Worksheets2nd Semester Exam
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 24mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
💡 7 - G5.1.2 🚩 7 - W2.1.6 ⛪ 7 - G4.3.1/W3.1.5
The ________learned how to cross the Sahara linking North and West Africa. The introduction of the _______greatly influenced trade and soon _________ were crossing the desert sand.
a)
Caravan/Berbers/Camels
b)
Caravan/Dhows/Berbers
c)
Berbers/Camels/Caravan
2.
Greek scientists, philosophers, and mathematicians are important because
a)
their inventions, discoveries, and thoughts helped shape how many people thought and learned for hundreds of years
b)
without them there would not be a common language.
c)
if they didn't discover new technology then it would never have been invented.
d)
Alexander needed all of their discoveries to defeat the Indian empires.
3.
(Ch 7) Cyrus the Great of Persia held his growing empire together by
a)
establishing harsh military rule.
b)
limiting travel between provinces.
c)
treating conquered people fairly.
d)
building strong fortresses in each conquered land.
4.
(Ch 7) The geography of Greece was dominated by
a)
fertile valleys with rich soil.
b)
mountains and seas.
c)
rugged ocean coasts.
d)
vast desert plateaus.
5.
(Ch 7) Direct democracy worked well in Athens because
a)
women were allowed to participate in government.
b)
elections were held to help select representatives.
c)
every resident of Athens could participate in government.
d)
there was a relatively small number of citizens.
6.
(Ch 7) As the Persian Empire continued to expand closer to Greece, independent city-states such as Athens and Sparta decided to
a)
start fighting each other.
b)
make a peace treaty with King Xerxes.
c)
join together to fight a common enemy.
d)
ask Alexander the Great to help fight and get rid of the Persians.
7.
(Ch 6) People of the Jewish faith are supposed to only eat food that is considered Kosher. Which of the following foods is NOT considered to be Kosher?
a)
beef and lamb
b)
salmon and bread
c)
pork and shellfish
d)
chicken and vegetables
8.
(Ch 6) Judaism was a different type of religion when it first began because
a)
it had multiple gods and goddesses.
b)
the followers of Judaism prayed to their god.
c)
it was the first monotheistic religion.
d)
there were priests that helped facilitate religious activities.
9.
🏃7 – G4.3.2 💰7 – G4.2.1
Christianity spread rapidly inside of the Roman Empire. Identify reasons that helped Christianity spread so quickly.
a)
Roman roads allowed people and ideas to move fast
b)
The Roman Empire was large and inside its boarders it was relatively peaceful, alowing people to move around freely
c)
There were 2 main languages spoken in the Roman empire, allowing for good communication
d)
All Roman emperors converted to Christianity making it Rome's official religion
e)
Many Roman priests became missionaries to spread the news of Jesus
10.
According to Christians, what was the event that actually proved Jesus was the Messiah and began Christianity as a religion?
a)
the Jewish Diaspora
b)
Jesus eating the Last Supper
c)
Jesus being crucified
d)
Jesus' resurrection
11.
Concrete and arches are examples of
a)
Roman technology and building style.
b)
Greek style architecture.
c)
technologies borrowed from Egyptian pyramid builders.
d)
Hellenistic advances.
12.
Why was Rome a good location to make build a civilization?
a)
Its flat plains, fertile farmland, and mild climate attracted settlers.
b)
Its location on the Tiber River allowed merchants to ship their goods out to the Mediterranean Sea.
c)
Its location across seven steep hills made it easy to defend against enemy attacks.
d)
Deserts to the north and south protected them from invasion.
e)
It was isolated and far from other cultures and which made it difficult to attack.
13.
(READ CAREFULLY!) The ideas found in Roman laws are woven throughout the American legal system today. Which of the following ARE examples of how the American legal system is like the ancient Roman legal system?
a)
All citizens are required to vote, as well as to serve in the army.
b)
The legal system assumes that a person is innocent until proven guilty.
c)
People accused of crimes have the right to defend themselves before a judge.
d)
Judges must carefully consider all the evidence in a case before making a decision.
14.
One of the most famous reforms that Julius Caesar introduced was the creation of a new calendar. What calendar system do we use today?
a)
Julian calendar
b)
Gregorian calendar
c)
American calendar
d)
Roman calendar
15.
What reason for the fall of the Western Roman Empire is being shown in this image?
a)
Carthage restarting the Punic Wars
b)
Corruption of government officials
c)
Barbarian invasions
d)
The Spartacus Slave rebellion
16.
The early Roman style of government that we use in America today is called
a)
Empire
b)
Monarchy
c)
Republic
d)
Dictatorship
17.
The chart below shows that weak government, social problems, and a declining economy all lead to
a)
Rome falling and dividing into two
b)
Powerful rulers that helped get the empire united again
c)
outsiders avoiding Rome because of how bad it got
d)
The entire Roman empire falling and never having influence again.
18.
⚔️7 – G4.4.2
Select the reasons that Romans persecuted Christians
a)
Christians refused to join the Roman Army
b)
Christians refused to worship Roman Gods
c)
Christians were blamed for disasters like fires.
d)
Christians helped poor and sick people
19.
🗣️7 – W3.1.9
Alexander and Hellenism spread the ____________language and ___________ was the main language of the Roman Empire.
a)
Hebrew / Italian
b)
Greek / Italian
c)
Greek / Latin
d)
Latin / Babylonian
20.
📖7 – W2.1.1
The Christian Bible is made up of 2 parts. The Old Testament explains the history of the Jewish people explains how a savior is going to come. Select the option that best describes what is contained in the New Testament
a)
Stories of Moses and the escape from Egypt
b)
All 4 gospels and the writings of early Christians
c)
Poems about Rome and how it helped Spread Christianity
d)
Maps of Roman roads and how to be a better missionary
21.
⭐7 – W3.2.1
Identify which of the following statements would have been a teaching of Jesus.
a)
Follow the 8 fold path and you will reach enlightenment
b)
Be sure to celebrate Hanukah to remember the cleansing of the temple
c)
Love your neighbor and forgive them
d)
If a person hits someone with a stick and makes them lose their eye, the guilty person must have there eye removed.
22.
🖤7 – W3.1.1
Christianity was based off of many parts of the Jewish religion. As a Jew, Jesus still thought that this law code was important to follow.
a)
4 Noble truths
b)
Hammurabi's Code
c)
The Quran / Koran
d)
The 10 Commandment's
23.
⚔️7 – G4.4.2
Many Jews did not like the Romans being in control over them and a group called the Zealots revolted twice. Select the punishments the Romans gave them as a result.
a)
2nd Temple was destroyed
b)
Jews were sent to Babylon
c)
Jews were kicked out of Jerusalem
d)
All Jews were sent to the Colosseum to fight
24.
⭐7 – W3.2.1
Determine which of the following you would have to believe to be a Christian.
a)
Jesus is the son of God
b)
Jesus died for the sins of all people (to pay for other people's sin)
c)
Jesus was resurrected (did not stay dead)
d)
Jesus expects you to live a perfect life like he did
e)
Jesus said you have to do big things to earn your way into heaven.
25.
⛪7 – W3.1.5
Select the ways Monks and Nuns help Christianity to grow?
a)
Helped in local communities by setting up schools and hospitals
b)
Started militias to begin training to fight Muslims
c)
Became missionaries and traveled all over teaching about Jesus
d)
Copied the Bible so more people could read it
26.
🗣️ 7 - W3.1.9
Islam was spread across Africa through what?
a)
Sports
b)
Traveling
c)
Trade
27.
🗣️ 7 - W3.1.9
How did Islam affect Africa?
a)
Taking over as the main religion of N. Africa
b)
African culture takes on Islamic laws / customs
c)
Islam also brought new learning and architecture
d)
All the options are correct
28.
🏃 7 - W1.1.1/G4.3.2
How did the spread of knowledge (Iron, farming, language) by the Bantu people affect African civilizations?
a)
Gave the people in Africa a different culture
b)
Made it so Africa had a shared culture
c)
Divided the people in Africa
d)
Gave all Africans the same Egyptian background.
29.
🖤7 – W3.1.1
Select all of the ways that living in Arabia would be different than living in a river valley.
a)
Oasis' would provide enough water to support large populations
b)
River valleys had fertile soil and Arabia was mostly desert
c)
Arabia had a surplus of resources which supported the growth of many large cities
d)
Arabia had few resources which caused people to live a more nomadic lifestyle
e)
River valleys caused there to be competition between family clans for water and resources
30.
🚩7 – W2.1.6
Which of the following would describe Bedouin culture?
a)
Living in a river valley
b)
Nomadic living
c)
Large united populations
d)
Agrarian life with surplus crops
31.
⭐7 – W3.2.1
What are the 5 pillars of Islam
a)
Belief, prayer, fasting, giving to the poor, pilgrimage to Mecca
b)
Prayer, fasting, military service, missionary work, Belief
c)
Reading, Ramadan, fitness, diet, fasting
d)
Pilgrimage to Mecca, prayer, mosque, diet, reading
32.
⭐7 – W3.2.1
___________ is the prophet that founded the Islamic religion and __________ is the name for god in the Islamic faith.
a)
Muhammed / Allah
b)
Moses / Ramadan
c)
Abraham / Hosanna
d)
Jacob / Yahweh
33.
🖤7 – W3.1.1 / 🚩7 – W2.1.4
Select the ways that trade affected the Arab region?
a)
Helped Arabs get needed resources in a region that had few of them
b)
Helped spread Islam
c)
Spread different languages to the region
d)
Made it so the Arabs could take over the Persian Empire
34.
🗣️7 – W3.1.9 📖7 – W2.1.1
Select 4 reasons why Islam was able to spread rapidly.
a)
The Arabic language spread across Arabia and north Africa.
b)
Sophists went out to teach people about Islam
c)
Muslim armies conquered many people groups
d)
Muslim traders brought their religion with them as they traveled around Africa and the middle east
e)
Muslims went on crusades around south Africa forcing everyone to convert to Islam
35.
⛪7 – W3.1.5💡7 – G5.1.2 G4.3.1
Select the achievements of the Arabic people during the Muslim Golden age.
a)
Improved the astrolobe to make travel easier.
b)
Invented algebra
c)
Used aqueducts to move water across the desert
d)
Built many buildings like the Taj Mahal
e)
Developed a democratic form of Government that other empires could copy
36.
Select 2 details that the map below shows
a)
People may have came to the Americas by land and Sea
b)
Bering strait land bridge is what people would have crossed if they came by land
c)
People most likely traveled across frozen glaciers to reach America
d)
People traveled from South America to North America.
37.
Many early Americans settled in hot, often dry, places and not in river valleys. Because of this they had to become experts at ___________ if they wanted to survive and grow their population.
a)
Hunting
b)
Fishing
c)
Irrigation
d)
Language
38.
-The Maya were a collection of city states spread out acrost the Yucatan Peninsula
-The Aztecs were warriors that conquered surrounding people and forced them to pay tribute.
-The Inca grew their empire thousands of miles across the Andes Mountains.
What does all of this tell about these early empires?
a)
They were not very advanced
b)
They had trouble communicating without horses
c)
Trade, travel and tribute kept the empires well connected
d)
These civilizations did not last long because they could not stay connected
39.
Select all of the ways that large scale agriculture changed life for the people of North America.
a)
Larger populations and people groups developed
b)
People groups build many large stone temples and cities.
c)
All North American people quit the hunting and gathering
d)
Specialization increased and more advanced technology was created
e)
People groups had more time to build large mounds as monuments.
40.
What was the Iroquois Confederacy?
a)
A group of natives people that fought each other for control of the Mississippi river.
b)
A form of government that united 5 tribes and influenced our American constitution
c)
A large battle that took place between the norther tribes and the southern tribes
d)
A government the Iroquois people made to help stop attacks from the Aztecs
41.
This nomadic group took over China and created the largest land empire ever
a)
Han China
b)
Mongols
c)
Korea
d)
Marco Polo
42.
What is the name for thinkers who reflect on the meaning of life?
a)
Soldiers
b)
Philosophers
c)
Ephors
d)
Helots
43.
The worship of many gods is known as...?
a)
Monotheism
b)
Ziggurat
c)
Priests
d)
Polytheism
44.
Which number represents the location of ancient Athens?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
45.
"G" represents which country?
a)
Britain
b)
Gaul
c)
Spain
d)
Carthage
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