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