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World History and Geography Part 1 released Virginia SOL test questions from 2012 and 2014
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The Dome of the Rock is an example of which civilization’s achievements in art and architecture
Islamic
Roman
Greek
Chinese
2
What does this diagram represent?
Feudal system of Japan
Class system of China
Caste system of India
Political system of Greece
3
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
4
The ancient Hebrews were among the first to develop a religious tradition that included —
monotheism
ancestor worship
sacrifices
holy pilgrimages
5
Which number represents the location of ancient Athens?
2
4
1
3
6
Which number on the map marks the location of this building?
4
2
3
1
7
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of-
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
Hinduism
8
Shinto had which lasting effect on Japanese culture?
Division of people into rigid social classes
Focus on military devotion as the highest form of virtue
Adoption of examination system to select officials
Emphasis on the beauty of the natural world in art
9
The Battle of Tours was significant because it marked the —
end of Muslim expansion into Western Europe
beginning of British dominance in Northern Europe
end of the Crusades in the Middle East
beginning of Turkish rule in the Balkans
10
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
East Africa and Southeast Asia
Western Europe and East Africa
11
The practice of Orthodox Christianity in Russia was primarily the result of contact with the —
Islamic Empire
Persian Empire
Byzantine Empire
Mongol Empire
12
What characteristic did the Persian Empire share with the Roman and Incan Empire?
Monothesistic religious system
Uniform system of money
Widespread road system
Written system of law
13
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that-
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
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
14
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Mosaics
Sculpture
Music
Tapestries
15
Living in hannony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of-
Hinduism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Taoism
16
During the Paleolithic Era, how did most early humans acquire food?
From nearby settlements
By planting crops
From domesticated animals
By following animal migrations
17
Which number on map represents theregion where archaeologists believe the firsthumans appeared?
3
1
2
4
18
Which civilization influenced the architecture in this picture?
Russian
Islamic
Greek
Byzantine
19
Which empire was best known for libraries that preserved ancient Greek and Roman knowledge?
Byzantine
Gupta
Mongol
Chinese
20
The Magna Carta was important because it —
increased the influence of the church
limited the power of the king
established the right of assembly
ended the system of feudalism
21
Which ancient writing system is illustrated in this picture?
Sumerian cuneiform
Chinese characters
Phoenician alphabet
Egyptian hieroglyphics
22
Which event is described in this list?
The Gallic Wars
The Punic Wars
The Trojan War
The Peloponnesian War
23
Which change was a result of the rise of the feudal system?
Major cities were established.
Artistic achievements became socially important.
Local lords had the most political power.
Long-distance trade routes were developed.
24
Which characteristic was most common in ancient river valley civilizations?
Hereditary rule
Social equality
Limited population growth
Limited economic growth
25
Which number marks the location of an African kingdom that adopted Christianity?
1
2
3
4
26
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by -
humanists
feudal lords
bankers
parish priests
27
When studying prehistoric people, cave drawings like this one allow archaeologists to —
understand spoken languages
study farming techniques
speculate about daily lives
interpret written records
28
The Gupta Empire made a major contribution to world civilizations by developing —
the production of porcelain
wind-powered boats
long-lasting roads
the concept of zero
29
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he-
governed as a just ruler
conquered new territories
controlled the army
obeyed the priests
30
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
31
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Consuls in section 2
Patricians in section 1
Plebeians in section 1
Emperors in section 2
32
The first European universities were based on the scholarly contributions of —
monasteries
manors
courts
guilds
33
What best replaces the question mark?
Citizenship Rights
Trade Policies
Representative Government
Social Structure
34
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Carthage
Alexandria
Corinth
Athens
35
What was the purpose of this structure?
To carry water
To make travel easier
To practice a religion
To defend a city
36
Which empire is described by these characteristics?
Persian Empire
Byzantine Empire
Ottoman Empire
Mongol Empire
37
During the Middle Ages Greek and Roman classics were preserved when they were translated into -
Arabic
Persian
Russian
Chinese
38
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Augustus Caesar
Justinian
Marcus Aurelius
Constantine
39
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning -
pilgrimages
expansion
prayer
leaders
40
Which phrase best completes this diagram?
Church Rules on Usury
Closure of Banks
Use of Arabic Numbers
Letters of Credit
41
Machu Picchu is located in which type of geographic region?
Mountains
Arid valley
Rain forest
Plains
42
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Economy
Language
Religion
Geography
43
These statements describe characteristics of the early -
Muslims
Christians
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
44
What was the major change caused by the agricultural revolution?
Increase of spoken languages
Development of permanent settlements
Elimination of trade
End of hunting
45
Which accomplishment is associated with Alexander the Great?
The spread of Greek culture throughout the empire
The defeat of the Chinese army in Asia
The introduction of Christianity to the Near East
The destruction of the Athenian navy in battle
46
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
Sea traders from South Asia
Migrated from Central Asia
Nomads in West Africa
47
In The Prince, Niccolò Machiavelli explained why it is necessary for leaders to have —
absolute power
democratic participation
constitutional government
political equality
48
In this quotation, Pericles describes Athenian society as valuing —
religious freedom
military discipline
economic opportunity
civic responsibility
49
Howdid Rome's military conquests affect the economic and social structures of theRoman Republic
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome.
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.
50
One of the main accomplishments of Justinian was —
reconquering territory that had belonged to the Roman Empire
stoppingthe Islamic conquest of Western European territories
making Christianity the official religion ofthe Roman Empire
defeating an invading army of Ottoman Turks
51
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of-
manufacturing goods
ocean navigation
calendars
printing
52
In the 14 and 15 centuries most goods arrived in Europe from Constantinople after crossing the
Pacific Ocean
Black Sea
Indian Ocean
Red Sea
53
The Vikings who invaded Europe in the Middle Ages were from —
Scandinavia
Russia
Poland
Turkey
54
The Limpopo and Zambezi Rivers were boundaries for the empire of —
Ghana
Zimbabwe
Kush
Nubia
55
These events occurred in the nation-state of —
France
England
Russia
Spain
56
What best completes the title of this map?
the Plague
the Crusades
Judaism
Islam
57
This quotation best represents the religious views of-
Buddhists
Hindus
Zoroastrians
Jews
58
Which factor strengthened both the Byzantine Empire and the empire of Charlemagne?
Patrons of painters and sculptors
Unity between politics and religion
Studies of geography and medicine
Respect for elders and ancestors
59
Constantine brought a significant change to the Roman Empire by —
abolishing slavery
banning monotheism
writing a constitution
moving the capital
60
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Mayan
Incan
Egyptian
Persian
61
Which religion belongs in the shaded part of this diagram?
Hinduism
Shintoism
Buddhism
Confucianism
62
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
3
4
2
1
63
Which factor was most important about the site of Constantinople?
River valley to provide rich farmland
Desert oasis to supply fresh water
Peninsula for easily constructed defenses
Mountains for stone building materials
64
This sequence of events was caused by the-
Hundred Years' War
fall of the Roman Empire
Bubonic Plague
beginning of the Crusades
65
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Conquest of Jerusalem
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
Conquest of Damascus
66
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
People will experience an afterlife.
People must respect nature spirits.
Reincarnation depends on karma.
The gods interfere in human lives.
67
Which type of government was used in the Persian Empire?
Democracy
Republic
Imperial bureaucracy
Religious oligarchy
68
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on -
manufactured goods
lumber and minerals
agricultural production
shipping and trade
69
Which information correctly completes this table?
Column 2—Used Greek language in liturgy
Column 1—Accepted the authority of the Patriarch
Column 1—Centered in Constantinople
Column 2—Centered in Rome
70
Hippocrates made important contributions in the area of —
poetry
medicine
sculpture
philosophy
71
The rivervalley civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by
religious authorities
tribal councils
representative assemblies
elected officials
72
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Islamic traders
Egyptian pharaohs
Sumerian bureaucrats
Roman soldiers
73
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Established monasteries in Russia
Centered in Mecca
Conducted services in Greek
Headed by the Pope
74
Which characteristic was shared by the Aztec and Mayan civilizations?
2
1
3
4
75
Which action best completes this diagram?
Prohibition of money lending
Adoption of uniform currency
Control of price levels
Limitation of economic regulations
76
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Mineral deposits
Tribal treaties
Religious beliefs
Survival needs
77
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in -
Italy
Spain
Arabia
China
78
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread -
social equality
political conflict
cultural decline
economic prosperity
79
Which movement had the greatest influence on the Renaissance?
Romanticism
Humanism
Feudalism
Utopianism
80
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are events from Roman history.
They are taken from Greek mythology.
They are actions of Egyptian gods.
They are found in Babylonian legends.
81
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
82
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Zeus
Venus
Apollo
Juno
83
Early Hellenic culture spread from Greece to Asia Minor as a result of —
climate changes
sea trade
democratic elections
dynastic decline
84
Which phrase completes this diagram?
Production of Books
Development of Guilds
Growth of Universities
Construction of Monasteries
85
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Vedas
Twelve Tablets
Ten Commandments
Upanishads
86
Which characteristic is associated with both the Roman and the Greek cultures?
Bicameral legislature
Polytheistic religion
The rule of emperors
An army of legionnaires
87
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
Germanic invaders
Mongol hordes
feudal kingdoms
trade routes
88
Which number marks a province of the Roman Empire?
3
4
1
2
89
Which civilization most lnnuenced the architecture of this church?
Indian
Greek
Roman
Byzantine
90
What was one impact of this event?
A permanent split occurred within the religion.
Muslim teachers no longer made the Hajj.
The desert tribes declared a lasting truce.
Muslim pilgrims no longer traveled to Medina.
91
Which empire Is associated with this river system?
Babylonian Empire
Chinese Empire
Phoenician Empire
Gupta Empire
92
Which religion encourages its followers to make a pilgrimage to this site?
Buddhism
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
93
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built-
in rainforests
on mountaintops
on islands
in canyons
94
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands.
People searched for new sources of food.
Rise of civilizations displaced other people.
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
95
Which region best replaces the question mark?
China
Greece
Egypt
Mesopotamia
96
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Use of pottery
Specialization of labor
Invention of written language
Development of agriculture
97
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the-
largest European cities
Red Sea coast
Trans-Saharan trade routes
Mediterranean Sea
98
Which text is a central document of Judaism?
Torah
Analects
Koran (Qur’an)
Upanishads
99
This sequence describes the development of government in ancient —
Byzantium
Athens
Sparta
Rome
100
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Civil service
Direct democracy
Written laws
Elected legislatures
101
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Rainforests in Central America
Mountains of Brazil
Deserts in Mexico
Woodlands of North America
102
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
The Church
Roman universities
Merchant guilds
The feudal system
103
This speech helped to start the —
Norman Conquest
Hundred Years’ War
First Crusade
Holy Roman Empire
104
This is a quotation from -
Pericles
Pythagoras
Hippocrates
Homer
105
Which list places these events in the correct chronological order?
3, 1, 2, 4
1, 2, 4, 3
4, 3, 1, 2
2, 4, 3, 1
106
Which best supports the conclusion that the Indus Valley civilization had a central government
The cities had a organized pattern of streets.
Houses were constructed with baked bricks.
Goods were imported from coastal cities.
The farms produced annual crop surpluses.
107
The ancient Hebrews established a civilization near which location?
3
1
4
2
108
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Athens
Moscow
Constantinople
Baghdad
109
The ruling authority of China’s ancient dynasties was based on the —
Mandate of Heaven
Ten Commandments
Code of Hammurabi
Twelve Tables
110
Buddhists achieve enlightenment by following the —
decrees of the Upanishads
laws of the Old Testament
Eightfold Path
Five Pillars
