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