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WorksheetsMilestones Review-7th Grade Social Studies
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
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Class
Date
1.
In Israel, citizens elect members of the legislature, and the legislature chooses the head of government. What type of government does Israel have?
a)
autocracy
b)
monarchy
c)
presidential democracy
d)
parliamentary democracy
2.
What is the difference between a religious group and an ethnic group?
a)
People in a religious group speak the same language.
b)
People in a religious group share a common belief system.
c)
People in a religious group live in the same country.
d)
People in a religious group follow the same political leaders.
3.
Israel has a literacy rate of 97%. Afghanistan has a literacy rate of 28%. Which statement is MOST LIKELY true?
a)
Israel has a larger population.
b)
Israel has fewer manufacturing centers.
c)
Israel has a higher standard of living.
d)
Israel has a lower gross domestic product.
4.
Which environmental problem has been caused by deforestation in Africa?
a)
lack of clean air
b)
lack of fertile soil
c)
lack of fresh water
d)
lack of warm weather
5.
After the breakup of the Ottoman Empire, European powers partitioned Southwest Asia (Middle East) What has been a result of the artificial boundaries they created?
a)
regional peace
b)
regional wealth
c)
regional conflict
d)
regional pollution
6.
Turkey's building a dam on the Euphrates to protect and ensure their water supply had what effect on neighboring country of Iraq?
a)
led to an increase in oil export
b)
decreased available shipping routes from the Persian Gulf
c)
decreased the amount of travel on the respective waterways
d)
led to the unequal distribution of water
7.
Which explains why the population of the Sahara is low?
a)
Limited access to water
b)
Limited access to oil
c)
Too much oil
d)
Too much water
8.
The religions of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity all have which characteristic in common?
a)
poplytheism
b)
monotheism
c)
ethnic groups
d)
same holy book
9.
"Reservoirs are becoming sewers, filled with trash and smelly water. Local officials refuse to shut down polluting factories, fearful that unemployment will rise. Edicts from Beijing on controlling industrial waste go unheeded."
The issues mentioned in the passage are primarily related to which problem?
The issues mentioned in the passage are primarily related to which problem?
a)
Pollution of the Yangtze River
b)
Air pollution in Beijing
c)
Overpopulation in China
d)
Deforestation in Hong Kong
10.
"As China stands at the brink of a new millennium, entrepreneurship has been recognized as an integral element of economic advancement. Foreign businessmen have created a new pool of capital resources for Chinese talent that previously had few monetary options beyond their family and friends."
According to this passage, what is the role of entrepreneurship in China in the future?
According to this passage, what is the role of entrepreneurship in China in the future?
a)
use the new capital resources to develop new products and ideas
b)
slow the production of capital resources
c)
reduce the need for money in the Chinese economy
d)
increase the reliance on family and friends
11.
The reason for division between Sunni and Shia Muslims is based on the issue of
a)
women's rights within the religion
b)
who should control the natural resources of the region
c)
who should succeed Muhammad as leader or caliph after his death
d)
where the geographic center of the Islamic world should be located
12.
In a parliamentary government, unlike the presidential system, the head of government belongs to which branch?
a)
Judicial
b)
National
c)
Executive
d)
Legislative
13.
Israel is labeled by which letter on the map?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
14.
The four countries labeled on this map are:
a)
China, North Korea, Indonesia, and India
b)
South Korea, Japan, India, Indonesia
c)
China, Vietnam, Japan, Indonesia
d)
China, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia
15.
After the Persian Gulf War, the United Nations imposed an embargo on Iraq. What would be the reason an embargo was used by the United Nations.
a)
to control the Iraqi economy after the War
b)
to restrict trade with Iraq until they met UN requirements
c)
to increase the cost of Iraqi products to help Iraq's economy
d)
to protect Iraq's domestic industry so it would grow after the war
16.
In Iran, the economy is highly centralized and there are a lot of regulations about private individuals opening and operating businesses. However, Saudi Arabia has made owning and operating a business very easy compared to the world average. What impact does this have on the role of entrepreneurs in both countries?
a)
Entrepreneurs are not affected by government regulations.
b)
It will limit efforts of entrepreneurs in both Iran and Saudi Arabia.
c)
Entrepreneurs will be able to make significant contributions to Saudi Arabia's economy but not to Iran's economy.
17.
The State of Israel was established in May 1948, to provide a homeland for the Jewish people One of the reasons behind the establishment of the State of Israel was
a)
the French Mandate system
b)
the Zionist movement in Europe
c)
a vote by the people of Palestine
d)
a requirement of the Treaty of Versailles
18.
During the last half of the 20th century Africa has had numerous civil wars. Africa has a serious AIDS/HIV crisis. Over 70% of the people world-wide infected wit AIDS live in sub-Saharan Africa. One of the major consequences of the numerous civil wars affecting the treatment of AIDS patients is
a)
lack of medical training
b)
unsanitary drinking water
c)
overcrowded refugee camps
d)
disruption in the distribution of medicine
19.
Which of these was the result of the nationalist movement in countries like Nigeria and Kenya?
a)
poverty
b)
iliteracy
c)
independence
d)
the spread of AIDS
20.
The purpose of the Pan African movement in Africa is to
a)
develop a unified religion
b)
create one African language
c)
create one African government
d)
develop a unified political identity
21.
The purpose of the Pan African movement in Africa is to
a)
develop a unified religion
b)
create one African language
c)
create one African government
d)
develop a unified political identity
22.
Why does Turkey have more of a market economy than Saudi Arabia?
a)
In Turkey, the government makes more business decisions
b)
In Turkey, individual citizens make more business decisions
c)
In Turkey, tradition mainly determines what goods are produced
d)
In Turkey, religious authorities mainly determine what goods are produced
23.
*Anyone over the age of 18 may vote in elections that determine the National Assembly (legislature).
*The National Assembly (legislature) chooses one person to be the executive leader.
Based on the information, South Africa would be considered a
*The National Assembly (legislature) chooses one person to be the executive leader.
Based on the information, South Africa would be considered a
a)
federalist confederatio
b)
democratic dictatorship
c)
parliamentary democracy
d)
presidential dictatorship
24.
Letter D on the map labels which country?
a)
Kenya
b)
South Africa
c)
Nigeria
d)
Sudan
25.
The government in country X has a central power and multiple regional levels with each level being in charge of certain responsibilities. Power is spread out somewhat evenly through the levels. Based on this information, the government in country X is MOST LIKELY
a)
Confederation
b)
Unitary
c)
Federal
d)
Anti-Federal
26.
Mohandas Gandhi's ideas of rebellion and protest are BEST described by which term?
a)
ineffective
b)
communist
c)
Christian-based
d)
non-violent
27.
Which explains the primary function of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
a)
They are the countries that establish how oil is to be used around the world.
b)
Only members of OPEC may export oil to other countries.
c)
The members are mainly responsible for setting the amount of oil produced and exported.
d)
OPEC is responsible for organizing trade routes to trace oil as it is shipped around the world.
28.
Indonesia and Vietnam both rank in the top 10 in the world in terms of miles of navigable waterways. Why is this important for the citizens of those countries?
a)
The waterways provide jobs and important methods of transportation.
b)
They are actually not important because they are outdated and not used much anymore.
c)
Since there are no airports in either country, the waterways are the primary source of transportation.
d)
They are very important to the culture and recreation of the countries, but they do not serve and economic purpose.
29.
What is the name of the Muslim holy book?
a)
The Koran
b)
The Torah
c)
The New Testament
d)
The Dead Sea Scrolls
30.
Connects Mediterranean & Red Seas
a)
Panama Canal
b)
Suez Canal
c)
Strait of Hormuz
d)
Gulf of Aden
31.
What is the major natural resource of the Middle East?
a)
Diamonds
b)
Apples
c)
Gold
d)
Oil
32.
What country is #17
a)
Turkey
b)
Iraq
c)
Afghanistan
d)
Iran
33.
What country is #23
a)
Pakistan
b)
Tickmistan
c)
Afghanistan
d)
Iran
34.
Monotheistic religion with a set of beliefs and practices originating in the Hebrew Bible; oldest religion
a)
Judaism
b)
Islam
c)
Moses
d)
Christianity
35.
Monotheistic religion based on the life and teaching of Jesus of Nazareth, and the New Testament
a)
Jesus
b)
Christianity
c)
Catholic
d)
Gospels
36.
Which two rivers are the major geographical features of Iraq?
a)
Nile and Amazon
b)
Euphrates and Rolling
c)
Seine and Rhine
d)
Euphrates and Tigris
37.
The process of removing salt from seawater?
a)
desalinization
b)
draining
c)
sodiumization
d)
uploading
38.
Identify the country
a)
Iraq
b)
Iran
c)
Afghanistan
d)
Saudi Arabia
39.
After Muhammad Died, the Muslim faith was divided into two groups know as:
a)
Troys and Banks
b)
Jews and Christains
c)
Sunnis and Shias
d)
The Kurds and Persians
40.
The Nazis planned a systematic elimination of the Jews in concentration camps. Over 6 million Jews were put to death. This became known as the:
a)
Palestein
b)
Holocaust
c)
Zionism
d)
Anit-German
41.
The belief that the world’s Jews should return to the Holy Lands in Israel is called:
a)
Terror
b)
Muslims
c)
Zionism
d)
Islam
42.
When did Israel become a country?
a)
1918
b)
1928
c)
1948
d)
1958
43.
Which Middle Eastern ethnic group lives in Iran, speaks Farsi, and practices Islam?
a)
Kurds
b)
Turks
c)
Pashtuns
d)
Persians
44.
Which Middle Eastern ethnic group speaks Kurdish, practices Islam, and has no country of their own?
a)
Afghans
b)
Kurds
c)
Persians
d)
Palestinians
45.
How do literacy rates in Southwest Asia differ for men and women?
a)
Women have a higher literacy rate in at least half of the countries.
b)
There is very little difference in the literacy rates for men and women.
c)
In nearly all the countries, women have a lower literacy rate than men.
d)
Women's literacy rates are highest in countries with large oil reserves.
46.
The Saudi royal family controls the national government of Saudi Arabia. The King is the son of the previous king, and his son will rule after him. All government leaders serve by appointment from the king. The king appoints the governors of the provinces, as well. The king has the ability to remove any government official from a village, town, or province. The governments of the provinces and towns have no rights or authority.
Which government does this describe?
Which government does this describe?
a)
Autocratic Unitary
b)
Federation
c)
Confederation
d)
Dictatorship
47.
Today, in the Middle East there are many conflicts that stem from where the boundaries of the countries are drawn. Many boundaries either include groups that have historically opposed each other or split groups with commonalities into different countries. This problem is largely a consequence of
a)
the way Europe divided the region after the fall of the Ottoman Empire
b)
treaties that came after World War II
c)
interference from North America and East Asia as they battled for control of the region
d)
the natural distribution of resources in the region
48.
Israel holds elections where the citizens select the members of the legislature. Allowing citizens to participate in government in this way is MOST like which form of government?
a)
Autocracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Monarchy
d)
Democracy
49.
What is the form of government in Israel?
a)
parliamentary democracy
b)
kingdom of Israel
c)
the modern Islamic state of Israel
d)
the constitutional republic of Israel
50.
On the economic continuum, Saudi Arabia is closer to...
a)
Command
b)
Market
51.
On the economic continuum, Israel is closer to...
a)
Market
b)
Command
52.
Who invaded Kuwait, burned oil fields and was defeated in less than 30 hours. This was known as the Persian Gulf War.
a)
Saddam Hussein
b)
Osama bin Laden
53.
The US invaded these two counties. One country is the one that caused September 11. The other country was rumored to have weapons of mass destruction.
a)
Soviet Union
b)
Afghanistan and Iran
c)
Afghanistan and Iraq
d)
Iran and Iraq
54.
What river is the longest river in China
a)
Mekong
b)
Ganges
c)
Yangtze
55.
What are 2 deserts found in China
a)
Gobi and Ganges
b)
Huang He and Yangtze
c)
Gobi and Taklimakan
d)
Mekong and Arabia
56.
Seasonal Winds in India are called
a)
tornados
b)
hurricanes
c)
monsoons
57.
True or False: Hinduism is monotheistic
a)
true
b)
false
58.
What river flows through Pakistan, empties into the Arabian Sea, and lie to the northwest of India? (Click to view photo)
a)
Huang He River
b)
Yellow River
c)
Indus River
d)
Ganges River
59.
What river is also known as the Yellow River? (Click to view photo to help)
a)
Ganges River
b)
Huang He River
c)
Mekong River
d)
Yangtze River
60.
What has caused pollution in the Ganges River?
a)
The Ganges River is not polluted
b)
A large amount of nitrogen and arsenic pollute it
c)
People bathing, religious practices, and sewage
d)
The Three Gorges Dam
61.
What is the main holy book of Hinduism?
a)
The Mahabarata
b)
The Vedas
c)
Tao Te Jing
d)
The Q'uran
62.
Hinduism is the world's 3rd largest population, where do most Hindus live today?
a)
India
b)
China
c)
Pakistan
d)
Vietnam
63.
Where do perfect souls go in Hinduism and Buddhism?
a)
Heaven
b)
Nirvana
c)
Limbo
d)
Emerald City
64.
What is the cause of suffering according to Buddha?
a)
Greed
b)
Tragedy
c)
Jealousy
d)
All selfish desires
65.
Which of the belief systems is not a religion?
a)
Taoism
b)
Shintoism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Buddhism
66.
Confucianism began in is still greatly a part of the culture in which nation?
a)
China
b)
Thailand
c)
India
d)
Japan
67.
Shintoism is a religion that is a large part of which nation's culture?
a)
Korea
b)
Japan
c)
India
d)
China
68.
Who founded Shintoism?
a)
Hirohito
b)
Aryans
c)
Emperors
d)
No one knows
69.
Which religion out of all the ones we studied in S. and E. Asia is the oldest?
a)
Confucianism
b)
Shintoism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Hinduism
70.
What is one of the major problems facing those who depend on the Nile River for their water?
a)
The Nile River no longer has any fish
b)
The Nile is too shallow to be used for transportation.
c)
The river always dries up during the summer moths.
d)
The water is contaminated with human and industrial waste.
71.
What is silt?
a)
a type of chemical fertilizer
b)
a chemical used to produce electricity
c)
industrial pollution founnd in the Nile River
d)
rich topsoil carried from one location to another by floodwaters
72.
Continued use of chemical fertilizer causes what to build up in soil?
a)
silt
b)
salt
c)
animal waste
d)
rocks and gravel
73.
Which is a result of desertification for the people living in the Sahel region?
a)
increased tourism
b)
more jobs in manufacturing
c)
increased starvation and poverty
d)
decreaseed support from the United Nations
74.
Which is the largest lake in Africa?
a)
Lake Chad
b)
Lake Nasser
c)
Lake Victoria
d)
Lake Tanganyika
75.
What is a nomad?
a)
plantation owners who live along the coast
b)
industrial workers who live in African cities
c)
one who wanders from place to place to find food and water
d)
those who live and farm in the villages on the edge of the desert
76.
What is the significance of the Golden Stool for the Ashanti people?
a)
It symbolizes the power of the Ashanti people.
b)
The stool was meant to encourage equal rights for all.
c)
The Ashanti would become rich making furniture and household goods.
d)
The Ashanti people could only worship if they were sitting on the Golden Stool.
77.
What are the “mila” that are part of Swahili belief?
a)
spirits that can possess a person
b)
rituals of the pilgrimage to Mecca
c)
special foods eaten on the holidays
d)
prayers that must be said five times a day
78.
What was Apartheid?
a)
The uniting of tribes against colonial rule
b)
The area between the Sahara and the Savanna
c)
The separating of people by skin color in South Africa
d)
The challenge to European rule
79.
This is the longest river in the world:
a)
Amazon River
b)
Niger River
c)
Nile River
d)
Orange River
80.
This lake is the longest freshwater lake.
a)
Lake Victoria
b)
Lake Tanganyika
c)
Lake Albert
d)
Lake Chad
81.
Most of Africa's rainfall occurs in:
a)
rift valleys
b)
deserts
c)
coastal areas
d)
Rainforests
82.
Why did Europeans continue to colonize Africa after Slavery was abolished?
a)
Berlin Conference
b)
Sites
c)
Raw materials
d)
Good will
83.
1. Where in Africa do most people live?
a)
Urban cities on the coast
b)
Rural village on the interior
c)
Rural villages along rivers and coasts
d)
Urban cities on the interior
84.
In Africa, the main cause of civil wars, conflict, and artificial political boundaries is
a)
African countries fighting for independence
b)
European partitioning (dividing) of African countries
c)
the African Slave Trade
d)
Pan-Africanism
85.
European countries colonized Africa because
a)
They heard about Africa's resources from explorers
b)
They were looking for raw materials and cheap labor
c)
They wanted new markets to sell products
d)
All of the Above
86.
What role did Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk play in the evolution of the apartheid movement?
a)
They created apartheid.
b)
They worked to abolish apartheid.
c)
They worked to maintain apartheid.
d)
They were not alive during apartheid
87.
What group controlled the government during apartheid?
a)
Blacks
b)
Asians
c)
Whites
d)
Coloreds
88.
Who was Nelson Mandela ?
a)
South Africa's first black president.
b)
South Africa's president during the Apartheid.
c)
South Africa's minister in 1961.
d)
A famous lawyer .
89.
Nigeria specializes in _____.
a)
Oil
b)
Diamonds
c)
Gold
d)
Technology
90.
South Africa specializes in ____.
a)
Oil
b)
Diamonds
c)
Uranim
d)
Technology
91.
What do the Ashanti, Bantu, and Swahili ethnic groups have in common?
a)
religious diversity
b)
common language
c)
belief in one supreme god
d)
ancestors from Southwest Asia
92.
In a Unitary system, most of the power is in the hands of the
a)
voters
b)
local government
c)
central government
d)
central and local government
93.
In a confederation system of government, most of the power is in the hands of the
a)
voters
b)
local government
c)
central government
d)
local and central
94.
How is the government power handled in a federal form of government?
a)
The king makes all decisions
b)
Power is shared among different levels of government
c)
The central government has the power
d)
the local government has all of the power
95.
Which asian country could be described as an autocracy?
a)
India
b)
Japan
c)
South Korea
d)
North Korea
96.
Who makes most of the important governmental decisions in an autocracy?
a)
the ruler
b)
the people
c)
the court system
d)
the elected legislature
97.
Why do the individual voters have more power in a democracy than they do in an autocracy or an oligarchy?
a)
kings are always poor rulers
b)
the voters get to choose people that make the laws
c)
all of the power stays in the hands of the local government
d)
the voters in democratic countries always choose the best qualified leaders that always do a good job
98.
What was the position of the Japanese emperor before WWII?
a)
he was a symbolic figure
b)
he was viewed as godlike
c)
he was a friendly diplomat
d)
no role
99.
What is human capital
a)
IDK
b)
The skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual or population, viewed in terms of their value or cost to an organization or country
c)
Items that people need to perform
d)
Resources that come from nature
100.
What is standard of living
a)
Education and money
b)
How well citizens live and based on jobs and etc.
c)
IDK
d)
How much one currency is worth
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