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WorksheetsWorld History: Crazy Full Year Review!
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins
What is a landscape?
the general weather conditions of an area
the features of land that you can see
the plants found in a specific area
What is climate?
the general weather conditions of an area
the plants found in a specific area
the features of land that you can see
What is vegetation?
the features of land that you can see
the general weather conditions of an area
the plants found in a specific area
Where is the Sahara Desert?
Antarctica
Asia
Africa
True or False: many places in Africa have Wet and Dry seasons
True
False
What is this type of tree?
Coniferous
Giant Redwood
Baobab
What crisis is occurring in Cape Town, South Africa?
They are running out of water
They are facing a genocide
They are at war with Yemen
Check all of the following options that are NATURAL RESOURCES
water
gold
oil
love
fire
True or False: Africa has very few natural resources
True
False
A civilization is defined as a society with:
(check all that apply)
social classes
jobs
government
cities
coined money
This image is showing what type of economy?
capitalism
monetary
barter
Where is Egypt?
Africa
Asia
South America
Which is the LONGEST river in the world?
Indus
Nile
Mississippi
Ancient Egyptians benefitted from the Nile River floods because....
it made the soil more fertile (better for farming)
it wiped out their enemies
it brought them water when they were in a drought
The horrible journey on a slave ship from Africa to the Americas was called
The Northwest Route
The Middle Passage
The Journey
The Atlantic Slave Trade involved which of the following places? (check all that apply)
Africa
North America
Australia
South America
True or False: the slavery of the past is now illegal everywhere in the world
True
False
What was the Scramble for Africa?
When European countries all rushed to colonize Africa
an African sporting event
A movement to improve the water sources in Africa
What is colonization?
When a country is at war with itself
When a country overthrows their government
When one country has control over another country from far away
What is the OPPOSITE of being colonized?
protests
indentured servitude
independence
1960 was known as "The Year of Africa" because:
Africa won the Olympics
so many African countries gained independence
Africa became a continent
Where did Apartheid occur?
India and Pakistan
South Africa
Yemen
Who helped end the Apartheid?
Nelson Mandela
Gandhi
Martin Luther King Jr.
Nelson Mandela won a _______ for his actions to create peace.
Pulitzer Prize
Nobel Peace Prize
Grammy Award
What is oral tradition?
knowledge & wisdom is passed down through storytelling
opera singing
the study of how languages evolved
NORTH AFRICA is often associated with which religion?
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
Which is the religious text (book) in the Islam faith?
Torah
Bible
Quran
Who was the richest person to ever live?
Mansa Musa (African King)
Mahatma Gandhi (Indian Civil Rights Activist)
Nelson Mandela (South African President)
What is Genocide?
a civil war that involves colonialism
a type of protest
when a large group of people are purposely killed because of who they are (race, gender, ethnicity...)
Which of the following countries have suffered a genocide?
Norway
Rwanda
Nigeria
Where are the Himalayan Mountains?
Africa
India/Nepal
the Middle East
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mount Kilamanjaro
Mount Cook
Mount Everest
India borders which country?
Pakistan
Syria
Iraq
Who colonized India?
Portugal
USA
Britain
Which ancient civilization in India/Pakistan is known for their advanced water systems and farming methods?
Nubian Civilization
Egyptian Civilziation
Indus Valley Civilization
The Indus River was kind of like the ________ River because they both made the soil fertile and better for farming.
Iraq
Nile
Dead Sea
Which city is associated with the Indus Valley Civilization?
Mohenjo-Daro
Cairo
Rome
Which ancient civilization had a Great Bath for swimming and bathing?
Indus Valley
Egypt
Kush
Which country has a caste system for their social structure?
Syria
India
Yemen
India is mostly associated with
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
True or False: Hinduism is polytheistic, meaning there are many gods.
True
False
Which of the following religions in NON-Theistic (no god)?
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
The Buddha is associated with _______.
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Taoism
Most Buddhists live in ___________.
Africa
Asia
South America
the Middle East
When India gained independence from Britain, what happened?
there was finally peace!
Hindus and Muslims were segregated between Pakistan and India
Nelson Mandela became president
Gandhi is famous for his march to the sea, where he encouraged Indian citizens to collect their own ________ and defy the British government.
sand
gold
salt
Gandhi fought for civil rights in two countries: India and _______.
Yemen
South Africa
Syria
What is Desertification?
The process by which fertile land becomes desert
The act of abandoning a nation
When a country has a lot of rainfall
What is water scarcity?
When there are scary things in the water
When there is acid rain
When the lack of fresh water resources does not meet the demand for water
Check off the places that are facing water scarcity:
Africa
Middle East
Japan
What is the most profitable company in the world?
Amazon
Saudi Aramco
Apple
What does Saudi Aramco sell?
oil
gold
water
What is an economy?
the transportation network of a country
the climate and vegetation of a country
the wealth and resources of a country
What is ISIS?
a terrorist organization in Iraq and Syria
a terrorist organization in India
a civil rights group in Africa
Who was the president of the US during 9/11?
Obama
Biden
Bush
Trump
True or False: ISIS wants democracy.
True
False
What was the Arab Spring?
a war that began in the Middle East and spread to the USA
A series of anti-government protests that spread across many Arab countries (2010-2012)
the name of a terrorist organization
The Arab Spring all started because...
a man set himself on fire to protest the unfair government
a president was killed
foreign invasion
Which country did NOT take part in the Arab Spring?
Tunisia
India
Egypt
Libya
While Palestine is mostly Muslim, Israel is mostly ______.
Jewish
Christian
Hindu
Israel used to be called ___________.
India
Pakistan
the Soviet Union
Palestine
Israel and Palestine are fighting over ______.
women's rights
water
government leaders
land
Japan is __________.
a continent
a peninsula
an island
Which type of art is closely associated with Japan?
finger painting
origami
graphic design
You are eating dinner in Japan. Likely, you would be given
a fork and knife
chopsticks
no utensils
Anime is associated with
Africa
India
Middle East
Japan
A Haiku is a Japanese
song
book
poem
prayer
What is the Ring of Fire?
A Japanese tea ceremony
A region of countries that has a lot of war
A region around the Pacific Ocean that has a lot of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
Mt. Fuji is a volcano in
Japan
India
Pakistan
North Africa
What causes an earthquake?
technology
giant ocean waves
the movement of tectonic plates or a volcanic eruption
A long and high ocean wave caused by an earthquake is called
a volcanic eruption
a tsunami
a typhoon
Skyscrapers in Japan are built to be ____________-resistant
earthquake
tornado
lightening
Kimonos are associated with
Syria
Japan
Israel
Egypt
Where can I get the best sushi?
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
Pakistan
Japan
Which country has the WORST humanitarian crisis in the world?
Yemen
Iraq
Afghanistan
Oman
What's going on in Syria?
nothing
a civil war
a movement for peace
a religious reformation
Name 2 ways you can help people in Syria and Yemen:
What was your favorite project this year?
Which unit did you enjoy the most?
Africa
India
Middle East
Japan
Which unit did you enjoy the least?
Africa
India
Middle East
Japan
We "travelled" a lot this year-- Africa, India, the Middle East, and Japan. Which place would you want to travel to IN REAL LIFE? Explain why.
Japanese writing is written
left to right
right to left
diagonal
Traditionally, Japanese writing is written
up and down
side to side
in a big circle
How is anime different than American cartoons?
Write 2 facts you remember from your Japanese research paper:
We wrote letters to representatives and senators about
the Cape Town water crisis
the humanitarian crisis in Yemen
the Palestine-Israel conflict
Help! I want to donate food to those in need, but I can't spend any money. What can I do?
nothing at all
play free rice
hope for the best
Many countries in the Middle East speak
Afrikkans
Arabic
Mandarin
How many lines are in a Haiku?
17
5
3
as many as you want
How many continents are there?
7
3
1
9
Before I leave for my trip to Africa, I want to see what the city looks like. What can I use?
Yahoo Earth
Google Earth
Weather.com
Google Classroom
Who is the young activist taking the world by storm for her strong stance on global warming?
Oprah Winfrey
Gretta Thunberg
Hillary Clinton
Name 3 ways you can help conserve water:
In your own words, what is climate change?
Do you like using Google Classroom?
yes
no
I'm indifferent
In your own words, what is social studies?
One day, you will be older and children will ask you what it was like to go to school during the COVID pandemic. What do you think you will remember the most?
It is important to ____________________ so you do not plagiarize.
write in your own words
smile and wave
keep your mask on
You're off to high school soon! What is one thing you are looking forward to?
What is your FAVORITE memory from middle school?
