What was the use of slavery in the ancient world?

they were used for large building projects and in homes

How did Christianity spread so quickly?

the Roman Road system made it easier to spread ideas

Byzantine Emp. is both head of gov and church. What conclusion can you draw from this?

The empire united church and state

What mistake did Marc Antony make that allowed Octavian to get rid of him as a rival?

he married Cleopatra, which was against Roman law

As the Roman Empire Expanded, how did people respond to new religious ideas?

accepted ideas as long as Empire's power was not challenged

What was the basic structure of feudalism in western Europe in the 8th and 9th centuries?

Nobles control land in exchange for loyalty and service

African mosques blended Islamic and traditional art. what does this show us?

West Africans adapted Islam to their own culture

What effect has Justinian's code had on the modern world?

it is the basis for many legal codes in the western world

"The King Greatly Honors learning" What does this quote about Timbuktu demonstrate?

they emphasized literacy and trade

How does the city of Rome's access to the Tiber river positively effect people?

it provided water and access to trade

Why did Italian cities grow wealthy during the Crusades?

trade between Europe and the Middle east

Which of the following is a reason for the decline of Rome?

the army gets involved and auctions off the throne

What trait best describes most feudal societies?

land is exchanged for goods and services

The city-states of East Africa were trading gold with Muslims. what effect did this have?

the spread of Islam into Africa

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7th Grade EOY Review

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A review for end of the year 7th grade (Ohio standards) Social Studies

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1
The Silk Road was a major trade route that connected which two parts of the world?
North and South America
China to Southeast Asia
North Africa to Western Europe
Asia Minor to China
2
What was the use of slavery in the ancient world?
were only people convicted of crimes
they were used for large building projects and in homes
they were only gathered through war
it was not practiced by many
3
How did Christianity spread so quickly?
Fear of barbarians led to a breakdown of belief in Jupiter
it was popular with women, so men wanted to join too
the Roman Road system made it easier to spread ideas
Life after death was a popular promise
4
Byzantine Emp. is both head of gov and church. What conclusion can you draw from this?
The empire united church and state
the government struggled to maintain power
the people rebelled against the emperor
the church weakened the government
5
The basic principle of Natural law is that
All Humans have rights
All Romans have rights
All animals have rights
all survival is based on rights
6
What mistake did Marc Antony make that allowed Octavian to get rid of him as a rival?
he married Cleopatra, which was against Roman law
He divorced Octavia and moved to Eastern Rome
He helped assassinate Caesar
he executed members of the Senate
7
As the Roman Empire Expanded, how did people respond to new religious ideas?
The Romans converted to Christianity
They forced them to follow Roman gods
Punished all that didn't believe in Roman Gods
accepted ideas as long as Empire's power was not challenged
8
What was the basic structure of feudalism in western Europe in the 8th and 9th centuries?
kings were supported by cities in limited noble power
Peasants who farmed land got independence
money was used to hire professionals to enforce laws
Nobles control land in exchange for loyalty and service
9
Roman women could own property and make wills. What conclusion can you draw from this?
women were equal to men
women could vote
women had some legal rights
women could hold political office
10
African mosques blended Islamic and traditional art. what does this show us?
Islamic art overpowered West African
West Africans adapted Islam to their own culture
West Africa struggled against Islamic Culture
Islamic architecture was more attractive than West AFrican
11
Why were many large cities in the middle ages on rivers?
easier travel and trade
it was more difficult to grow crops and livestock here
they could build large navies
they were protected from attack
12
What effect has Justinian's code had on the modern world?
it provided legal guidance to the Islamic world
it is the basis for many legal codes in the western world
it destroyed the Byzantine Empire's right to rule
it provided the first legal document written in Latin
13
"The King Greatly Honors learning" What does this quote about Timbuktu demonstrate?
they emphasized literacy and trade
they liked war
they protected all citizens
they were democratic
14
Constantinople had three sides in water, was easy to defend, was at crossroads. What are these
Economic features
geographic features
all of these are correct
military features
15
How does the city of Rome's access to the Tiber river positively effect people?
it provided water and access to trade
it stretched through the entire empire
Latin language spread because of the river
it created fertile land for farming
16
Which right from the Magna Carta is in the Constitution?
freedom of the press
freedom of religion
Right to a trial by jury
Right to vote
17
Who held the most political power in the European feudal system?
Knight
Lords
Serf
Monks
18
Why did Italian cities grow wealthy during the Crusades?
Trade between African and Europe
They taxed people to build wealth
Italian kings conquered foreign lands
trade between Europe and the Middle east
19
Which of the following is a reason for the decline of Rome?
the army gets involved and auctions off the throne
The Senate reclaims power
Christianity tears apart society
the pax Romana no longer works
20
The result of the Punic Wars was
Romans are sold into slavery
Carthage is destroyed
Spain gains independence
a military stalemate where no one has the advantage
21
Merchants from Ghana prospered by controlling the trade of
Grain and Camels
Dates and Wine
Timber and Olive Oil
Gold and Salt
22
What trait best describes most feudal societies?
land is exchanged for goods and services
A representative government
the protection of individual rights
widespread economic opportunity
23
The city-states of East Africa were trading gold with Muslims. what effect did this have?
the migration of East Africans to Asia
The development of a strong central gov
the decline of Swahili as a language
the spread of Islam into Africa
24
which civilization was a republic for part of it's existence
Rome
Egypt
India
China

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