Free Printable 7th Grade Unit 2 Test

1.

Which cultural characteristics spread to the lands around the Mediterranean Sea because of the expansion of the Roman Empire? (Choose 2)

a)

the Roman code of laws

b)

the Greek language

c)

the Latin language

d)

the Philosophy of Confucianism

2.

Emperor Diocletian split the Roman Empire into two halves because

a)

it had grown to be very large

b)

The cultures of the East and West were very different

3.

Unlike the Western Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire was

a)

a place with poor cities

b)

a Christian state

4.

The Byzantine Empire was founded

a)

by the Visigoths

b)

on the authority of the Christian church

5.

Which empire continued as the Byzantine Empire?

a)

British Empire

b)

Ottoman Empire

c)

Eastern Roman Empire

d)

Western Roman Empire

6.

What structure protected Constantinople on land?

a)

A moat

b)

A tower

c)

A wall

d)

A statue

7.

What was the main language spoken in the Roman Empire?

a)

Latin

b)

Roman

c)

Spanish

d)

Swahili

8.

What was the name of the large arena where the Romans had horse and chariot races?

a)

Bridgestone

b)

Hippodrome

c)

Cantana

9.

The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers both start in the mountains of

a)

Iran

b)

Turkey

c)

Yemen

10.

After the rivers leave the country, the ___________ River flows into the _____________River.

(a)

11.

The rivers eventually merge and empty into the

a)

Persian Gulf

b)

Black Sea

c)

Caspian Sea

d)

Red Sea

12.

Locate the Western and Eastern Roman Empires and their capitals on the map. Place each empire and its capital city in the correct locations. Constantinople, Eastern Roman Empire, Rome, and Western Roman Empire What is number 1?

(a)

13.

Locate the Western and Eastern Roman Empires and their capitals on the map. Place each empire and its capital city in the correct locations. Constantinople, Eastern Roman Empire, Rome, and Western Roman Empire What is number 2?

(a)

14.

Locate the Western and Eastern Roman Empires and their capitals on the map. Place each empire and its capital city in the correct locations. Constantinople, Eastern Roman Empire, Rome, and Western Roman Empire What is number 3?

(a)

15.

Locate the Western and Eastern Roman Empires and their capitals on the map. Place each empire and its capital city in the correct locations. Constantinople, Eastern Roman Empire, Rome, and Western Roman Empire What is number 4?

(a)

16.

What made Constantinople’s location strategically important?

a)

It was located near Rome.

b)

It was located near Carthage.

c)

It was located between the Eastern and Western Roman Empires.

d)

It was located between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea.

17.

Why were the cities of the Eastern Roman Empire able to prosper?

a)

They were thought to be protected by Roman gods.

b)

They were less likely to be invaded.

c)

They were hospitable to new people and ideas.

d)

They had Roman culture and language.

18.

Why was Constantinople an important trade location? (Choose 2)

a)

It had a natural harbor.

b)

It was protected by large walls.

c)

It was home of the Hippodrome.

d)

It was located along the Silk Road.

19.

Which sentences describe the Code of Justinian? (Choose 3)

a)

It included all past Roman law.

b)

It included modern Byzantine law.

c)

It included commentary from judges across the centuries.

d)

It included laws that forbid women from having any rights.

e)

It included law from Chinese philosophers including Confucius.

20.

Why was the Hagia Sophia one of Justinian’s most important architectural achievements?

a)

It is an architectural masterpiece that remains standing today.

b)

It was the first building to include columns.

c)

Its bricks come from North Africa.

d)

It has a large domed roof and several mosaics.

7th Grade Unit 2 Test

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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