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