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