Socials Exam Study Quiz
This is a study quiz for the Grade 7 Socials exam @ Saints.
- 1.
Where does most of our knowledge of the Minoans come from?
- A.
Ancient scripts
- B.
Frescoes
- C.
Our ancestors
- D.
Poems from Greek poets
Correct Answer
B. Frescoes -
- 2.
The acropolis was the central meeting place in Athens.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 3.
The agora was a fortress and "high city" for the people of Athens to retreat to during an invasion.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 4.
Travel by sea was easiest because...
- A.
There were many boats available to buy or use
- B.
There were many skilled captains who could safely drive boats and navigate the through the ocean
- C.
There were many ports and inlets for boats to dock at along the coastline
- D.
It was considered very brave for one to travel by boat rather than by land
Correct Answer
C. There were many ports and inlets for boats to dock at along the coastline -
- 5.
Anaximander, a Greek scholar, became the first in the world to...
- A.
Draw a map of the world
- B.
Sail across the Mediterranean Sea
- C.
Build a boat made entirely of wood, excluding the sail
- D.
Write a poem about democracy
Correct Answer
A. Draw a map of the world -
- 6.
The Olympic Games (athletic competitions and sporting events) were held...
- A.
To honour and acknowledge the strongest men in Greece
- B.
As part of religious ceremonies for the Greek Gods and Goddesses
- C.
To select a new ruler for each city-state
- D.
To bring the country's citizens together for a fun
Correct Answer
B. As part of religious ceremonies for the Greek Gods and Goddesses -
- 7.
The Olympic Games lasted how many days?
- A.
3
- B.
4
- C.
5
- D.
6
Correct Answer
C. 5 -
- 8.
The Olympic Games were held at...
- A.
Olympia
- B.
Olynthis
- C.
Athens
- D.
Sparta
Correct Answer
A. Olympia -
- 9.
The Assembly required _____ citizens in order for a meeting to take place.
- A.
500
- B.
550
- C.
600
- D.
650
Correct Answer
C. 600 -
- 10.
The first true historian, Herodotus, was often refered to as the 'father of history'.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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