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Social Studies

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This ancient site in China was 2,000 years in the making - it's over 13,000 miles long and thousands of men died constructing it...what is it?

(a)  

2.

Match the following

a)

This Continent has 54 countries

1.

Africa

b)

This Continent has 48 countries

2.

Asia

c)

Mesopotamia is on this continent

3.

Asia

d)

This continent is known for the Nile River

4.

Africa

e)

This continent is the largest in terms of land area

5.

Asia

3.

China is currently called the "Communist Party of China" what does "Communist" mean?"

a)

Classless society where the government controls all assets..houses, vehicles etc,,,

b)

Community controls all assets...houses, vehicles etc...

4.

The availability of (a)   and other valuable ​ (b)   are one reason why European countries ​ (c)   the continent of ​ (d)   .

Choose from the below words
Gold
resources
colonized
Africa
5.
Which European nation took control of the Congo?
a)
Britain
b)
Belgium
c)
Portugal
d)
France
6.

What was the primary reason for the Scramble for Africa among European powers?

a)

To spread Christianity

b)

To find new lands for settlement

c)

To access natural resources and new markets

d)

To establish health resorts in a warmer climate

7.

Which countries are in SouthWest Asia

a)

Egypt

b)

Israel

c)

Iraq

d)

Saudi Arabia

8.

Match the following

a)

Israel

1.

Palestine

b)

Russia

2.

Ukraine

c)

South Africa

3.

Apartheid

d)

United States

4.

Segregation

e)

Egypt

5.

Pharaoh

9.

Label the map to the right by putting the desert names in the correct location.

10.

Early civilizations popped up on the Yellow River in Asia & the Nile River in Egypt because...​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Agriculture thrived on the fertile river banks
The rivers were known for their high pollution levels
Civilizations preferred to settle in deserts
Trade routes were established far from the rivers
11.
Pyramids are built to 
a)
for worshipping the Gods
b)
to look strong and cool to other nations
c)
be a tomb for the Pharaoh
d)
to give farmers jobs when not farming
12.

In early times the non-European civilizations of the East, Africa and America's were viewed as ​ ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
uncivilized
anonymous
autocratic
foreign
13.

Which can we infer about the Black Panthers?

a)

They reacted to oppression and racial injustices

b)

They were militant and only sought to cause harm

c)

They only used non-violence

d)

They were created by MLK jr.

14.

Where did the Panthers focus their efforts?

a)

Foreign policy

b)

individual salaries

c)

the community

d)

individual families

15.

Which country is highlighted on the map as the focus of military strikes?

a)

Iraq

b)

Syria

c)

Iran

d)

Israel

16.

This sign is an example of _________.

a)

Apartheid in South Africa

b)

Segregation in the US

c)

Racial tensions in Libya

d)

Ethnic conflicts in Sierra Leona

17.

What did Nelson Mandela help put an end to?

a)

Colonization

b)

Famine

c)

Decolonization

d)

Apartheid

18.

Which country is NOT located in Europe?

a)

Spain

b)

Brazil

c)

Germany

d)

Italy

19.

Segregation meant that black people...

a)

were separated from white people in many areas.

b)

worked and played together with white people.

c)

were not allowed to become ministers.

d)

all moved away from Montgomery, Alabama.

20.

Rights that everyone should have are called

a)

segregation rights

b)

civil rights

c)

dream rights

d)

nonviolent rights

21.

The primary goal of the Civil Rights Movement was to (a)   .

Choose from the below words
To promote economic growth
To end racial segregation and discr
To expand the U.S. territory
To establish a new political party
22.

What was the predominant religion in Colonial America?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Islam

c)

Christianity

d)

Judaism

23.

Industrialization means the growth of _________.

a)

Factories

b)

Cities

c)

People

24.

What is a raw mateiral or natural resource?

a)

Pencil

b)

Tree

c)

Desk

d)

Book

25.

What is the name of someone who creates something new?

a)

Inventor

b)

Monopoly

c)

Raw Material