SOL Released Test Spring 2014

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

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

One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread--

Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?

Which belief is associated with Shintoism?

Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by--

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

This quotation describes the--

Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?

Which of these best completes the diagram?

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

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

Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?

These statements describe characteristics of the early--

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

Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?

Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?

The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of--

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

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

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

Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?

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

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

The sequence of events was caused by the--

Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?

What was the purpose of this structure?

This quotation best represents the religious views of--

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

Which statement describes the origin of these terms?

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

The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of--

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

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

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

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

Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?

Which civilization best completes this diagram?

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

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

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

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

Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?

This is a quotation from--

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

Which empire is associated with this river system?

Which choice belongs in this diagram?

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

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