SOL Released Test Spring 2014

The defining characteristic of polythiestic religions is the idea that--

Which choice belongs in this diagram?

The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of--

The sequence of events was caused by the--

Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?

Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?

Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?

Which belief is associated with Shintoism?

Sample: The Great Wall of China was built to--

Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?

Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?

Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?

Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?

Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?

During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by--

Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?

The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the--

Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of

Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?

The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on--

Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?

Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?

These statements describe characteristics of the early--

Early river valley civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia developed governments ruled by--

This quotation best represents the religious views of--

Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?

Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?

Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from--

Which civilization best completes this diagram?

This quotation describes the--

According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he--

How did Rome's military conquests affect economic & social structures of the Roman Republic?

The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of--

The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning--

Which of these best completes the diagram?

Which empire is associated with this river system?

Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identies?

One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread--

Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built--

In the Middle Ages, Greek & Roman classics were preserved because they were translated into

Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by--

What was the purpose of this structure?

During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?

Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?

This is a quotation from--

According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in--

The moveable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by--

Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?

Which statement describes the origin of these terms?