SOL Released Test Spring 2014

Which statement describes the origin of these terms?

Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?

Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built--

These statements describe characteristics of the early--

The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of--

The moveable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by--

The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the--

Which empire is associated with this river system?

Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from--

During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?

This is a quotation from--

This quotation best represents the religious views of--

The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning--

Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?

Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?

According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he--

Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?

Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?

The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of--

Which civilization best completes this diagram?

This quotation describes the--

Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?

The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on--

According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in--

Sample: The Great Wall of China was built to--

Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?

In the Middle Ages, Greek & Roman classics were preserved because they were translated into

What was the purpose of this structure?

The sequence of events was caused by the--

Which choice belongs in this diagram?

Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?

Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?

Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?

Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?

Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identies?

Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?

Which belief is associated with Shintoism?

Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of

Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?

Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?

Which of these best completes the diagram?

During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by--

Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?

Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by--

The defining characteristic of polythiestic religions is the idea that--

One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread--

Early river valley civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia developed governments ruled by--

How did Rome's military conquests affect economic & social structures of the Roman Republic?

Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?