Grade 7 Social Studies – Early civilisation Quiz

1. Which of the following Factors did not lead to growth of Ancient Egypt Civilization?

Outdated technology
High population
Specialized workers
Presence of river Nile
Explanation:

2. Define a State.

This is where the queen lives
An extensive group of semi autonomous states ruled by one ruler
A territory ruled by a king and queen
An organised political community under one government
Explanation:

3. Great Zimbabwe was a city near Masvingo in the central part of the modern day Zimabwe, Mozambique and ...............

Sudan
Botswana
Korea
Burundi
Explanation:

4. Great Zimbabwe had a ......... with hereditary kings.

centralized government
Decentralized queen
centralized queen
Decentralized government
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5. Which of the following Factors did not lead to growth of the Great Zimbabwe civilization?

Strong army
Acquisition of firearms in exchange of goods
Existence of several minerals deposits such as gold, copper
Weak agricultural economy
Explanation:

6. Which of the following Factors did not lead to growth of kingdom of Kongo?

Strategic location of the kingdom for enemies
Trade
Favourable climate and the kingdom its closeness to congo river which supported agriculture throughout the year
Arrival of Portuguese
Explanation:

7. In Athens, citizens level of participation......

was active, through a direct democracy.
was controlled by the King.
was through a Republic.
was extremely limited.
Explanation:

8. What civilization is between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

Indus
Mesopotamia
China
Egypt
Explanation:

9. What civilization is named after the river nearby?

Egypt
Mesopotamia
China
Indus
Explanation:

10. What was the Neolithic Revolution?

transition from nomadic to sedentary lifestyle
transition from agriculture to domestication
transition from sedentary lifestyle to nomadic lifestyle
transition from village to cities
Explanation:

11. Which River Valley Civilization was built on a grid system with a sewer system?

Egypt
Mesopotamia
Indus Valley
China
Explanation:

12. Which statement represents a characteristic of a republic?

Religious leaders control the government
Representatives are elected
Government has total control
government is run by military leaders
Explanation:

13. Which characteristic did the early civilizations that developed along the Nile, Tigris-Euphrates and the Huang He have in common?

The form of government in each community were based upon male suffrage
Transportation and communication were promoted by mild climate, and natural waterways
Urban communities were built using iron and steel tools in industrial production
Each society’s religious beliefs were based upon monotheism-the belief in one God
Explanation:

14. The Haung He and Yangtze rivers are located in

Egypt
India
Mesopotamia
China
Explanation:

15. Where did the first civilization occur?

deserts
coastlines
chokepoints
river valleys
Explanation:

16. During the neolithic revolution, specialized labor occurred due to a surplus of food. What does this mean?

people learned new farming techniques
people became nomadic
people performed jobs other than farming such as blacksmiths, soldiers, architiects
there was not enough food
Explanation:

17. What is the written script of the Sumerians (Mesopotamia) called?

cuneiform
calligraphy
sanskrit
hieroglphs
Explanation:

18. This man created one of the earliest sets of laws and it was harsh.

Hammurabi
Moses
Solomon
Sargon
Explanation:

19. Which one was not the effect of the Neolithic Revolution?

Specialization of Jobs
International trade
Surplus Food Supply
Permanent Settlements
Explanation:

20. People in the Paleolithic Era were nomads because.....

they did not know how to build sturdy houses.
they followed the herds of animals in order to get food to survive
they were easily bored and wanted to see the world.
None of these
Explanation:

21. What was main purpose of cuneiform?

It helped start civil wars.
It was used to keep records of trade.
It helped educate all Sumerians.
It was used as a census.
Explanation:

22. What was the road everyone travel on for silks and spices?

China Road
Silk Road
Spice Road
Camel Road
Explanation:

23. What is a Hunter-Gatherer?

People who collect hunting tools.
People who live in sedentary villages.
People who hunted animals and gathered plants for food.
People who engage in systematic agriculture.
Explanation:

24. Another name for the Neolithic Revolution is.....

Agricultural Revolution
Bronze Age.
Old stonge age
Paleolithic Revolution.
Explanation:

25. A ruling government of a city, surrounding area, and includes a culture....

Town
Empire
City State
Village
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26. Why is Hammurabi's Code important to history?

They helped decipher cuneiform
They applied to all social classes equally
First universal laws for an Empire
First universal laws for a City-State
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27. Which of the following was not a natural barrier for Ancient Egypt?

Rain forest
Sahara Desert
Mediterranean Sea
Cataracts
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28. In what way did Sumer differ from societies that came before it ?

Older societies had many Gods; Sumerians only had one God
Older societies were based on hunting and gathering;Sumerian society was based on agriculture
Older societies cultivated corn;Sumerians cultivated wheat
Older societies warred with one another; Sumerians were always at peace
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29. River Valleys were a good place for civilizations to grow because they offered...........

government
lots of geographical isolation
rich soils for agriculture
religion
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30. The Nile was important to what civilization?

India
Egypt
Mesopotamia
China
Explanation:

31. The God/Kings of ancient Egypt were called...........

Pharaohs
Priests
Oligarchs
Emperors
Explanation:

32. The Egyptians believed their pharaohs were gods.

Yes, and they lived in ziggurats
True
Sometimes
False
Explanation:

33. Which of the following soil materials was essential in helping the development of Egyptian civilization along the Nile River?

Silt
Sand
quartzite
Clay
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34. The king responsible for uniting upper and lower Egypt, thus allowing it to become Egypt's first dynasty, was King.....

Tut
Menes
James
Hammurabi
Explanation:

35. Around what river did the Chinese civilization first develop?

Yellow River
Euphrates River
Indus River
Nile River
Explanation:

36. What single Family ruled China the longest?

Ming
Yang
Shoung
Han
Explanation:

37. What is a dynasty?

Loess
An interest in the classics
Advanced art that focused more on nature of humans.
A series of rulers from the same family
Explanation:

38. All of the following were members of the Egyptian upper class EXCEPT......

government officials
Pharaoh
priests
farmers
Explanation:

39. The Fertile Crescent is located in.....

Western Europe
Southwest Asia
Northern Africa
Eastern Africa
Explanation:

40. Which early civilization is known for constructing the Great Pyramid of Giza?

Roman Empire
Mongol Empire
Aztec Empire
Egyptian Civilization
Explanation:

The Great Pyramid of Giza was built by the ancient Egyptian civilization as a tomb for the Pharaoh Khufu.

41. Which early civilization is known for developing a system of writing called hieroglyphics?

Chinese civilization
Greek civilization
Mesopotamian civilization
Mayan civilization
Explanation:

The Mesopotamian civilization is known for developing the earliest known form of writing called cuneiform and later hieroglyphics.

42. Which early civilization is known for inventing the wheel?

Mesopotamian civilization
Viking civilization
Incan civilization
Roman civilization
Explanation:

The Mesopotamian civilization is credited with inventing the wheel around 3500 BCE, a crucial invention for transportation and trade.

43. Which early civilization is known for building the famous city of Machu Picchu?

Incan civilization
Aztec Empire
Mayan civilization
Greek civilization
Explanation:

The Incan civilization is known for building the citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

44. Which early civilization is known for developing the first known form of democracy?

Mongol Empire
Roman Empire
Viking civilization
Greek civilization
Explanation:

The ancient Greeks are credited with developing the first known form of democracy in the city-state of Athens.

45. Which early civilization is known for creating the earliest known urban centers and city-states?

Mesopotamian civilization
Incan civilization
Egyptian civilization
Mayan civilization
Explanation:

The Mesopotamian civilization, specifically the Sumerians, created the earliest urban centers and city-states such as Uruk and Ur.

46. Which early civilization is known for constructing the Colosseum in Rome?

Aztec Empire
Greek civilization
Roman Empire
Viking civilization
Explanation:

The Roman Empire is known for constructing iconic structures such as the Colosseum in Rome, where gladiatorial games and events took place.

47. Which early civilization is known for inventing the calendar system based on the movement of the sun?

Mayan civilization
Incan civilization
Egyptian civilization
Chinese civilization
Explanation:

The Mayan civilization developed a complex calendar system based on the movement of the sun, moon, and planets.

48. Which early civilization is known for creating the first known written legal code?

Greek civilization
Mesopotamian civilization
Chinese civilization
Viking civilization
Explanation:

The Mesopotamian civilization, specifically the Babylonians under Hammurabi, created the first known written legal code called the Code of Hammurabi.

49. Which early civilization is known for constructing the famous city of Petra in Jordan?

Roman Empire
Mayan civilization
Egyptian civilization
Incan civilization
Explanation:

The Roman Empire is credited with constructing the city of Petra in Jordan as a major trading hub in the region.

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