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Unit 1 Review (7th Grade World History)

Total questions: 112

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

As Muslims conquered new territories, they strived to maintain peaceful relationships with the people of these new territories. This is an example of a _________ impact.

a)

geographic

b)

social

c)

political

d)

economic

2.

The expansion of Islam led to increased trade between Asia, Europe, and Africa.

This is an example of a __________ impact.

a)

political

b)

social

c)

geographic

d)

economic

3.

As Muslims expanded from Arabia into new regions, they would have to adapt to new environments and would have access to more resources.

This is an example of a ___________ impact.

a)

political

b)

social

c)

geographic

d)

economic

4.

As their empire grew, the Muslims had to rule over more people and make changes to the ways they ruled.

This is an example of a __________ impact.

a)

political

b)

social

c)

geographic

d)

economic

5.

How did trade help Islam spread?

a)

Muslim traders shared their beliefs with people in far away lands.

b)

Islam was only spread through wars of conquest.

c)

Muslims wrote letters to people and sent them with invading armies to convince them to convert.

d)

Muslim traders included a copy of the Qu'ran with each sale.

6.

How did Muslims treat people of other religions in the lands they conquered?

a)

They persecuted people of other religions.

b)

The adopted the religions of people they conquered.

c)

They forced people to change religions in the lands they conquered.

d)

They tolerated the religions of other people.

7.

The title given to Muhammad's successors was:

a)

Caesar

b)

Caliper

c)

Caliph

d)

Bailiff

8.

Which of these regions had Islam spread to by 720 A.D.? Multiple answers

a)

Egypt

b)

North Africa

c)

Persia

d)

Eastern Europe

9.

How did the Muslims preserve the work of early Greek philosophers?

a)

They translated their writings into Arabic and kept them in libraries

b)

They buried them in underground vaults

c)

They translated their writings into Arabic and then burned the originals

d)

They traded them to scholars from India to be kept in libraries

10.

Why were the Islamic lands ideally suited for spreading cultural elements to other places?

a)

Muslim people were always on the move and never established permanent settlements.

b)

All the people there spoke English, so they could share ideas with people from Asia, Europe, and Africa.

c)

Many important trade routes linking Asia, Europe, and Africa met in the Middle East.

d)

The isolated location of the Islamic lands protected them from outside influences.

11.

Which would you NOT expect to see in Islamic art?

a)

geometric patterns

b)

vivid colors

c)

human or animal figures

d)

floral patterns

12.

Hajj is a pilgrimage to the city of

a)

Mecca

b)

Medina

c)

Massapequa

d)

Mesopotamia

13.

According to the Five Pillars, Muslims must fast from sunrise to sunset during the month of _.

a)

Shahadah

b)

Al-Jabar

c)

Ramadan

d)

Salat

14.

What is the Kaaba?

a)

Most sacred Muslim shrine in Mecca

b)

A type of Islamic art

c)

The holy book of Islam

d)

The month of fasting

15.

What is the holy text of Islam?

a)

Bible

b)

Koran

c)

Torah

d)

Kaaba

16.

What are the basic tenants (beliefs) of Islam?

a)

The Eightfold Path

b)

Four Noble Truths

c)

Ten Commandments

d)

Five Pillars of Faith

17.

Where did Islam originate?

a)

India

b)

Roman Empire

c)

Arabian Peninsula

d)

Mesopotamia

18.

What area of mathematics did Muslim scholars develop?

a)

Fractions

b)

Calculus

c)

Algebra

d)

Geometry

19.

Muhammad was born in this city...

a)

Yathrib

b)

Medina

c)

Jerusalem

d)

Mecca

20.

According to Muslim tradition, the Ka'bah located in Mecca is believed to have been built by ______________and Ishmael.

a)

Joshua

b)

Jesus

c)

Abraham

d)

Moses

21.

At age 40, Muhammad was called to be a "Messenger of God" by...

a)

Khadijah

b)

Jesus

c)

God

d)

the angel Gabriel

22.

a follower of the Islamic faith (means "one who submits to God")

a)

Muslim

b)

Islam

c)

Qur'an

d)

Hijrah

23.

The belief and religion in one God spread by Muhammad is called...

a)

Muslim

b)

Islam

c)

Qur'an

d)

Hijrah

24.

the holy book of Islam, which contains the revelations and scripture of Muhammad.

a)

Muslim

b)

Islam

c)

Qur'an

d)

Hijrah

25.

is a holy (or sacred) month of the year for Muslims as it seen as the month in which Muhammad received the first words of the Qur'an.

a)

Christmas

b)

Ramadan

c)

Makha Bucha

d)

Lent

26.

The 1st Pillar of Islam is called the ____________, which is when Muslims say, "There is only one God, and the prophet Muhammad is his messenger."

a)

Shahada

b)

Salat

c)

Zakat

d)

Hajj

27.

The 2nd Pillar of Islam is called Salat, which means...

a)

listening

b)

prayer

c)

fasting

d)

singing

28.

The 3rd Pillar of Islam is called Zakat, which means...

a)

giving money to the poor

b)

prayer

c)

fasting

d)

pilgrimage to Mecca

29.

The 4th Pillar of Islam is called Sawn (Siyam), which means...

a)

giving money to the poor

b)

prayer

c)

fasting

d)

pilgrimage to Mecca

30.

The 5th Pillar of Islam is called Hajj, which means...

a)

giving money to the poor

b)

prayer

c)

fasting

d)

taking a pilgrimage to Mecca

31.

The 4th Pillar of Islam is called Sawn (Siyam), which means...

a)

giving money to the poor

b)

prayer

c)

fasting

d)

pilgrimage to Mecca

32.
16. How did the Umayyads contribute to the spread of Islam?
a)
A. As wealthy traders, they spread Arab ideas.
b)
B. As a ruling family, they conquered new lands.
c)
C. As wandering preachers, they attracted converts.
d)
D. As scholars, they translated the Qur'an into other languages.
33.

____________ is a monotheistic religion based on submitting to God’s will. In Arabic, it means “peace through submission to the will of God”. Followers of this religion are called Muslims.

a)

Judaism

b)

Islam

c)

Christianity

d)

Hinduism

34.
This emperor succeeded moved the capital of the empire to Byzantium and stopped all attacks on Christians. 
a)
Constantine
b)
Diocletian
c)
Augustus
d)
Caesar
35.
The eastern part of the empire survived and became known as the Byzantine Empire. 
a)
True
b)
False
36.
This emperor ruled from 527-565 and helped the Byzantine Empire reach great heights. He was married to a former actress named Theodora as well. 
a)
Hagia
b)
Diocletian
c)
Justinian
d)
Constantine
37.
What is the legal code called developed during Justinian's reign? It still has influence today in courtrooms around the world. 
a)
Theodora's Code
b)
Code of Hammurabi
c)
Justinian Code
d)
Emperor's Law
38.
The church splits in two in 1054...this is called a ___________. 
a)
orthodox
b)
legacy
c)
schism
d)
divorce
39.
The church in the east was called  The Roman Catholic Church, while the church in the west was called The Orthodox Church. 
a)
True
b)
False
40.

The city of _____________ was the capital of the Eastern Byzantine Empire.

a)

Alexandria

b)

Rome

c)

Istanbul

d)

Constantinople

41.
What was the new name given to Byzantine after Constantine moved the capital?
a)
Constantinople
b)
Constantinian
c)
Byzantium
d)
Istanbul
42.
The Byzantine Empire reached its peak under the leadership of...
a)
Theodora
b)
Justinian
c)
Tribonian
d)
Henry IV
43.
Who helped Justinian in managing the affairs of the empire?
a)
His trusted adviser Tribonian
b)
His beloved nephew Justinian
c)
His wife Theodora
d)
No one helped him?
44.
Which of the following statements correctly describes Justinian's impact on the Byzantine empire?
a)
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire began a centuries long expansion
b)
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire reached its largest size ever
c)
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire shrank to half its original size
d)
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire fell to the Turks
45.
The controversy over icons divided Christians in the Byzantine empire from Christians  in
a)
Constantinople
b)
Greece
c)
Eastern Europe
d)
Western Europe
46.

Which Byzantine emperor rebuilt the Hagia Sophia?

a)

Justinian

b)

Constantine

c)

Zeno

d)

Irene

47.

Emperor Justinian revised the Roman laws which then became known as?

a)

Justinian's Code

b)

Hammurani's Code

c)

The Da Vinci Code

d)

Chaussard's Code

48.

The form of Christianity that developed in the Byzantine Empire became known as ___________.

a)

Eastern Orthodox

b)

Roman Catholic

c)

Western Church

d)

Judaism

49.
Identify this Byzantine Church that was commissioned by Justinian.
a)
Hagia Sophia
b)
National Cathedral
c)
Notre Dame
d)
Taj Mahal
50.
Why is Justinian's Code of laws so important today?
a)
It established all rules regarding. taxation.
b)
It established codes regarding the Eastern Orthodox Church.
c)
It established the basis for legal codes in Western World.
d)
It established what entertainment acts were at Hippodrome.
51.

Which group conquered Constantinople?

a)

Persians

b)

Huns

c)

Ottoman Turks

d)

Carthage

52.

Cultural diffusion means?

a)

sharing of secrets

b)

sharing and spreading of culture

c)

practice of one religion such as Christianity

53.

What was the primary language of the Eastern Roman Empire?

a)

Greek

b)

Latin

c)

Rus

d)

Arabic

54.

The Great Schism split the Christian Church into what two groups?

a)

Roman Catholic Church

b)

Baptists

c)

Eastern Orthodox Church

d)

Lutheran

55.

Muslim artists used this form of writing to create artistic depictions of animals and humans without disrespecting their religion.

a)

Print Text

b)

Calligraphy

c)

Permanent Marker

d)

Cursive

56.

Which of the following is not a common architectural feature of mosques?

a)

Domes

b)

Minarets

c)

Arches

d)

Crosses

57.

Muslim trade routes connected all of the following places EXCEPT

a)

America

b)

Europe

c)

Africa

d)

Asia

58.

Muslims invented the armillary sphere and astrolabe to

a)

find the nearest source of water

b)

read the Quran and hadith.

c)

find their location and time

d)

build architectural domes

59.

Under Islamic law _____________ had more rights than other ______ in India, Europe, and China.

a)

Slaves

b)

Converts

c)

Women

d)

Jews and Christians

60.

Islamic _____________ became centers of learning and trade.

a)

people

b)

laws

c)

cities

d)

farms

61.

Which of these is NOT an innovation that came from the golden age of Islam?

a)

jewelry making

b)

algebra

c)

calligraphy

d)

the oud

62.

Islam was founded in

a)

China

b)

Middle East

c)

Europe

d)

North America

63.

What is the name of the Holy Book in Islam?

a)

Bible

b)

Christanity

c)

Quran

d)

Twelve Tables

64.

Where do Muslims worship?

a)

Church

b)

Temple

c)

Mosque

65.

What is a person who follows Islam called?

a)

Christian

b)

Jew

c)

Buddhist

d)

Muslim

66.

What is name of the journey a Muslim should make to Mecca?

a)

Hajj

b)

Indian Ocean Complex

c)

Ramadan

d)

Trade

67.

In what areas of study did Muslim Scholars make advances during the Golden Age?

a)

Astronomy

b)

Geography

c)

Math

d)

Philosophy

e)

All of the Above

68.

Why did Muslim Scholars study Astronomy?

a)

To understand how to fish better

b)

to paint more delicately

c)

to educate young scholars

d)

to understand time and clocks

69.

How did maps helps the Muslim world?

a)

Travelers and merchants had a better idea of where and how to travel

b)

They could see where South America was

c)

Sultans would know what resources were available in their empire

d)

They could create a story about Carmen San Diego

70.

What were the greatest architectural achievements of Islam?

a)

The Mosques

b)

The Churches

c)

The Cathedrals

d)

The Temples

e)

The Palaces

71.

Which factor contributed most to Ghana’s power?

a)

resources

b)

water routes

c)

education system

d)

taxing trade routes

72.

Why do historians not know the location of the gold mines of Wangara?

a)

The written records were lost.

b)

Arab traders agreed not to tell.

c)

Oral traditions name two places.

d)

The miners kept the site a secret.

73.

People who lived in the southern forests had to trade to get which essential product?

a)

salt

b)

gold

c)

leather

d)

iron

74.

Early travelers described Ghana/Mali as a land of ......

a)

gold.

b)

taxes.

c)

oases.

d)

wonder.

75.

Who is the richest man in the history of the world?

a)

Elon Musk

b)

Bill Gates

c)

Mansa Musa

d)

John Rockefeller

76.

What religion was Mansa Musa?

a)

Christian

b)

Islam

c)

Jewish

d)

Buddhist

77.

Which empire conquered Ghana?

a)

Ghana

b)

Russia

c)

Songhai

d)

Mali

78.

Ghana was located between two areas that wanted to trade. The areas were

a)

North Africa and West Africa

b)

South Africa and West Africa

c)

East Africa and South Africa

d)

None of the options

79.

West Africans used salt to _______________.

a)

keep food from spoiling.

b)

all the options

c)

add taste to their food.

d)

improve their diet/health.

e)

build houses.

80.

Why was travel across the Sahara dangerous?

a)

You had to watch out for floods

b)

You could get lost easily

c)

One word: bacon!

d)

The winds were harsh

81.

What continent is displayed in green?

a)

Africa

b)

Asia

c)

Europe

d)

North America

82.

What letter represents where the kingdom of Ghana is located?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

83.

What country is highlighted here?

a)
Mali
b)
Mauritania
c)
Gambia
d)
Sierra Leone
84.

Besides gold and salt, what was another major good that was traded in Medieval Western Africa?

a)

Lion pelts

b)

Camel

c)

Ivory

d)

Oil

85.

Which area of medieval Africa was MOST associated with the production of salt?

a)

desert

b)

forest

c)

mountains

d)

savanna

86.

Why was the Niger River important for the Mali Empire in medieval Africa?

a)

It provided a way to access the Atlantic Ocean.

b)

It provided a way to access the Mediterranean Sea.

c)

It provided a way to transport large amounts of goods.

d)

It provided a way to move troops to invade northern areas.

87.

How did Ghana reach the height of their greatness?

a)

Epic battles against Macedonia

b)

Careful management of the gold trade

c)

Their agricultural skills helped create a surplus

d)

Their strict code of laws that focused on social structure

88.
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai all developed in which region of Africa?
a)
West Africa
b)
East Africa
c)

South Africa

d)

North Africa

89.
Why was salt so important?
a)
It was expensive
b)
It helped keep food fresh
c)
It tasted good
d)
All of the answers are correct
90.

Which is a TRUE statement about Ghana?

a)

Ancient Ghana was a very poor kingdom.

b)

Ancient Ghana paid taxes to traders who entered the kingdom.

c)

Ancient Ghana was rich in diamonds and silk.

d)

Ancient Ghana was ruled by powerful kings who supported trade.

91.

What was the name of the road that traders would use to get across the desert to trade with West African empires?

a)

Trans-Continental railroad

b)

The Silk Road

c)

The Trans-Saharan Caravan road

d)

The Suez Canal

92.

The savanna is an area in Africa where_____?

a)

the area south of the Sahara

b)

wild plant life

c)

zone of towering trees and dense leaves

d)

grasslands with few scattered trees

93.

Located in Africa, this is the largest desert in the world?

a)

Savanna

b)

Sahara

c)

Shawarma

d)

Sahel

94.
The following was the first Islamic civilization in Africa. 
a)
Ghana
b)
Mali
c)
Songhai
d)
Axum
95.

What was the main reason Ghana profited from the trade industry?

a)
They charged traders taxes to pass through. 
b)

They took half of the goods being traded. 

c)

They were the oness doing all the trading, so it was 100% profit

d)
They did not permit trade.
96.
Which two natural resources led to the rise of all the western African kingdoms?
a)
Salt and Gold
b)
Salt and Diamonds
c)
Silver and Gold
d)
Platinum and DIamonds
97.

Grasslands, cover almost half of Africa, more than 13 million square kilometers

a)

Savanna

b)

Sahara

c)

Sahel

d)

South Africa

98.

How did Islam affect the kings of Ghana?

a)

The kings converted to Islam

b)

The kings only traded with Muslims

c)

The kings didn't allow Muslims to trade within their empire

d)

The kings respected the Muslims and hired them

99.

Which best describes Timbuktu under the Mali empire?

a)

a trading post controlled by European merchants

b)

A center of Islamic culture and learning

c)

a port where Asian and European ships brought goods

d)

A military station where traders would pick up weapons and locals would prepare for war

100.

Mansa Musa is most known for his Islamic faith and practice of the religious pilgrimage, known as the _____.

a)

Samudaya

b)

Hajj

c)

Talmud

d)

Saludar

101.

What impact did the acceptance of Islam have on the empires of Mali and Songhai?

a)

it promoted isolationism

b)

it has no impact

c)

it encouraged trade with North Africa

d)

it led to a large scale revolt

102.

The Songhai Empire was similar to the Mali Empire by using the same trade materials of gold and salt

a)

True

b)

False

103.

List the order of Empires from first to last

a)

Mali, Ghana, Songhai

b)

Songhai, Mali, Ghana

c)

Ghana, Mali, Songhai

d)

Ghana, Songhai, Mali

104.

What led to the decline of the Songhai Empire?

a)

The people of the Songhai Empire died out

b)

The salt mines dried out

c)

The region where the empire was located flooded

d)

Invaders from Morocco took over the empire and the salt mines

105.

Which river aided agriculture and trade for the medieval empire of Mali?

a)

Nile River

b)

Niger River

c)

Amazon River

d)

Indus River

106.

Why did Ibn Battuta decide to leave his home?

a)

Pilgrimage

b)

Argument with his family

c)

To collect airmiles

d)

Boredom

107.

Ibn Battuta Travelled On....

a)

AeroPlanes and Cars

b)

Camels And Horses

c)

Trucks And Buses

d)

On Foot

e)

Only On Ships

108.

If Marco Polo was motivated by trade and profit, what prompted Ibn Battuta to travel?

a)

Religious

b)

Desire to learn about the world

c)

Political

d)

All of the above

109.

A caliph was considered ________.

a)

a political leader but not a religious leader

b)

both the head of government and the head of Islam

c)

both the ruler of the east and the ruler of the west

d)

the leader of the Mughal Empire

110.

Why is the account of Ibn Battuta's travels so valuable to historians?

a)

It is a classic example of historians needing to verify accounts from centuries ago. Historians can use the book, the Rihla, to demonstrate the importance of research and verification.

b)

Ibn Battuta was one of the most widely traveled people in the world in his time. His writings on Muslim life and viewpoints, as well as his encounters with so many different cultures and foreign leaders, help historians understand a wide variety of topics.

c)

Ibn Battuta’s book, the Rihla, wasn’t discovered by the world until the 17th century. All of this information is new and still needs to be further researched and translated by historians.

d)

History is very centered on Europeans, and the world needs to better understand other perspectives and events outside of Europe.

111.

Which of the following statements best describes Ibn Battuta’s childhood?

a)

Ibn Battuta grew up in a family of judges, and he was inspired to become a judge and study Islamic law as an adult.

b)

Ibn Battuta had to make his own fortune in the world, so he decided to travel in order to make a living.

c)

Ibn Battuta was the first Muslim in his family, so he wanted to make the Hajj to Mecca in order to better understand the religion.

d)

Ibn Battuta was from a family of nomads who were used to traveling around Africa.

112.

Why are maps most important to Muslims?

a)

To buy and sell

b)

To visit family

c)

To determine the direction of prayer