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