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2008 WH1 SOL Released 2014 Test Questions and SOL practice.
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1
The moveable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by --
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
increasing the use of new accounting practices
expanding the distribution of new ideas
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
2
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
The Church
Roman universities
Merchant Guilds
The feudal system
3
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology from the Romans?
Apollo
Juno
Venus
Zeus
4
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
past actions control the destiny of each person
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
5
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Music
Tapestries
Sculpture
Mosaics
6
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
People will experience an afterlife.
The gods interfere in human lives.
People must respect nature spirits.
Reincarnation depends on karma.
7
This quotation best represents the religious views of --
Zoroastrians
Hindus
Jews
Buddhists
8
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in --
China
Italy
Arabia
Spain
9
Which characteristics describes the early Catholic Church?
Centered in Mecca
Conducted services in Greek
Headed by the Pope
Established monasteries in Russia
10
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of --
calendars
printing
manufacturing goods
ocean navigation
11
One characteristic of the Pax Romana ("Roman Peace") was widespread --
economic prosperity
political conflict
cultural decline
social equality
12
The Great Wall of China was built to --
protect China from invaders
create a monument to Mongul rule
provide a trade route across Asia
close China to foreign trade
13
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Plebians in section 1
Emperors in section 2
Consuls in section 2
Patricians in section 1
14
Early river valley civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia had governments that were ruled by --
representative assemblies
religious authorities
elected officials
tribal councils
15
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Written laws
Direct democracy
Elected legislatures
Civil service
16
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
Western Europe and East Africa
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
East Africa and Southeast Asia
17
This is a quotation from --
Pericles
Homer
Pythagoras
Hippocrates
18
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
People searched for new sources of food.
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands
Rise of civilizations displaced other people
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
19
Below is a map. West is to the left. East is to the right. What empire is in blue?
Eastern Roman Empire
Western Roman Empire
Byzantine Empire
Persian Empire
20
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Justinian
Marcus Aurelius
Constantine
Augusta Caesar
21
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Mayan
Egyptian
Persian
Incan
22
What was the purpose of this structure?
To make travel easier
To carry water
To practice a religion
To defend a city
23
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Corinth
Athens
Carthage
Alexandria
24
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the --
Trans-Saharan trade routes
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea coast
largest European cities
25
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he --
controlled the army
conquered new territories
governed as a just ruler
obeyed the priests
26
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Tribal treaties
Survival needs
Mineral deposits
Religious beliefs
27
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by --
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
28
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
29
The cause of the split in Islam was a difference of opinion concerning --
expansion
pilgrimages
prayer
leaders
30
Which empire is associated with this river system?
Phoenician Empire
Babylonian Empire
Gupta Empire
Chinese Empire
31
How did Rome's conquests affect the economic and social structures of the Roman Republic?
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.
Soldiers deserted to join armies attacking Rome.
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
32
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Moscow
Baghdad
Constantinople
Athens
33
This quotation describes the --
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
collapse of Rome as a result of barbarian invasions
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
34
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Ten Commandments
Twelve Tables
Vedas
Upanishads
35
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
religion
economy
geography
language
36
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are found in Babylonian legends.
They are events from Roman history.
They are taken from Greek mythology.
They are actions of Egyptian gods.
37
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of --
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism
38
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from --
trade routes
Germanic invaders
feudal kingdoms
Mongol hordes
39
These statements describe characteristics of the early --
Christians
Buddhists
Muslims
Zoroastrians
40
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Roman
Indian
Greek
Byzantine
41
What was the purpose of mummification in ancient Egypt?
To heal sickness and disease.
To create an elaborate art installation.
To create a workforce for construction projects in the afterlife.
To preserve the body for the afterlife by preventing its decay.
42
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
43
Which number shows where ROman civilization first developed?
2
1
4
3
44
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built --
on islands
on mountaintops
in rainforests
in canyons
45
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of --
Taoism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Confucianism
46
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by --
parish priests
bankers
feudal lords
humanists
47
In the Middles Ages, Greek and Roman classics were preserved by translating them into --
Persian
Russian
Arabic
Chinese
48
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Conquest of Damascus
Conquest of Jerusalem
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
49
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on --
agricultural production
manufactured goods
shipping and trade
lumber and minerals
50
This sequence of events was caused by the --
Bubonic Plague
beginning of the Crusades
fall of the Roman Empire
Hundred Years' War
51
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Rainforests in Central America
Woodlands of North America
Deserts in Mexico
Mountains of Brazil
52
Below is a map. West is to the left. East is to the right. What empire is in red?
Western Roman Empire
Persian Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Byzantine Empire
53
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Roman soldiers
Egyptian pharaohs
Islamic traders
Sumerian bureaucrats
