Review of 7th Grade Social Studies

What was one of the major contributions of Ancient Greece to modern society?

• The invention of the printing press

• The development of democracy

• The creation of the steam engine

• The discovery of electricity

Which of the following was a significant factor in the expansion of the Roman Empire?

• The invention of gunpowder

• The construction of a vast network of roads

• The discovery of the New World

• The development of the internet

What was the primary purpose of the feudal system in the Middle Ages?

• To promote trade and commerce

• To provide a structured society based on land ownership and service

• To encourage scientific research

• To establish a democratic government

Which event marked the beginning of the Crusades?

• The fall of Constantinople

• The Battle of Hastings

• Pope Urban II's call to reclaim the Holy Land

• The signing of the Magna Carta

What was the Magna Carta?

• A peace treaty between England and France

• A document that limited the power of the king and established certain legal rights

• A religious text from the Middle Ages

• A map of the known world during the Middle Ages

Which of the following best describes social life in the Middle Ages?

• A society with no class distinctions

• A society with a rigid class structure and limited social mobility

• A society where everyone had equal rights

• A society focused on technological innovation

Which Greek philosopher is known for his contributions to Western philosophy and the Socratic method?

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Plato

• Pythagoras

What was a key factor in the decline of the Roman Empire?

• The discovery of America

• Invasions by barbarian tribes

• The invention of the printing press

• The rise of the Ottoman Empire

What was the primary goal of the Crusades?

• To explore new trade routes

• To convert non-Christians to Christianity

• To reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control

• To establish a new empire in the East

Which document is considered a cornerstone of modern democracy and legal systems?

• The Magna Carta

• The Code of Hammurabi

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Treaty of Versailles