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Virginia standards (SOL) World History I: prehistory to 1500AD
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How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic&social structures of the Roman Republic?
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production
2
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by -
bankers
parish priests
humanists
feudal lords
3
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Constantinople
Moscow
Baghdad
Athens
4
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
5
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
2
3
1
4
6
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
Reincarnation depends on karma
People must respect nature spirits
People will experience an afterlife
The gods interfere in human lives
7
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by -
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
sending roman soldiers to the Middle East
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
8
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Islamic traders
Egyptian pharaohs
Roman soldiers
Sumerian bureaucrats
9
This quotation best represents the religious views of -
Hindus
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
Jews
10
This sequence of events was caused by the -
Bubonic Plague
beginning of the Crusades
fall of the Roman Empire
Hundred Years' War
11
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Mineral deposits
Survival needs
Tribal treaties
Religious beliefs
12
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are events from Roman history
They are actions of Egyptian gods
They are taken from Greek mythology
They are found in Babylonian legends
13
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of -
calendars
manufacturing goods
ocean navigation
printing
14
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Nomads in West Africa
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
Migrated from Central Asia
Sea traders from South Asia
15
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of -
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism
16
What was the purpose of this structure?
To defend a city
To make travel easier
To carry water
To practice a religion
17
This is a quotation from -
Hippocrates
Homer
Pericles
Pythagoras
18
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
19
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the -
Mediterranean Sea
largest European cities
Red Sea coast
Trans-Saharan trade routes
20
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Tapestries
Music
Sculpture
Mosaics
21
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
East Africa and Southeast Asia
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
Northern Europe and the Mederranean basin
Western Europe and East Africa
22
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread -
political conflict
social equality
economic prosperity
cultural decline
23
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on -
lumber and minerals
agricultural production
shipping and trade
manufactured good
24
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Greek
Byzantine
Roman
Indian
25
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he -
obeyed the priests
conquered new territories
controlled the army
governed as a just ruler
26
This quotation describes the -
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invations
27
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Vedas
Twelve Tables
Ten Commandments
Upanishads
28
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning-
expansion
prayer
pilgrimages
leaders
29
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands
People searched for new sources of food
Rise of civilizations displaced other people
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands
30
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Deserts in Mexico
Rainforests in Central America
Woodlands of North America
Mountains of Brazil
31
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Conducted services in Greek
Headed by the Pope
Established monasteries in Russia
Centered in Mecca
32
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in -
Arabia
Italy
China
Spain
33
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built -
on mountaintops
on islands
in canyons
in rainforests
34
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
Conquest of Damasucs
Conquest of Jerusalem
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
35
Which empire is associated with this river system?
Gupta Empire
Babylonian Empire
Chinese Empire
Phoenician Empire
36
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Invention of written language
Specialization of labor
Development of agriculture
Use of pottery
37
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from -
Mongol hordes
trade routes
feudal kingdoms
Germanic invaders
38
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Zeus
Apollo
Venus
Juno
39
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Egyptian
Mayan
Persian
Incan
40
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Geography
Economy
Language
Religion
41
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Augustus
Marcus Aurelius
Constantine
Justinian
42
During the M/A,many Greek&Roman classics were preserved because they had been translated into
Russian
Chinese
Arabic
Persian
43
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of -
Confucianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Taoism
44
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
The Church
The feudal system
Merchant guilds
Roman universities
45
The ERV Civ's of Egypt of Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by -
representative assemblies
tribal councils
elected officials
religious authorities
46
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
plebeians in section 1
Consuls in section 2
Emperors in section 2
Patricians in section 1
47
These statements describe characteristics of the early -
Christians
Buddhists
Muslims
Zoroastrians
48
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Civil service
Elected legislatures
Direct democracy
Written laws
49
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Athens
Corinth
Carthage
Alexandria