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Score! World History and Geography Part 1
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World History and Geography Part 1 released Virginia SOL test questions from 2012 and 2014
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1
The Dome of the Rock is an example of which civilization’s achievements in art and architecture
Islamic
Roman
Greek
Chinese
2
When studying prehistoric people, cave drawings like this one allow archaeologists to —
understand spoken languages
speculate about daily lives
interpret written records
study farming techniques
3
Which change was a result of the rise of the feudal system?
Long-distance trade routes were developed.
Artistic achievements became socially important.
Major cities were established.
Local lords had the most political power.
4
Which type of government was used in the Persian Empire?
Religious oligarchy
Democracy
Republic
Imperial bureaucracy
5
Constantine brought a significant change to the Roman Empire by —
writing a constitution
banning monotheism
abolishing slavery
moving the capital
6
The Magna Carta was important because it —
ended the system of feudalism
limited the power of the king
established the right of assembly
increased the influence of the church
7
In the 14 and 15 centuries most goods arrived in Europe from Constantinople after crossing the
Black Sea
Indian Ocean
Red Sea
Pacific Ocean
8
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Elected legislatures
Civil service
Direct democracy
Written laws
9
Shinto had which lasting effect on Japanese culture?
Adoption of examination system to select officials
Emphasis on the beauty of the natural world in art
Division of people into rigid social classes
Focus on military devotion as the highest form of virtue
10
Which accomplishment is associated with Alexander the Great?
The defeat of the Chinese army in Asia
The spread of Greek culture throughout the empire
The destruction of the Athenian navy in battle
The introduction of Christianity to the Near East
11
This quotation describes the-
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
12
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Deserts in Mexico
Woodlands of North America
Mountains of Brazil
Rainforests in Central America
13
What characteristic did the Persian Empire share with the Roman and Incan Empire?
Written system of law
Uniform system of money
Widespread road system
Monothesistic religious system
14
The ancient Hebrews established a civilization near which location?
1
3
2
4
15
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by--
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
expanding the distribution of new ideas
increasing the use of new accounting practices
16
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on -
agricultural production
shipping and trade
manufactured goods
lumber and minerals
17
Which factor was most important about the site of Constantinople?
River valley to provide rich farmland
Mountains for stone building materials
Peninsula for easily constructed defenses
Desert oasis to supply fresh water
18
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.
19
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
East Africa and Southeast Asia
Western Europe and East Africa
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
20
In The Prince, Niccolò Machiavelli explained why it is necessary for leaders to have —
absolute power
democratic participation
political equality
constitutional government
21
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Egyptian
Incan
Persian
Mayan
22
The practice of Orthodox Christianity in Russia was primarily the result of contact with the —
Byzantine Empire
Islamic Empire
Persian Empire
Mongol Empire
23
Which text is a central document of Judaism?
Upanishads
Analects
Koran (Qur’an)
Torah
24
Which religion encourages its followers to make a pilgrimage to this site?
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
25
In this quotation, Pericles describes Athenian society as valuing —
military discipline
civic responsibility
religious freedom
economic opportunity
26
This sequence describes the development of government in ancient —
Athens
Sparta
Rome
Byzantium
27
Which best supports the conclusion that the Indus Valley civilization had a central government
Goods were imported from coastal cities.
The farms produced annual crop surpluses.
Houses were constructed with baked bricks.
The cities had a organized pattern of streets.
28
During the Paleolithic Era, how did most early humans acquire food?
By planting crops
From nearby settlements
From domesticated animals
By following animal migrations
29
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Economy
Religion
Geography
Language
30
The ruling authority of China’s ancient dynasties was based on the —
Code of Hammurabi
Twelve Tables
Mandate of Heaven
Ten Commandments
