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