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