7th Grade Social Studies Preview

Which of the following countries DOES NOT border India?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hinduism is ________.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following ancient religions comes from India?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Who was the first emperor of ancient China?

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

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

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

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

Christianity is what type of religion?

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

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

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