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EXTRA CREDIT FOR 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES

Total questions: 129

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What inspired Ho Chi Minh to challenge the colonial authority in Vietnam?

a)

Japan's economic challenge

b)

India's partition

c)

France's rule

d)

The Salt March

2.

What event marked the "partition" of India in 1947?

a)

The Salt March

b)

The creation of Pakistan and India

c)

Religious issues

d)

Indian independence movement

3.

What was the cause of division between India and Pakistan?

a)

The Salt March

b)

France's rule

c)

Religious issues

d)

Indian independence movement

4.

What did Mohandas Gandhi want to promote through his actions?

a)

A future democracy

b)

Nationalism based on political independence from Britain

c)

Japan's economic recovery

d)

The partition of India

5.

What does the "Indian independence movement" refer to?

a)

The rebuilding of Japan after WW2

b)

The creation of Pakistan and India

c)

The effort to break free from Great Britain

d)

The rule of Emperor Hirohito

6.

Which event was a key moment in the independence of India?

a)

The creation of Pakistan and India

b)

The Salt March

c)

France's rule in Vietnam

d)

The rebuilding of Japan after WW2

7.

What role did the United States play in Japan after WW2?

a)

It inspired Ho Chi Minh

b)

It led to the partition of India

c)

It played a major role in rebuilding Japan to create a future democracy

d)

It caused religious issues between India and Pakistan

8.

What has been Japan's greatest economic challenge?

a)

The Salt March

b)

The partition of India

c)

Access to productive and natural resources

d)

The rule of Emperor Hirohito

9.

Who ruled over Japan?

a)

Mohandas Gandhi

b)

Ho Chi Minh

c)

The United States

d)

Emperor Hirohito

10.

Which country became an ally of the United States and experienced rapid economic growth after World War II?

a)

China

b)

Japan

c)

Germany

d)

Russia

11.

What did the U.S. help Japan to do after World War II?

a)

Adopt a new constitution

b)

Rebuild economically and socially

c)

Overcome a famine

d)

Establish a monarchy

12.

What type of government did Japan adopt under the guidance of the U.S. after World War II?

a)

Communist

b)

Democratic

c)

Monarchist

d)

Fascist

13.

Why was Japan considered a key strategic location by the U.S. in 1945?

a)

Its proximity to the Soviet Union

b)

Its technological advancements

c)

Its location in the Pacific Ocean

d)

Its large army

14.

What was the Tiananmen Square demonstration in China known for?

a)

Celebrating the end of World War II

b)

Resulting in the deaths of hundreds of civilian protesters in 1989

c)

The coronation of a new emperor

d)

Signing a peace treaty

15.

What is limited in China according to the text?

a)

Freedom of speech, especially criticizing the ruling government

b)

Economic growth

c)

Religious practices

d)

Technological development

16.

Under whose leadership did communism flourish in China?

a)

Deng Xiaoping

b)

Mao Zedong

c)

Chiang Kai-shek

d)

Xi Jinping

17.

What do the Tiananmen Square protests represent in the pursuit of?

a)

Economic reforms

b)

Governments that are free

c)

Technological innovation

d)

Military strength

18.

What was the primary goal of the Great Leap Forward?

a)

To introduce democratic reforms in China

b)

To change China's economy

c)

To reduce China's population

d)

To promote cultural exchange with Western countries

19.

What was the Cultural Revolution in China aimed at?

a)

Promoting democratic values

b)

Reinforcing communist doctrine by removing capitalist impulses

c)

Encouraging foreign investment

d)

Strengthening relations with Vietnam

20.

What was the significance of the 38th parallel?

a)

It was the boundary between China and Vietnam

b)

It marked the division between communist and non-communist forces in China

c)

It was the dividing line between North and South Korea

d)

It represented the extent of the Great Leap Forward

21.

During the Cold War, what was the policy of containment aimed at?

a)

Preventing the spread of communism beyond the 38th parallel in Korea

b)

Encouraging the spread of capitalism in Asia

c)

Containing the influence of Mao Zedong within China

d)

Limiting the economic growth of communist countries

22.

What was the outcome of the Korean War in terms of changes to the governments of North and South Korea?

a)

It led to the unification of North and South Korea.

b)

It resulted in the change of governments in both North and South Korea.

c)

It did not change the governments of North and South Korea.

d)

It caused South Korea to adopt the government of North Korea.

23.

Which country supported North Korea during the Korean War?

a)

Japan

b)

The United States

c)

China

d)

The United Kingdom

24.

Which country supported South Korea during the Korean War?

a)

China

b)

The Soviet Union

c)

The United Kingdom

d)

The United States

25.

The name of this country is (a)   .

26.

The name of this country is (a)   .

27.

The name of this country is (a)   .

28.

The name of this collection of islands is (a)   .

29.

The name of this country is (a)   Korea.

30.

The name of this country is (a)   Korea.

31.

The name of this country is (a)   .

32.

Bay of (a)   .

33.

_____ _____ Sea

(a)  

34.

(a)   Sea.

35.

Sea of (a)   .

36.

(a)   Desert

37.

(a)   Ocean.

38.

Which river is located in the northern region of China?

a)

Yangtze

b)

Ganges

c)

Yellow

39.

Which river empties into the Bay of Bengal?

a)

Yangtze

b)

Ganges

c)

Yellow

40.

The Himalayan Mountains are a natural border between which two countries?

a)

China and Vietnam

b)

China and North Korea

c)

India and Vietnam

d)

China and India

41.

The Korean Peninsula is surrounded by water on _____ sides.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

0

42.

Japan's head of state is ceremonial and has very little power. He is the

a)

Emperor

b)

Presidential

c)

Prime Minister

d)

King

43.

The head of India's government is the

a)

Emperor

b)

Presidential

c)

prime minister

d)

King

44.

Which country has an emperor today?

a)

India

b)

Vietnam

c)

China

d)

Japan

45.

Who is allowed to vote in Japan’s elections?

a)

Only male citizens

b)

Citizens who have completed 12 years of school

c)

Citizens over the age of 18

d)

Citizens over the age of 20

46.

Which best describes the Chinese government?

a)

Absolute monarchy

b)

Federal democracy

c)

Constitutional monarchy

d)

Communist government

47.

Citizens of which country are considered to have the least freedom?

a)

South Korea

b)

Japan

c)

India

d)

North Korea

48.
How does the leader come to power in a democracy?
a)
power is inherited
b)
power is taken by force
c)
the leader is elected by the people
d)
the leader is selected from the military
49.
What are the 2 types of democracies?
a)
dictatorships and monarchies
b)
consultative and council
c)
parliamentary and presidential
d)
representatives and republics
50.

What country in Southern and Eastern Asia has an autocratic dictatorship?

a)

North Korea

b)

South Korea

c)

China

d)

Japan

51.

What country in southern and eastern Asia has a Presidential democracy?

a)

China

b)

India

c)

South Korea

d)

Japan

52.

1. an economic system in which the political authorities make major

decisions regarding the production and distribution of goods and services

a)

Command

b)

Market

c)

Traditional

d)

Mixed

53.

1. number limit on how many items of a particular product can be imported to a particular country

a)

Tariff

b)

Exchange Rate

c)

Embargo

d)

Quota

54.

1. The price that one country’s currency (money)is compared to another country’s currency

a)

Tariff

b)

Exchange Rate

c)

Currency

d)

Import

55.

The Value of ones work

a)

Capital Goods

b)

GDP

c)

Human Capital

d)

Literacy Rate

56.

The total amount of goods and services that a country produces in one year

a)

Capital Goods

b)

GDP

c)

Export

d)

Specialization

57.

the percentage of people who can read and write in a country

a)

Specialization

b)

Human Capital

c)

Literacy Rate

d)

capital Goods

58.

a person who is willing to take a risk to start a business

a)

Entreprenuer

b)

Capital Goods

c)

Human Capital

d)

Capital

59.

Gifts from the earth people use to meet their needs

a)

Natural Resources

b)

Standard Of Living

c)

Outsourcing

d)

Free Enterprise

60.

any restriction that makes trade difficult or impossible

a)

Embargo

b)

Trade Barrier

c)

Import

d)

Export

61.

tax on imported goods

a)

Embargo

b)

Quota

c)

tariff

d)

Specialization

62.

Bans or resticts trade with another country

a)

Embargo

b)

Tariff

c)

Quota

d)

Specialization

63.

order that bans or restricts trade with another country

a)

Tariff

b)

Exchange Rate

c)

Quata

d)

Embargo

64.

economic system in which economic decisions are all made on the basis of customs, beliefs, religion, and habits

a)

Market

b)

Command

c)

Traditional

d)

Mixed

65.

focusing on economic activities best suited to a country’s resources

a)

Specialization

b)

Natural Resources

c)

Exchange rate

d)

Import

66.

1. an economic system that permits an open exchange of goods and services between producers and consumers

a)

Market

b)

Command

c)

Mixed

d)

Traditional

67.

an economic system in which both the government and private enterprises play important roles in production, consumption, investment, and savings

a)

Mixed

b)

Market

c)

Traditional

d)

Command

68.

Goods brought into the country

a)

Import

b)

Export

c)

Immport

d)

Imporrt

69.

Goods shipped out of the country

a)

import

b)

Export

c)

Xport

d)

Exxport

70.

Populations in cities in South Asia are growing rapidly because...

a)

there are better jobs and better eduction

b)

there are better farms and cleaner air

c)

there is no place else for people to go

d)

flooding along the coasts has forced people to move inland

71.

Choose the TWO physical features that have large portions of South Asia's population living in/near them.

a)

river valleys

b)

coasts

c)

mountain ranges

d)

arid deserts

72.

What are TWO of the main causes of air pollution in South Asia?

a)

Motor Vehicle Exhaust

b)

Burning wood/charcoal for cooking

c)

Burning homes to clear land for cities

d)

Burning farms to create new land for development

73.

What are TWO of the main causes of water pollution in South Asia?

a)

raw sewage

b)

farm runoff

c)

nuclear power plants

d)

automobiles

74.

Why is central and western China less populated than eastern China?

a)

it is covered in mountains and deserts

b)

it has better farmland

c)

there are too many wars

d)

rivers do not reach that far inland

75.

What has damaged China's crops and caused millions of deaths throughout China's history?

a)

flooding of rivers

b)

air pollution

c)

deforestation

d)

tsunamis

76.

What causes tsunamis?

a)

underwater earthquakes

b)

climate change

c)

air pollution

d)

deforestation

77.

What are TWO of the main causes of China having some of the world's worst air pollution?

a)

coal burning power plants

b)

vehicle exhaust

c)

deforestation

d)

nuclear power plants

78.

What are TWO of the reasons that river deltas can support high population densities?

a)

they have fresh water

b)

they have good soil for farming

c)

they always contain valuable oil

d)

the climate is always relatively cool

79.

Why will Southeast Asia be especially impacted by climate change in the future?

a)

much of the population lives near coasts that will be flooded

b)

much of the population lives in the mountains that will receive less rainfall

c)

much of the region will turn into arid deserts

d)

much of the region is covered in rivers that will increase in salinity

80.

A high percentage of human and industrial waste output in China is discharged or dumped into the __________ River.

a)

Ganges

b)

Chang Jiang

c)

Wuhan

d)

Indus

81.

T/F Agricultural runoff is the main cause of air pollution in India and China

a)

True

b)

False: desertification

c)

False: burning fossil fuels

82.

Select the best 3 options: Which are possible negative effects of monsoons and flooding in Southeast Asia?

a)

mudslides and landslides

b)

drought

c)

crop production increase

d)

death and destruction

83.

What is one consequence of China's rapid industrialization?

a)

reduced international trade

b)

decreased natural resources

c)

reduced agriculture industry

d)

air pollution is increasingly unsafe

84.

By building sewage treatment plants, India...

a)

has attempted to address air pollution in it's major cities.

b)

has attempted to address the pollution of the Ganges River.

c)

is able to import food from other countries.

d)

has restricted when and where people can drive.

85.

Domestic sewage, Industrial discharge, and Agricultural runoff are...

a)

significant sources of pollution to the Ganges River.

b)

significant sources of pollution to the Chang Jiang River.

c)

significant sources of air pollution in Shanghai.

d)

significant sources of pollution in the Himalayan Mountains.

86.

Which 2 are not main causes of pollution in the Ganges River?

a)

Garbage being dumped into the river.

b)

Heavy automobile traffic near the river.

c)

Deforestation along the river bank.

d)

Sewage being dumped into the river.

87.

T/F: Acid rain caused by the mining industry is the leading environmental problem facing Indonesia in the 21st century.

a)

True

b)

False: deforestation caused by illegal logging.

c)

False: air pollution from automobiles

88.

Major cause of air pollution in India

a)

low standards for vehicle emissions

b)

businesses not following strict government regulations

c)

low standards for hydroelectric power plants

d)

low standards for disposal of household and industrial waste

89.

The _______ used by farmers contaminate the Chang Jiang River and contribute to poor water quality.

a)

land clearing techniques

b)

livestock

c)

poorly regulated business policies

d)

fertilizers

90.

Which is NOT a contributor to the air pollution in India?

a)

large fuel tanks on vehicles

b)

low automobile emissions regulations

c)

poor fuel quality

d)

high number of automobiles being driven

91.

Because the Chang Jiang River is the main source of drinking water in China,

a)

air pollution is of little to no concern in China.

b)

pollution of that river is a major problem in China.

c)

industrial waste from it's major cities is allowed in limited quantities

d)

human waste from it's major cities is allowed in limited quantities

92.

The spread of disease in India is mostly related to which of the following?

a)

air pollution near New Deli, India

b)

pollution of the Ganges River

c)

air pollution near the Chang Jiang River

d)

air pollution near Shanghai, China

93.

T/F: Many Chinese citizens lack access to safe drinking water due to pollution of the Chang Jiang River.

a)

True

b)

False: air pollution near it's major cities.

c)

False: pollution of the Ganges River

94.

T/F: Because of pollution in the Ganges River basin, eating contaminated fish causes health problems in China.

a)

True

b)

False: Himalayan Mountains

c)

False: Chang Jiang River

95.

Cooking and heating with _______ is a major source of indoor pollution in India and China.

a)

gas stoves

b)

electric microwaves

c)

biomass fuels such as wood or dung

d)

solar ovens

96.

Mudslides, landslides, drought, death, and destruction are all possible negative affects of ______ in Southeast Asia.

a)

hydroelectric power

b)

monsoons and flooding

c)

air pollution

d)

water pollution

97.

Why did nationalism begin to grow in India?

a)

China was limiting the rights of India's citizens

b)

Great Britain was limiting the rights of India's citizens

c)

the US was limiting the rights of India's citizens

d)

Japan was limiting the rights of India's citizens

98.

Identify the MAIN reason the US fought in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

a)

to colonize both countries

b)

to decide who would lead North Korea

c)

to decide who would lead Vietnam

d)

to contain communism

99.

Mao Zedong was the leader in what is now know as China, what was the name when he was the leader?

a)

The Ming Republic of China

b)

The Ming Dynasty

c)

China's Republic

d)

The Peoples Republic of China

100.

What did the Chinese government do to protestors in Tianamen Square?

a)

Allowed them to join the Red Guard

b)

Nothing since they had the right to protest

c)

Allowed them to vote for a new leader

d)

Allowed the military to fire on them

101.

Why did Mao Zedong create communes?

a)

to control where citizens lived and worked

b)

to promote nationalism

c)

to encourage entrepreneurship

d)

to maintain cultural history

102.

The Red Guard is a group of students that

a)

encouraged students to stay in school

b)

contained communism

c)

fought for democracy in China

d)

tortured and imprisioned anyone that spoke against Mao Zedong

103.

Another reason the US joined the Korean and Vietnam wars was to...

a)

prevent western influence

b)

prevent the spead of communism and Soviet Union influence

c)

prevent the spread of democracy and Soviet Union influence

d)

prevent eastern influence

104.

Gandhi believed in...

a)

an eye for an eye

b)

understanding that Indians must follow all British laws.

c)

creating change by non-violent methods

d)

creating change by any means necessary

105.

The Cultural Revolution was Zedong's way of...

a)

promoting democracy in the Republic of China

b)

getting rid of those against communism

c)

encouraging citizens to remember their history

d)

proving he wanted to help farmers and peasants

106.

Protestors in Tianamen Square wanted...

a)

Mao Zedong as their leader

b)

communism to continue

c)

to be Red Guard members

d)

a more democratic government

107.

After WWII, which type of government did the US help Japan create?

a)

a constitutional autocracy

b)

a constitutional monarchy

c)

a constitutional democracy

d)

the US did not help Japan

108.

After WWII, the US helped Japan...

a)

create a constitution

b)

rebuild their military

c)

spread communism

d)

pick a new leader

109.

Gandhi decided to fight for the rights of all Indians after...

a)

the Salt March

b)

the discrimination he faced in Great Britain

c)

he became a Hindu leader

d)

the discrimination he faced in South Africa

110.

India finally received its independence but struggled because...

a)

the Hindus and Muslims continued to have conflicts

b)

of their communist government

c)

other countries would not trade with them

d)

Great Britain never gave them their independence

111.

Which war affected Britain's economy and their ability to keep India as a colony?

a)

The Civil War

b)

The Korean War

c)

World War I

d)

World War II

112.

Gandhi led India's citizens to protest by

a)

destroying property of the British

b)

protesting unfair laws

c)

any means necessary

d)

attacking British soldiers

113.

After WWII, Japan's economy was destroyed. How did they recover?

a)

The U.S. helped them

b)

Abolishing Apartheid

c)

They became a democratic nation

d)

Mao Zedong helped them

114.

Great Britain treated the people of India so badly that,

a)

Indians felt Great Britain was a better country

b)

India became a communist nation

c)

a spirit of nationalism began to grow

d)

other nations stepped in to help India

115.

The "Domino Theory" refers to...

a)

Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward

b)

the spread of nationalism throughout Southeast Asia

c)

the belief that economies will fall because of communism

d)

the U.S. belief that when one country becomes communist, those around it will too

116.

One reason to use a budget is to plan for and save money for expected and unexpected costs. Check each event or description that indicates an unexpected expense.

a)

$1,035 mortgage payment

b)

$550 air conditioner repair

c)

$15,000 emergency room bill

d)

$150 monthly electricity bill

e)

$50 weekly groceries

117.

Why is a budget an important tool to use for effective personal money management?

a)

It establishes a legal contract between you and a potential client.

b)

It helps guide you through purchasing a home.

c)

It creates a step-by-step plan to making profitable financial investments.

d)

It is a plan for spending and saving money.

118.

Which of the following is the correct definition for the term credit?

a)

the ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future.

b)

a fee applied to money borrowed

119.

Which of the following is the correct definition for the term interest?

a)

the ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future.

b)

a fee applied to money borrowed

120.

Select two statements that would be considered UNWISE decisions related to spending and savings choices.

a)

I was spending too much money so I started using a budget to track my expenses.

b)

I do not track my expenses so I just hope I have enough money when I swipe my debit card.

c)

I spend every dollar I earn rather than saving any for my college savings account.

d)

I use an app on my smartphone to check and monitor my account balance every day.

121.

Which word below WOULD NOT fit in this sentence: The money you earn by having a job is called ___________ and is often called a __________, or wage.

a)

income

b)

salary

c)

profit

122.

There are benefits to saving money every month to help build your financial security. This allows you to have money set aside for expensive purchases, life goals, and unexpected expenses. Check each scenario that is a responsible decision when it comes to saving money.

a)

Audra wants a new $750 tablet, so she finds a part-time job tutoring grammar and saves $100 a month.

b)

Jon and his wife have saved $950,000 for their retirement.

c)

Miranda and her husband want to purchase a new home, so they begin saving $350 a month for a future down payment.

d)

Beth wants to take her family on a vacation to Europe, so she starts saving $400 a month to pay for their trip the following year.

e)

Nick wants to pay cash for his next vehicle, but he does not have a plan for saving money each month.

123.

Check each event or description that describes a use of credit.

a)

paying more for an item than it originally cost

b)

paying for a semester at college

c)

buying a safer vehicle

d)

items could be repossessed if payments are not made on time

e)

buying a new home

124.

What is saving?

a)

Money earned by working.

b)

Putting money away for later.

c)

Taking a risk with your money.

d)

Buying now and paying later.

125.

What is the difference between a debit card and a credit card?

a)

A debit card takes money immediately from a bank account. With a credit card you pay later. (plus interest)

b)

A credit card takes money immediately from a bank account. With a debit card you pay later.

c)

A credit card takes money immediately from your savings fund. With a debit card you are charged interest.

d)

A debit card takes money immediately from your savings fund. With a debit card you are charged interest. (plus interest)

126.

When purchasing a video game you would use what method of payment? Check all that apply.

a)

Cash

b)

Debit Card

c)

Bank Loan

d)

Coins

127.

Helps make decisions about your income; Saving- spending plan.

a)

Budget

b)

Income

c)

Networking

d)

Bank Loan

128.

Check all the smart things you can today right now that can help improve your financial situation as an adult.

a)

Get a good education or learn skills that others value.

b)

Open a savings account and add to it on a regular basis.

c)

Find a mentor who is disciplined with money and learn from him/her.

d)

Read books about time and money management.

129.

Why is it important to have a savings plan? What is something you want to save for five years from now?

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