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Released 2014 World History I SOL Test
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1
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Religious beliefs
Tribal treaties
Survival needs
Mineral deposits
2
This is a quotation from-
Pythagorus
Homer
Pericles
Hippocrates
3
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
The Church
Roman universities
The feudal system
Merchant guilds
4
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
People will experience an afterlife
The gods interfere in human lives
Reincarnation depends on karma
People must respect nature spirits
5
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Islamic traders
Roman soldiers
Egyptian pharaohs
Sumerian bureaucrats
6
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by-
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
7
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Upanishads
Twelve Tables
Vedas
Ten Commandments
8
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Music
Tapestries
Sculpture
Mosaics
9
What was the purpose of this structure?
To make travel easier
To carry water
To defend a city
To practice a religion
10
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Geography
Religion
Language
Economy
11
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are events from Roman history
They are taken from Greek mythology
They are found in Babylonian legends
They are actions of Egyptian gods
12
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
East Africa and Southeast Asia
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
Western Europe and East Africa
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
13
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Greek
Roman
Indian
Byzantine
14
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he-
controlled the army
conquered new territories
obeyed the priests
governed as a just ruler
15
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were buit-
in canyons
on islands
in rainforests
on mountaintops
16
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on-
agricultural production
lumber and minerals
shipping and trade
manufactured goods
17
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in-
Arabia
Italy
Spain
China
18
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Consuls in section 2
Plebeians in section 1
Patricians in section 1
Emperors in section 2
19
This sequence of events was caused by the-
Hundred Years' War
Bubonic Plague
beginning of the Crusades
fall of the Roman Empire
20
Which empire is associated with this river system?
Phoenician Empire
Chinese Empire
Gupta Empire
Babylonian Empire
21
The Vedas and Upanishads are sacred writings of-
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
Judaism
22
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Nomads in West Africa
Migrated from Central Asia
Sea traders from South Asia
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
23
This quotation describes the -
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
24
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
Mongol hordes
Germanic invaders
trade routes
feudal kingdoms
25
The early river valley civilizations of Egypt & Mesopotamia developed governments ruled by-
representative assemblies
elected officials
religious authorities
tribal councils
26
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by-
increasing the use of new accounting practices
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
expanding the distribution of new ideas
27
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of-
Buddhism
Hinduism
Taoism
Confucianism
28
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Elected legislatures
Direct democracy
Written laws
Civil service
29
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Apollo
Venus
Juno
Zeus
30
The Great Wall of China was built to -
close China to foreign trade
create a monument to Mongol rule
protect China from invaders
provide a trade route across Asia
31
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that -
past actions control the destiny of each person
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
32
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settle communities?
Specialization of labor
Use of pottery
Invention of written language
Development of agriculture
33
These statements describe characteristics of the early-
Christians
Buddhists
Muslims
Zoroastrians
34
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread-
social equality
economic prosperity
cultural decline
political conflict
35
This quotation best represents the religious views of-
Jews
Buddhists
Hindus
Zoroastrians
36
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Augustus Caesar
Constantine
Justinian
Marcus Aurelius
37
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Conquest of Damascus
Conquest of Jerusalem
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
38
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
Rise of civilizations displaced other people.
People searched for new sources of food.
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands.
39
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Woodlands of North America
Mountains of Brazil
Rain forests in Central Mexico
Deserts in Mexico
40
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by-
parish priests
bankers
feudal lords
humanists
41
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the-
Red Sea coast
Trans-Saharan trade routes
largest European cities
Mediterranean Sea
42
In the Middle Ages many Greek & Roman classics were saved because they'd been translated into-
Persian
Chinese
Arabic
Russian
43
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Centered in Mecca
Established monasteries in Russia
Headed by the Pope
Conducted services in Greek
44
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Athens
Baghdad
Moscow
Constaintinople
45
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference in opinion concerning-
expansion
leaders
pilgrimages
prayer
46
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
1
2
4
3
47
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Egyptian
Persian
Incan
Mayan
48
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic & social structure of the Roman Republic?
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion
49
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Carthage
Corinth
Alexandria
Athens
50
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the developments of -
manufacturing goods
calendars
ocean navigation
printing