World History I SOL Practice Test 2014

Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?

Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?

Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?

The Vedas and Upanishads are sacred writings of-

According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in-

This quotation best represents the religious views of-

These statements describe characteristics of the early-

Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?

Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?

Which belief is associated with Shintoism?

Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?

Which civilization best completes this diagram?

Which empire is associated with this river system?

Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?

The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by-

Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?

In the Middle Ages many Greek & Roman classics were saved because they'd been translated into-

The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that -

How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic & social structure of the Roman Republic?

What was the purpose of this structure?

Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?

One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread-

Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?

Which statement describes the origin of these terms?

Which choice belongs in this diagram?

Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?

Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were buit-

Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of-

During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by-

Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?

According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he-

This quotation describes the -

Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?

Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-

The Great Wall of China was built to -

During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settle communities?

Which of these best completes this diagram?

The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference in opinion concerning-

Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?

The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the developments of -

Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by-

This is a quotation from-

Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?

Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?

The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on-

Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?

The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the-

The early river valley civilizations of Egypt & Mesopotamia developed governments ruled by-

This sequence of events was caused by the-

Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?