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