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End of Year 7 Humanities Revision Quiz (May 2025)
End of Year 7 Humanities Revision Quiz (May 2025)
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Covering the topics of Europe, Africa and South America.
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3.17 What is one cultural impact still visible in South America from Spanish rule?
Use of Viking symbols
Native empires in control of all cities
Spanish-style architecture and religion
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1.6 Which of these is an example of physical geography in the UK?
The Pennines
The Houses of Parliament
The M1 Motorway
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2.16 What was one cause of the 2022 drought in Kenya?
Freezing temperatures
Too much rainfall
Climate change and low rainfall
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2.13 Why did the Scramble for Africa happen?
European nations wanted resources and power
There was too much snow in Europe
African empires asked for help
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2.8 How were enslaved Africans transported across the Atlantic?
On crowded ships in terrible conditions
On foot across Europe
By airplanes
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2.10 Who was a key figure in the abolition of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade?
Napoleon Bonaparte
Christopher Columbus
William Wilberforce
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2.17 What was Apartheid?
A system of racial segregation in South Africa
A type of music
A weather pattern
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1.7 What was the main purpose of the Domesday Book?
To list the laws of England
To record the history of kings
To record land ownership and taxes
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3.3 Which South American country does the equator pass through?
Chile
Argentina
Ecuador
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1.18 What is one problem caused by tourism in Ironbridge?
Poor mobile signal
Traffic and overcrowding
Fewer shops open
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3.8 Why do others support tourism at Machu Picchu?
It reduces rainfall
It keeps tourists away from cities
It helps the economy and creates jobs
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2.10 What was one reason for the downfall of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade?
Lack of ships
Growing support for human rights
Discovery of oil in Africa
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2.14 What caused the Great African Rift Valley to form?
Deforestation
Volcano eruptions in Europe
Tectonic plate movement
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2.12 Which group settled in parts of Africa before colonisation for trade purposes?
Arabs
Australians
Vikings
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1.10 How did the Black Death first reach Europe?
Through trade routes and ships
Brought by Roman armies
Through volcanic eruptions
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2.15 Why is Cecil Rhodes a controversial figure today?
He supported colonisation and racism
He invented the printing press
He helped free enslaved people
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3.6 What is one positive effect of tourism at Machu Picchu?
It brings income and jobs
It reduces education levels
It stops farming
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2.1 How many main regions is Africa commonly divided into?
Five
Ten
Two
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1.2 Which continent is the Sahara Desert located in?
Africa
Asia
Europe
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3.5 What is one reason tourists visit Machu Picchu?
To visit theme parks
To go skiing
To see ancient Incan ruins
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3.4 When was Machu Picchu ‘re-discovered’ by Hiram Bingham?
1815
1911
1492
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2.12 Why did some non-Africans settle in Africa before colonisation?
For skiing
To avoid tropical weather
For trade and religion
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2.2 What does the Benin Empire tell us about Africa before European colonisation?
It was completely isolated
It had no organised societies
It had powerful kingdoms and cultures
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2.4 What shows that Africa is a diverse continent?
It has many different languages and climates
It has only one religion
Every country has the same landscape
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2.5 What was the city of Timbuktu known for?
Learning and trade
Large sports stadiums
Gold mining only
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2.7 What is one possible benefit of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam?
More electricity for Ethiopia
Less desertification in Australia
Rising sea levels
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2.8 What was the Trans-Atlantic slave trade?
A forced movement of African people to the Americas
A trade agreement between Africa and Asia
A journey for African explorers
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2.2 What was one feature of the Benin Empire before European arrival?
Advanced art and bronze work
Colonies in Europe
Railways and airports
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1.12 What is the ‘Reformation’?
A movement to change the Catholic Church
The rebuilding of churches
A war between England and Spain
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3.14 Which Spanish explorer defeated the Inca Empire?
Juan de León
Francisco Pizarro
Hernán Cortés
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2.13 What was the ‘Scramble for Africa’?
A search for ancient treasure
A race by European powers to colonise African land
An African festival
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3.4 What was Machu Picchu originally built as?
A modern tourist resort
A royal estate or religious site by the Incas
A European fort
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2.11 Which of these is a cause of poverty in parts of Africa?
Too many holidays
Conflict and war
Cold climate
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1.11 What was one consequence of the Black Death in Europe?
A shortage of workers
The building of the Eiffel Tower
The discovery of America
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1.14 What was one consequence of the Peasants' Revolt?
The king gave all peasants land
The peasants were punished and leaders executed
The Church was reformed
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2.7 What is one possible negative consequence of the dam for downstream countries?
Reduced water supply
More rainfall
Increased earthquakes
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2.17 Who helped bring Apartheid to an end?
Nelson Mandela
Queen Elizabeth II
Julius Caesar
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3.11 Which event contributed to the Inca Empire’s fall?
Civil war between rival leaders
A peaceful treaty with Spain
The discovery of gold in Europe
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3.18 What does the command word evaluate ask you to do?
Translate a sentence
State your favourite colour
Judge the strengths and weaknesses of something
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1.11 How did the Black Death affect landowners?
They had to pay higher wages to workers
They became richer and more powerful
They left Europe permanently
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1.12 What did Martin Luther do to start the Reformation?
He became king of Germany
He wrote the 95 Theses
He built new cathedrals
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1.3 What does 'chronological order' mean?
Alphabetical order
Arranged by time
Arranged by importance
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3.13 What helped Spain to take over large areas of South America?
Massive Inca navy
Support from North America
Advanced weapons and horses
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1.6 Which is an example of human geography in the UK?
Snowdonia
London Underground
Lake District
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3.6 What is one negative consequence of tourism at Machu Picchu?
Erosion and damage to ancient paths
Increased snowfall
Less access to water
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3.18 What does the command word explain usually mean in an exam?
Draw a picture
List names
Give reasons for something
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2.9 What kind of work did many enslaved Africans do?
Plantation farming
Managing trade companies
Office work
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1.18 What is one benefit of tourism in Ironbridge today?
It damages ancient castles
It brings money to local businesses
It causes pollution
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2.6 Which river is the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam built on?
Amazon
Congo
Nile
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3.11 What helped cause the downfall of the Inca Empire?
Spanish conquest and diseases like smallpox
Lack of water
Invasion by the Chinese
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1.16 Why do people visit Ironbridge today?
To see famous castles
For beach holidays
To explore its industrial heritage
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3.9 Where was the Inca Empire mainly located?
In North America
In South Africa
In present-day Peru
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2.15 What impact did Cecil Rhodes have on Africa?
He ended European colonisation
He created peace treaties between African kingdoms
He helped expand British control and influence
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1.1 If you are facing east and turn left, which direction are you facing?
West
North
South
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1.5 What was one effect of the Norman Conquest on Britain?
England became part of France
Slavery was introduced
Castles were built across the country
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3.3 What is the equator?
A river in Brazil
A mountain in Peru
An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth
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1.17 What is the best definition of tourism?
Studying for school exams
Travelling for leisure or recreation
Moving home to a new city
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1.1 What direction is opposite to north on a compass?
East
South
West
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3.2 What is true about the environment in South America?
It includes rainforests, deserts, and mountains
It is all flat grassland
It is entirely rainforest
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3.13 How did Spain colonise much of South America?
By peaceful trade with the Incas
Through alliances with Africa
Through military conquest and forced control
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3.1 What is South America?
A continent made up of 12 countries
A country in Africa
An ocean
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2.6 What is the main purpose of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam?
To stop floods in Europe
To produce hydroelectric power
To build tourist resorts
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2.5 Which of these was another African empire before colonisation?
Roman Empire
British Empire
Mali Empire
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1.2 Which of these is not one of the world’s continents?
Atlantis
Asia
Australia
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3.15 Why did Spain want to conquer the Americas?
To avoid war in Europe
To escape cold weather
To gain land, gold, and spread Christianity
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1.8 What was the Magna Carta mainly about?
Introducing new taxes
Limiting the power of the king
Giving land to peasants
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3.12 Where did the Conquistadors come from?
North America
Peru
Spain
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3.14 How did the Aztecs and Incas generally react to Spanish explorers?
They invited them to become kings
They ignored their arrival completely
With fear, confusion and eventually resistance
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3.16 What was one impact of Spanish rule on native South Americans?
More independence for Inca leaders
Loss of culture, land, and population
Increased power for native empires
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3.10 What was one accomplishment of the Inca Empire?
Inventing the wheel
Writing novels in Spanish
Building roads and bridges through the Andes Mountains
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3.1 Where is South America located?
In the southern and western hemispheres
North of Europe
In the northern and eastern hemispheres
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3.12 Who were the Conquistadors?
African merchants
Spanish soldiers who explored and conquered parts of the Americas
South American freedom fighters
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3.7 What is one way the Peruvian government manages tourism?
Allowing anyone to camp on the ruins
Limiting the number of visitors per day
Banning all travel to Peru
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2.1 Where is Africa located in relation to Europe?
North of Europe
East of Europe
South of Europe
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3.10 What is a feature of Inca farming success?
They used tractors and combines
They created terraces on mountainsides
They farmed in oceans
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2.11 What is one reason for inequality in African development?
Equal pay in all jobs
Too many elections
Unequal access to education and healthcare
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1.9 What was the Black Death?
A series of bad harvests
A war between England and France
A deadly disease
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3.9 What was the Inca Empire?
A modern country in Asia
A European kingdom
A powerful civilisation in South America before European arrival
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2.18 What is one way people in Kenya make money today?
Working in the Arctic
Growing flowers for export
Fishing in the Atlantic Ocean
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3.8 Why do some people oppose tourism at Machu Picchu?
It’s too cold for tourists
It causes environmental and cultural damage
They dislike mountains
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1.13 If contour lines are close together, what does that mean?
There is a river nearby
The land is steep
The land is flat
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2.16 What is one impact of the 2022 drought in Kenya?
Loss of crops and livestock
Flooded villages
Longer winters
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3.17 Which is a lasting effect of Spanish conquest in South America today?
European countries still own the land
The Inca Empire still rules
Widespread use of the Spanish language
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2.9 What was life like for Africans enslaved in the Americas?
Full of freedom and choice
Harsh and cruel, with long hours of labour
Similar to a school education
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2.3 Why are the Benin Bronzes considered important?
They are religious texts
They are tools used in farming
They are cultural treasures taken during colonisation
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3.15 What was a reason Spain wanted land in Florida?
For ski resorts
To build Inca temples
To expand its empire and protect its colonies
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2.18 Why is Kenya’s flower trade important?
It replaces farming
It pollutes the rivers
It brings in money and provides jobs
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3.7 Why is tourism in Cusco and Aguas Calientes managed carefully?
To protect the local environment and heritage
To build new shopping malls
To attract more hotels
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2.3 What is one viewpoint about the Benin Bronzes today?
They should be melted down
They should be returned to Nigeria
They belong to Germany
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3.2 Which statement is true about wealth in South America?
All countries are rich
There is a mix of rich and poor areas
Every country has the same income
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1.4 Which event helped William of Normandy claim the English throne in 1066?
The signing of the Magna Carta
The Battle of Hastings
The Black Death
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1.13 What do contour lines on a map show?
Temperature
Population size
Elevation or height of land
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1.15 Why is Ironbridge historically important?
It was a royal holiday home
It was the first capital of Britain
It was the site of the first iron bridge
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3.16 How did Spanish colonisation affect native populations?
Many were forced to work or converted to Christianity
They formed new empires
They travelled to Europe freely
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1.4 Who did William of Normandy defeat at the Battle of Hastings?
Richard the Lionheart
Harold Godwinson
Henry VIII
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1.14 What was one cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381?
A poor harvest in France
High taxes
A royal wedding
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1.15 Where is Ironbridge located?
On the south coast of Wales
In Shropshire, England
In northern Scotland
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2.14 What is one effect of the Rift Valley's development?
Formation of deep lakes and valleys
Less rainfall across the continent
Decrease in tourism
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3.5 Why do people visit Cusco today?
It is the capital of Brazil
It was the former capital of the Inca Empire
It has sandy beaches
