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7th grade 3rd Quarter Benchmark Review Activity
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1
One of the largest and most powerful Muslim empires was
the Roman Empire.
the Byzantine Empire.
Great Zimbabwe.
the Ottoman Empire.
2
What is a martyr?
a person who is the head of a church
a person who cares for the sick and needy
a person willing to die rather than give up their beliefs
a person who punishes those who do not honor the emperor
3
People have overcome the barrier of the Sahara Desert in all of the following ways EXCEPT...
by using airplanes.
by using a waterway created from the Zambezi River.
by using the Internet.
by using trucks traveling in caravans.
4
Geography affected the early Arabs' way of life in all of the following ways EXCEPT
they led animals from one oasis to another to graze.
they settled in mountain valleys.
they traveled in caravans and transported goods.
they raised cattle, the highest animal in their society.
5
Which early Christian leader spread Christianity to the Gentiles, or non-Jews?
Peter
Paul
Judas
Jesus
6
According to the Hebrew Bible, why did the pharaoh let the Israelites go?
The Nile River turned to blood.
All firstborn sons, including the pharaoh's, died.
Locusts ate all of the Egyptian's crops.
A swarm of flied infested the royal palace.
7
What does the word "Islam" mean?
an eye for an eye
seek answers within yourself
go to the desert and pray
surrendering to the will of God
8
Cultures in North Africa were separated from cultures in the rest of Africa by the
Great Rift Valley.
Sahara Desert.
Arabian Sea.
Congo River Basin.
9
Which of the following was NOT true about the Jewish way of life?
Jewish children's first teachers were their grandparents.
Jews were allowed to eat beef, lamb, and fish like salmon.
Jewish girls learned to be wives, mothers, and housekeepers.
A son was valued because he carried on the family name.
10
Muhammad's teachings were popular with poor people for all of the following reasons EXCEPT that
the rich should share their goods.
wealthy merchants were given more power.
wealth was not as important as leading a good life.
he preached that all people were equal.
11
Jewish and Christian beliefs differ from the Greeks and Romans in the importance of
the rule of law.
individual morality.
belief in one God.
the family unit.
12
Which of the following advancements was NOT made by Muslims in the areas of math and science?
realized that the earth was round
perfected the Greek astrolabe
invented geometry
known as the founders of chemistry
13
Christians believe that if people accept Jesus and his teachings, they will
be saved and enter heaven.
be very wealthy.
never do anything wrong.
always be happy.
14
What was one reason that Christianity spread so quickly in the Roman Empire?
Christians taught the Greeks to speak Latin.
The Roman Empire brought safety to travel.
Nero, the Roman emperor, converted to Christianity.
Christians agreed to honor the emperor before honoring God.
15
What is NOT true about the salt trade in the Sahara in the Middle Ages?
Salt was transported by elephants to the city of Rome.
Salt was plentiful because the area was once a shallow sea.
Salt was traded ounce for ounce for gold.
Salt was needed to preserve food and to keep people healthy.
16
Which of the following conquered Ghana and created a new empire?
Axum
Songhai
Benin
Mali
17
What is one similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments?
both support a belief in reincarnation
both encourage the use of statues to symbolize God
both provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior
both promote learning as a means to salvation
18
The migrations of which group brought common beliefs and practices to much of Africa?
Bantu
Berbers
Ashanti
Kush
19
What Roman emperor ended the persecution of Christians?
Nero
Constantine
Diocletian
Theodosius
20
What was a similarity among the ancient African kingdoms of Mali, Ghana, and Songhai?
They practiced Christianity.
The isolated themselves from contact with other cultures.
They established economies based on trade.
They limited the power of their rulers.
21
After the Mogul Empire collapsed, who took control of most of India?
France
the Vikings
Great Britain
the pope
22
Why did the Romans see the Christians as traitors?
Christians refused to honor the emperor as a god.
Christians criticized Romans' festivals and games.
Christians refused to serve in the Roman army.
Christians refused to hold public office.
23
Which of the following African geographic zones features high temperatures and uneven rains?
Mediterranean
Rain Forests
Deserts
Savannas
24
Which of the following were common trade items in the West African empires?
gold, ivory, and salt
gold, copper, and ivory
salt and gold
ivory, iron, and gold
25
Which empire preserved both Greek and Roman culture until it was conquered in 1453?
Ottoman Empire
Persian Empire
Mauryan Empire
Byzantine Empire
26
Muslims must
fulfill the Five Pillars of Islam.
pray eight times a day.
live in Makkah.
save all their money.
27
The pope is the leader of
the Roman Catholic Church.
the Greek Orthodox Church.
the Anglican Church.
the Lutheran Church.
28
Domes, minarets, a courtyard, and a well are all features of what type of building?
a ziggurat
a mosque
a temple
a church
29
What geographic trait did BOTH Ghana and Mali have in common?
They were both located in river valleys.
They were both located in mountainous regions.
They were both located along major trade routes.
They were both located along the coast.
30
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths.
the central authority of the Pope.
not eating from dawn to dusk on holy days.
one God.
