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