TN Ready Review 7th Grade Social Studies

Front

Christianity was founded by a Jew named...

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Jesus

Front

The Apostle who spread Christianity throughout Asia Minor and the Greek world was..

Back

Paul

Front

Which of the following is NOT a member of the clergy? Options: a king, the Pope, a priest, a bishop

Back

a king

Front

Why was the Catholic Church so powerful in the Middle Ages?

Back

It was the main religion in Europe, the Church owned a lot of land which gave it wealth, and the Sabbath day gave serfs a break from their hard work.

Front

Did friars live secluded lives in monasteries?

Back

False

Front

A test of educational merit that determined one’s ability to hold a government job is called:

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The Civil Service Exam

Front

Kublai Khan was part of which dynasty? Options: Ming, Yuan, Tang, Song

Back

Yuan

Front

This dynasty had the first female empress. Options: Ming, Tang, Song, Sui

Back

Tang

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Why was arable land in ancient Japan so valuable?

Back

The land was good for farming.

Front

Who in the Japanese feudal system does the following best represent:
-live a simple life
-must obey all orders
-master the martial arts
-defeat or dishonor one must commit Seppuku
Options: Emperor, Shogun, Samurai, Peasants

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Samurai