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