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