Free Printable Social 8 Exam

1.

Worldview is:

a)

Policy of a country or empire to extend its authority or domination by political, economic or military means; policy of a state/government whose goal is for another state/government to become dependent on it politically or economically.

b)

Of, relating to, involving or representing different cultures.

c)

A collection of beliefs about life and the universe held by an individual or group; the lens through which the world is viewed by an individual or group; the overall perspective from which the world is interpreted.

d)

Group of persons linked by common activities or interests and sharing public space.

2.

Society is:

a)

Changing attitudes and behaviours to suit a new situation.

b)

Political attitude and actions of a country whose goal is to expand its power and/or its territory, usually by force.

c)

Relating to isolationism: foreign policy whereby a nation resists participating in the affairs of the international community by abstaining from any international, political or economic relationship.

d)

Group of persons linked by common activities or interests and sharing public space.

3.

Social Structures are:

a)

Changing attitudes and behaviours to suit a new situation.

b)

Policy of a country or empire to extend its authority or domination by political, economic or military means; policy of a state/government whose goal is for another state/government to become dependent on it politically or economically.

c)

Relating to isolationism: foreign policy whereby a nation resists participating in the affairs of the international community by abstaining from any international, political or economic relationship.

d)

Organization models within a society that reflect the values and interests of that society's members.

4.

Renaissance is:

a)

The humanistic revival of classical art, architecture, literature and learning that originated in Italy in the 14th century.

b)

Changing attitudes and behaviours to suit a new situation.

c)

Organization models within a society that reflect the values and interests of that society's members.

d)

A collection of beliefs about life and the universe held by an individual or group; the lens through which the world is viewed by an individual or group; the overall perspective from which the world is interpreted.

5.

isolation is:

a)

Connection or interaction, communication, association or relationship.

b)

Relating to isolationism: foreign policy whereby a nation resists participating in the affairs of the international community by abstaining from any international, political or economic relationship.

c)

Group of persons linked by common activities or interests and sharing public space.

d)

Connection or interaction, communication, association or relationship.

6.

Imperialism is __________.

a)

when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation

b)

when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize

c)

when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

d)

when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

7.

Expansionism is:

a)

Political attitude and actions of a country whose goal is to expand its power and/or its territory, usually by force.

b)

Organization models within a society that reflect the values and interests of that society's members.

c)

Group of persons linked by common activities or interests and sharing public space.

d)

A collection of beliefs about life and the universe held by an individual or group; the lens through which the world is viewed by an individual or group; the overall perspective from which the world is interpreted.

8.

Contact means:

a)

Connection or interaction, communication, association or relationship.

b)

Political attitude and actions of a country whose goal is to expand its power and/or its territory, usually by force.

c)

Policy of a country or empire to extend its authority or domination by political, economic or military means; policy of a state/government whose goal is for another state/government to become dependent on it politically or economically.

d)

A collection of beliefs about life and the universe held by an individual or group; the lens through which the world is viewed by an individual or group; the overall perspective from which the world is interpreted.

9.

Adaptation:

a)

Changing attitudes and behaviours to suit a new situation.

b)

Policy of a country or empire to extend its authority or domination by political, economic or military means; policy of a state/government whose goal is for another state/government to become dependent on it politically or economically.

c)

Of, relating to, involving or representing different cultures.

d)

Group of persons linked by common activities or interests and sharing public space.

10.

Where did the Aztecs come from?

a)

South America

b)

Deserts of Northern Mexico

c)

Yucatan Peninsula

11.

The Aztecs were a nomadic tribe until they settled on Lake Texcoco. What does nomadic mean?

a)

They ate humans

b)

they traveled around

c)

they were lazy

12.

The Aztecs settled where they saw:

a)

A bird on a wire

b)

A Gopher eating a turtle

c)

An eagle on a cactus

13.

The Aztecs believed in human sacrifice because:

a)

They were evil

b)

they believed it would please their gods

c)

they hated blood

14.

The Aztecs were feared warriors and built a great empire by:

a)

being kind to everyone

b)

conquering many tribes

c)

giving gifts to others

15.

The Aztecs made the people they conquered pay Tribute. What was that?

a)

attention at all times

b)

gifts of jewels, gold , and valuables

c)

show honor with marches

16.

The Aztecs built Chinampas. What were they?

a)

Mexica food

b)

floating gardens

c)

pyramids

17.

Who was the Spanish explorer that arrived in 1519?

a)

Cortez

b)

Pizzaro

c)

Marc Anthony

18.

A form of writing that the Aztecs used which included pictures:

a)

alphabet

b)

hieroglyphs

c)

sketches

19.

The advantage of having their city built on a lake was:

a)

protection from enemies

b)

a source of water for crops

c)

bathing and washing

d)

all of the above

20.

The Aztec built causeways around their city. What are those?

a)

race tracks

b)

floating docks to walk on

c)

fences

21.

The Aztec were very artistic and made drawings of:

a)

Important events

b)

religious gods

c)

nature

d)

all of the above

22.

Cortez encountered a rival tribe called the Taxcallan when he arrived in Mexico. How did they play a role in the conquering of the Aztec?

a)

They provided the weapons

b)

they told the Aztecs the Spanish were coming

c)

They formed an alliance with the Spanish against their Aztec enemies

23.

What did the Spanish want from the Aztecs?

a)

Gold and riches

b)

convert them to Christianity

c)

claim the land for Spain

d)

all of the above

24.

The Spanish used a powerful weapon against the Aztecs without fighting at all. What was it?

a)

disease

b)

cannon

c)

scary masks

25.

The Spanish were able to defeat the Aztecs due to:

a)

superior weapons

b)

disease

c)

help from a rival tribe

d)

all of the above

26.

After the Spanish conquered the Aztecs the named the conquered land:

a)

New Mexica

b)

New Spain

c)

New Aztec

27.

The conquered city of Tenochtitlan is now the modern day city of:

a)

Valdez

b)

Cortez City

c)

Mexico City

28.

Why did the Aztecs of Tenochtitlan build chinampas?

a)

to keep invaders away

b)

to enlarge their land area and make where they live bigger

c)

to get a fresh supply of water

d)

to catch fish for special meals

29.

Why did Aztec markets have guards and judges?

a)

to make sure sellers were honest

b)

to collect taxes

c)

to make sure valuable items were not traded

d)

to keep the best items for the emperor

30.

Who within Aztec society does the following: study the sky, run the schools, and predict the future

a)

a judge

b)

a priest

c)

a peasant

d)

a commoner

31.

The Aztec sacrificed birds and humans because they believed the god Huitzilopochtli

a)

required suffering

b)

hated most living things

c)

built with bones

d)

need blood to be stronger

32.

What did the Aztec build in the center of Tenochtitlan?

a)

a large plaza where they held special festivals and feasts

b)

a royal palace

c)

wooden causeways leading in four different directions

d)

a ball court

33.

How might someone become the Aztec emperor

a)

when they turned 16 they could apply for the job

b)

the position was hereditary

c)

there was an election

d)

a family member was chosen by a group of advisors

34.

What would an Aztec commoner boy be most likely to study at school?

a)

how to be a solider

b)

how to build pyramid

c)

the movement of the planets

d)

the art of neighboring cultures

35.

What was the usual way to buy and sell goods in an Aztec market?

a)

money, such as coins

b)

barter or trading one good for another using negotiations

c)

donation, freely giving the goods to people

d)

credit, or agreeing to make a later payment

36.

Governments officials, military leaders and priests can also be called

a)

nobles

b)

peasants

c)

commoners

d)

artisans and craftsman

37.

Who were the most powerful people in the Aztec social structure?

a)

Prisoners of war

b)

Kings and warriors

c)

Farmers and slaves

d)

Architects and traders

38.

What kind of religion did the Aztecs have?

a)

They were polytheistic and believed in many gods.

b)

They didn't believe in god at all.

c)

They believed in one god.

d)

They believed in singing worship songs.

39.

What were two contribtions the Aztecs made to the modern world?

a)

Chocolate

b)

The number zero

c)

Terrace farming

d)

Floating gardens

e)

Quipus

40.

Under their leader Montezuma, the empire spread to

a)

1/3 of modern day Mexico

b)

part of Texas

c)

30 Million people

d)

as large as the Maya had been

41.

Being polytheistic, the Aztecs worshiped Gods of

a)

sun, rain, and moon

b)

temple, hut, and hearth

c)

one god

d)

themselves

42.

The legend of Quetzalcoatal says

a)

this serpent god is going to return to Earth in the 1500's

b)

this serpent god is going to return to Earth in the 1800's

c)

this serpent god is going to return to Earth in the 1400's

d)

The god of the serpent will be happier if more blood is spilt

43.

Smallpox was so devastating to the Aztecs and other indigenous tribes because

a)

they had no immunity or defense against this disease

b)

they did not have their shots

c)

they were an especially dirty people who did not believe in bathing

d)

Smallpox spread faster on their skin than others'

44.

After being cordially invited to the capital, Tenochtitlan, by Montezuma II, the Spanish conquistadors promptly _________

a)

enjoyed some old time hot chocolate

b)

put Montezuma II in jail

c)

fought their way through many temples

d)

attempted to make a deal or truce

45.

The Aztecs made their neighbors pay them so that they would not get attacked. This was called ____

a)

paying tribute

b)

paying taxes

c)

extortion

d)

nepotism

46.

Which of these statements describes a change brought about by the Renaissance?

a)

Society was dominated by the church.

b)

Society began to value individualism.

c)

Society was focused on warfare.

d)

Society was dominated by lords.

47.

Developments in cartography made it easier for explorers in their travels to new lands. Which of the following best describes cartography?

a)

the study of the Earth's natural processes

b)

the study of the Earth's weather patterns

c)

the study and practice of making maps

d)

the study of past human societies

48.

• Venetian explorer who visited the court of Kublai Khan

• One of the first Westerners to travel the Silk Road to China

• Travels increased the interest of Europeans in the lands of the East

Who is described above?

a)

Marco Polo

b)

Ferdinand Magellan

c)

Vasco da Gama

d)

Christopher Columbus

49.

During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?

a)

Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.

b)

Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.

c)

Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.

d)

Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.

50.

Which of these men of the Renaissance was known equally for his art as well as inventions?

a)

Rueben

b)

Leonardo da Vinci

c)

Michelangelo

d)

Aristotle

51.

? --->Literature printed for quickly --> literature printed for less money----> Greater spread of ideas

Which of these would complete the diagram?

a)

the Book of Common Prayer

b)

the Italian university system

c)

the Gutenberg printing press

d)

the Petrarchan style sonnet

52.

Which of these changes occurred during the Renaissance?

a)

The Church was all-powerful.

b)

The Church’s power declined.

c)

Factories began using electricity.

d)

Women gained equal rights with men.

53.

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Galileo Galilei

• Tycho Brahe

• Johannes Kepler

All of the above were famous Renaissance

a)

philosophers.

b)

priests.

c)

artists.

d)

scientists.

54.

• Botticelli • Michelangelo

• Raphael • Titian

All of the above were famous Renaissance

a)

scientists.

b)

philosophers.

c)

priests.

d)

artists.

55.

Which of these statements reflects an influence of the Renaissance?

a)

dominance of the church

b)

constant feudal warfare

c)

lack of any governance

d)

increased interest in the arts

56.

• Gunpowder

• Printing press

• Compass

All of the above were results of what in the Renaissance?

a)

the move toward using money

b)

a shift from science to religion

c)

an increased interest in the arts

d)

an increase in scientific inquiry

57.

What does "Renaissance" mean?

a)

to die

b)

rebirth

58.

Where did the Renaissance begin?

a)

Mesopotamia

b)

Japan

c)

northern Italy

d)

Mongolia

59.

What did the Renaissance of Italy refer to?

a)

rebirth of dancing and music

b)

rebirth of art and learning

60.

What is one way the Renaissance helped the economy?

a)

decrease demand for Middle Eastern products

b)

increase demand for Middle Eastern products

61.

What did Medieval art and literature focus on?

a)

music and dancing

b)

church and salvation

c)

individual, worldly matters & Christianity

d)

animals

62.

What did the Renaissance art and literature focus on?

a)

music and dancing

b)

church and salvation

c)

individuals, worldly matters & Christianity

d)

animals

63.

Who invented the printing press?

a)

Francesco Petrarch

b)

Dante Alighieri

c)

Johannes Gutenberg

d)

Leonardo da Vinci

64.

What does vernacular mean?

a)

speaking properly

b)

everyday language

65.

How were humanist ideas spread

a)

war, trade, travel and the printing press

b)

the Internet

c)

phone calls

d)

peace, no trading and books

66.

Philosophers and painters of the Renaissance and wanted to return to the times of ...

a)

Perspective

b)

Greece and Rome

c)

The Middle Ages

d)

about 3 weeks ago

67.

Architect....

a)

Perspective

b)

Greece and Rome

c)

Building designer

d)

Printing Press

68.

Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. What was that practice?

a)

Clergy members bought indulgences to reach higher offices.

b)

The clergy sold pardons that released people from performing penalties for their sins.

c)

Charles V told his people that buying indulgences was a way to earn a way to heaven.

d)

Indulgences permitted priests to marry and have children.

69.

Invented the telescope; proved Copernicus' theory.

a)

da Vinci

b)

Michelangelo

c)

Galileo

d)

Copernicus

70.

The Renaissance begin in ____

a)

Italy

b)

China

c)

England

d)

France

71.

Which describes how the subjects of Renaissance art were different than art during Medieval times?

a)

The subjects of art were always religious figures.

b)

Artists painted individuals in everyday life and showed them more realistically.

c)

The art was usually very dark and depressing.

d)

Subjects' bodies were not shown in proportion.

72.

A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that...

a)

Italian city-states had grown wealthy from trade between Europe and Asia

b)

merchants supported the Green Revolution

c)

Farmers produced great agricultural surpluses on vast plains

d)

many European scholars had migrated to this area

73.

Who wrote "Praise of Folly", a book that celebrated foolishness?

a)

Sir Thomas More

b)

Erasmus

c)

Machiavelli

d)

Da Vinci

74.

Land surrounded by water. Japan is comprised of many of these.

a)

archipelagos

b)

atolls

c)

islands

d)

isthmus

75.

What do you call Japanese traditional wear?

a)

Costume

b)

Dress

c)

Kimono

d)

Gown

76.

What is the capital city of Japan?

a)

Beijing

b)

Taipei

c)

Tokyo

d)

Osaka

77.

What would most likely be on a menu of a restaurant in Japan?

a)

Corn, tomatoes, and olives

b)

Hamburgers, bacon, and meatballs

c)

Rice, sushi, and fish

d)

Spaghetti, pizza, and garlic bread

78.

How did Japan’s geography influence the country?

a)

It made them an easy target for barbarians to attack

b)

It allowed them to be isolated from other civilizations

c)

It helped their ideas and beliefs spread throughout the world

d)

It allowed them to have many farms and grow many different types of food

79.

Before being introduced to outside ideas, Japan practiced the religion of

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Shintoism

d)

Taoism

80.

What religion spread to Japan from China?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Islam

d)

Taoism

81.

The warrior class in Japan was called

a)

ninja

b)

daimyo

c)

samurai

d)

shogun

82.

Which of the following is a wealthy landowner in Japan?

a)

Samurai

b)

Seppuku

c)

Daimyo

d)

Artisan

83.

Which island is located farthest south?

a)

Kyushu

b)

Shikoku

c)

Honshu

d)

Hokkaido

84.

Japanese people lived on coastal plains because most of Japan

a)

has mountainous slopes that are difficult to farm

b)

is desert

c)

has volcanoes

d)

has rivers and lakes that often cause floods

85.

What was the main obligation of a samurai?

a)

defend the peasants

b)

conquer lands

c)

defend the daimyo

d)

manage the land

86.

The highest ranking member of Japanese feudal society was the

a)

Emperor

b)

Shogun

c)

Daimyo

d)

Samurai

87.

Which members of the social hierarchy were considered to be the least important people in Feudal Japan?

a)

Merchants

b)

Artisans

c)

Peasants

d)

Farmers

88.

When Japan closed their ports and refused to interact with other countries, this is known as

a)

Segregation

b)

Isolationism

c)

Militarism

89.

a short, three lined poem of 17 syllables that describes nature scenes

a)

haiku

b)

samurai

c)

shogun

d)

daimyo

90.

Which statement best describes the Warring States Period in China?

a)

China spent many years at war with India

b)

Everyone was at peace, and China became wealthy

c)

Violence was common, and different groups fought for control

d)

A single dynasty ruled over China for many years

91.

Why did the samurai practice Zen Buddhism?

a)

It preaches the values of wealth and business.

b)

Its practice helped teach warriors how to control their bodies and their movements.

c)

It preaches the values of war and aggression.

d)

A) Its practice brought wealth to many families that wanted to train as samurai.

92.

Which food staple have the Japanese relied on due to its geographic isolation and lack of arable land?

a)

flour

b)

rice

c)

sugar

d)

wheat

93.

What was the role of women in Japanese feudalism?

a)

Women owned all the property.

b)

Women were considered to be equal to the samurai.

c)

Women were required to obey men.

d)

Women were respected and did not have to work.

94.

In feudal Japan, who was granted land in exchange for pledging to fight for their lords?

a)

Daimyo

b)

Emperor

c)

Farmers

d)

Samurai

95.

How were the code of chivalry (Europe) and the Bushido code similar?

a)

They both stressed honor, bravery, and loyalty

b)

they both stressed loyalty to the Emperor.

c)

They both stressed protection of women.

d)

they both stressed loyalty to the country rather than the ruler.

96.

Which country heavily influenced Japanese culture?

a)

China

b)

India

c)

Korea

d)

Russia

97.

What does "Sakoku" mean?

a)

Open Borders

b)

Closed Country

c)

Closed Trade

d)

Military Country

98.

What were 2 things the Americans wanted from the treaty?

a)

A safeplace for shipwrecked sailors

b)

Trade being opened

c)

Protection in the seas

d)

The ability to tax Japan

99.

There is still controversy in Japan today whether opening Japan up to foreigners would diminish traditional Japanese culture.

a)

True

b)

False

100.

Some Japanese nationalists would still prefer a closed door policy.

a)

True

b)

False

101.

Who was overthrown in the Meiji Restoration

a)

The Emporer

b)

The King

c)

The Shogunate

d)

Congress

102.

Why did Japan choose to invade China?

a)

Culture

b)

Manpower

c)

To impress the West

d)

Resources

103.

Why did the leaders of Japan want a "closed-door" policy?

a)

They feared foreigners

b)

They didn't like foreigners

c)

To preserve the Japanese way of life

d)

To preserve the shogunate way of life

104.

In 1614, the shogun ordered all _____ to leave the country.

a)

Christian missionaries

b)

European merchants

c)

Christian Daimyo

d)

Rebellious Peasants

105.

The penalty for breaking any of the Exclusion laws was...

a)

slavery

b)

banishment

c)

imprisonment

d)

death

106.

Under the Exclusion laws, the Japanese were...

a)

not allowed to farm rice

b)

forced to become slaves

c)

not allowed to go abroad

d)

removed from their homes

107.

Which of the following was NOT an Exclusion law?

a)

The Japanese were not allowed to travel to other countries

b)

those who were out of the country were not allowed to return

c)

all Christian missionaries were forced to leave Japan

d)

some Dutch traders were allowed to live in Japan

108.

An exclusion law that the Japanese passed was

a)

some Japanese were forced to return from other countries

b)

existing ships were destroyed

c)

foreign books with Christian messages were brought in

d)

none of these

109.

One of the main reasons why Japanese feudal society began to break down was...

a)

peasants gained wealth and power

b)

it had become outdated

c)

rice production was too high

d)

the daimyo had too much money

110.

What were the Portuguese explorers called by the Japanese?

a)

Western Barbarians

b)

Northern Barbarians

c)

Southern Barbarians

d)

Eastern Barbarians

111.

Most Christian daimyos followed orders and gave up their new religion. _____ were more defiant.

a)

Ronin and peasants

b)

Prostitutes and geisha

c)

Lawyers and merchants

d)

Farmers and their cattle

112.

_____ was the first Englishman to arrive in Japan.

a)

Joao Rodrigues

b)

Ranald MacDonald

c)

Eberhardt Kaempfer

d)

Will Adams

113.

Adams became Tokugawa Ieyasu's ...

a)

butler

b)

bodyguard

c)

servant

d)

advisor

114.

Japan is an example of

a)

an archipelago

b)

a fjord

c)

a continent

d)

None of the above

115.

Place where U.S. was attacked on December 7, 1941

a)

Grand Canyon

b)

Washington D.C.

c)

Pearl Harbor

d)

Arlington

116.

Huge waves caused by underwater earthquakes

a)

Monsoon

b)

Tsunami

c)

Earthquake

d)

Sharknado

117.

Series of reforms that were passed in order to help Japan modernize

a)

Meiji Restoration

b)

12 Tables

c)

Tokagawa Treaty

d)

Bill of Rights

118.

Who was the American who made the first significant contact with Japan?

a)

Genghis Khan

b)

George Washington

c)

Emperor Meiji

d)

Matthew C. Perry

119.

What caused the surrender of Japan during WWII?

a)

Defeated at Iwo Jima

b)

Attacked with two atomic bombs

c)

Attack on Pearl Harbo

d)

Emperor Meiji's death

120.

What was the main purpose of the Aztec marketplace in Tenochtitlan?

a)

To train warriors

b)

To store weapons

c)

To trade goods and services

d)

To hold religious ceremonies

121.

Which of the following best describes the role of Aztec priests?

a)

They managed trade and commerce

b)

They led armies into battle

c)

They built causeways and temples

d)

They performed rituals and advised rulers

122.

What was a significant effect of the Spanish conquest on the Aztec civilization?

a)

The Aztec language became the official language of Spain

b)

The Aztec capital was destroyed and replaced by a Spanish city

c)

The Aztecs expanded their empire

d)

The Aztecs conquered Spain

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