Grade 7 Social Studies Interim #2 REVIEW

What is the term for a group of people who share a common language, culture, or history?

• gender group

• ethnic group

• racial group

• national group

Which statement represents one of the beliefs of Judaism?

• Abraham is the father of the faith.

• Jesus is held to be the Son of God.

• The Qur'an is the main religious text.

• The Four Noble Truths guide followers.

This building is MOST important to the followers of what religion?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

Who is the MOST important historical figure in Christianity?

• Abraham

• Elijah

• Jesus

• Muhammed

The revelations of Muhammad form the basis of which religion?

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Judaism

• Christianity

Which BEST replaces the question mark?

• Region is usually peaceful.

• Climate is mostly Mediterranean.

• Population is evenly distributed.

• Arabic is the most common language.

Which would be the BEST title for this list?

• Major Ethnic Groups of OPEC

• Major Ethnic Groups of North Africa

• Major Ethnic Groups of Southeast Asia

• Major Ethnic Groups of the Middle East

When one describes Christianity as monotheistic they mean,

• that Christians have many Gods.

• that Christians believe in one God.

• that Christians believe in one country.

• that Christians believe in only one Savior.

The __________ are a major ethnic group that settled in Iran around 6th century BCE and created an empire who rivaled the Greeks. Their language and poetry are still influential today.

• Kurds

• Arabs

• Persians

• Jews

The majority of people that live in North Africa/Southwest Asia identify themselves ethnically as

• Kurd

• Arab

• Jew

• Persian