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