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