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HIST-WHI
MVHS Z Saunders Pre SOL Benchmark
Exam not valid for Paper Pencil Test Sessions
[Exam ID:1TLZFH
1 During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?A Invention of written languageB Development of agricultureC Specialization of laborD Use of pottery
2 Which factor had the greatest effect on the movement of early nomadic societies?
A Mineral depositsB Religious beliefsC Survival needsD Tribal treaties
3 The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that —
A there is an eternal struggle between good and evilB beings undergo many cycles of rebirthC past actions control the destiny of each personD there are many gods and goddesses in existence
4
Which of these best completes this diagram?A VedasB UpanishadsC Twelve TabletsD Ten Commandments
5
Which empire is associated with this river system?A Gupta EmpireB Chinese EmpireC Phoenician EmpireD Babylonian Empire
6 The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of —
A HinduismB JudaismC ZoroastrianismD Buddhism
7 According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor remains in power as long as
he —A obeyed the priestsB controlled the armyC governed as a just rulerD conquered new territories
8
This quotation best represents the religious views of —A HindusB ZorastriansC BuddhistsD Jews
9 Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily
because of —A HinduismB TaoismC BuddhismD Confucianism
10
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?A They are events from Roman history.B They are found in Babylonian legends.C They are taken from Greek mythology.D They are actions of Egyptian gods.
11
This is a quotation from —A PericlesB HomerC PythagorasD Hippocrates
12 Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
A VenusB ZeusC JunoD Apollo
13
What was the purpose of this structure?A To make travel easierB To carry waterC To practice religionD To defend a city
14 Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by —
A sending Roman soldiers to the Middle EastB legalizing Christianity within the Roman EmpireC codifying Roman law in the Middle EastD unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
15 Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
A AthensB CarthageC AlexandriaD Corinth
16 How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic and social structures of the
Roman Republic?A Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.B Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome.C Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.D The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
17
These statements describe characteristics of the early -A BuddhistsB MuslimsC ZorastriansD Christians
18
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?A Roman soldiersB Islamic tradersC Egyptian pharaohsD Sumerian bureaucrats
19 Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
A Established monasteries in RussiaB Centered in MeccaC Headed by the PopeD Conducted services in Greek
20 Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
A TapestriesB MosaicsC SculptureD Music
21 Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
A The ChurchB Merchant guildsC The feudal systemD Roman universities
22 The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion
concerning —A expansionB leadersC prayerD pilgrimages
23 Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
A Nomads in West AfricaB Migrated from Central AsiaC Lived on the Arabian PeninsulaD Sea traders from South Asia
24
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?A GreekB RomanC ByzantineD Indian
25 Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
A Marcus AureliusB ConstantineC Augustus CaesarD Justinian
26 Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
A The gods interfere in human lives.B People will experience an afterlife.C Reincarnation depends on karma.D People must respect nature spirits.
27 Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
A Establishment of trade with TimbuktuB Conquest of JersusalemC Relocation of capital to BaghdadD Conquest of Damascus
28 The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the —
A largest European citiesB Mediterranean SeaC Red Sea coastD Trans-Saharan trade routes
29
This sequence of events was caused by the —A beginning of the CrusadesB fall of the Roman EmpireC Hundred Years' WarD Bubonic Plague
30 Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under
different names?A AthensB MoscowC ConstantinopleD Baghdad
31
Which civilization best completes this diagram?A IncanB MayanC EgyptianD Persian
32 The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of —
A calendarsB printingC ocean navigationD manufacturing goods
33
This quotation describes the —A triumph of the Ottoman Turks at ToursB collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasionsC triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy LandD collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
34 During the Middle Ages, many Greek and Roman classics were preserved because
they had been translated into —A RussianB PersianC ArabicD Chinese
35
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by —A bankersB humanistsC feudal lordsD parish priests
36 The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by —
A supporting the teachings of the Catholic ChurchB increasing the use of new accounting practicesC motivating the analysis of Egyptian societyD expanding the distribution of new ideas
37 Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
A Rise of civilizations displaced other people.B Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands.C People searched for new sources of food.D Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
38 Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance
from —A trade routesB feudal kingdomsC Germanic invadersD Mongol hordes
39 The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on —
A manufactured goodsB shipping and tradeC agricultural productionD lumber and minerals
40
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?A 1B 2C 3D 4
41 What primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
A LanguageB ReligionC EconomyD Geography
42 Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built —
A in canyonsB in rainforestsC on islandsD on mountaintops
43 Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
A East Asia and the Mediterranean basinB Western Europe and East AfricaC East Africa and Southeast AsiaD Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
44 Which phrase describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
A Rainforests in Central AmericaB Deserts in MexicoC Woodlands of North AmericaD Mountains of Brazil
45 The early river valley civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia developed governments
that were ruled by —A religious authoritiesB elected officialsC representative assembliesD tribal councils
46
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in —A ChinaB ArabiaC ItalyD Spain
47 One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread —
A cultural declineB economic prosperityC political conflictD social equality
48
Which choice belongs in this diagram?A Patricians in section 1B Plebeians in section 1C Consuls in section 2D Emperors in section 2
49 Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
A Civil serviceB Elected legislaturesC Direct democracyD Written laws
50 Directions: Click on the correct answers. You must select all correct answers.
Which of the following are associated with the Byzantine Empire?
Mosaics Pantheon Greek languageIslam Hagia Sophia Icons
51
This map shows the migration of the —A Saxons B Magyars C Vikings D Angles E Franks
52 Directions: Click and drag each answer to the correct location.
Match each major New World civilization to the area they inhabited.
Aztec
Mayan
Incan
53 Directions: Click on the two correct answers.
Which two characteristics best complete the shaded part of the diagram?
Located in the Andes MountainsAgricultural economy
PolytheisticPyramids
Ruled by an emperor
54
The person pictured was a ruler in —A FranceB SpainC EnglandD RussiaE China
55 Directions: Click on the correct answers.
Based on the map, what deductions can be made concerning the spread of the Bubonic plague?
Traveled via landNever reached England
Traveled via SeaEarliest entry into Europe was in Italy
Started in ChinaReached Scandinavia
56 Directions: Click and drag the answers to the correct box.
Match the main focus and art example with the correct style of art.
57 Directions: Click on the correct answers. You must select all correct answers.
Select the Northern Renaissance writers.
Leonardo da Vinci Erasmus Sir Thomas More Hugh Capet Michelangelo
Church and salvation
Individuals and worldly matters