7th Grade Second Semester Exam Preparation
As per tradition the end of every semester is marked by exams that are designed to test out what you know about the subjects you take at school. Are you a seventh-grader preparing for that social studies exam? If so take up this quiz on American History Europe South America General Social Studies to see what you recall so far. All the best!
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Who founded a colony for those in debt?
- A.
James Brown
- B.
James Oglethorpe
- C.
John White
Correct Answer
B. James Oglethorpe -
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Check all that apply. Which of the following are indirect forms of protest?
- A.
Boycott
- B.
Tar and feathering tax collectors
- C.
Dumping tea in the harbor
- D.
Writing letters as a part of the Committees of Correspondence
- E.
Drinking coffee instead of tea
Correct Answer(s)
A. Boycott
D. Writing letters as a part of the Committees of Correspondence
E. Drinking coffee instead of teaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Why did the British government issue the Proclamation of 1763?
- A.
Clashes with Native Americans was costly after the French and Indian War
- B.
They were saving money in order to fight the French Indian War
- C.
They did not like the actions of the colonists
Correct Answer
A. Clashes with Native Americans was costly after the French and Indian War -
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The actions of the Sons of Liberty were
- A.
Illegal
- B.
Legal
- C.
Both
Correct Answer
C. BothExplanation
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.)Rate this question:
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- 5.
The Pilgrims agreed to work together to make their new society a better place to live.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
This is Common Good stated in the Mayflower Compact.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The Pilgrims only extended the rights of their new society to other Pilgrims
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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)Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is the biggest objection that colonists had concerning the Stamp Act?
- A.
The color of the stamps
- B.
The concept of no taxation without representation
- C.
The tax was simply too low to raise enough money to pay off the French/Indian War
Correct Answer
B. The concept of no taxation without representation -
- 8.
The Tea Act made the price of tea go down for colonists, and their anger level up.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which was NOT a beneficial resource coming from North America going back to Great Britain during colonial times?
- A.
Fish
- B.
Lumber
- C.
Tea
- D.
Tobacco
Correct Answer
C. TeaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is the best slogan to summarize the feelings of the colonists about the series of taxes in the 1760's and 1770's?
- A.
Say, let's pay!
- B.
No taxation without representation
- C.
No representation without taxation
Correct Answer
B. No taxation without representation -
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Why did the colonists have to pay so many taxes, when other people in Great Britain did not?
- A.
The colonial attitude was definitely "un-British"
- B.
They had to pay for the French and Indian War, which the colonists directly benefitted from
- C.
They were preparing for another war with France and needed money
Correct Answer
B. They had to pay for the French and Indian War, which the colonists directly benefitted from -
- 12.
Which came first: the British taxes or the Declaration of Independence?
- A.
Taxes
- B.
Declaration of Independence
- C.
They happened in the same year
Correct Answer
A. TaxesExplanation
Sugar Act started in 1764, the Declaration of Independence was 1776 with the Massacre, Tea Party, and Intolerable Acts in between.Rate this question:
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Check all that apply. Who was living in the Colonies at the time the Declaration of Independence was signed?
- A.
Tories or Loyalists
- B.
Patriots
- C.
Neutral or undecided people
- D.
Thomas Paine
- E.
King George III
- F.
George Washington
- G.
Thomas Jefferson
Correct Answer(s)
A. Tories or Loyalists
B. Patriots
C. Neutral or undecided people
D. Thomas Paine
F. George Washington
G. Thomas Jefferson -
- 14.
What was written by Thomas Paine?
- A.
The Crisis
- B.
The Declaration of Independence
- C.
The Olive Branch Petition
Correct Answer
A. The CrisisExplanation
He wrote Common Sense first.Rate this question:
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- 15.
King Louis XVI eventually decided to give support to the Patriot cause. Which country was he from?
- A.
France
- B.
Great Britain
- C.
Spain
Correct Answer
A. France -
- 16.
The Colonists promised to be better citizens if the government lifted the Intolerable Acts.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
This was the message in the Olive Branch Petition, which was laughed at by King George III.Rate this question:
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- 17.
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
- A.
Eyes
- B.
Head
- C.
Heart
Correct Answer
A. EyesExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Why did Benedict Arnold switch from leading the Patriots to leading the British?
- A.
He felt he was not given enough respect
- B.
He was captured and forced to serve in the British army
- C.
He wanted to fight with his old friends, the Green Mountain Boys
Correct Answer
A. He felt he was not given enough respect -
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Which battle convinced the French to aid the Patriots against the British?
- A.
Long Island
- B.
Saratoga
- C.
Trenton
Correct Answer
B. Saratoga -
- 20.
What best describes the role of Patriot Nathan Hale?
- A.
Fought in Special Forces Unit
- B.
Was a daring sea captain
- C.
Was a spy captured and hung by the British
Correct Answer
C. Was a spy captured and hung by the British -
- 21.
The Boston Tea Party led to the Boston Massacre.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 22.
The Tea Party led to the Intolerable Acts, and eventually the action at Lexington and Concord.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Boston is a central hot spot for conflict before and during the American RevolutionRate this question:
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- 23.
Which battle ended the Revolutionary War?
- A.
Brandywine
- B.
Saratoga
- C.
Yorktown
Correct Answer
C. Yorktown -
- 24.
What holiday song was probably heard (by the Hessians) once Washington crossed the Delaware River?
- A.
Auld Lang Syne
- B.
Jingle Bell Rock
- C.
Here comes Peter Cottontail
Correct Answer
B. Jingle Bell RockExplanation
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!Rate this question:
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- 25.
In Canada, Ethan Allen led a group to this Fort to get cannons for the Patriot cause.
- A.
Fort Necessity
- B.
Fort Oswego
- C.
Fort Ticonderoga
Correct Answer
C. Fort Ticonderoga -
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What part of a map helps you to determine distance?
- A.
Legend
- B.
Compass rose
- C.
Scale
Correct Answer
C. Scale -
- 27.
Which climate type is NOT found in South America?
- A.
Humid continental
- B.
Humid tropical
- C.
Tropical savanna
- D.
Highland
Correct Answer
A. Humid continentalExplanation
the four season like we have is found in the Northern Hemisphere, and only at certain latitudes similar to our own here in Michigan.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Which European country is much smaller than the others listed?
- A.
France
- B.
Spain
- C.
Poland
- D.
Denmark
- E.
Germany
- F.
Norway
Correct Answer
D. Denmark -
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Solid economies make plans to develop their economies; struggling countries have a harder time with this.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Which of the following terms would potentially include the most countries?
- A.
Globalization
- B.
Nationalism
- C.
Regionalism
Correct Answer
A. GlobalizationExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Most of the time, competition between companies
- A.
Cause them all to go out of business
- B.
Helps the consumers since the businesses will change to get more customers
- C.
Helps to raise prices
Correct Answer
B. Helps the consumers since the businesses will change to get more customers -
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Sometimes, listening to complaints is a part of the Customer Service Department.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Handling returns, answering questions, selling stamps, exchanging checks for cash, etc. are more examples of customer service.Rate this question:
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- 33.
A tariff is a tax on
- A.
Domestic products
- B.
Foreign goods
- C.
Both
Correct Answer
B. Foreign goodsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 34.
Imports are
- A.
Brought into a country
- B.
Sent out to other countries
- C.
Taxes on foreign goods
Correct Answer
A. Brought into a countryExplanation
cars from Japan, vegetables from Mexico, oil from the Middle East are some common imports into the U.S.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is a correct statement?
- A.
Some countries make products the same way as their ancestors did
- B.
Some countries only make products that their governments allow them to
- C.
Some countries have lots of products and lots of different ways to make them.
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
These each describe a traditional, command, and free market economy respectively.Rate this question:
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- 36.
The economy of France allows for
- A.
A handful of old options for consumers
- B.
A handful of government-approved choices for its citizens
- C.
Many different kinds of products that citizens can choose from
Correct Answer
C. Many different kinds of products that citizens can choose fromExplanation
They are a market economy like the U.S, and similiar in productivity.Rate this question:
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What is the highest spot in South America?
- A.
Andes
- B.
Amazon River Basin
- C.
Guiana Highlands
- D.
Brazilian Highlands
- E.
Patagonia
Correct Answer
A. Andes -
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What is a mix of fresh and salt water?
- A.
Estuary
- B.
Fjord
- C.
Navigable
Correct Answer
A. Estuary -
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What is a river deep enough to have large cargo ships travel over them called?
- A.
Estuary
- B.
Fjord
- C.
Navigable
Correct Answer
C. Navigable -
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What is an area of high cliffs overlooking sea water called (in Norway) ?
- A.
Estuary
- B.
Fjord
- C.
Navigable
Correct Answer
B. Fjord -
- 41.
Who colonized South America?
- A.
Portugal
- B.
Spain
- C.
Both
Correct Answer
C. BothExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is a French river?
- A.
Seine
- B.
Tiber
- C.
Thames
Correct Answer
A. SeineExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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What does E.U. stand for on this exam?
- A.
Educationally Unacceptable
- B.
European Union
- C.
Edward Upwing
Correct Answer
B. European UnionExplanation
This helps the countries of Europe work together to trade better, exchange workers and resources efficiently, lowering tariffs, etc.Rate this question:
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Who is NOT a part of NATO?
- A.
Canada and the United States
- B.
Central Asia (Kazakstan etc.)
- C.
Western Europe
Correct Answer
B. Central Asia (Kazakstan etc.)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.Rate this question:
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Check all that apply. What was the cause of violence in Yugoslavia in the early 1990's?
- A.
Ethnic conflict
- B.
Religious conflict
- C.
World War II
Correct Answer(s)
A. Ethnic conflict
B. Religious conflictExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 46.
Why do polders help the Netherlands?
- A.
By removing garbage
- B.
By removing water
- C.
By providing more shade
Correct Answer
B. By removing water -
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Aqueducts were used by the ancient Romans to move boats around their empire.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
These arches did move water along man-made canals, but boats could not fit in them.Rate this question:
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The ancient Greeks believed that most everyone should have a voice in the government. Therefore they chose a ________ for their style of government.
- A.
Direct democracy
- B.
Representative democracy
- C.
Monarchy
Correct Answer
A. Direct democracyExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Mudslides would be more common in
- A.
Northern Europe
- B.
Southern Europe
- C.
Both of these regions
Correct Answer
B. Southern EuropeExplanation
The temperatures are warmer, there are mountains. Cutting down too many trees also makes the problem worse.Rate this question:
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- 50.
Thinking about thinking would be one way to describe Greek
- A.
Art
- B.
Architecture
- C.
Philosophy
Correct Answer
C. PhilosophyExplanation
Plato and Socrates were some of the leaders here. Their many columns are seen still in buildings like the Parthenon in Athens.Rate this question:
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