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World History I SOL Practice Test 2014
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1
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Headed by the Pope
Established monasteries in Russia
Centered in Mecca
Conducted services in Greek
2
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by-
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
expanding the distribution of new ideas
increasing the use of new accounting practices
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
3
The Vedas and Upanishads are sacred writings of-
Buddhism
Hinduism
Judaism
Zoroastrianism
4
This sequence of events was caused by the-
fall of the Roman Empire
Bubonic Plague
beginning of the Crusades
Hundred Years' War
5
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are found in Babylonian legends
They are taken from Greek mythology
They are actions of Egyptian gods
They are events from Roman history
6
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by-
bankers
parish priests
humanists
feudal lords
7
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference in opinion concerning-
leaders
prayer
expansion
pilgrimages
8
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Vedas
Ten Commandments
Twelve Tables
Upanishads
9
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread-
economic prosperity
political conflict
cultural decline
social equality
10
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Consuls in section 2
Emperors in section 2
Patricians in section 1
Plebeians in section 1
11
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Nomads in West Africa
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
Migrated from Central Asia
Sea traders from South Asia
12
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
The Church
Roman universities
The feudal system
Merchant guilds
13
This quotation best represents the religious views of-
Hindus
Buddhists
Jews
Zoroastrians
14
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Alexandria
Corinth
Carthage
Athens
15
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the-
largest European cities
Red Sea coast
Trans-Saharan trade routes
Mediterranean Sea
16
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Mayan
Incan
Persian
Egyptian
17
The early river valley civilizations of Egypt & Mesopotamia developed governments ruled by-
elected officials
tribal councils
representative assemblies
religious authorities
18
The Great Wall of China was built to -
close China to foreign trade
create a monument to Mongol rule
provide a trade route across Asia
protect China from invaders
19
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Islamic traders
Egyptian pharaohs
Roman soldiers
Sumerian bureaucrats
20
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Civil service
Direct democracy
Elected legislatures
Written laws
21
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic & social structure of the Roman Republic?
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion
22
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by-
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
23
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Religious beliefs
Tribal treaties
Survival needs
Mineral deposits
24
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Tapestries
Mosaics
Sculpture
Music
25
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
feudal kingdoms
trade routes
Mongol hordes
Germanic invaders
26
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands.
Rise of civilizations displaced other people.
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
People searched for new sources of food.
27
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Juno
Zeus
Apollo
Venus
28
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were buit-
on islands
in rainforests
on mountaintops
in canyons
29
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settle communities?
Specialization of labor
Use of pottery
Development of agriculture
Invention of written language
30
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in-
Italy
China
Arabia
Spain
31
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of-
Confucianism
Taoism
Hinduism
Buddhism
32
These statements describe characteristics of the early-
Muslims
Christians
Buddhists
Zoroastrians
33
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
People will experience an afterlife
Reincarnation depends on karma
The gods interfere in human lives
People must respect nature spirits
34
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Constaintinople
Athens
Baghdad
Moscow
35
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Conquest of Jerusalem
Conquest of Damascus
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
36
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Deserts in Mexico
Rain forests in Central Mexico
Mountains of Brazil
Woodlands of North America
37
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on-
shipping and trade
agricultural production
manufactured goods
lumber and minerals
38
In the Middle Ages many Greek & Roman classics were saved because they'd been translated into-
Chinese
Russian
Persian
Arabic
39
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
East Africa and Southeast Asia
Western Europe and East Africa
40
Which empire is associated with this river system?
Chinese Empire
Gupta Empire
Babylonian Empire
Phoenician Empire
41
This is a quotation from-
Pericles
Pythagorus
Homer
Hippocrates
42
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
1
3
2
4
43
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he-
governed as a just ruler
controlled the army
obeyed the priests
conquered new territories
44
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Justinian
Constantine
Augustus Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
45
What was the purpose of this structure?
To make travel easier
To defend a city
To practice a religion
To carry water
46
This quotation describes the -
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
47
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Geography
Economy
Language
Religion
48
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the developments of -
printing
manufacturing goods
calendars
ocean navigation
49
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Greek
Byzantine
Indian
Roman
50
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that -
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
past actions control the destiny of each person
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth