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The crusades began as
Who are the men in the picture?
Duplicate of Duplicate of 7th Grade Social Studies Benchmark
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1
Who are the men in the picture?
a military officer and a citizen
merchant and squire
lord and vassal
peasant and serf
2
The crusades began as
Jewish efforts to reclaim Palestine.
efforts by all groups to convert non-believers.
Christian efforts to reclaim Jerusalem.
Muslim efforts to reclaim Iberia.
3
What concept originated in Rome and influenced the Declaration of Independence?
unlimited government
patriotism
capitalism
natural rights
4
Why is the city of Makkah important in Muslim tradition?
It was the capital of the Umayyad empire.
Muhammad moved there with his followers.
Most Muslims today live there.
It was the birthplace of Muhammad.
5
A geographic feature that contributed to the growth of Lisbon, London, and Danzig was their
location on or near Europe.
location on or near Cities.
location on or near Rome.
location on or near bodies of water.
6
What was unique about how Wangarans traded?
They traded only near their mines.
They traded only among themselves
They didn't speak with others.
They didn't bargain with others.
7
Study this timeline below. Which event belongs on the blank line?
The Coliseum is built.
The Roman capital moves to Byzantium
The Praetorian Guard is dissolved.
The Romans develop the alphabet.
8
A camel caravan going east across the desert from Damascus would arrive at the Persian city of
Bagdad
Medina
Tours
Jerusalem
9
Find Byzantium on the map. It is a good location for a city because
Byzantium is landlocked and north of the equator
Byzantium located in the exact center of the Empire.
Byzantium was the oldest major city in the region.
Byzantium is on many trade routes and has good harbors.
10
For what achievement is Charlemagne most remembered?
He made war against England.
He united much of Europe.
He became the first Christian ruler.
He taught his people to write.
11
The idea of trial by jury is suggested in Magna Carta in the phrase
“except by the lawful judgment of his peers”
“No freemen shall be taken or imprisoned”
“to no one will we refuse or delay”
“without credible witnesses brought for this purpose”
12
What did most peasants do for their lords?
collected taxes
raised crops
educated children
trained soldiers
13
What event in 1095 led Pope Urban II to call Christians to a religious war?
The Seljuk Turks sent ships to attack Rome.
Vikings attacked parts of Europe from the north.
Charlamagne asked to be crowned Holy Roman emperor.
The Byzantine emperor asked for help.
14
Which of these eventually replaced trial by ordeal or combat?
court inquiries
religious rulings
economic inquiries
royal rulings
15
What is the best title for the list?
Stories told to Medieval Children
Taxes Paid by Peasants to Lords
Gifts from Kings to Vassala
How Peasants Earned a Living
16
Roman aqueducts are a legacy of
engineering
architecture
philosophy
language
17
What does the list below reveal about Islam?
Islam is the only true religion
Islam is a way of life.
Islam was popular in Arabia in the 700s.
Islam was the same as other religions.
18
What adaptation made it possible for people to farm on Arabia's coastal plain?
People wore loose cotton clothes
People burned down rainforests.
People built irrigation systems.
People lived nomadic lives.
19
How long did the Roman Empire have capitals or government operations in both the East & West?
160 years
100 years
146 years
70 years
20
What political event in England gave commoners a voice in their government?
King John's Magna Carta
King Henry II's legal reforms
King Edward I's Model Parliament
King Henry II's Constitutions of Clarendon
21
How did new farming methods contribute to the growth of medieval European towns?
Factories were set up in town to make agricultural equipment
Enough crops were grown to sell to people who lived in towns
People living in towns could start to raise their own food.
Towns became less crowded as families moved to the country.
22
Both the plague and the Hundred Years' War had what effect?
They weakened the central governments of European nations.
shift power from feudal lords to common people and monarchs.
development in capitalism in European nations
They led to an increase in trade with countries in Asia.
23
Many workers died during the plague. How did their deaths affect those who remained?
They could no longer live in cities, so they moved to farms.
They were forced to return to a feudal economy.
They could no longer live in cities, so they moved to farms.
They were able to demand better pay and more rights.
24
What civilization greatly influenced Roman art?
Byzantine
Mayan
Babylonian
Greek
25
What was a major effect of political changes in England in the 1200s?
The expanded lords' authority.
They limited individual rights.
They weakened feudalism.
They strengthened monarchy.
26
One adaptation mountain dwellers made was
growing cotton for clothing.
building terraces for farming.
planting grass for grazing.
herding cows for milking.
27
What was one effect of the Seljuk Turks' invasion of Palestine?
Christians could no longer safely visit the Holy Land.
Seljuk leaders cut off trade with Christians
Byzantine leaders joined forces with the Seljuks.
Jews began to leave Palestine.
28
Which of the following best describes the Vikings?
Central European people who originally migrated from Asia
Northern people made quick fierce raids on European villages
Muslim nomads who traded in goods from the Middle East
Germanic people who swept south to topple the Roman Empire
29
Where were most medieval towns located?
where crops grew best
within feudal manors
along trade routes
where people made wool
30
Which factor contributed most to Ghana’s power?
central location
Resources
water routes
education system
31
In addition to new farming methods, another reason for the growth of towns was the
revival of long-distance trade.
technology to build stone walls.
discovery of better medicines.
fall of the Roman Empire.
32
What is one way that Latin, the Roman language, has influenced the English language?
English words use Latin roots and prefixes.
Latin is spoken in many homes.
English is written with all capital letters.
Latin words come from English roots.
33
What important mathematical symbol or concept did Muslims name?
the equal sign
long division
the multiplication sign
zero
34
According to Islam, Jews and Christians are "People of the Book." What does this mean?
These religions are guided by holy writings from God.
These religions believe in storytelling
These religions inspire people to read the same books.
These religions worship in similar ways.
35
In the feudal system, what did monarchs provide for their vassals?
protection
mobility
freedom
religion
36
Which of these structures shows a Roman influence?
d
b
c
a
37
How were Muslims affected by the crusades?
Many earned respect by negotiating with Christians
Many decided to convert to Christianity.
Many decided to leave the Holy Land.
Many earned money by trading with Europeans.
38
Most medieval art served _____ purposes.
geographic
economic
political
religious
39
Which letter on the map shows the area of the Reconquista?
a
b
d
c
40
Based on Ghana’s matrilineal system, who would rule next after the present king dies?
nephew (2)
daughter (3)
son (4)
sister (1)
41
Which of the following was a lord's responsibility?
managing the manor
running the household
electing the leaders
training the children
42
Which of the following describes the impact of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages?
People lived mostly secular lives.
Most people were priest, monks, friars or mendicants.
The church was the center of village life.
People went to church which had no influence on daily life.
43
The trans-Saharan trade increased after about 300 C.E. as a result of the
introduction of camels.
population increase.
discovery of salt.
growth of cities.
44
Who would have been most likely to make the following statement?
a king
a knight
a pilgrim
a monk
45
What conclusion can you draw from this passage?
The Byzantine Empire united church and state.
The Byzantine people rebelled against the emperor.
The Byzantine church weakened the government.
The Byzantine government struggled to maintain power.
46
Which of these did medieval holidays
not
honor?
Christian saints
events in the life of Jesus
important lords and ladies
important religious concepts
47
What best describes the economic situation of people in Constantinople?
The poor worked in exchange for bread.
The consul passed laws that made it illegal to be poor.
Taxes paid by the wealthy supported the poor.
Military service provided the best way out of poverty.
48
What are the best sub-headings for the two columns in the chart below?
Early/Late
Western/Eastern
Christian/Non-Christian
Lower Class/Upper Class
49
A knight's main role was
soldier.
teacher.
judge.
priest.
