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World History I (2014 Released SOL Test)
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1
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that--
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth.
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil.
past actions control the destiny of each person.
there are many gods and goddesses in existence.
2
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by--
bankers.
feudal lords.
humanists.
parish priests.
3
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Patricians in section 1
Consuls in section 2
Plebeians in section 1
Emperors in section 2
4
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands.
Religious conflict made people leave disputed lands.
People searched for new sources of food.
Rise of civilizations displaced other people.
5
This quotation best represents the religious views of--
Hindus
Buddhists
Zoroastrians
Jews
6
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Rainforests in Central America.
Mountains of Brazil.
Woodlands of North America.
Deserts in Mexico.
7
During the Middle Ages, many Greek and Roman classics were preserved because they had been translated into--
Russian.
Arabic.
Persian.
Chinese.
8
The early river valley civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by--
tribal councils.
elected officals.
religious authorities.
representative assemblies.
9
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on--
manufactured goods.
lumber and minerals.
agricultural production.
shipping and trade.
10
What was the purpose of this structure?
To defend a city.
To make travel easier.
To carry water.
To practice a religion.
11
Which art form is most associated with Byzantine culture?
Mosaics
Music
Sculpture
Tapestries
12
Who is quoted: "[W]e are called a democracy, for the administration is in the hands of the many and not of the few."
Homer
Pericles
Hippocrates
Pythagoras
13
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Byzantine
Greek
Indian
Roman
14
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Centered in Mecca.
Headed by the Pope.
Established monasteries in Russia.
Conducted services in Greek.
15
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Relocation of capital to Baghdad.
Conquest of Jerusalem.
Conquest of Damascus.
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu.
16
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of--
Taoism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Hinduism
17
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.
18
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are found in Babylonian legends.
They are actions of Egyptian gods.
They are taken from Greek mythology.
They are events from Roman history.
19
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Civil service
Elected legislatures
Direct democracy
Written laws
20
This sequence of events was caused by the--
Hundred Years' War.
fall of the Roman Empire.
Bubonic Plague.
beginning of the Crusades.
21
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Migrated from Central Asia.
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula.
Nomads in West Africa.
Sea traders from South Asia.
22
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws today?
Justinian
Constantine
Marcus Aurelius
Augustus Caesar
23
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by--
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society.
increasing the use of new accounting practices.
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church.
expanding the distribution of new ideas.
24
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built--
on islands.
in rainforests.
on mountaintops.
in canyons.
25
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread--
social equality.
cultural decline.
political conflict.
economic prosperity.
26
Which city was a obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Corinth
Alexandria
Carthage
Athens
27
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from--
Mongol hordes.
feudal kingdoms.
Germanic invaders.
trade routes.
28
The Mayan and Aztec civilization advanced the development of--
calendars.
printing.
ocean navigation.
manufacturing goods.
29
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Religion
Economy
Geography
Language
30
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the--
Trans-Saharan trade routes.
Mediterranean Sea.
largest European cities.
Red Sea coast.
31
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic and social structures of the Roman Republic?
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome.
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.
32
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by--
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire.
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East.
Unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
codifying Roman law in the Middle East.
33
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in--
Spain
China
Italy
Arabia
34
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Zeus
Juno
Apollo
Venus
35
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Incan
Egyptian
Persian
Mayan
36
Which empire is associated with this river system?
Babylonian Empire
Gupta Empire
Chinese Empire
Phoenician Empire
37
This quotation describes the--
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours.
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions.
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy lands.
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem.
38
Which city served as the capital of three different empires at different times and under different names?
Baghdad
Constantinople
Athens
Moscow
39
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Invention of written language
Use of pottery
Development of agriculture
Specialization of labor
40
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of--
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
41
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he--
conquered new territories.
obeyed the priests.
governed as a just ruler.
controlled the army.
42
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Ten Commandments
Vedas
Twelve Tablets
Upanishads
43
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Roman soldiers
Sumerian bureaucrats
Egyptian pharaohs
Islamic traders
44
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
The Church
Merchant guilds
The feudal system
Roman universities
45
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
2
4
3
1
46
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
People will experience an afterlife.
The gods interfere in human lives.
People must respect nature spirits.
Reincarnation depends on karma.
47
These statements describe characteristic of the early--
Zoroastrians
Christians
Muslims
Buddhists
48
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Mineral deposits
Survival needs
Religious beliefs
Tribal treaties
49
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning--
expanision.
pilgrimages.
prayer.
leaders.