WorksheetsT-Cap Review 7th Grade
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Who was the first person to circumnavigate the globe?
Columbus
Magellan
Hudson
Vespucci
Which belief system was the basis for the civil service exams given during the Han, Tang, and Song dynasties?
legalism
Daoism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Which statement explains the long-term significance of the travels of Christopher Columbus?
His interactions with the indigenous peoples served as a model for fair treatment of minorities.
His ships were the first to complete an around-the-world voyage and prove the earth was round.
His calculations of the distance between Europe and Asia became the basis for our modern maps.
His voyages started a vast cultural exchange between the two hemispheres.
Base your answer to the following question on the map in Image A and on your knowledge of social studies. What was the result of the explorers' voyages illustrated in this map?
Europe became increasingly isolated.
European trade with Africa and South America increased
Southeast Asia became Europe's greatest trading power.
European nations created colonial governments throughout central Asia.
The journeys of Vasco da Gama, Bartholomeu Dias, and Christopher Columbus became possible in the late 1400s because of the
support of exploration by the English government.
trade connections established by Ibn Battuta.
effects of the Atlantic slave trade.
development of the new navigational instruments and technology.
What was the result of the efforts of Prince Henry of Portugal, Christopher Columbus, and Ferdinand Magellan?
the importance of Mediterranean trade routes was established
the modern concept of universal human rights was promoted
the European view of the physical world was transformed
an understanding of the benefits of cultural diversity was encouraged.
One reason Spain sponsored the first voyage of Columbus to the West was to
find a more direct trade route to Asia
obtain military technology
make contact with the Empire of Benin
trade in established ports in the Americas
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
established a basic structure for the military rule
provided a basis for social order
contained the framework for a communist government
stressed the importance of the individual
The German printer Johannes Gutenberg created a system that
could print paper rapidly
could copy handwriting into type
used moveable type to print pages
printed pages by mimeograph
Look at the images labeled Image B and answer the question below.
Which statement analyzes the effect that the technology shown in this image had in Western Europe?
Ancient texts became more difficult to obtain
Monasteries were built to expand religious authority
Books became more expensive to produce
Bibles became available in different languages
How did the development of the Gutenberg printing press change European society during the Renaissance?
Church officials encouraged people to study the Bible
Ideas spread more quickly across Europe
Merchant guilds started schools to increase literacy among members
Cartographers used the printing press to create more maps
How did the lives of some people from the lower classes change under the Song Dynasty?
They were forbidden to celebrate popular holidays
They stopped being required to serve in the military
They began having to do forced labor building canals
They gained an opportunity to became government officials
Which of the following is true about the commercial, agricultural, and technological advances of the Song dynasty?
The advances made during the Song dynasty were fewer and less important than those of the Tang dynasty
The lack of printed books and documents slowed the spread of invocation and prosperity during the Song dynasty
The advances of the Song dynasty led to a rise in population and economic prosperity for the people of China
Merchants and traders adopted a policy of isolationism during the Song dynasty and refused to trade with foreigners
The Crusades have been called "history's most successful failures." Which statement best explains this expression?
The Crusades did not achieve their original goals, but they brought about many desirable changes to Europe
Although the Crusaders captured the Holy Land, they were unable to bring about democratic reforms
The Crusades helped bring about the fall of the Roman Empire
The Crusaders prevented the Turks from capturing Constantinople for many centuries
In Europe, a long-term effect of the Crusades was
the strengthening of the feudal system
the adoption of Islamic religious practices
an increased demand for goods from the East
increased European isolation
__________????________
-Made heavy canons
-Conquered Constantinople
-Moved the capital of the Ottoman Empire to Istanbul
-Destroyed the Byzantine Empire
Which title below would best fit this chart?
Accomplishments of Ibn Sina
Accomplishments of Muhammad
Accomplishments of Mehmed II
Accomplishments of Justinian
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the
largest European cities
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea coast
Trans-Saharan trade routes
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai became powerful by controlling trade in --
West America
Spain
West Africa
England
Which of the following describes the relationship between Pope Leo III and Charlemagne?
Their relationship was difficult; Pope Leo II deposed and excommunicated Charlemagne?
Their relationship was difficult; Charlemagne fought against the Papal states that were led by Pope Leo III
Their relationship was positive; Pope Leo III needed Charlemagne for protection and in return, he crowned Charlemagne Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire
Their relationship was positive; Pope Leo III named Charlemagne as the next Pope after Charlemagne saved him from the Nobility
France won the Hundred Years War because of the efforts of
Pope Leo IX
King John
Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand
Joan of Arc
What happened during the Reconquista in Spain? Select all that apply.
Christian monarchs took land from the Muslim Moors
Peasants revolted against their King and set up parliament
Jews, Muslims, and heretics were persecuted by the Spanish Inquisition
Muslim Moors drove heretics and Jews out of Spain
The expeditions of Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarro resulted in the
capture of Brazil for Portugal
colonization of North America
exploration of the Philippines and Caribbean islands
destruction of the Aztec and Inca empires
Read the Source and answer the question.
Which statement explains the effect of Mansa Musa's journey to Egypt?
His purchases decreased demand for local goods.
His caravan introduced new political ideas.
His wealth overwhelmed the local economy.
His caravan created new enemies in the region.
Which three factors contributed to Japan becoming a military society in the late twelfth century?
Shoguns gave land or income to samurai in exchange for military service.
Shoguns helped resolve conflicts among clans.
Shoguns had increased military support from the peasant farmers
Samurai encouraged economic growth throughout the empire.
Samurai owned loyalty to the shogun rather than the emperor.
Which two explorers' routes are shown on this source?
Bartolomeu Dias
Ferdinand Magellan
Jacques Cartier
Vasco de Gama
Christopher Columbus
