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Grade 8 SocSci Comprehensive Test
Grade 8 SocSci Comprehensive Test
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A review on everything from Ancient Greece to the Industrial Revolution
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1
When the plebeians were finally allowed representation in the Roman government, their elected official was called the...
Consul
Senator
Tribune
Praetor
2
How many social classes were present in Ancient Rome?
4
2
3
1
3
The higher lord in a feudal relationship is called the...
Vassal
Knight
Suzerain
Monarch
4
The Fall of the Roman Empire was caused by
all of the above
slave uprisings
bad leaders
barbaric invasions
5
The goal of the Crusades was to...
recapture Jerusalem
spread Christianity in Asia
colonize the world under the Pope
eradicate the Muslims
6
The Renaissance belief of humanism centered around...
the many abilities of human beings
intentionally going against the Church
the problems of humanity
the greatness of God
7
Which of the following did the Muslims NOT invent or discover?
Geometry
Piston
Windmill
Surgery
8
The guillotine was the preferred way of execution during the Reign of Terror because...
it was public spectacle.
it was quick and humane.
it killed everyone equally.
it was the only one of its kind.
9
Revolutions take a long time to build up but only a short time to take effect.
True
False
10
The Ancient Greeks form settlements called "city-states" aka...
Polis
Cities
Barangays
Provinces
11
The Protestant Reformation was mainly spread by
John Calvin
Martin Luther
Alfred Zwingli
Thomas Hobbes
12
Karl Marx formed his theory of Communism mainly to achieve...
a classless society
a self-governed society
a more educated society
a rich society
13
The era of Greek history AFTER Alexander the Great's death is called the...
Ancient Times
Hellenic Period
Hellenistic Period
Golden Age
14
Which of the following was an invention that helped propel the Age of Exploration forward?
Caravel
Sundial
Astrolabe
Compass
15
The main causes for the Age of Exploration were
Go, Grow, Glow
God, Gold, Glory
Guidance, Goodness, Gratitude
Greatness, Generosity, Gentlemanliness
16
The Roman Republic had two elected officials at the highest seat of power called the...
king
consul
senator
dictator
17
The Dark Ages brought about the rise of Germanic traditions in Europe.
True
False
18
Which Greek philosopher is best known for questioning everything with "why"?
Aristotle
Socrates
Thucydides
Plato
19
Before industrialization, products like textile and cloth were handmade at home. This kind of industry is called the
cottage industry
household industry
handicraft industry
village industry
20
The Crusades and Black Plague both led to the Renaissance because they...
all of the above
expanded education
decreased belief in the Church
weakened serfdom
21
Which of the following Enlightenment philosophers believed that people need to be ruled by a strong dictator?
John Locke
Baron de Montesqiueu
Thomas Hobbes
Voltaire
22
At the top of the polis is the acropolis, a temple and fortress. At the bottom of the acropolis is the...
Avalon, the castle
Astoria, the residential area
Agora, the marketplace
Academy, the school
23
The Second Industrial Revolution ran on steam and coal.
False
True
24
Which of the following ideals is NOT from the French Revolution?
Equality
Liberty
Unity
Fraternity
25
The flashpoint of the French Revolution was the...
Flight to Varennes
March on Versailles
Meeting of the Estates-General
Siege of the Bastille
26
In Ancient Sparta, women were allowed to vote.
False
True
27
The Black Plague spread from the bite of rats.
False
True
28
Which of these was Luther's main problem with the Catholic Church?
Multiple Popes at once
The sale of indulgences
Honoring the saints
The richness of priests
29
In order to spread Catholicism, the Church sent out missionaries of which priestly order around the world?
Dominicans
Franciscans
Augustinians
Jesuits
30
The head of the Committee of Public Safety was...
King Louis XVI
Jacques Necker
Napoleon Bonaparte
Maximilien Robespierre
31
Chivalry, the code of the feudal knight, included which of the following rules?
All of the above
Protect the less fortunate
Respect and revere women
Serve and obey the king
32
The French Revolution began as a result of all the following reasons EXCEPT
political weakness
social change
religious differences
economic decline
33
The Catholic Counter-Reformation made changes and improved themselves because of the accusations of Protestants.
False
True
34
The Islamic Golden Age preserved many works from the Ancient Greeks and Romans.
False
True
35
Labor unions fought to end which of the following situations?
Long work hours
Child labor
All of the above
Low salaries
36
The phase of a revolution that is most extreme and violent is...
Radicalization
Flashpoint
Consolidation and Confrontation
Grab for Power
37
Both the Scientific Revolution and Age of Enlightenment trace their ideals from the...
Protestant Reformation
Age of Exploration
Renaissance
Crusades
38
According to Protestant belief, which of these will bring salvation?
Faith, confession, AND good works
Faith alone
Faith and confession
Faith and good works
39
The Scientific Revolution brought about the proof that...
the planets revolve around the sun
the Earth is round
bacteria is what causes disease
all of the above
40
The positive effects of colonialism include all of the following EXCEPT
Displacement of Natives
New Knowledge
Mixed Races
Economic Growth
41
Julius Caesar was an emperor of Rome.
False
True
42
The only Crusade to end peacefully was the...
First Crusade
Second Crusade
Fourth Crusade
Third Crusade
43
The Age of Exploration included explorers like the following, EXCEPT:
Christopher Columbus
Vasco Da Gama
John Smith
Ferdinand Magellan
44
The Columbian Exchange killed off many Native Americans.
True
False
45
The Industrial Revolution began specifically in Britain because...
they won all the wars against Europe.
the middle class started taking over the nobility.
they had a large population and many resources.
the King of England invested in inventors.
