Grade 7 Social Studies Benchmark 2

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Why did the Arabic language become dominant as Islam spread throughout Southeast Asia and North Africa?

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It became popular as it was the main language used by Muslim traders.

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What role did samurai play in Japanese society?

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They protected lands controlled by feudal lords.

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Based on the excerpt from Gods of Kumano by Shinichi Nagai, what role do kami play in Shintoism?

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They make up the spiritual energy of all things.

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Which historical figure is best known for starting the Norman Conquest of England?

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William the Conqueror

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This is a timeline of events in European history. Based on this timeline, how did the creation of Catholic monasteries impact Europe?

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It helped establish Christianity as the primary religion on the continent.

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This is a timeline of events in Asian history. Which event completes this timeline? A The Warring States period began. B The Tang Dynasty was established after the unification of China. C The Mongol Empire expanded into China. D The Ming Dynasty became isolationist.

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The Mongol Empire expanded into China.

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Why did the merchant class develop into a role of great importance throughout Asia, Africa, and Europe during the 1500s? A Isolationist policies became more popular in these regions. B Military conflicts decreased in these regions. C Religious tensions decreased in these regions. D Economic growth allowed traders to create wealth and gain influence in these regions.

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Economic growth allowed traders to create wealth and gain influence in these regions.

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How did the expansion of Chinese influence in Asia impact Japanese culture?

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Chinese religions like Buddhism became popular in Japan.

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How did Justinian increase the power of the Byzantine Empire?

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He reconquered Italy and other parts of the Roman Empire.

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This chart shows several causes of one change in European societies after the Black Death. Which change in European societies completes this chart? A creation of Muslim governments, B collapse of the Catholic church, C emergence of towns and villages, D rise of international alliances

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emergence of towns and villages