7th Grade Second Nine Weeks 2016 Review #1
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Select the state in which you live.
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South Carolina
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Georgia
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Virginia
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North Carolina
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I live on the continent of....
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South America
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Europe
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Asia
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North America
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A. North America -
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Which state is shaded in the dark color?
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VA
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SC
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TN
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NC
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A. NC -
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Which of the following reasons does not belong for Exploration towards the New World?(4 R's)
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Routes
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Riches
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Religion
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Roads
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A. Roads -
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What innovation helped to spread the influence of Renaissance?
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Printing press
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Compass
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Telegraph
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Internal combustion engine
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A. Printing press -
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Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
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John Adams
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Benjamin Franklin
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Thomas Jefferson
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James Madison
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A. Thomas Jefferson -
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Machaivellli, a Renaissance political thinker, would be best remember by which of the following statements?
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Be Bold, Do whatever it takes to stay in power, Be strong
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The weak will never survive in the end
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Be curious and love art
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Kings and Queens will rule the world
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A. Be Bold, Do whatever it takes to stay in power, Be strong -
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Latitude : Equator Longitude:___________________
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Time Zones
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International Date Line
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Longitude
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Prime Meridan
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A. Prime Meridan -
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Columbus : Spain Vasco da Gama: _______________
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Portugal
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England
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France
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Russia
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A. Portugal -
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Why was the Columbian Exchange named after Christopher Columbus?
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He invented the term
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He was an expert on New World species
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His ship was nicknamed the Columbian Exchange
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His voyages marked the beginning of the exchange
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A. His voyages marked the beginning of the exchange -
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The Rebirth of Greek and Roman Culture in Europe.
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Renaissance
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American Revolution
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French Revolution
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WWII
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A. Renaissance -
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Da Vinci was often called a "Renaissance Man". What does that mean?
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He was born during the Renaissance
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He lived and worked during the Renaissance
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He was skilled in many areas- math, science, inventing, arts, etc
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He was only a famous painter during the Renaissance
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A. He was skilled in many areas- math, science, inventing, arts, etc -
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Physical Map : rivers, lakes, mountainsPolitical Map: _____________________
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Map that shows the equator
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Map that shows cities, towns, capitals, boundaries
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Map that shows lines of latitude and longitude
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Map that shows the International Date Line
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A. Map that shows cities, towns, capitals, boundaries -
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The Roman Catholic Church dominated life in Europe before the Protestant Reformation
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True
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False
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A. True -
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Which continent is green?
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North America
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South America
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Asia
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Africa
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A. Africa -
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My home nation/country is...
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USA
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England
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France
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North Carolina
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A. USA -
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The time period that reflected the use of reason, logical thinking, and increase of scientific observation.
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Enlightenment
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American Revolution
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French Revolution
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World War II
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A. Enlightenment -
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The Ottoman Empire had taken control of most of the overland trade routes, so Europe needed to search for a cheaper route to Asia.
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True
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False
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A. True -
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This group had the burden of paying all the taxes in the nation of France before the revolution?
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First Estate
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Second Estate
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Third Estate
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Fourth Estate
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A. Third Estate -
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A time of great religious change in Europe that began with Martin Luther nailing up the 95 Theses to the front doors of the church.
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American Revolution
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Reformation
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French Revolution
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World War I
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A. Reformation -
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The Declaration of Independence laid the foundation for democratic thinking.
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True
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False
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A. True -
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Monarchy
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People hold the political power to the nation
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King or queen rules/leads the nation
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Government is headed by a strong military leader who has total control over the nation
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No one is in charge-mob rule
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A. King or queen rules/leads the nation -
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This was the time of "radical" extreme leadership of the French Revolution in which many were executed by the guillotine in 1793-1794.
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Renaissance
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Storming of the Bastille
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Reformation
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Reign of Terror
Correct Answer
A. Reign of Terror -
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Which of the following best describes why the Age of Exploration occurred?
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England and Spain wanted to expand their empire
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Spain had claimed North and South America
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European rulers wanted to find a cheaper way to obtain spices from Asia
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English defeated the Spanish Armada
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A. European rulers wanted to find a cheaper way to obtain spices from Asia -
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Democracy
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Citizens hold the political power in government
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King or queen rules in the nation
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Mob rule- no one is in charge
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God is the ultimate authority of the government
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A. Citizens hold the political power in government -
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Martin Luther helped to begin unknowingly what key event?
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Renaissance
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Protestant Reformation
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Age of Discovery
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Enlightenment
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A. Protestant Reformation -
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Use the following quote to help you answer the question below:"It must be acknowledged that the term 'republic' is of a very vague application in every language... I would say purely and simply it means a government by its citizens in mass, acting directly and personally according to the rules of the majority."- Thomas Jefferson 1816Which statement summarizes Jefferson's ideas about a republic form of government?
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The power of govt. rests with the citizens
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The power of the govt. rests with the leaders at the top of the govt.
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Republicans are always in control
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Republic forms of govt. have strict rules and laws that must be followed
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A. The power of govt. rests with the citizens -
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John Locke believed in the concept of natural rights of the individual. What US document did he later help influence in our national history?
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Gettysburg Address
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US Constitution
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Declaration of Independence
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Emancipation Proclamation
Correct Answer
A. Declaration of Independence -
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Which continent is yellow?
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North America
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South America
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Africa
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Asia
Correct Answer
A. North America -
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American Revolution: "No taxation without representation" French Revolution: ________________________________
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Reign of Terror
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Liberty, Equality, Brotherhood
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Freedom is here!
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Opporunity for all- no more taxes!
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A. Liberty, Equality, Brotherhood -
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What document is known as the "ultimate break up letter"?
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Declaration of Rights
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English Bill of Rights
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Declaration of Independence
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Magna Carta
Correct Answer
A. Declaration of Independence -
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Where did the Renaissance begin?
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England
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France
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Italy
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Portugal
Correct Answer
A. Italy -
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