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