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