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