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Review Quiz for the 7th Grade Social Studies Final Exam
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1
Which describes the motivation of European explorers to find a way to sail to Asia? (The 3 G's)
God, Gold and Glory
God, Glory, and Silver
Gold, God, Gluten
Gifts, Gold and Glory
2
This Portuguese explorer sailed to India in 1498, establishing the first direct water
trade
route from Europe.
Amerigo Vespucci
Vasco da Gama
Jacques Cartier
John Cabot
3
Why did the Western Roman Empire Fall?
Economic and Social Problems - Heavy Taxes
Weakening Army - Could not defeat the Ottomans in the Middle East
Weakening Frontiers - Invasions from Germanic Tribes
Political Instability - Could not peacefully transfer power
4
What were TWO reasons writing the Bible in vernacular (ordinary language of the people) was significant? *Choose 2*
Lead to the development of additional branches of Protestant Christianity
More people became literate in Arabic as a result
Latin became the language of the educated
It allowed people to interpret the Bible for themselves
5
A European ship designed for long voyages.
circumnavigation
sponsor
caravel
astrolabe
6
Which of the following is NOT an effect of the Columbian Exchange?
Creation of a new World Economy
Cultural Diffusion between cultures in the Old and New Worlds
Increase in populations throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Buildup of the Native American Immune System to European Diseases
7
The following list is associated with which Chinese Dynasty? *Isolationism, Forbidden City, Sea Voyages*
Mongol Rule (Yuan)
Ming
Tang
Song
8
Which answer
best
describes the land that the Inca people used to farm?
Strips of flat land carved from steep hillsides
Fertile land close to the Amazon River
Fertile land on gently sloping hills
Flat plains that required irrigation
9
The Spanish explorer that conquered the Aztec was ______. Spanish explorer that conquered the Inca was ______?
Hernan Cortes; Francisco Pizarro
Francisco Pizarro; Hernan Cortes
Christopher Columbus; Francisco Pizzaro
Ferdinand Magellan; Hernan Cortes
10
How did the printing press contribute to the Reformation?
It created jobs for monks who left the monastery.
It spread new ideas (new worldviews) and translations of the Bible.
It meant that scholars no longer felt a need to travel.
It led cities to establish new universities.
11
What happened at the Battle of Hastings?
The English army forced a surrender from William the Conqueror.
The English army defeats the Norwegians after 4 months of combat
William the Conqueror’s army defeated Harold’s English army
The Norwegian army forces a surrender of William the Conqueror’s Army.
12
To increase the land available for farming, the Aztecs built __________.
Chinampas.
Aqueducts.
Basins.
Dikes.
13
Which English King was forced to sign the Magna Carta by rebellious barons?
King John
King Henry
King William ‘The Conqueror’
King Edward ‘The Confessor’
14
Which of the following physical features did NOT contribute to China’s isolation?
The Gobi Desert
The Pacific Ocean
The Himalayas
The North China Plain
15
What are the two navigational instruments adapted and perfected by Muslims?
Telescope
Astrolabe
Celestial Navigation
Compass
16
Which of the following are rights that belong to all people from birth?
People have rights?
Natural Rights
Social Rights
Human Rights
17
During the Tang and Song Dynasties, the growth of which crop helped populations grow?
Rice
Silk
Wheat
Corn
18
The list above is the effects of which major event in Europe?
The economic and social effects of the bubonic plague.
The result of William the Conqueror's invasion of England.
The reason the pope called for a Christian Crusade
The causes of the Hundred Years War in medieval Europe
19
What is the main goal of the First Crusade?
To take the Holy Land away from the Byzantine Empire
To take the Holy Land away from the Muslims
To conquer Constantinople
To convert Muslims to Christianity
20
Constantinople was fortified exceptionally well. What is the major defense that they utilized to protect their harbors?
Greek Fire
Archers
Navy Ships
Moats
21
Why did trade flourish along the Silk Road under Mongol rule?
Increased trade led to a large population increase during the Yuan Dynasty
The Mongols reopened the Silk Road and encouraged trade.
The Mongols were willing to pay large sums of gold for European trade goods
Slow transportation within China negatively impacted trade.
22
How did monasteries help keep classical Greek and Roman civilizations alive?
Nuns traveled across Western Europe to exhibit artistic works.
Monks dedicated religious chants to leaders of Greek and Roman civilization
They had libraries of Greek & Roman works that monks copied for education
Nuns baked bread for the leaders of their communities to honor traditions
23
What is the importance of the items: Proverbs, Storytelling, Griots?
Classifies how Roman historians shared the fall of the Roman Empire.
The methods used by Confucius to teach and preserve his philosophy.
Explains how Africans preserved their traditions, history, and culture.
How Arabs traded with those who speak a different language.
24
The Holy Book of Islam is called the _________.
Bible
Quran
Caliph
Torah
25
The Reformation refers to __________.
Impeachment of King Henry VII
Protestant separation from the Catholic Church
Reorganization of legal system
Improvements for the poor
26
How many lives did the Black Death claim in Europe from the year 1347 to 1352?
6.5 Million
53 Million
25 Million
1.5 Billion
27
Japan’s golden age or the, _________, made many advancements in the fields of literature & art.
Kami Period
Heian Period
Feudalism Period
Nara Period
28
Who created the Scientific Method, and believed truth can only be found through investigation?
Kepler
Ptolemy
Newton
Bacon
29
What is "the exchange of land for military service" called?
manoralism
feudalism
jingoism
Buddhism
30
What is the purpose of the Council of Trent?
Establish new schools to teach Church obedience
To begin reforming the Protestant religions
Attempt to abolish the growing Protestant religions
Redefine the practices and doctrines of the Catholic Church
31
How did wealthy merchants and bankers, like the Medici family, of Florence help promote learning and the arts?
By opening shops
By building larger churches
By funding trading expeditions
By becoming patrons
32
The Hagia Sophia has served as many different roles throughout it's history. Which of the follow has it NOT served as:
Islamic Mosque
Christian Church
Historical Museum
Hebrew Temple
33
What have scholars learned from ‘The Tale of Genji’?
They learned about the first democratic election in Japan.
They learned about life at the Heian court.
They learned about the life of the lower class in medieval Japan.
They learned about a magical adventure the Buddha and Genji went on.
34
Where was the Islamic faith founded?
Baghdad
Mecca
Qatar
Medina
35
The Arabian Peninsula lies at the crossroads of which three continents?
South America, Asia, Africa
Australia, Asia, and Africa
Europe, Africa, and Asia
North America, South America, and Europe
36
What led Justinian to create a new code of laws?
To allow woman the right to inherit property
To create a system of laws that treated all religions equally
To develop a theocracy
To simplify the confusing system of Roman laws
37
Which of the following inventions proved to be of great value to European sailors?
Tea
Gunpowder
Compass
Paper
38
What practice allowed people to gain forgiveness by giving the Catholic Church money?
Golden Forgivness
Bribing
Fee for Sinners
Paying Indulgences
39
What is the main difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims?
How to act toward members of other religions
The time of the day Muslims are to pray toward Mecca
Belief of who is the rightful caliph of the Islamic Faith
How many wives a husband is allowed to have
40
The traditional religion of Japan, __________, means ‘way of the gods’ and is based on worship and respect for nature.
Buddhism
Confucianism
Shinto
Hinduism
41
Which of the following most accurately describes how the Japanese people found and grew food?
Utilized terracing to grow food on mountain sides.
Herded sheep in the mountainous terrain of the Japanese Alps
Fished off the coast of Japan for protein.
Hunted bison in the Kanto Plain on Honshu.
42
The Mayan civilization of Mesoamerica developed in __________.
The highlands
The Valley of Mexico
The tropical lowlands
The Yucatan Peninsula
43
Who led a caravan to Mecca that brought his African empire to the attention of the Middle East?
As-Saheli
Askia Muhammad
Mansa Musa
Mansa Sundiata
44
Which Roman Emperor moved the capital city to the east?
Augustus
Nero
Constantine
Julius Ceasar
45
Which of the following Renaissance figures created the "Mona Lisa" and the "Last Supper?"
Raphael
Michelangelo
Albrecht Durer
Leonardo da Vinci
46
Which figure was placed under house arrest because of his support of the heliocentric theory?
Copernicus
Descartes
Newton
Galileo
47
How did the use of the printing press increase the spread of literacy?
Books could be printed faster and cheaper – making books more accessible.
Books publishers advocated for an increase in literacy to make more profits
It led to church officials forcing children to be formally educated.
The printing press did not increase the spread of literacy.
48
Which belief system spread first from India to China and then to Korea and Japan?
Daoism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Christianity
49
What was the title given to a Muslim Ruler who claimed religious authority to rule?
Sultan
Byzantine
Caliph
Siege
50
Which of the following was an improvement in
architectural
design pioneered by Roman engineers?
Aqueducts
Drains
Arched supports / Vaults
Concrete columns
51
Who does this best describe? - "Created the heliocentric theory; Founder of modern science"
Bacon
Montesquieu
Copernicus
Newton
52
The Mughal Empire is known for its unique architecture. What is pictured above?
Taj Mahal
Sulieman’s Mosque
Temple of Sikhs
Hagia Sophia
53
What was the main cause for the development of a Feudal Society in Western Europe?
Trade Routes to the Middle East shut down, collapsing the economy in Europe
Unrest from the lower social classes caused a revolt in the empire.
Drought and famine spread throughout Europe during the 7th Century AD
Kings and Queens were too weak to protect their people in the Middle Ages
54
The expedition of this Portuguese explorer was the first to
circumnavigate
the world.
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
John Cabot
Vaso da Gama
55
Which of the following options is Michelangelo most known for?
Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
The Last Supper
The Prince
The Mona Lisa
56
Which of the following Pope / Monarch relationship was positive?
Charlemagne / Gregory VII
Henry IV / John VI
Charlemagne / Leo III
Henry IV / Pope Leo III
57
A ball court has been found in the center of every Mayan City. What is this famous, yet mysterious game known as?
Pok-a-Tok
Soccer
Badminton
Cricket
58
The term Renaissance means __________.
angry
rebirth
experimentation
sadness
59
Why did Church officials begin to censor certain published works during the Renaissance?
Because they wanted to show support for self-expression.
Because Renaissance thinkers needed guidance from the Church
They wanted to put a stop to the criticism of the church.
So more people would learn to read the Bible.
60
The Tang Dynasty utilized the _____________________ to hire Scholar Officials based off the _________________.
Civil Service Exams; Merit System
Scholar Exams; Civil Service System
Buddha’s Honor; Merit System
Confucius’ Teachings; Family Class System
61
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62
Which led to a revival of classical learning new interest in the arts including balance between intellect and religion?
Age of Exploration
Reformation
Scientific Revolution
Humanism
63
Which of the following - Advocated for the ‘Separation of Powers’ within a government?
Locke
Montesquieu
Newton
Bacon
64
According to the principles of Mercantilism, the purpose of colonies is to _______________.
Ship raw materials to the mother country.
Pay heavy taxes to the mother country.
Decrease trade with the Indies.
Create jobs for the Native Peoples.
65
Who wrote a list of 95 theses against indulgences and nailed them to the door of the church in Wittenberg?
John Calvin
Willian Tyndale
Pope Paul III
Martin Luther
66
Which of the following was the most influential in the cultural spread of the Byzantine Empire?
Extensive Education Systems
Advancements in Agriculture
Brutal Military Forces
Trade and Wealth of Constantinople
67
Who does this best describe? - "Proved the existence of gravity; Created the Laws of Motion"
Copernicus
Newton
Galileo
Bacon
68
How did Mansa Musa establish West Africa as a center of Muslim culture?
He established trade links with Muslim salt merchants in North Africa
Extended Mali’s territory & made it one of the largest empires of its time.
Brought Muslim scholars, artists, & teachers from his hajj to work in Mali.
Spent so much gold on his hajj that it upset the economy of Egypt for years
69
What type of church did Henry VIII establish?
Calvinist
Huguenot
Presbyterian
Anglican
70
Which Muslim state captured Constantinople?
Safavid Empire
Umayyad Empire
Abbasid Empire
Ottoman Empire
71
Trans-Saharan trade in early West Africa mainly involved the exchange of __________ for gold.
Iron
Slaves
Salt
Ivory
72
Why did the Aztecs engage in human sacrifice?
They were cruel people who enjoyed hurting one another.
They believed the blood would keep their children happy.
They were punishing their enemies who also engaged in human sacrifice.
They believed their chief god needed blood to be strong.
73
How did trade help early Africans to develop advanced societies?
It made the gold they mined more valuable.
It put them into contact with other people’s ideas.
It provided slaves to do all the work for them.
It allowed them to sell their unused natural resources.
