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