7th Grade Social Studies Benchmark 2 Review

Use the map of Southwest Asia to answer the question.

Which table correctly identifies the two rivers labeled on the map?

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Which faith would a Persian person living in Iran most likely follow?

• Sunni Islam

• Christianity

• Shia Islam

• Judaism

How is the head of government determined in a presidential democracy?

• Citizens elect legislators who then select the head of government.

• Citizens vote for the candidate they want to be the head of government.

• The child of the previous head of government becomes the next head of government.

• The highest-ranking officer in the nation's military serves as the head of government.

Use the map to answer the question.

Based on your knowledge of social studies, what correctly explains some of the variation in gross domestic products shown on the map?

• Nigeria controls large oil fields.

• Kenya spends a lot on education.

• South Africa has very few resources.

• DR Congo promotes entrepreneurship.

Because the lack of water in the environment makes it difficult to irrigate land, where would it be most challenging to farm in Africa?

• the rain forest

• the Sahara

• the Sahel

• the savanna

Why does Nigeria face much larger problems with water pollution than many other countries?

• Nigerian farmers rely heavily on chemical fertilizers due to the poor quality of the country's soil.

• Nigeria's oil industry has caused many oil spills that have contaminated Nigeria's water supply.

• A nuclear power plant in Nigeria leaked dangerous radioactive material into Nigeria's water supply

• Major cities in Nigeria have grown rapidly and caused increases in industrial and human waste.

South Africa is a parliamentary democracy. Based on this information, how is the president of South Africa determined?

• Whoever controls the South African military becomes the president

• The legislature of South Africa votes to elect the president.

• Whoever controls the South African courts becomes the president.

• The citizens of South Africa vote directly for the president.

Read the passage and answer the question.

Omar and Youssef speak the same language but live in different cities. They share similar customs and grew up eating the same kinds of food. Both of them study the same holy book and make sure to pray five times each day. Every three years, Youssef votes in presidential elections. Omar is loyal to his king but wishes the leader of his country were an elected official.

Based on the text, which statement about the ethnic and religious identities of Omar and Youssef is likely true?

• Omar and Youssef are members of the same ethnic group, but they follow different religions and live in different countries.

• Omar and Youssef are members of different ethnic groups, but they follow the same religion and live in the same country.

• Omar and Youssef are members of the same ethnic group, they follow the same religion, and they live in the same country.

• Omar and Youssef are members of the same ethnic group and follow the same religion, but they live in different countries.

How do people's agricultural practices affect the environment of sub-Saharan Africa?

• Many farmers practice slash-and-burn agriculture, leading to deforestation and desertification.

• Many farmers practice slash-and-burn agriculture, leading to long-term improvements in soil quality

• Many farmers are nomadic herders, leading to long-term improvements in soil quality.

• Many farmers are nomadic herders, leading to deforestation and desertification.

Use the image to answer the question.

Starting in the mid-2000s, Nigeria began to decentralize and privatize its energy industry. The government has also taken steps to reduce government corruption. What was the most likely effect of these reforms?

• Nigeria's economic freedom decreased and it transitioned to a mixed economy.

• Nigeria's economic freedom decreased and it became more like a command economy.

• Nigeria's economic freedom increased and it transitioned to a traditional economy.

• Nigeria's economic freedom increased and it became more like a market economy.