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Virginia standards (SOL) World History I: prehistory to 1500AD
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One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread -
cultural decline
political conflict
economic prosperity
social equality
2
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
3
During the M/A,many Greek&Roman classics were preserved because they had been translated into
Persian
Russian
Chinese
Arabic
4
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Established monasteries in Russia
Centered in Mecca
Conducted services in Greek
Headed by the Pope
5
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Mineral deposits
Survival needs
Religious beliefs
Tribal treaties
6
What was the purpose of this structure?
To defend a city
To carry water
To make travel easier
To practice a religion
7
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of -
Judaism
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
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Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from -
feudal kingdoms
trade routes
Germanic invaders
Mongol hordes
9
This sequence of events was caused by the -
Hundred Years' War
beginning of the Crusades
Bubonic Plague
fall of the Roman Empire
10
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in -
China
Arabia
Spain
Italy
11
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
People searched for new sources of food
Rise of civilizations displaced other people
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands
12
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the -
Red Sea coast
largest European cities
Mediterranean Sea
Trans-Saharan trade routes
13
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
2
1
3
4
14
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Vedas
Twelve Tables
Ten Commandments
Upanishads
15
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Specialization of labor
Use of pottery
Development of agriculture
Invention of written language
16
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on -
agricultural production
manufactured good
lumber and minerals
shipping and trade
17
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
People will experience an afterlife
Reincarnation depends on karma
People must respect nature spirits
The gods interfere in human lives
18
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Elected legislatures
Written laws
Direct democracy
Civil service
19
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built -
in canyons
on islands
on mountaintops
in rainforests
20
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by -
humanists
bankers
parish priests
feudal lords
21
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Athens
Corinth
Carthage
Alexandria
22
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Emperors in section 2
Patricians in section 1
Consuls in section 2
plebeians in section 1
23
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Merchant guilds
The Church
Roman universities
The feudal system
24
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Woodlands of North America
Mountains of Brazil
Deserts in Mexico
Rainforests in Central America
25
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic&social structures 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
26
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by -
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
sending roman soldiers to the Middle East
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
27
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning-
expansion
leaders
pilgrimages
prayer
28
The ERV Civ's of Egypt of Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by -
elected officials
religious authorities
representative assemblies
tribal councils
29
This is a quotation from -
Pericles
Homer
Hippocrates
Pythagoras
30
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he -
conquered new territories
obeyed the priests
controlled the army
governed as a just ruler
31
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of -
printing
calendars
manufacturing goods
ocean navigation
32
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of -
Confucianism
Hinduism
Taoism
Buddhism
33
This quotation describes the -
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invations
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
34
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Sumerian bureaucrats
Egyptian pharaohs
Roman soldiers
Islamic traders
35
Which empire is associated with this river system?
Phoenician Empire
Chinese Empire
Gupta Empire
Babylonian Empire
36
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
37
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
Northern Europe and the Mederranean basin
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
East Africa and Southeast Asia
Western Europe and East Africa
38
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Indian
Roman
Greek
Byzantine
39
These statements describe characteristics of the early -
Buddhists
Christians
Muslims
Zoroastrians
40
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that -
past actions control the destiny of each person
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
there is eternal struggle between good and evil
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
41
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
Nomads in West Africa
Migrated from Central Asia
Sea traders from South Asia
42
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
Conquest of Jerusalem
Conquest of Damasucs
43
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Constantinople
Baghdad
Athens
Moscow
44
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Persian
Incan
Mayan
Egyptian
45
This quotation best represents the religious views of -
Buddhists
Zoroastrians
Jews
Hindus
46
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Geography
Language
Economy
Religion
47
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Apollo
Zeus
Venus
Juno
48
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Justinian
Marcus Aurelius
Augustus
Constantine
49
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Sculpture
Tapestries
Mosaics
Music