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Worksheets7th Grade World History
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 16mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Many kinds of fighting occurred in this place. It is called the ______________
a)
Forum
b)
Aquaduct
c)
Colosseum
d)
Aqua Romanis
2.
Spanish, French, and Italian are examples of
Romance languages. Many words in these languages have their origin in the Roman language of _______
Romance languages. Many words in these languages have their origin in the Roman language of _______
a)
Latin
b)
Greek
c)
English
d)
Persian
3.
An economic reason that the Western Roman empire fell is:
a)
uniform currency
b)
increased profits from war
c)
people in the army weren't loyal
d)
the cost of defending Rome and the devaluation of Roman currency
4.
Constantine moved the Roman empire's capital from Rome in the west to _________ in the east
a)
Byzantium (later called Constantinople)
b)
Athens
c)
Asia Minor
d)
Harrapa
5.
Mali rose to power when this leader was the king:
a)
Tunka Manin
b)
Sundiata
c)
Sunni Ali
d)
Askia the Great
6.
This Muslim leader in Mali started to spread Islam through west Africa:
a)
Sundiata
b)
Mansa Musa
c)
Askia the Great
d)
Muhammad Ture
7.
Griots were the ___________ of West Africa?
a)
leaders
b)
soldiers
c)
story tellers
d)
children
8.
Which of the following factors increased trans-Saharan trade?
a)
The introduction of camels and copper
b)
The population increase and gold
c)
The growth of cities and camels
d)
The discovery of salt and introduction of camels
9.
Who was the founder of Islam?
a)
Rulers of Mecca
b)
Kaaba
c)
Muhammad
d)
The children of the world
10.
Which angel told Muhammad to begin reciting the word of god?
a)
Castiel
b)
Gabriel
c)
David
d)
God himself
11.
Who was Genghis Khan?
a)
A Chinese leader
b)
The leader of the Mongols that began the creation of an empire
c)
A barbarian
d)
A hero
12.
The Yellow River is also called...
a)
Yangzi River
b)
Chang Jiang
c)
Huang He
d)
Silk Road
13.
What is the code of the Samurai called?
a)
Bushido
b)
Shinto
c)
Buddhism
d)
Burrito
14.
Though Emperors had ceremonial power, who really ruled Japan for more than 700 years during Medieval Japan?
a)
Daimyos
b)
Samurais
c)
Shoguns
d)
Shintos
15.
When speaking about merchants, Tokugawa Ieyasu states that “the people who produce clothing, food, and housing…deserve our every sympathy.” Why should medieval Japanese people sympathize for merchants?
a)
People should sympathize for merchants because the are rich and happy
b)
People should sympathize for merchants because they give their money to the poor
c)
People should sympathize for merchants because they work only for money and can become greedy
d)
People should sympathize for merchants because they have to serve peasants
16.
The system of lords and vassals in Japan is known as...
a)
Functionalism
b)
The Social Pyramid
c)
Federalism
d)
Feudalism
17.
What document signed by King John limited the king's power?
a)
Parliament
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Great Charter
18.
The Crusades were fought by _____ for control of the Holy Land.
a)
Christians and Muslims
b)
Muslims and Egyptians
c)
Romans and Greeks
19.
The invasions of Europe between A.D.800 and 1000 resulted in a new military and political system which increased emphasis on local protection and government. This system was known as
a)
Manor System
b)
Papal States
c)
Imperialism
d)
Feudalism
20.
During the Enlightenment, many people placed their faith in ___.
a)
the church
b)
the military
c)
reason
d)
science
21.
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
a)
Medici
b)
Botticelli
c)
Leonardo da Vinci
d)
Michelangelo
22.
Who invented the printing press?
a)
Johannes Gutenburg
b)
Botticelli
c)
Leonardo da Vinci
d)
Michelangelo
23.
_____ went to his grave believing he had discovered a westward passage to Asia, when in fact he had actually discovered the Americas.
a)
Amerigo Vespucci
b)
John Cabot
c)
Christopher Columbus
d)
Alfonso de Albuquerque
24.
Which statement is true about the "Age of Discovery"?
a)
The Age of Discovery only lasted a few years.
b)
The Age of Discovery was a time when most people became very wealthy.
c)
The Age of Discovery was a time of exploration and discovery of new ideas and information.
d)
The Age of Discovery was not an important time in world history.
25.
Which conquistador conquered the Aztecs?
a)
Ponce de Leon
b)
Hernando de Soto
c)
Hernan Cortes
d)
Francisco Coronado
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