical advances?
Gupta
Mauryan
Egyptian
Persian
58
Which factor was most important to the establishment of universities in Europe?
The rise of elected assemblies
The support of craftsmen
The education of peasants
The work of church scholars
59
The Code of Justinian later served as the basis for most -
Chinese government principles
African trade agreements
European legal systems
Indian religious ceremonies
60
Which of the following inspired the French with their faith during the Hundred Years' War?
Charles Martel
Petrarch
Saladin
Joan of Arc