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1st semester review #7th grade #History Alive!
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1
Which of the following contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire?
The Tiber River froze over.
The government built roads and protected trade.
The government lowered taxes.
Slavery created laziness and at least two unhappy groups.
2
Why was the capital of the Roman Empire moved to the east?
It was Constantine's home town.
They got tired of the humidity in Rome.
to protect it from barbarian invasion
They had better food in the east.
3
Why did Muhammad preach tolerance for Jews and Christians?
Muslims think every religion is the right one.
All three religions are exactly the same.
Jews and Christians promote reading
They are "People of the Book" and have the" right" God.
4
Muslims believe Muhammad was
the one and only God
the Son of God
related to the popes
a messenger of God
5
During the Middle Ages, who was most likely to be educated?
kings
clergy members (church officials)
knights
Ladies
6
Who is considered to be the "father" of Judaism, Christianity, AND Islam?
Muhammad
Jesus
Moses
Abraham
7
What body of water is marked on the map?
Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
8
What does a successful empire begin with?
money
a strong government
thousands of people
a good location
9
What religion did most Romans belong to at the time of Jesus' birth?
Jewish
Buddhist
monotheism
polytheism
10
How did the later Middle Ages change because of the growth of towns?
People hated city life so they moved into the country.
More trade meant 7th graders could learn more history.
Less trade meant people couldn't get supplies they needed.
New and more job opportunities were created
11
How has Latin influenced today?
It became the most spoken language in the world.
It led to a fun language called pig latin.
It developed into several languages used today.
It doesn't influence anything anymore.
12
About how long after Jesus' life did it take before a Roman emperor became a Christian?
it never happened
500 years
300 years
20 years
13
Constantine's capital was called _________
Constantinople
Ridgecrestopolis
Rome
New Constantine
14
Why was the world view of the Romans limited?
They didn't travel very much.
They were scared of the outside world.
It wasn't small. They knew everything.
They didn't want to know new things.
15
What does the "fall" of Rome really mean?
It's no longer rising.
The western half fell; the eastern half continued.
All of the empire was taken over by new rulers.
It was a temporary setback that the Romans fixed.
16
Which of the following was part of the Roman rise to power?
The empire had a good climate for growing food.
all of the above
The government fed and entertained their people.
The government leaders were chosen by the people.
17
Which of the following continents was part of the Roman Empire?
Australia
Antartica
Asia
South America
18
What continent is marked on the map?
North America
Africa
Europe
Asia
19
Most medieval art was about
every day life
glorious battles
religion
the power of education
20
How did improvements in agriculture lead to increased trade?
Fewer people had to farm so did other jobs/sold other goods.
It created a surplus of food that was then sold.
Farming was easier so more food was produced.
all of these
21
What major world religion was founded during the Roman Empire?
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
22
Why did most cities have to be located on rivers to be successful?
transportation use
fresh drinking water
all of the above
water for crops
23
What Roman architectural legacy can often be found on American government buildings?
domes
gargoyles
cameos
stairs
24
What were the Crusades?
holy wars to gain the Holy Land from the Muslims
a type of food eaten by peasants
a series of tests for 7th graders
the first Bibles
25
What caused towns to grow again in the later Middle Ages?
military conquest
trade
education
migration
26
What social/economic/political system from the Middle Ages was based on loyalty and protection?
republicanism
feudalism
democracy
depotism
27
Who are the mythological founders of Rome shown in this picture?
Aphrodite and Zeus
Remus and Romulus
Aries and Mars
Julius Caesar and Brutus
28
Which groups gained power during the later Middle Ages?
Lords and ladies
the church
merchants and craftspeople
Jews
29
Which of the following best describes the situation of the Jews in Medieval Europe?
were separated socially & only allowed to have certain jobs
They didn't live in Europe during the Middle Ages.
They won many battles against the Christians and Muslims.
They were the main landowners.
30
What are the followers of Islam called?
Muslims
Islamese
Islamies
Christians
31
What often happens when a leader dies without an obvious successor (leader to follow him)?
Several people who want to be leader fight for control.
An election is held so a new leader can be chosen.
There's always a plan B. Everyone will know what that is.
The oldest son of the last leader takes over.
32
Who was the first Christian Roman Emperor?
Constantine
Theodosius
Diocletian
Julius Caesar
