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7th grade social studies Georgia Milestone Review
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1
What are the "Five Pillars"?
five basic obligations that Muslims are supposed to do
The five columns support the Ka'aba
five beliefs shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
the first five books of the Quran
2
Which is the best example of ethnic group?
People who like to read similar books
People who grow similar foods
People who share a culture, national origin, or religion
People who share a belief in a god or gods
3
The climate of India is affected by seasonal winds called?
typhoons
tornandoes
monsoons
hurriances
4
What's the main belief that distinguished the Jewish faith from the others in the ancient world
the ofering of sacrifices during religious ceremonies
the belief in life after death
the worship of a single god rather than many gods
the organization of believers into a separate state
5
What are the main religions found among the Ashanti people today?
traditional religion and Hindu
Judaism and Christianity
traditional Shanti religion, Christianity and Islam
there is little practice of religion among the Ashanti
6
Which best describes a Nomad?
one who wanders from place to place to find food and water
one who lives and farms in a village on the edge of desert
industrial worker who lives in an African city
plantation owner who lives along the coast
7
What do some people believe that might lead to "water wars" in Africa in the future?
end of farming as AFrica moves to heavy industry
demands to reroute rivers to supple water to the rain forest
United Nations decrees telling African nations how to share
competition among countries that compete for water resources
8
Which one of these religions is not monotheistic?
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
9
What is the Buddhist teaching that shows its followers the way to live their lives?
The Quran
The Bible
The Five Pillars
The Middle Way
10
Which best describes the religion of those who call themselves Arabs?
Most Arabs are either Muslims or Jews
The majority of Arabs are Shia Muslims
All arabs are Sunni Muslim
Though most are Muslim, there are also Christians
11
What is the name of the Hindu sacred text
The Four Noble Truths
The Vedas
The Middle Way
The Quran
12
Which countries border the Gaza Strip?
Iraq and Jordan
Israel and the West Baml
Lebanon and Syria
Israel and Eqypt
13
Why do some governments ignore industrial pollution of major rivers and waterways?
most governments do not recognize pollution as a problem
industries always have a plan to clean up pollution
the people of most countries do not care about pollution
leaders water industries to be profitable
14
Which is the biggest threat to the African rainforest today?
Overpopulation
Wars and political unrest
Extended periods of drought
Pollution from nuclear power plants
15
What is the "caste system"?
men and women divided into labor
the Hindu priesthood
the voting system used in Southeastern elections
divisions of all the people in a society into categories
16
What is the Hindu belief in reincarnation?
the cow is a sacred animal
there in only one god
people should treat each other with kindness
a soul returns to life in another body after death
17
Which person is a common figure in the origins of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Abraham
Muhammad
Jesus
Confucius
18
What has caused the Sahel to expand in recent years?
Government programs moving too many people in area
Over grazing and cutting down trees for fuel
Heavy rains and flooding over several years
Damming the rivers and preventing irrigation
19
In which country did Shintoism begin?
Japan
India
China
Vietnam
20
Which phrase best describes the rainforest?
hot and dry desert
humid and warm with thick vegetation
rolling grassy plains
semi-arid farmland
