WORLD HISTORY II. Form H0112, CORE 1 VIRGINIA STANDARDS OF LEARNING. Spring 2012 Released Test. Property of the Virginia Department of Education

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1 VIRINI STNRS O LERNIN Spring 2012 Released Test WORL ISTORY II orm 0112, ORE 1 Property of the Virginia epartment of Education opyright 2012 by the ommonwealth of Virginia, epartment of Education, P.O. ox 2120, Richmond, Virginia ll rights reserved. Except as permitted by law, this material may not be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without written permission from the copyright owner. ommonwealth of Virginia public school educators may reproduce any portion of these released tests for non-commercial educational purposes without requesting permission. ll others should direct their written requests to the Virginia epartment of Education, ivision of Student ssessment and School Improvement, at the above address or by to Student_ssessment@doe.virginia.gov.

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3 World istory II irections Read each question and choose the best answer. Then fill in the circle on your answer document for the answer you have chosen. SMPLE ow were the United States and the Soviet Union described after World War II? llies emocracies Superpowers Imperialists 3

4 1 1 istorical figures associated with the Italian Renaissance 2 istorical figures associated with the Northern Renaissance Which name is correctly matched with a box in this diagram? Leonardo da Vinci in ox 1 William Shakespeare in ox 1 Machiavelli in ox 2 Michelangelo in ox 2 2 Why do Mexico and Peru have primarily atholic populations? The Inquisition converted the ews and Muslims of these areas. Religion was spread in these areas by Spanish missionaries and colonists. People who practiced traditional native religions migrated out of these areas. The people in these areas were isolated from foreign influences. 4

5 3 Study of rammar Study of istory The umanities Study of Rhetoric Study of Poetry These studies focusing on classic reek and Roman texts were of major importance during the atholic Reformation Italian Renaissance lorious Revolution Industrial Revolution 4 Which idea is most associated with ohn alvin? Ultimate authority comes from the ible. People are equal before od. Salvation depends on faith alone. ate is determined by predestination. 5

6 5 hina established foreign enclaves in order to improve education centralize manufacturing spread religion control trade 6 Which explorer contributed to the establishment of Portuguese colonies in frica and India? ernando ortez erdinand Magellan Vasco da ama rancis rake 7 uring the 16th century, Europe gained access to knowledge about astronomy, medicine, and mathematics because of the exploration of frica spread of the manorial system expansion of religion growth of trade with sia 6

7 8 The Reformation The hurch was believed to have been corrupted by its political power and wealth.? Which statement completes this diagram? Priests gave up positions of leadership in their community. Nobles decided to abandon the beliefs of hristianity. eliefs encouraging religious toleration became widely accepted. New religions that rejected the authority of the Pope were established. 7

8 9 The olumbian Exchange 1 Western emisphere Eastern emisphere 2 Which choice correctly identifies a major trade pattern of the olumbian Exchange? attle along arrow 1 oal along arrow 1 Tobacco along arrow 2 orses along arrow 2 8

9 10 When we arrived at Kyoto, we waited for some days that we might obtain leave to approach the king.... ut we found all ways of access to him altogether closed. nd as we discovered that the edicts of the king were generally thought little of... Letter from St. rancis Xavier to the Society of esus at oa, 1551 Which aspect of apanese society is best described by this letter? Weakness of the emperor Power of the people ecline of the class structures Importance of the religious institutions 9

10 11 The World Which region was protected from outside influence by the Monroe octrine?

11 12 Peter the reat? Establishes new capital Increases Russia s military power dopts new technology Which statement best completes this diagram? Promotes Religious Tolerance Encourages Socialism Strengthens Parliamentary uthority Supports Westernization 13 The novel emerged as a distinct form of literature in Europe during the ge of bsolutism Reformation Industrial Revolution Enlightenment 11

12 14 Revolutionary government owes to all good citizens the fullest protection the state can afford; to enemies of the people it owes nothing but death. Maximilien Robespierre, ecember 25, 1793 What was the immediate result of this philosophy? n increase in taxes period of restored peace n expansion of the justice system time of mass executions Lima... being the center of the whole commerce of Peru, a greater number of Europeans resort to it,... many after they have finished their respective affairs, return home, yet the major part induced [encouraged] by the fertility of the soil, and goodness of the climate, remain... orge uan and ntonio de Ulloa, 1748 ased on this passage, Lima became an important outpost because it attracted Spanish colonists had a navigable river upheld atholic traditions had a profitable mine 12

13 16 Who became ruler of rance as a result of the rench Revolution? Louis XVI enry IV Napoleon onaparte Marie ntoinette 17 iuseppe aribaldi This person is important because he convinced the Papal States to support independence for Italy developed the Italian fascism adopted after World War I conquered southern Italy to unite it with northern Italy commanded the Italian forces during World War I 13

14 18 Industrialization helped lead to the European colonization of frica by promoting the development of tourist markets causing domestic governments to collapse increasing competition for overseas markets bringing the major powers into armed conflict 19 King Louis XIV of rance required all nobles to spend part of each year living in the palace at Versailles to maintain control over the nobles force the nobles to acquire educations limit religious influences over the nobles prevent the nobles from mistreating the peasants 20 Edward enner s innovation helped to improve public health enable mass production increase energy output allow faster transportation 14

15 21 uring the 19th century, which change led to an increase in the use of child labor? The creation of a public welfare system The development of the factory system The expansion of large cities The rise of wages for skilled workers 22 olonial Society in South merica Officers? Mestizos ow is the missing class of people best described? Immigrants to South merica People of European heritage born in South merica Immigrants from North merica People of European heritage born in frica 15

16 23 auses of the Industrial Revolution in England Plentiful natural resources Stable government Overseas markets? Which phrase best completes this list? Religious uniformity usiness regulation Technological advances Military alliances 24 What were the contents of the Zimmermann telegram? erman offer to Mexico to form an alliance against the United States United States proposal to supply arms so Mexico could fight ermany erman offer to negotiate peace with the United States United States warning against erman invasion of reat ritain 16

17 25 What was the purpose of the mandate system? It was intended to prepare territories for future independence. It established permanent systems of government for the territories. It weakened the economies of countries that were supporting the territories. It was supposed to prepare territories for unification with the controlling country. 26 USE? EETS lsace-lorraine was returned to rance West Prussia, Upper Silesia, and Poznania were given to Poland Reparations were to be paid by ermany Which phrase completes this diagram? The xis defeat in World War II The harter of the United Nations The formation of the European Union The llied victory in World War I 17

18 27 Introduced fascism to nation ttempted to restore the nation to its past glory Invaded Ethiopia What dictator took these actions before World War II? oseph Stalin rancisco ranco enito Mussolini dolf itler 18

19 28 East sia Which country invaded the darker-shaded area of this map in the 1930s? Mongolia Korea India apan 19

20 29 Winston hurchill oseph Stalin ranklin Roosevelt uring World War II, these men were communist leaders xis dictators military commanders llied leaders 30 The wrongs which we seek to condemn and punish have been so... devastating, that civilization cannot tolerate their being ignored... four great nations... stay the hand of vengeance and voluntarily submit their captive enemies to the judgement of law... Robert ackson, November 21, 1945 This speech was most likely given during the Yalta onference drafting of the Treaty of Versailles Nuremberg Trials creation of the Marshall Plan 20

21 31 Which factor had the most influence on the outbreak of World War II? ascism in Spain ommunism in the Soviet Union Nationalism in hina Militarism in ermany 32 Post World War II United States? uarantees security ssists development Which country completes this diagram? dopts democratic constitution isbands military Spain rance apan Russia 21

22 33 NEWS Marshall sees Europe in Need of Vast New U.S. id Urges Self-elp in Reconstruction This headline reported a result of the oxer Rebellion World War I the reat epression World War II 34 The United States threatened to use nuclear weapons during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait hinese ivil War Soviet invasion of fghanistan uban Missile risis 22

23 35 What did Mikhail orbachev and eng Xiaoping have in common? Military expansion Industrial buildup New economic reform Tight governmental control 36 sia Which statement best describes the region indicated on this map? It housed a ritish protectorate that was returned to hinese control. It was a refuge for nationalists after a civil war in hina. It housed a monastery for a powerful sect of hinese monks. It was acquired from apan after the hinese-apanese Wars. 23

24 37 20th-entury onflicts World War I World War II Vietnam War Persian ulf War The United States policy of containment began after which event on this timeline? evelopment of the atomic bomb Mutual distrust and suspicion between the United States and the Soviet Union onflicting political and economic ideologies What is the best title for this list? auses of Western Imperialism auses of the old War auses of the reat epression auses of World War II 24

25 39 The spirit of democracy cannot be established in the midst of terrorism, whether governmental or popular. Mohandas andhi This quotation refers to which nation s rule over India? Soviet Union rance reat ritain hina 25

26 40 frica The darker-shaded nation on this map achieved its independence through democratic elections violent conflict foreign invasion peaceful negotiations 41 20th-century territorial conflict caused by religious differences was fought between Taiwan and the People s Republic of hina North Koreans and South Koreans rabs and Israelis Kuwait and Iraq 26

27 42 What is the Torah? collection of indu texts The sacred writings of the ews collection of Islamic laws The holy texts of uddhists 43 New official counterterrorism strategies? Mounting concerns for personal privacy Which phrase completes this diagram? International trade restrictions Required military enlistments eightened surveillance activities Overseas military operations 27

28 44 Eastern emisphere Which modern-day country includes the area once ruled by the Mughals?

29 45 Which religion had a large population of followers in Europe around 1500? uddhism Shintoism induism udaism 46 Trans-Saharan Routes Nile River Map Legend River Route These routes are historically significant primarily because they were used by invading armies allowed people to explore new regions provided access to food and water sources made possible an exchange of goods and ideas 29

30 47 Which region is most associated with the destruction of indigenous empires by Spanish explorers during the ge of iscovery? Pacific Islands Latin merica East Indies South frica 48 One reason that the Ottoman Turks were successful in creating a large empire was that they conquered the lands of the Mughal Empire taxed visitors who traveled in their empire used the Islamic religion as a unifying force relied on foreign navies to protect their coast 30

31 49 South merica uring the 1500s, which empire was located in the darker-shaded area on this map? Incan ztec Mayan nasazi 31

32 ountry Population Percent of Population ews Muslims hristians Other Religion Which country is described by this graph? Israel Egypt India Turkey 51 In the contemporary world, the ability to conduct global business is made easy primarily because of universal currencies instant communication common languages inexpensive transportation 32

33 52 Metals Mined in entral and South merica, Metal Weight (tons) old 180 Silver 16,000 Which European country s economy most directly benefited from the mining described in this table? rance Italy Spain England 33

34 53 old and silver represent the wealth of the nation nation needs a positive balance of trade European colonialism should be expanded The government controls the economy through the use of tariffs Which economic system is best described by this list? ommunism Mercantilism apitalism Socialism 54 Which were frica s main exports during the 17th and 18th centuries? gricultural tools erbal medicines Raw materials onsumer goods 34

35 55 17th entury England lorious Revolution? English ill of Rights Which phrase completes this diagram? Strengthening of Parliament Spread of Renaissance Ideals Establishment of a ommonwealth bandonment of Mercantilist Systems 56 Which writer most influenced the people who started the rench Revolution? Niccolò Machiavelli Miguel de ervantes ean-acques Rousseau enjamin ranklin 35

36 57 Who believed that governments should NOT interfere with a free market economy? Karl Marx dam Smith Vladimir Lenin dolf itler 58? No private property Equal distribution of wealth Rule of the working class Which phrase best completes this diagram? auses of Mercantilism Results of apitalism Theories of lassicism Principles of ommunism 36

37 59? The right to live The right to be free The right to own property What would be the best title for this list? Major Ideas of ohn Locke entral Themes of The Leviathan Principles of Niccolò Machiavelli Ideals of The ommunist Manifesto 60 International Monetary und (IM) European Union (EU) World Trade Organization (WTO) The creation of these organizations has resulted in the containment of communism establishment of parliamentarianism reduction of industrial pollution expansion of economic interdependence 37

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39 Spring 2012 Released World istory II Standards of Learning Test Total Raw Score to Scaled Score onversion Table for Multiple hoice orm 0112, ore 1 Total Raw Score If you get this many items correct: Total Scaled Score Then your converted scaled score is: total raw score (left column) is converted to a total scaled score (right column). The total scaled score may range from 0 to scaled score of 400 or more means the student passed the SOL test, while a scaled score of 399 or less means the student did not pass the test. scaled score of 500 or more indicates the student passed the SOL test at an advanced level

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