Semester 2 Review - 7th grade Social Studies

Why did the popularity of Christianity increase throughout Europe during the Middle Ages?

• European militaries destroyed the temples of traditional religions

• The Catholic Church built monasteries

• The Catholic Church adopted Buddhist teachings

• European monarchs refused to name official religions in their kingdoms

Status and wealth in the European feudal system of the Middle Ages were determined by which factor?

• Business revenue

• Land ownership

• Military service

• Slave trading

How were the heliocentric theories of Copernicus and Kepler different?

• Kepler believed that planets made elliptical orbits

• Kepler believed that planets revolved around the Earth

• Copernicus believed that planets traveled counterclockwise

• Copernicus believed that planets did not have their own gravities

How did the spread of the Bubonic Plague impact societies in Europe?

• It prevented the Catholic Church from influencing European societies

• It caused the rise of the feudal system in European societies

• It made European societies more attractive to African immigrants

• It isolated European societies from Asia and the Middle East

How were the traditional religions in Africa different from Christianity?

• They were monotheistic

• They practiced ancestor worship

• They had several holy books

• They had no deities

Which nations are located in East Asia?

• Belgium

• China

• Egypt

• India

• Japan

Which tool did Galileo Galilei invent or improve upon?

• Combustion engine

• Microscope

• Printing press

• Wheel

Which historical figure was most responsible for bringing Islam into the Kingdom of Mali?

• Genghis Khan

• Mansa Musa

• Mehmed II the Conqueror

• Suleiman the Great

How did the Bubonic Plague impact the European economy? (Choose 3)

• The merchant class developed

• The circulation of currency decreased

• Banking became more popular

• The feudal system became more popular

• Technological advancements led to the creation of new markets

How are the Alps and the Ural Mountains similar?

• They are both located in Europe

• They both are located in Russia

• They both are located along the Black Sea

• They both are located along the Mediterranean Sea