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World History 1 Practice VA SOL Quiz
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1
Which of the following was created during the Renaissance?
The epic poetry of Virgil
The history of Herodotus
The philosophy of Socrates
The art of Leonardo Da Vinci
2
Early people stopped roaming with the -
discovery of iron
development of agriculture
invention of the wheel
building of aqueducts
3
This word describes a Greek marketplace where they could participate in government and shop.
Meeting Hall
Agora
Forum
Mall
4
The Vedas and Upanishads are the sacred writings for -
Shintoism
Hinduism
Taoism
Buddhism
5
Which of the following was associated with construction of the Great Wall?
Qin Shi Huangdi
Siddhartha Gautama
Confucius
Asoka
6
Which civilization was located near the Andes Mountains in South America?
Toltec
Mayan
Incan
Aztec
7
What city is located on an easily fortified peninsula & was the Capital of 3 different empires?
Moscow
Jerusalem
Constantinople
Rome
8
This statue represents the founder of -
Buddhism
Confucianism
Shintoism
Hinduism
9
Of the following battles, which took place last?
Granicus - 334 B.C.E.
Hydaspes - 326 B.C.E.
Gaugamela - 331 B.C.E.
Issus - 333 B.C.E.
10
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were ancient Greek -
rulers
gods
sculptors
philosophers
11
What geographic feature did Hannibal cross to invade the Italian peninsula?
The Atlantic Ocean
The Himalayas
The Alps
The Sahara Desert
12
In the Muslim Empire, which language helped trade and stimulated intellectual activity?
Latin
Persian
Arabic
Greek
13
What two factors contributed to the need for Greek colonization?
Religious persecution and Phoenician competition
Overpopulation and the search for fertile soil
Plague and fear of Roman conquest
Political unrest and harsh climate
14
This picture represents the entrance to a Shinto shrine. What country is this located in?
China
Vietnam
Japan
Korea
15
The main difference between Medieval art and Renaissance art was that Medieval art focused on -
the individual and worldly matters
the Church and salvation
everyday life and family relationships
Greek and Roman civilizations
16
What characteristic was shared by the Mayans, Incas, and Aztecs?
Use of terrace farms
Polytheistic religion
Pictograms for writing system
Construction of pyramids
17
Monarchy, Aristocracy, Tryanny, Democracy describes the development of government in -
Athens
Byzantium
Rome
Sparta
18
The movement patterns of early humans were mostly determined by -
animal migration
language development
religious practices
tribal wars
19
Which city is important to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Constantinople
Mecca
Jerusalem
Rome
20
Who led the Hebrews in their flight from slavery in Egypt?
Moses
Jesus
Paul
Abraham
21
The printing press helped spread new ideas during the Renaissance. It was invented by -
Johann Gutenberg
Desiderius Erasmus
Sir Thomas Moore
Niccolo Machiavelli
22
Which city was a center of trade and learning in West Africa?
Great Zimbabwe
Axum
Alexandria
Timbuktu
23
Which of the following was the location of one of the earliest known permanent settlements?
Mesopotamia between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Constantinople on the straits of the Black Sea
Chichen Itza on the Yucatan Peninsula
Zimbabwe between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers
24
The Hebrew people practice what religion?
Islam
Confucianism
Christianity
Judaism
25
Which nearby civilization had the strongest influence on the culture of Kush?
Mesopotamian
Chinese
Indus
Egyptian
26
Which of the following was not a purpose of the Christian monasteries during the Middle Ages?
Caring for the sick
Enforcing civil law
Creating illuminated manuscripts
Providing shelter for travelers
27
What is the name of this building?
Aqueduct
Parthenon
Pantheon
Hagia Sophia
28
Which one of these best describes the role of the apostle Paul in spreading Christianity?
He became the first Christian emperor of Rome
He convinced the Roman emperor to legalize Christianity
He established the first Christian church in Rome
He traveled throughout the Roman Empire converting people
29
Of the following people, who formed a triumvirate with Pompey and Crassus?
Augustus Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
Marc Antony
Juilus Caesar
30
Competition between the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta helped cause the -
Persian Wars
Punic Wars
Peloponnesian Wars
destruction of Carthage
31
Muslims believe that one should pray five times a day facing -
Mecca
Medina
Cairo
Jerusalem
32
This structure is located where?
Greece
Italy
South America
Spain
33
The Muslim invasion of Europe was stopped when Charles Martel turned back an army at the -
Battle of Vienna
Battle of Lepanto
Battle of Tours
Battle of Seville
34
All of the following are types of Greek columns except -
Floric
Doric
Corinthian
Ionian
35
The Frankish kings expanded their territory most often through -
conquest
inheritance
agreement
marriage
36
Which of the following inspired the French with their faith during the Hundred Years' War?
Charles Martel
Joan of Arc
Petrarch
Saladin
37
Which society believed in ancestor worship and having respect for their elders?
Ancient China
The Persian Empire
Ancient India
The Muslim Empire
38
In
The Prince
, Machiavelli supports the idea of -
absolute power
parliamentary government
limited monarchy
popular sovereignty
39
What was the main role of serfs the Feudal system?
Explorers
Laborers
Missionaries
Soldiers
40
What archaeological site is this?
Chichen Itza
Machu Picchu
Stonehenge
Babylon
41
Which factor was most important to the establishment of universities in Europe?
The support of craftsmen
The rise of elected assemblies
The education of peasants
The work of church scholars
42
Petrarch created many poems and sonnets during what era?
Classical
Hellenistic
Renaissance
Medieval
43
This civilization developed the alphabet and were great sailors of the ancient world.
Mesopotamia
Rome
Greece
Phoenicia
44
Before the creation of the Twelve Tables, why did Roman plebeians want a written law code?
To eliminate slavery based on debt
To decrease the power consuls had over society
To decrease the power fathers held over their families
To prevent patricians from abusing their positions
45
What system of government was used by the Persian Empire?
Democracy
Religious oligarchy
Imperial Bureaucracy
Republic
46
Which civilization created the Dome of the Rock?
Greek
Egyptian
Islamic
Roman
47
Silk, paper, compass, porcelain. These trade goods first came from what civilization?
African
Islamic
European
Chinese
48
Which nearby civilization strongly influenced Japan's cultural development?
Chinese
Indian
Mongol
Russian
49
Which religion contributed to the unification of Russia?
Judaism
Roman Catholicism
Islam
Eastern Orthodox
50
Which empire made advances like like the concept of zero, decimal system, and medical advances?
Gupta
Egyptian
Persian
Mauryan
51
The Code of Justinian later served as the basis for most -
Indian religious ceremonies
European legal systems
Chinese government principles
African trade agreements
52
Feudal relationships defined land ownership and protection agreements between -
kings and queens
merchants and serfs
lords and vassals
serfs and peasants
53
Which of the following religions spread from India to Southeast Asia?
Hinduism and Buddhism
Islam and Judaism
Christianity and Zorastrianism
Shintoism and Taoism
54
Scandanavians who invaded Europe were called -
Vikings
Magyars
Huns
Aryans
55
Life in Sparta was different from life in Athens because Sparta had -
an artistic society
a democratic society
a militaristic society
an individualistic society
56
What caused a major decline in the European population during the mid-1300s?
The Black Death
The Mongols
The Norman Conquest
The Crusades
57
How did Justinian expand the Byzantine Empire?
Reconquered former Roman territories
Bought land from Germanic tribes
Campaigned across the Arabian Peninsula
Became allied with the Persians
58
What geographic feature allowed the Aryan peoples to enter India?
Khyber Pass
The Alps
Dardanelles Strait
Persian Gulf
59
What was a major effect of the Crusades on Europe?
Increased influence of the Patriarch
Economic control of North Africa
Religious toleration of Jews
Increased trade with Arab cultures
60
What was the name of the religion practiced by the Persians?
Judaism
Zorastrianism
Anamism
Hinduism