SOL Review Test

Which name is correctly matched with a box in this diagram?

• Leonardo da Vinci in Box 1
• William Shakespeare in Box 2
• Machiavelli in Box 2
• Michelangelo in Box 2

Why do Mexico and Peru have primarily Catholic populations?

• The Inquisition converted Jews and Muslims in this area 
• Religion was spread in these areas by Spanish missionaries
• People who practiced native religions migrated out of these areas
• People in this area were isolated from foreign influences

These studies focusing on classic Greek and Roman texts were of major importance during the —

• Catholic Reformation
•  Italian Renaissance
• Glorious Revolution
•  Industrial Revolution

Which idea is most associated with John Calvin?

• Ultimate authority comes from the Bible.
• People are equal before God.
• Salvation depends on faith alone
• Fate is determined by predestination.

The government of China established foreign enclaves in order to —

• improve education
• centralize manufacturing
• spread religion
• control trade

Which explorer contributed to the establishment of Portuguese colonies in Africa and India?

•  Hernando Cortez
• Ferdinand Magellan
• Vasco da Gama
• Francis Drake

During the 16th century, Europe gained access to knowledge about astronomy, medicine, and mathematics because of the —

• exploration of Africa
• spread of the manorial system
• expansion of religion
• growth of trade with Asia

Which statement completes this diagram?

•  Priests gave up positions of leadership in their community
•  Nobles decided to abandon the beliefs of Christianity.
• Beliefs encouraging religious toleration became widely accepted.
• New religions that rejected the authority of the Pope were established.

Which choice correctly identifies a major trade pattern of the Columbian Exchange?

• Cattle along arrow 1
• Coal along arrow 1
• Tobacco along arrow 2
•  Horses along arrow 2

Which aspect of Japanese society is best described by this letter?

• Weakness of the emperor
• Power of the people
• Decline of the class structures
•  Importance of the religious institutions