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GMAS Review - 7th Grade Geography #7thgradesocialstudies #gmas #geography
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1
What's the main belief that distinguished the Jewish faith from the others in the ancient world
the organization of believers into a separate state
the belief in life after death
the worship of a single god rather than many gods
the ofering of sacrifices during religious ceremonies
2
Which is one of the most common industrial pollutants found in the Yangtze River?
nitrogen
aresnic
human sewage
nuclear waste
3
Which country is marked by 1?
China
India
Bangladesh
Vietnam
4
What is meant by the "Green Line" of desertification
the point in a river in which water pollution begins
a barrier put up around factories to keep people safe
the line between the desert and the cultivated areas
the line dividing rural and urban neighborhoods
5
What is the name of the Hindu sacred text
The Middle Way
The Quran
The Four Noble Truths
The Vedas
6
Which number marks the approximate location of the Nile River?
3
1
5
7
7
What number marks Afganistan?
1
8
7
2
8
What are the main religions found among the Ashanti people today?
there is little practice of religion among the Ashanti
Judaism and Christianity
traditional religion and Hindu
traditional Shanti religion, Christianity and Islam
9
What do some people believe that might lead to "water wars" in Africa in the future?
United Nations decrees telling African nations how to share
end of farming as AFrica moves to heavy industry
demands to reroute rivers to supple water to the rain forest
competition among countries that compete for water resources
10
Why are india's urban ares having a problem with air pollution?
rapidly growing population, heavy industry & 1000's of cars
there is not effective way to control it
few people feel that it is a problem
no government efforts to control it
11
How did Confucianism come to play an important role in Chinese society?
Confucianism has replaced all other religions in China
Emperor hired Confucian scholars to organize government
Confucius led an army to take over the Chinese government
Confucian philosophy had little effect on Chinese society
12
What is the best way to describe the climate of China?
mild and temperate
hot and dry
rainy and subtropical
combination of all of these
13
What is the Hindu belief in reincarnation?
the cow is a sacred animal
people should treat each other with kindness
there in only one god
a soul returns to life in another body after death
14
Why is the Suez Canal so important to international shipping?
Coonects the Jordan River to Persian Gulf
Iraq'a only waterway leading into the Persian Gulf
It is the only way to get out of the Persian Gulf
Makes it possible to get from the Mediterranean to Red Sea
15
Which countries border the Gaza Strip?
Lebanon and Syria
Israel and Eqypt
Israel and the West Baml
Iraq and Jordan
16
Which feature is marked by 6?
Arabian Sea
Bay of Bengal
South China Sea
Sea of Japan
17
What number marks the location of the Himalayan Mountains?
8
1
4
2
18
Why do some governments ignore industrial pollution of major rivers and waterways?
industries always have a plan to clean up pollution
most governments do not recognize pollution as a problem
leaders water industries to be profitable
the people of most countries do not care about pollution
19
Which person is a common figure in the origins of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Confucius
Abraham
Jesus
Muhammad
20
The climate of India is affected by seasonal winds called?
hurriances
tornandoes
typhoons
monsoons
21
Which number marks Israel?
6
2
5
4
22
Which religion is considered on of the oldest in the world?
Confucianism
Shintoism
Islam
Hinduism
23
What is the main source of conflict between the Jews and Muslims?
they continue to fight over oil
mining for gold and diamonds
the fall of the Ottoman Empire
the belief that they were both promised the same land by God
24
What country is marked by the 4
North Korea
Indonesia
South Korea
Japan
25
Which country is marked by 3?
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
Iraq
26
What are the "Five Pillars"?
five basic obligations that Muslims are supposed to do
five beliefs shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
The five columns support the Ka'aba
the first five books of the Quran
27
In which country did Shintoism begin?
China
India
Vietnam
Japan
28
When China was awarded the 2008 Olympics, which environmental issue was the biggest concern?
temperatures would be too hot
the lack of fresh drinking water
the city's air pollution
heavy seasonal rains that come to China in the summer
29
What is the Buddhist teaching that shows its followers the way to live their lives?
The Quran
The Middle Way
The Five Pillars
The Bible
30
Which feature is marked by the 3?
Ganges river
Gobi desert
Taklimakan desert
Korean peninsula
31
Which best describes the religion of those who call themselves Arabs?
All arabs are Sunni Muslim
Though most are Muslim, there are also Christians
The majority of Arabs are Shia Muslims
Most Arabs are either Muslims or Jews
32
What has caused the Sahel to expand in recent years?
Heavy rains and flooding over several years
Damming the rivers and preventing irrigation
Government programs moving too many people in area
Over grazing and cutting down trees for fuel
33
What is the "caste system"?
the Hindu priesthood
the voting system used in Southeastern elections
divisions of all the people in a society into categories
men and women divided into labor
34
Which is the biggest threat to the African rainforest today?
Overpopulation
Wars and political unrest
Extended periods of drought
Pollution from nuclear power plants
35
Which is true about the Ganges River?
it is ignored by Indian religious rituals
pant & animal life have not been affected by pollution
people do not drink the water because it is so polluted
it is used for transportation as well as water supply
36
Which feature is marked by 6?
Strait of Hormuz
Persian gulf
Arabian sea
Suez Canal
37
What has a major effect on the climate of Japan?
winds coming off the desert
cold air sweeping off large glaciers
ocean currents
monsoon rains
38
Which number marks the Euphrates?
4
1
2
3
39
Which best describes a Nomad?
plantation owner who lives along the coast
one who wanders from place to place to find food and water
one who lives and farms in a village on the edge of desert
industrial worker who lives in an African city
40
What is marked by the "2" on the map?
Sahara Desert
Lake Tanganyika
Nile River
Atlas Mts.
41
Where do most of the people live in India?
southern coast
along the great rivers and fertile valleys
northwest near Pakistan
center of the country
42
Which phrase best describes the rainforest?
hot and dry desert
semi-arid farmland
rolling grassy plains
humid and warm with thick vegetation
43
Which number marks the Gaza Strip?
9
6
8
3
44
Which is the best example of ethnic group?
People who share a culture, national origin, or religion
People who share a belief in a god or gods
People who grow similar foods
People who like to read similar books
45
Why is the Yangtze River so Important to the population and economy of China?
it supplies millions of people with water
it is the international border between China and India
people use it to get over the Himalayans
it is used to irrigate the Gobi Desert
