7th Grade Social Studies Preview

Which of the following was NOT an achievement of the ancient Romans?

The true leader of ancient Japan was given the title of ________.

According to Greek mythology, who killed the minotaur of Knossos?

According to Norse mythology, all 9 worlds are held together by a giant tree known as __________.

Who was the first emperor of ancient China?

I am MOST excited to get into the unit(s) about ________________________.

The Franks, a group of barbarians from medieval Europe, eventually settle down and begin what modern day country?

Hinduism is ________.

Which of the following is NOT an achievement/invention of the ancient Indian people?

The ancient Roman Empire grew so large that it became difficult for the leaders to manage. So, they decided to ________.

Which of the following was NOT an invention/achievement of the ancient Greeks?

If dishonored, ancient samurai of Japan would sometimes commit a ritual form of suicide, known as ___________.

Why did the Vikings begin to sail and explore outside of Scandinavia?

Which of the following seas does NOT border modern day Greece?

How long is the Great Wall of China? (America is 3,000 miles from west to east coast.)

Because of its geography, ancient Greece was made up of dozens of different _____. Each with their own leaders and laws.

In Buddhism, the goal is to reach a state of inner peace often referred to as __________.

In ancient Rome, gladiators would often fight each other, as a form of entertainment, in the famous __________?

According to Japanese culture and Shinto beliefs, the world is filled with spirits that are often called ________.

According to Buddhist beliefs, the first ever Buddha was a prince named _____________.

Which of the following countries DOES NOT border India?

In Japanese culture, it is not honorable to have ancestors that were ________.

According to Roman mythology, the city of Rome was founded by Romulus and ____________?

The Vikings originally sailed out of Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland. Collectively called _________?

During the Peloponnesian War, which two ancient Greek city-states fought?

During medieval times in Europe (The Dark Ages), a disease known as _______ killed nearly half of the population.

According to Hindu mythology, __________ will one day destroy the world.

During The Crusades, Christians from Europe were fighting to take what city from Islamic forces?

You can see the Great Wall of China from the moon.

Which of the following ancient religions comes from India?

Christianity is what type of religion?