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World History and Geography Part 1 released Virginia SOL test questions from 2012 and 2014
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1
Which event is described in this list?
The Punic Wars
The Gallic Wars
The Peloponnesian War
The Trojan War
2
Which type of government was used in the Persian Empire?
Republic
Democracy
Religious oligarchy
Imperial bureaucracy
3
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by--
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
increasing the use of new accounting practices
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
expanding the distribution of new ideas
4
These statements describe characteristics of the early -
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
Christians
Muslims
5
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Migrated from Central Asia
Nomads in West Africa
Sea traders from South Asia
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
6
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he-
conquered new territories
controlled the army
governed as a just ruler
obeyed the priests
7
Which characteristic was most common in ancient river valley civilizations?
Limited economic growth
Limited population growth
Hereditary rule
Social equality
8
Hippocrates made important contributions in the area of —
medicine
sculpture
philosophy
poetry
9
The Vikings who invaded Europe in the Middle Ages were from —
Russia
Scandinavia
Poland
Turkey
10
Which civilization influenced the architecture in this picture?
Russian
Byzantine
Islamic
Greek
11
Which number marks the location of an African kingdom that adopted Christianity?
2
4
3
1
12
Which religion belongs in the shaded part of this diagram?
Confucianism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Shintoism
13
The ancient Hebrews were among the first to develop a religious tradition that included —
ancestor worship
monotheism
holy pilgrimages
sacrifices
14
Which number marks a province of the Roman Empire?
4
2
1
3
15
This quotation best represents the religious views of-
Jews
Buddhists
Zoroastrians
Hindus
16
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of-
Hinduism
Judaism
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
17
During the Paleolithic Era, how did most early humans acquire food?
From nearby settlements
From domesticated animals
By following animal migrations
By planting crops
18
This speech helped to start the —
First Crusade
Hundred Years’ War
Holy Roman Empire
Norman Conquest
19
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Vedas
Ten Commandments
Twelve Tablets
Upanishads
20
The practice of Orthodox Christianity in Russia was primarily the result of contact with the —
Byzantine Empire
Islamic Empire
Persian Empire
Mongol Empire
21
Which action best completes this diagram?
Prohibition of money lending
Limitation of economic regulations
Control of price levels
Adoption of uniform currency
22
The Limpopo and Zambezi Rivers were boundaries for the empire of —
Kush
Zimbabwe
Ghana
Nubia
23
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
East Africa and Southeast Asia
Western Europe and East Africa
24
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Conquest of Damascus
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Conquest of Jerusalem
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
25
Which religion encourages its followers to make a pilgrimage to this site?
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
26
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Mayan
Egyptian
Incan
Persian
27
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Egyptian pharaohs
Roman soldiers
Islamic traders
Sumerian bureaucrats
28
One of the main accomplishments of Justinian was —
making Christianity the official religion ofthe Roman Empire
defeating an invading army of Ottoman Turks
reconquering territory that had belonged to the Roman Empire
stoppingthe Islamic conquest of Western European territories
29
In The Prince, Niccolò Machiavelli explained why it is necessary for leaders to have —
absolute power
democratic participation
constitutional government
political equality
30
The Magna Carta was important because it —
limited the power of the king
established the right of assembly
increased the influence of the church
ended the system of feudalism
31
Constantine brought a significant change to the Roman Empire by —
writing a constitution
abolishing slavery
moving the capital
banning monotheism
32
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning -
leaders
pilgrimages
prayer
expansion
33
Which empire Is associated with this river system?
Phoenician Empire
Gupta Empire
Babylonian Empire
Chinese Empire
34
The Dome of the Rock is an example of which civilization’s achievements in art and architecture
Roman
Chinese
Greek
Islamic
35
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
1
2
3
4
36
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in -
China
Spain
Italy
Arabia
37
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands.
People searched for new sources of food.
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
Rise of civilizations displaced other people.
38
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Carthage
Athens
Alexandria
Corinth
39
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Specialization of labor
Invention of written language
Development of agriculture
Use of pottery
40
Which civilization most lnnuenced the architecture of this church?
Greek
Indian
Byzantine
Roman
41
Shinto had which lasting effect on Japanese culture?
Division of people into rigid social classes
Adoption of examination system to select officials
Focus on military devotion as the highest form of virtue
Emphasis on the beauty of the natural world in art
42
What best replaces the question mark?
Citizenship Rights
Social Structure
Trade Policies
Representative Government
43
The Gupta Empire made a major contribution to world civilizations by developing —
the concept of zero
wind-powered boats
long-lasting roads
the production of porcelain
44
During the Middle Ages Greek and Roman classics were preserved when they were translated into -
Persian
Arabic
Russian
Chinese
45
What was one impact of this event?
A permanent split occurred within the religion.
The desert tribes declared a lasting truce.
Muslim teachers no longer made the Hajj.
Muslim pilgrims no longer traveled to Medina.
46
Which number represents the location of ancient Athens?
1
2
3
4
47
This sequence of events was caused by the-
Bubonic Plague
beginning of the Crusades
fall of the Roman Empire
Hundred Years' War
48
The rivervalley civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by
elected officials
tribal councils
representative assemblies
religious authorities
49
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built-
on islands
in canyons
on mountaintops
in rainforests
50
Which phrase completes this diagram?
Production of Books
Growth of Universities
Development of Guilds
Construction of Monasteries
51
In the 14 and 15 centuries most goods arrived in Europe from Constantinople after crossing the
Indian Ocean
Black Sea
Pacific Ocean
Red Sea
52
Which best supports the conclusion that the Indus Valley civilization had a central government
Houses were constructed with baked bricks.
The farms produced annual crop surpluses.
Goods were imported from coastal cities.
The cities had a organized pattern of streets.
53
This sequence describes the development of government in ancient —
Byzantium
Rome
Sparta
Athens
54
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Baghdad
Athens
Moscow
Constantinople
55
Which text is a central document of Judaism?
Analects
Koran (Qur’an)
Upanishads
Torah
56
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
The gods interfere in human lives.
Reincarnation depends on karma.
People will experience an afterlife.
People must respect nature spirits.
57
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Economy
Religion
Language
Geography
58
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Constantine
Marcus Aurelius
Augustus Caesar
Justinian
59
Early Hellenic culture spread from Greece to Asia Minor as a result of —
climate changes
democratic elections
sea trade
dynastic decline
60
Buddhists achieve enlightenment by following the —
Eightfold Path
decrees of the Upanishads
Five Pillars
laws of the Old Testament
61
Which ancient writing system is illustrated in this picture?
Sumerian cuneiform
Egyptian hieroglyphics
Chinese characters
Phoenician alphabet
62
Living in hannony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of-
Hinduism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Taoism
63
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Woodlands of North America
Rainforests in Central America
Mountains of Brazil
Deserts in Mexico
64
In this quotation, Pericles describes Athenian society as valuing —
civic responsibility
military discipline
religious freedom
economic opportunity
65
What best completes the title of this map?
the Plague
the Crusades
Judaism
Islam
66
Which number on the map marks the location of this building?
4
1
3
2
67
When studying prehistoric people, cave drawings like this one allow archaeologists to —
interpret written records
study farming techniques
speculate about daily lives
understand spoken languages
68
Which characteristic is associated with both the Roman and the Greek cultures?
Bicameral legislature
Polytheistic religion
An army of legionnaires
The rule of emperors
69
These events occurred in the nation-state of —
Spain
Russia
England
France
70
Which region best replaces the question mark?
China
Greece
Mesopotamia
Egypt
71
The first European universities were based on the scholarly contributions of —
manors
guilds
monasteries
courts
72
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Merchant guilds
Roman universities
The Church
The feudal system
73
Machu Picchu is located in which type of geographic region?
Mountains
Rain forest
Plains
Arid valley
74
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by -
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
75
What characteristic did the Persian Empire share with the Roman and Incan Empire?
Uniform system of money
Widespread road system
Written system of law
Monothesistic religious system
76
Which accomplishment is associated with Alexander the Great?
The spread of Greek culture throughout the empire
The destruction of the Athenian navy in battle
The introduction of Christianity to the Near East
The defeat of the Chinese army in Asia
77
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the-
Trans-Saharan trade routes
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea coast
largest European cities
78
The ancient Hebrews established a civilization near which location?
2
4
3
1
79
Which movement had the greatest influence on the Renaissance?
Romanticism
Utopianism
Feudalism
Humanism
80
Which phrase best completes this diagram?
Use of Arabic Numbers
Closure of Banks
Church Rules on Usury
Letters of Credit
81
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Apollo
Venus
Juno
Zeus
82
Which change was a result of the rise of the feudal system?
Major cities were established.
Long-distance trade routes were developed.
Artistic achievements became socially important.
Local lords had the most political power.
83
Which characteristic was shared by the Aztec and Mayan civilizations?
1
2
3
4
84
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are actions of Egyptian gods.
They are events from Roman history.
They are found in Babylonian legends.
They are taken from Greek mythology.
85
What was the purpose of this structure?
To carry water
To defend a city
To make travel easier
To practice a religion
86
What does this diagram represent?
Political system of Greece
Feudal system of Japan
Class system of China
Caste system of India
87
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of-
calendars
ocean navigation
printing
manufacturing goods
88
Which factor was most important about the site of Constantinople?
Peninsula for easily constructed defenses
Mountains for stone building materials
Desert oasis to supply fresh water
River valley to provide rich farmland
89
Which empire is described by these characteristics?
Ottoman Empire
Byzantine Empire
Mongol Empire
Persian Empire
90
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Mineral deposits
Tribal treaties
Survival needs
Religious beliefs
91
Which information correctly completes this table?
Column 1—Centered in Constantinople
Column 2—Centered in Rome
Column 2—Used Greek language in liturgy
Column 1—Accepted the authority of the Patriarch
92
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Headed by the Pope
Conducted services in Greek
Centered in Mecca
Established monasteries in Russia
93
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Written laws
Elected legislatures
Direct democracy
Civil service
94
Which number on map represents theregion where archaeologists believe the firsthumans appeared?
2
4
1
3
95
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on -
agricultural production
shipping and trade
lumber and minerals
manufactured goods
96
This is a quotation from -
Hippocrates
Homer
Pythagoras
Pericles
97
Howdid Rome's military conquests affect the economic and social structures of theRoman Republic
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome.
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.
98
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Patricians in section 1
Plebeians in section 1
Consuls in section 2
Emperors in section 2
99
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that-
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
past actions control the destiny of each person
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
100
Which factor strengthened both the Byzantine Empire and the empire of Charlemagne?
Studies of geography and medicine
Unity between politics and religion
Patrons of painters and sculptors
Respect for elders and ancestors
101
The ruling authority of China’s ancient dynasties was based on the —
Code of Hammurabi
Mandate of Heaven
Twelve Tables
Ten Commandments
102
The Battle of Tours was significant because it marked the —
end of Muslim expansion into Western Europe
beginning of British dominance in Northern Europe
beginning of Turkish rule in the Balkans
end of the Crusades in the Middle East
103
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by -
bankers
parish priests
humanists
feudal lords
104
This quotation describes the-
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions
105
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Sculpture
Music
Mosaics
Tapestries
106
Which empire was best known for libraries that preserved ancient Greek and Roman knowledge?
Chinese
Gupta
Mongol
Byzantine
107
What was the major change caused by the agricultural revolution?
Development of permanent settlements
End of hunting
Elimination of trade
Increase of spoken languages
108
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
Germanic invaders
Mongol hordes
feudal kingdoms
trade routes
109
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread -
social equality
cultural decline
economic prosperity
political conflict
110
Which list places these events in the correct chronological order?
1, 2, 4, 3
3, 1, 2, 4
4, 3, 1, 2
2, 4, 3, 1
