TCAP Social Studies Grade 7 Practice Test (Part 1)

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What was the importance of griots in West African society?

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They maintained the oral history of their people.

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Which region is credited with the contributions to Mathematics: Developed algebra, Extended knowledge of trigonometry, Spread the concept of zero to Europe?

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Middle East

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According to this source, these Jesuits missionaries were contributing to the Catholic Counter-Reformation by

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spreading the Catholic religion through foreign lands.

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Which statement analyzes the significance of the structure described in this source? Options: The Forbidden City used new architectural styles. The Forbidden City was where democracy was established. The Forbidden City protected the country from invasion. The Forbidden City was the center of government.

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The Forbidden City was the center of government.

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Which statement best compares these two economies? Options: Both empires depended on agriculture to feed large populations., Trade with European nations was essential to support both empires., Both empires created colonies to expand power into foreign lands., Craft guilds were created to increase profits for merchants in both empires.

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Both empires depended on agriculture to feed large populations.

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Which statement describes the link between Christianity and the beginning of the Scientific Revolution? Options: Catholic officials supported the separation of church and government. Catholic scholars preserved and translated classical texts. Catholic officials promoted the establishment of nonreligious universities. Catholic scholars attempted to link religious texts to new discoveries.

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Catholic scholars preserved and translated classical texts.

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Which factor most contributed to the 405 AD events described in the source? Options: invasion of Japan by Mongols during the Yuan Dynasty, overseas expansion of China, location of the Yangtze River, diffusion of Chinese culture through the Korean peninsula

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diffusion of Chinese culture through the Korean peninsula

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Which physical feature is part of the darker-shaded region on the map?

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Euphrates River

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Based on the source, what was one effect of William the Conqueror's reign?

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He established political stability in England.

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Which idea best completes this list? Used bright colors in paintings, Increased use of religious symbols, Increased realism of human figures, Used indoor settings for backgrounds

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Increased realism of human figures