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