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Virginia standards (SOL) World History I: prehistory to 1500AD
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The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by -
expanding the distribution of new ideas
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
motivating the analysis of Egyptian society
increasing the use of new accounting practices
2
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he -
conquered new territories
controlled the army
governed as a just ruler
obeyed the priests
3
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread -
economic prosperity
cultural decline
political conflict
social equality
4
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Apollo
Venus
Juno
Zeus
5
These statements describe characteristics of the early -
Christians
Zoroastrians
Muslims
Buddhists
6
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
Migrated from Central Asia
Sea traders from South Asia
Nomads in West Africa
7
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from -
trade routes
feudal kingdoms
Germanic invaders
Mongol hordes
8
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Invention of written language
Development of agriculture
Specialization of labor
Use of pottery
9
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by -
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
sending roman soldiers to the Middle East
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
10
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Alexandria
Carthage
Athens
Corinth
11
This sequence of events was caused by the -
beginning of the Crusades
fall of the Roman Empire
Bubonic Plague
Hundred Years' War
12
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning-
prayer
expansion
pilgrimages
leaders
13
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Constantine
Marcus Aurelius
Justinian
Augustus
14
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Indian
Greek
Roman
Byzantine
15
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Tribal treaties
Mineral deposits
Religious beliefs
Survival needs
16
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Incan
Egyptian
Mayan
Persian
17
The ERV Civ's of Egypt of Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by -
tribal councils
representative assemblies
elected officials
religious authorities
18
Which empire is associated with this river system?
Gupta Empire
Babylonian Empire
Chinese Empire
Phoenician Empire
19
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by -
humanists
feudal lords
parish priests
bankers
20
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Baghdad
Moscow
Athens
Constantinople
21
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
4
2
1
3
22
This quotation describes the -
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invations
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
23
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of -
Confucianism
Taoism
Buddhism
Hinduism
24
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are taken from Greek mythology
They are events from Roman history
They are found in Babylonian legends
They are actions of Egyptian gods
25
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic&social structures 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
26
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Rainforests in Central America
Mountains of Brazil
Woodlands of North America
Deserts in Mexico
27
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Merchant guilds
The Church
Roman universities
The feudal system
28
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on -
shipping and trade
lumber and minerals
manufactured good
agricultural production
29
What was the purpose of this structure?
To practice a religion
To defend a city
To carry water
To make travel easier
30
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of -
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
31
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Upanishads
Vedas
Ten Commandments
Twelve Tables
32
This is a quotation from -
Hippocrates
Homer
Pythagoras
Pericles
33
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that -
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
there is eternal struggle between good and evil
past actions control the destiny of each person
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
34
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Conquest of Jerusalem
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
Conquest of Damasucs
35
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
Northern Europe and the Mederranean basin
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
East Africa and Southeast Asia
Western Europe and East Africa
36
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands
People searched for new sources of food
Rise of civilizations displaced other people
37
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in -
Spain
China
Arabia
Italy
38
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Tapestries
Mosaics
Music
Sculpture
39
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Centered in Mecca
Headed by the Pope
Established monasteries in Russia
Conducted services in Greek
40
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Direct democracy
Elected legislatures
Written laws
Civil service
41
This quotation best represents the religious views of -
Hindus
Jews
Zoroastrians
Buddhists
42
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the -
Trans-Saharan trade routes
largest European cities
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea coast
43
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Egyptian pharaohs
Islamic traders
Roman soldiers
Sumerian bureaucrats
44
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Emperors in section 2
Patricians in section 1
Consuls in section 2
plebeians in section 1
45
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
Reincarnation depends on karma
People must respect nature spirits
People will experience an afterlife
The gods interfere in human lives
46
During the M/A,many Greek&Roman classics were preserved because they had been translated into
Arabic
Russian
Chinese
Persian
47
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built -
on islands
in rainforests
on mountaintops
in canyons
48
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Economy
Religion
Language
Geography
49
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of -
printing
ocean navigation
manufacturing goods
calendars