7th Grade Second Semester Exam Preparation

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3. What is the best slogan to summarize the feelings of the colonists about the series of taxes in the 1760's and 1770's?

Say, let's pay!

No taxation without representation

No representation without taxation

4. What part of a map helps you to determine distance?

Legend

Compass rose

Scale

5. What does E.U. stand for on this exam?

Educationally Unacceptable

European Union

Edward Upwing

This helps the countries of Europe work together to trade better, exchange workers and resources efficiently, lowering tariffs, etc.

Explanation

This helps the countries of Europe work together to trade better, exchange workers and resources efficiently, lowering tariffs, etc.

6. Donatello painted the Mona Lisa.

True

False

Credit for this one goes to Leonardo da Vinci

Explanation

Credit for this one goes to Leonardo da Vinci

7. What plant gives us cocoa beans?

Cacao

Indigo

Plantains

8. Who is NOT a part of NATO?

Canada and the United States

Central Asia (Kazakstan etc.)

Western Europe

It is a military group consisting of the countries on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. More members of Eastern Europe have been added, Poland being a prime example.

Explanation

It is a military group consisting of the countries on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. More members of Eastern Europe have been added, Poland being a prime example.

9. Italy is a world leader in the production of wine.

True

False

Other competitors would be from the U.S., Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Chile, and many other countries around the world.

Explanation

Other competitors would be from the U.S., Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Chile, and many other countries around the world.

10. What is the biggest objection that colonists had concerning the Stamp Act?

The color of the stamps

The concept of no taxation without representation

The tax was simply too low to raise enough money to pay off the French/Indian War

11. Imports are

Brought into a country

Sent out to other countries

Taxes on foreign goods

cars from Japan, vegetables from Mexico, oil from the Middle East are some common imports into the U.S.

Explanation

cars from Japan, vegetables from Mexico, oil from the Middle East are some common imports into the U.S.

12. Which came first: the British taxes or the Declaration of Independence?

Taxes

Declaration of Independence

They happened in the same year

Sugar Act started in 1764, the Declaration of Independence was 1776 with the Massacre, Tea Party, and Intolerable Acts in between.

Explanation

Sugar Act started in 1764, the Declaration of Independence was 1776 with the Massacre, Tea Party, and Intolerable Acts in between.

13. Why did the colonists have to pay so many taxes, when other people in Great Britain did not?

The colonial attitude was definitely "un-British"

They had to pay for the French and Indian War, which the colonists directly benefitted from

They were preparing for another war with France and needed money

14. Sometimes, listening to complaints is a part of the Customer Service Department.

True

False

Handling returns, answering questions, selling stamps, exchanging checks for cash, etc. are more examples of customer service.

Explanation

Handling returns, answering questions, selling stamps, exchanging checks for cash, etc. are more examples of customer service.

15. What is a mix of fresh and salt water?

Estuary

Fjord

Navigable

16. Which German leader conquered much of Europe and wanted to make a master race of peeople?

Napolean Bonaparte

Adolf Hitler

Joseph Stalin

17. Which battle ended the Revolutionary War?

Brandywine

Saratoga

Yorktown

18. Solid economies make plans to develop their economies; struggling countries have a harder time with this.

True

False

Some countries have less resources, while others do not make good use of the resources available to them. It is not by accident that some cities have better roads, parks, schools, electrical grids, water system, etc.

Explanation

Some countries have less resources, while others do not make good use of the resources available to them. It is not by accident that some cities have better roads, parks, schools, electrical grids, water system, etc.

19. Why did Benedict Arnold switch from leading the Patriots to leading the British?

He felt he was not given enough respect

He was captured and forced to serve in the British army

He wanted to fight with his old friends, the Green Mountain Boys

20. The Pilgrims agreed to work together to make their new society a better place to live.

True

False

This is Common Good stated in the Mayflower Compact.

Explanation

This is Common Good stated in the Mayflower Compact.

21. Which of the following is a correct statement?

Some countries make products the same way as their ancestors did

Some countries only make products that their governments allow them to

Some countries have lots of products and lots of different ways to make them.

All of the above

These each describe a traditional, command, and free market economy respectively.

Explanation

These each describe a traditional, command, and free market economy respectively.

22. Bunker Hill was a military conflict early in the Revolution. There is a famous quote from this location from the Patriot side. What body part is mentioned by Col. Prescott

Eyes

Head

Heart

Running low on ammunition, he said, "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!" They were eventually defeated by the British, but it did prove the courage of the Patriots, who would not be intimidated by the professional British army.

Explanation

Running low on ammunition, he said, "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!" They were eventually defeated by the British, but it did prove the courage of the Patriots, who would not be intimidated by the professional British army.

23. What is the highest spot in South America?

Andes

Amazon River Basin

Guiana Highlands

Brazilian Highlands

Patagonia

24. Deforestation is the biggest concern for which region?

Andes Mountains

Amazon River basin

Atacama Desert

25. What was written by Thomas Paine?

The Crisis

The Declaration of Independence

The Olive Branch Petition

He wrote Common Sense first.

Explanation

He wrote Common Sense first.

26. What is an area of high cliffs overlooking sea water called (in Norway) ?

Estuary

Fjord

Navigable

27. Many people go to the Swiss Alps to experience their version of ecotourism.

True

False

It is a beautiful area for hiking, skiing, yodeling, mountain biking, and wearing lederhosen like Mr. Catania singing "A Few of My Favorite Things"

Explanation

It is a beautiful area for hiking, skiing, yodeling, mountain biking, and wearing lederhosen like Mr. Catania singing "A Few of My Favorite Things"

28. What best describes the role of Patriot Nathan Hale?

Fought in Special Forces Unit

Was a daring sea captain

Was a spy captured and hung by the British

29. Which French leader conquered much of Europe before being exiled to an island?

Napolean Bonaparte

Adolf Hitler

Joseph Stain

30. Some countries like Costa Rica have built canopy walkways so that people can pay to see the beauty of the rain forest without destroying it.

True

False

This is called ecotourism.

Explanation

This is called ecotourism.

31. Why do polders help the Netherlands?

By removing garbage

By removing water

By providing more shade

32. A cloud forest describes fog that surrounds mountains in a rain forest setting.

True

False

This would apply to countries like Belize in Central America

Explanation

This would apply to countries like Belize in Central America

33. Where are the Andes Mountains?

The western third

Dead in the middle

The eastern third

34. Brazil has two capitals.

True

False

Bolivia does, however. (La Paz and Sucre)

Explanation

Bolivia does, however. (La Paz and Sucre)

35. The Tea Party led to the Intolerable Acts, and eventually the action at Lexington and Concord.

True

False

Boston is a central hot spot for conflict before and during the American Revolution

Explanation

Boston is a central hot spot for conflict before and during the American Revolution

36. Which European country is much smaller than the others listed?

France

Spain

Poland

Denmark

Germany

Norway

37. What is a river deep enough to have large cargo ships travel over them called?

Estuary

Fjord

Navigable

38. Incan farmers built shelves in the mountains to help their farming (and to prevent water run off down the mountain)

True

False

This is called terracing, and has been practiced in many parts of the world effectively.

Explanation

This is called terracing, and has been practiced in many parts of the world effectively.

39. Who founded a colony for those in debt?

James Brown

James Oglethorpe

John White

40. King Louis XVI eventually decided to give support to the Patriot cause. Which country was he from?

France

Great Britain

Spain

41. Which battle convinced the French to aid the Patriots against the British?

Long Island

Saratoga

Trenton

42. In Canada, Ethan Allen led a group to this Fort to get cannons for the Patriot cause.

Fort Necessity

Fort Oswego

Fort Ticonderoga

43. Which is FALSE about the Atacama Desert?

It is close to the Pacific Ocean

It is elevated

It is cloudy there

It gets a lot of rain from the nearby rain forest

A desert gets less than 10 inches of rain fall for an entire year. The clouds tend to lower the temperature, as well as its elevation in the Andes.

Explanation

A desert gets less than 10 inches of rain fall for an entire year. The clouds tend to lower the temperature, as well as its elevation in the Andes.

44. Ecuador's capital of Quito is very close to zero degrees North or South.

True

False

The equator: get it?

Explanation

The equator: get it?

45. The actions of the Sons of Liberty were

Illegal

Legal

Both

It was not right to threaten merchants,tax collectors. Destroying property is generally frowned upon. On the other hand, writing letters and choosing which products to buy or avoid are choices that informed citizens can make without breaking the law. The same can be said for the British government (illegal searches, using soldiers when not at war, repealing laws, trying the soldiers for murder in the Boston Massacre case, etc.)

Explanation

It was not right to threaten merchants,tax collectors. Destroying property is generally frowned upon. On the other hand, writing letters and choosing which products to buy or avoid are choices that informed citizens can make without breaking the law. The same can be said for the British government (illegal searches, using soldiers when not at war, repealing laws, trying the soldiers for murder in the Boston Massacre case, etc.)

46. Thinking about thinking would be one way to describe Greek

Art

Architecture

Philosophy

Plato and Socrates were some of the leaders here. Their many columns are seen still in buildings like the Parthenon in Athens.

Explanation

Plato and Socrates were some of the leaders here. Their many columns are seen still in buildings like the Parthenon in Athens.

47. Which country would NOT be considered part of Scandinavia?

Norway

Iceland

Finland

Macedonia

48. Who colonized South America?

Portugal

Spain

Both

The Pope decided to split the continent between these two countries at first. Spain got the western half, and Portugal got the eastern half, which they called Brazil.

Explanation

The Pope decided to split the continent between these two countries at first. Spain got the western half, and Portugal got the eastern half, which they called Brazil.

49. Which country is NOT affected by the Guiana Highlands.

French Guiana

Guyana

Colombia

Suriname

50. The Tea Act made the price of tea go down for colonists, and their anger level up.

True

False

Colonists felt this was a trick. The profits were going back to a company who made a deal with the government, not to the local merchants. The local merchants could have spent that money in the colonies to stimulate more economic growth.

Explanation

Colonists felt this was a trick. The profits were going back to a company who made a deal with the government, not to the local merchants. The local merchants could have spent that money in the colonies to stimulate more economic growth.

51. The Boston Tea Party led to the Boston Massacre.

True

False

52. A tariff is a tax on

Domestic products

Foreign goods

Both

Domestic products would be "Made in the U.S.A" in our case. Tariffs are used to make foreign products more expensive and our local alternatives more attractive since they could be lower in price.

Explanation

Domestic products would be "Made in the U.S.A" in our case. Tariffs are used to make foreign products more expensive and our local alternatives more attractive since they could be lower in price.

53. Which country has special ties to the United States?

Haiti

Cuba

Puerto Rico

It's a commonwealth of the United States, so they borrow our political set up, and rely on us for trade.

Explanation

It's a commonwealth of the United States, so they borrow our political set up, and rely on us for trade.

54. Tierra del Fuego translates into the "Land of Fire"

True

False

This is a stormy, volcanic area near the Southern tip of South America. Sailors, beware!

Explanation

This is a stormy, volcanic area near the Southern tip of South America. Sailors, beware!

55. Which climate type is NOT found in South America?

Humid continental

Humid tropical

Tropical savanna

Highland

the four season like we have is found in the Northern Hemisphere, and only at certain latitudes similar to our own here in Michigan.

Explanation

the four season like we have is found in the Northern Hemisphere, and only at certain latitudes similar to our own here in Michigan.

56. Which of the following is a French river?

Seine

Tiber

Thames

Tiber connects Rome to the Med Sea, and the Thames connects London to the North Sea and beyond. The Seine connects Paris to the rest of the the world.

Explanation

Tiber connects Rome to the Med Sea, and the Thames connects London to the North Sea and beyond. The Seine connects Paris to the rest of the the world.

57. Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela provides an important, high demand energy resource.

True

False

oil by this bay

Explanation

oil by this bay

58. Which country dominated the trade and colonization in Mexico and the western side of South America?

Portugal

Spain

Great Britain

59. Why did the British government issue the Proclamation of 1763?

Clashes with Native Americans was costly after the French and Indian War

They were saving money in order to fight the French Indian War

They did not like the actions of the colonists

60. The economy of France allows for

A handful of old options for consumers

A handful of government-approved choices for its citizens

Many different kinds of products that citizens can choose from

They are a market economy like the U.S, and similiar in productivity.

Explanation

They are a market economy like the U.S, and similiar in productivity.

61. Africans, Europeans, AND Asians all contributed to the culture of the Caribbean Islands.

True

False

Europeans set up plantations, Natives, Africans, and Asians are were used a labor force at various times in the history of this region.

Explanation

Europeans set up plantations, Natives, Africans, and Asians are were used a labor force at various times in the history of this region.

62. Most of the time, competition between companies

Cause them all to go out of business

Helps the consumers since the businesses will change to get more customers

Helps to raise prices

63. The Bahamas has a Communist government very close to the U.S.

True

False

This would describe Cuba

Explanation

This would describe Cuba

64. The Amazon River would be in which section of South America?

The upper third

Dead in the middle

The lower third

65. The Colonists promised to be better citizens if the government lifted the Intolerable Acts.

True

False

This was the message in the Olive Branch Petition, which was laughed at by King George III.

Explanation

This was the message in the Olive Branch Petition, which was laughed at by King George III.

66. Aqueducts were used by the ancient Romans to move boats around their empire.

True

False

These arches did move water along man-made canals, but boats could not fit in them.

Explanation

These arches did move water along man-made canals, but boats could not fit in them.

67. Which of the following terms would potentially include the most countries?

Globalization

Nationalism

Regionalism

Now a region in question might have more people (considering some of the population densities of places like India and China). It's a matter of where boundaries are drawn. A global view would be the broadest vision of these three.

Explanation

Now a region in question might have more people (considering some of the population densities of places like India and China). It's a matter of where boundaries are drawn. A global view would be the broadest vision of these three.

68. The Pilgrims only extended the rights of their new society to other Pilgrims

True

False

Under the Mayflower Compact, the Pilgrims agreed to accept the differences of others, even religious reasons (the reason they wanted to get out of unfair treatment in England)

Explanation

Under the Mayflower Compact, the Pilgrims agreed to accept the differences of others, even religious reasons (the reason they wanted to get out of unfair treatment in England)

69. Which was NOT a beneficial resource coming from North America going back to Great Britain during colonial times?

Fish

Lumber

Tea

Tobacco

Tea came from Asia, India and China in particular, at this time. Colonies around the world provided raw materials and important ports to give colonizing countries a global advantage economically.

Explanation

Tea came from Asia, India and China in particular, at this time. Colonies around the world provided raw materials and important ports to give colonizing countries a global advantage economically.

70. The ancient Greeks believed that most everyone should have a voice in the government. Therefore they chose a ________ for their style of government.

Direct democracy

Representative democracy

Monarchy

It was harder to do as their empire grew. They also depended on the idea of city-states, which would make possible to still have most of the people meet and vote on issues. This would be very hard for Americans to do, unless by electronic means.

Explanation

It was harder to do as their empire grew. They also depended on the idea of city-states, which would make possible to still have most of the people meet and vote on issues. This would be very hard for Americans to do, unless by electronic means.

71. Mudslides would be more common in

Northern Europe

Southern Europe

Both of these regions

The temperatures are warmer, there are mountains. Cutting down too many trees also makes the problem worse.

Explanation

The temperatures are warmer, there are mountains. Cutting down too many trees also makes the problem worse.

72. Gauchos are cowboys of Argentina and they are in high demand.

True

False

New technology makes their job require less labor. It is a hard and lonely life for those willing to stick with it.

Explanation

New technology makes their job require less labor. It is a hard and lonely life for those willing to stick with it.

73. Check all that apply. Who was living in the Colonies at the time the Declaration of Independence was signed?

Tories or Loyalists

Patriots

Neutral or undecided people

Thomas Paine

King George III

George Washington

Thomas Jefferson

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74. Check all that apply. What was the cause of violence in Yugoslavia in the early 1990's?

Ethnic conflict

Religious conflict

World War II

Communism held these groups together for several decades, but the hatred was still present from the early part of the century that could not be contained.

Explanation

Communism held these groups together for several decades, but the hatred was still present from the early part of the century that could not be contained.

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75. The Incans built the impressive city of Tetnotchtitlan

True

False

This one was from the Aztecs. The Inca made Machu Picchu high in the Andes.

Explanation

This one was from the Aztecs. The Inca made Machu Picchu high in the Andes.

76. What holiday song was probably heard (by the Hessians) once Washington crossed the Delaware River?

Auld Lang Syne

Jingle Bell Rock

Here comes Peter Cottontail

He crossed the River to get into New Jersey on Christmas Eve. The poor Hessians had partied a little too hard, and were caught off guard. Clearly New Year's and Easter were the wrong holiday to choose for this one!

Explanation

He crossed the River to get into New Jersey on Christmas Eve. The poor Hessians had partied a little too hard, and were caught off guard. Clearly New Year's and Easter were the wrong holiday to choose for this one!

77. Check all that apply. Check off products made in Spain and/or Portugal due to its warm, sunny climate.

Olive oil

Cork

Wine

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78. Check all that apply. Which of the following are indirect forms of protest?

Boycott

Tar and feathering tax collectors

Dumping tea in the harbor

Writing letters as a part of the Committees of Correspondence

Drinking coffee instead of tea

If I raise a picket sign outside a store I am mad at, that is direct. If I simply stop buying a product or if I send an email telling my friends to stop shopping at that store, then I am indirectly protesting.

Explanation

If I raise a picket sign outside a store I am mad at, that is direct. If I simply stop buying a product or if I send an email telling my friends to stop shopping at that store, then I am indirectly protesting.

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79. Which region in South America would have the most rare birds and plants for medicine?

Caribbean South America

Atlantic South America

Pacific South America

This would be in the Amazonian rain forest.

Explanation

This would be in the Amazonian rain forest.

80. Check all that apply. Which of the following are associated with the country of Germany?

Reformation

Moveable type for book making

Holocaust

Berlin Wall

Wooden shoes

Eiffel Tower

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81. How did the Incans communicate so well in spite of the size of its empire?

Well built roads

Suspension bridges

Marathon relay runners

Llama relay runners

The organization of their empire

Tricked out carts for horses to to haul messages

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82. Check all that apply. What were things associated with Italians (Romans and Renaissance thinkers)?

Michaelangelo's Sistine Chapel

Roman arch

Inventing the Internet

Inventing moveable type

Writings about Venus and Mars (the gods, not the planets

The dome

Opera

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83. Check all that apply. Check all the countries that have direct access to the Mediterranean Sea.

Italy

Greece

Spain

France

Morocco

Iceland

Croatia

Libya

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