CRCT Prep: Social Studies 7th Grade

India Bangladesh Pakistan Sri Lanka 10 Seconds Remaining 1. In which country would you find the mouth of the Brahmaputra River the Ganges River, the shadow of the Himalaya Mountains, and its border on the Bay of Bengal? India Bangladesh Pakistan Sri Lanka

Nigeria South Africa Mali Kenya 10 Seconds Remaining 2. A geologist in search of rock formations that might indicate petroleum reserves would MOST LIKELY be found in… Nigeria South Africa Mali Kenya

Economic assistance from the Soviet Union 3. Which reason BEST explains how Japan was able to rebound from defeat in World War II and become an economic power? Abundant natural resources for manufacturing Economic assistance from the Soviet Union Military spending shifted to industrial output Growing military industrial complex 10 Seconds Remaining

Lack of organized religions 4. What was the primary method for the spread of Hinduism and Buddhism throughout South and East Asia? Missionary work invasions Along trade routes Lack of organized religions 10 Seconds Remaining

5. The government of Saudi Arabia is a democracy oligarchy tyranny monarchy 10 Seconds Remaining

10 Seconds Remaining 6. The Islam religion is split into sects. The majority of Muslims belong to which sect? Shi’a Kurd Hindi Sunni

oil cars electronics rice 7. Japan is one of the world’s leading exporters, but also one of the world’s largest importers. Which of these products would Japan MOST LIKELY import? oil cars electronics rice 10 Seconds Remaining

government instability reduction in tariffs 8. All of the following could be described as barriers for trade EXCEPT… government instability reduction in tariffs tightening of foreign investment rules institution of a command economy 10 Seconds Remaining

limiting oil production 10 Seconds Remaining 9. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) would be concerned with all of the following activities EXCEPT… regulating oil prices limiting oil production coordinating political objectives for member nations expanding iron ore mining

Islam Christianity Judaism Buddhism 10. The Ottoman Turks conquered Constantinople in 1453 and consolidated the influence of which religion throughout Southwest Asia into the 20th century? Islam Christianity Judaism Buddhism 10 Seconds Remaining

Syria Iraq Jordan Israel 11. Through technological advances in irrigation, which country turned the Negev Desert into a leading agricultural region? Syria Iraq Jordan Israel 10 Seconds Remaining

World Jewish Federation 12. The Jewish Diaspora, or dispersal of the Jewish people, was begun by the Romans in about 50 CE and lasted until 1948, with the reestablishment of a Jewish political state in Israel. Which organization sponsored the state of Israel? League of Nations United Nations European Union World Jewish Federation 10 Seconds Remaining

13. After which war did the Ottoman Empire officially come to an end? Vietnam World War II World War I Civil War 10 Seconds Remaining

Roman power, once impressive, was in decline. 14. Even though the Christians were persecuted by the Romans, the religion continued to grow in influence until Emperor Constantine stopped the persecution in 312 CE and officially sanctioned Christianity. Which statement is the MOST LIKELY reason for the continued growth of Christianity during Roman times? Roman power, once impressive, was in decline. Christianity appealed to everyone, especially the poor. Belief in pagan gods was increasing. Islam was not yet an organized religion. 10 Seconds Remaining

As the literacy rate rises, the economic growth declines. 15. Countries in Africa have a wide range of economic development. Which statement BEST illustrates the relationship between literacy and economic growth? As the literacy rate rises, the economic growth declines. As economic growth rises, the literacy rate declines. As the literacy rate increases, economic growth rises. As economic growth declines, the literacy rate declines. 10 Seconds Remaining

16. Which statement BEST describes the result of fertile soil along the Niger River? East Africa is the population center of Africa. South Africa is the population center of Africa. North Africa is the population center of Africa. West Africa is the population center of Africa. 10 Seconds Remaining

17. Which country is dominated by mountains, plateaus, and highlands? 10 Seconds Remaining 17. Which country is dominated by mountains, plateaus, and highlands? Mali Sudan Libya Ethiopia

Israel Iran Saudi Arabia Syria 18. Southwest Asia has been described as a crossroad because of its proximity to three continents and to ancient trade routes. Which country would you predict to continue this tradition with the most diverse population? 10 Seconds Remaining Israel Iran Saudi Arabia Syria

market mixed command traditional 19. As China becomes an economic superpower, it transitions from a Communist, command economy. What type of economic system would you predict to find in the smaller rural areas of present-day China? market mixed command traditional 10 Seconds Remaining

20. Which statement about Lebanon today is true? Its economy is flourishing due to abundance of natural resources. Its economy is floundering due to lack of natural resources. It relies almost exclusively on trade with Europe to survive. Russia is its most important trading partner. 10 Seconds Remaining

Rainfall increased in the Sahara. The wheel was invented. 21. Which change allowed an overland trade route to develop between North Africa and West Africa? Rainfall increased in the Sahara. The wheel was invented. Camels were introduced. Salt trade was developed. 10 Seconds Remaining

China and Russia India and Egypt Russia and Africa Europe and China 22. From the time of the Romans through the Renaissance, the Silk Road provided an avenue for the exchange of goods and ideas between which two ideas and all those in between? 10 Seconds Remaining China and Russia India and Egypt Russia and Africa Europe and China

plowing, but not seeding 23. Because of the mountainous terrain in Japan, what is the most common method used to increase food production? 10 Seconds Remaining double cropping terracing compound plowing plowing, but not seeding

Hinduism Shinto Islam Buddhism 24. Two of the world’s major religions began in India. Which one of the two is still followed by most of the people in India? 10 Seconds Remaining Hinduism Shinto Islam Buddhism

limited access to Luxor built the Aswan Dam 25. Egypt has been called “the gift of the Nile” because of the consistent flooding and fertile layer of silt deposited along its banks. Which step did the Egyptian government take to maintain better control of those flood waters? limited access to Luxor built the Aswan Dam increased irrigation along the delta eliminated the first cataract 10 Seconds Remaining

Tigris and Euphrates river valley Riyadh Mediterranean coastline 26. Which of the following is NOT an area you would expect to find a large population in Southwest Asia? Tigris and Euphrates river valley Riyadh Mediterranean coastline Rub al Khali 10 Seconds Remaining

communist republic democratic monarchy 10 Seconds Remaining 27. What is the BEST term to explain the governmental system in China today? communist republic democratic monarchy

kronen dollar mark rand 28. Although South Africa has had a long association with Great Britain, it does not base its currency on the British pound, as many other former colonies do. What is the name of the South African currency? 10 Seconds Remaining kronen dollar mark rand

29. Which country would be MOST concerned with the water quality of the Niger River? 10 Seconds Remaining Egypt Mali Chad Sudan

30. In which two countries would you find the Gobi Desert? 10 Seconds Remaining India and Pakistan Mongolia and China China and Russia Iran and Iraq

Sudan Egypt Chad South Africa 31. Because of an abundance of natural resources, which country has the MOST opportunity for economic development? 10 Seconds Remaining Sudan Egypt Chad South Africa

China welcomes European trade with open arms. 32. Which statement BEST explains China’s response to Europe’s interest in trade? China welcomes European trade with open arms. China initiated the idea to trade with Europe. China will trade with Europe only on its terms. China will only trade gold with Europe. 10 Seconds Remaining

Iraq Lebanon Jordan Kuwait 33. Which country is described by the following statement about its location? The country is north of Israel, south of Turkey, and borders Syria. 10 Seconds Remaining Iraq Lebanon Jordan Kuwait

India and Indonesia China and India India and Japan Japan and China 34. Of the following, which two countries have the highest literacy rates, and are more developed as a result? 10 Seconds Remaining India and Indonesia China and India India and Japan Japan and China

They initiated the slave trade. 35. Why did the West African trading empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai develop? They initiated the slave trade. They pioneered the spice and ivory trade. They straddled the north to south trade routes. They traded guns for slaves with Europe. 10 Seconds Remaining

Lebanon Saudi Arabia Iran Turkey 36. Which country has no permanent rivers within its borders, and must rely on drilling wells and sparse rainfall for its fresh water? 10 Seconds Remaining Lebanon Saudi Arabia Iran Turkey

silt fertilizer moss shale 37. The North China Plain is one of the world’s most densely populated regions, primarily due to its location along the Huang He and the Chang Jiang rivers, and the abundance of a yellowish fertile soil. What is the name of this soil, which provides the base for China’s much needed food supply? 10 Seconds Remaining silt fertilizer moss shale

Mansa Musa Sundiata Zara Yakob Ramses II 38. Which leader brought 60,000 people, 80 camels, and 12 tons of gold to Mecca? 10 Seconds Remaining Mansa Musa Sundiata Zara Yakob Ramses II

Israel Syria Saudi Arabia Lebanon 39. Religion plays a major role in politics in the Middle East. Which country finds itself trying to blend Christian ideals with the more radial Islamic ideals of Hezbollah in a unified government? 10 Seconds Remaining Israel Syria Saudi Arabia Lebanon

market-oriented economic reform reduction in tariffs 40. Since 1991, India has enjoyed increased foreign trade because of all of the following government steps EXCEPT… market-oriented economic reform reduction in tariffs liberalization of foreign investment rules Institution of a command economy 10 Seconds Remaining

India Indonesia Bangladesh Pakistan 41. Which country is MOST concerned with the growing industrial pollution of the Indus River because of the overpopulation of the region? 10 Seconds Remaining India Indonesia Bangladesh Pakistan

42. What is the BEST description of the Swahili culture? 10 Seconds Remaining mixture of Egyptian and Greek mixture of Islamic and Bedouin mixture of Arabic and Bantu mixture of Bantu and European

43. Why did the Chinese resist trade with the rest of the world in the 15th century? they wanted to preserve their peace and culture China was far more advanced than the rest of the world. Explorers had not yet reached China. China had already possessed the goods that Europeans wanted to trade them. 10 Seconds Remaining

chief executive officers 44. After the death of Mao Zedong, China began to change from a strict command economy to a market-based economy. One class of people who helps fuel China’s growth is willing to invest money in the hopes of making a profit. Which term describes these people? 10 Seconds Remaining brokers bankers entrepreneurs chief executive officers

Golan Heights Negev Haifa Gaza Strip 45. Where in the present-day country of Israel have the Palestinian people begun self-rule in an effort to establish a Palestinian state after Israeli troops were withdrawn? 10 Seconds Remaining Golan Heights Negev Haifa Gaza Strip

China Pakistan India Indonesia 46. Which country has the greatest potential for economic growth in the future because of the abundance of natural resources to fuel their economy without relying on imports? China Pakistan India Indonesia 10 Seconds Remaining

47. Which present-day country did Abraham, the father of the Hebrew people, originally call home? 10 Seconds Remaining Iraq Iran Israel Egypt

South Africa Mali Uganda Kenya 48. Desertification is a major problem in Africa today. Which country has made a huge effort, along with its neighbor, Tanzania, to plant trees along the Serengeti Plain to stop the spread of the desert? 10 Seconds Remaining South Africa Mali Uganda Kenya

plastics steel ranching petrochemicals 49. Most of Saudi Arabia’s wealth comes from great oil reserves. Even though the royal family controls most of the oil production, they have encouraged investment in other industries to broaden the Saudi economy. All of the following industries have been encouraged EXCEPT… 10 Seconds Remaining plastics steel ranching petrochemicals

50. What represents the longest-lasting and best-known art form to come out of the Ming dynasty in China? 10 Seconds Remaining music silk clothing calligraphy pottery

Nigeria Algeria Kenya Chad 51. Which landlocked country in Africa has one of the world’s poorest economies due to the lack of easy trade routes? 10 Seconds Remaining Nigeria Algeria Kenya Chad

52. All of the following countries rely on the Persian Gulf to transport their exports to the world markets EXCEPT… 10 Seconds Remaining Jordan Kuwait Iran Iraq

Israel Iraq Saudi Arabia Iran 53. One country in Southwest Asia is both cursed and blessed in relation to natural resources. Because of their huge oil reserves, this country is able to import most of the food its population needs. This country cannot produce enough food itself due to lack of rivers for crop irrigation. This country is… 10 Seconds Remaining Israel Iraq Saudi Arabia Iran

54. What is the BEST description of the economy present in the country of South Africa today? 10 Seconds Remaining free market command traditional mixed

Russia Germany the Netherlands Belgium 55. One of the chief reasons Europeans joined together at the Berlin Conference to divide up the African continent into colonies was to avoid conflicts with other European nations over African natural resources. This approach to colonization was the brainchild of King Leopold II, of which European nation? 10 Seconds Remaining Russia Germany the Netherlands Belgium

56. Which country promotes its major textile industry through efficient irrigation of the Indus River? 10 Seconds Remaining India Pakistan Afghanistan Iran

services agricultural mining textile 57. One of the new areas bringing employment to India’s workers is called outsourcing. Which major industry does outsourcing represent? 10 Seconds Remaining services agricultural mining textile

Marco Polo Trail Trans-Saharan Route Silk Road Spice Trail 58. The Middle East has been called a trade crossroad of the world because it sits at the edge of three continents. What is the name of the trade route that connected Asia, through the Middle East, to Europe? 10 Seconds Remaining Marco Polo Trail Trans-Saharan Route Silk Road Spice Trail

59. All of the following countries are in the Middle East EXCEPT… 10 Seconds Remaining Israel Jordan Lebanon Vietnam

60. Buddhism flourished under… 10 Seconds Remaining Queen Fatera all Indian kings King Asoka Mohandas Gandhi

61. Which of Africa’s major rivers is located in Central Africa? 10 Seconds Remaining Zambezi River Nile River Congo River Niger River

desertification increased irrigation crop loss flooding of the Nile 62. Using your geographic knowledge of Chad, all of the following are concerns of the present government in economic planning EXCEPT… 10 Seconds Remaining desertification increased irrigation crop loss flooding of the Nile

63. What was the dominant religion in the Ottoman Empire? 10 Seconds Remaining Christianity Judaism Islam Buddhism

64. Which religion do most people in Southwest Asia practice? 2 Seconds Remaining Christianity Judaism Islam Buddhism

Victory for the North Victory for the South defeat of the U.S. 65. Which of the following is the MOST LIKELY description of the 1953 treaty, signed at the Panmunjom at the end of the Korean conflict? 10 Seconds Remaining Victory for the North Victory for the South defeat of the U.S. stalemate

better technology lower wages higher wages higher taxes 66. Why has “outsourcing” from the United States become an important source of income in counties such as India? 10 Seconds Remaining better technology lower wages higher wages higher taxes

democracy theocracy aristocracy monarchy 67. The government of Iran today is based upon shari’a, or Islamic law. Which term BEST describes a government based upon religion? 10 Seconds Remaining democracy theocracy aristocracy monarchy

68. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the 2 Seconds Remaining Red Sea Mediterranean Sea Black Sea Arabian Sea

69. Which sect of Islam believes that its leader should be a direct descendant of Muhammad? 4 Seconds Remaining Shi’a Sunni Kurd Judaic

Agricultural techniques Iron tools language religion 70. Which is the MOST LIKELY unifying effect of the Bantu migrations in Africa? 1 Second Remaining Agricultural techniques Iron tools language religion

the salt for gold trade with North Africa the Silk Road 71. How did the world learn of the great wealth of the Mali Empire and its great king, Mansa Musa? the salt for gold trade with North Africa the Silk Road triangular trade his hajj to Mecca 10 Seconds Remaining

72. Why might the people of Cote d’Ivoire be concerned with desertification? 10 Seconds Remaining increased pesticides decreased farm land growing forests increase in the Sahel

Nigeria Chad Mali Egypt 73. Using your knowledge of the geography of the African continent, which is the country MOST LIKELY to have a trading influence on the Red Sea? Nigeria Chad Mali Egypt 10 Seconds Remaining

summer monsoons winter monsoons spring typhoons fall cyclones 74. Seasonal weather pattern determine when Pakistani farmers will receive adequate rainfall to grow crops. At what time of year might they expect to receive this much-needed water? summer monsoons winter monsoons spring typhoons fall cyclones 4 Seconds Remaining

75. Which major Asian river, besides the Ganges, flows into the Bay of Bengal? Huang He Indus Brahmaputra Mekong 6 Seconds Remaining

76. What revolutionary leader led the Communist Party to power in China in 1949? Chou En Lai Chang Kai Chek Emperor Hirohito Mao Zedong 10 Seconds Remaining

77. Southwest Asia is a world power in the petroleum industry 77. Southwest Asia is a world power in the petroleum industry. Which country is NOT likely to enjoy the benefits of this industry? Iraq Saudi Arabia Kuwait Syria 10 Seconds Remaining

Hinduism Buddhism Islam Judaism 78. What religion spread to East Asia as a result of India’s immersion into East Asia Silk Road trade route? 10 Seconds Remaining Hinduism Buddhism Islam Judaism

79. What is the organization responsible for the regulation of the world’s oil supply and price structure? OPEC NAFTA NATO CIS 10 Seconds Remaining

strategic position over Lebanon entrance into the Sinai 80. Which phrase BEST explains the reason for Israel’s desire to control the Golan Heights? 8 Seconds Remaining strategic position over Lebanon entrance into the Sinai headwaters of the Jordan River huge oil reserves

81. Who was the South African leader responsible for ending apartheid? 10 Seconds Remaining Nelson Mandela Jomo Kenyatta Julius Nyere F. W. de Klerk

Recent abundant rainfall Economic assistance from the U.S. 82. Why has Israel been so successful in increasing agricultural production in the Negev Desert? Recent abundant rainfall Economic assistance from the U.S. Advanced irrigation Petroleum reserves 2 Seconds Remaining

83. Which country is an island nation located off the southeast coast of India? 10 Seconds Remaining Bangladesh Sri Lanka Myanmar Seychelles

there is not enough water for irrigation 84. The Huang He is a river that provides the North China Plain with much needed water for the huge population. Which statement BEST explains the reason it is also known as “China’s Sorrow?” there is not enough water for irrigation There is extreme water pollution There is destructive flooding The new dams are too expensive 10 Seconds Remaining

85. Where might one find kabuki being preformed? 10 Seconds Remaining Japan China South Korea India

86. The Diet is the legislative branch of government in the country of Vietnam China India Japan 9 Seconds Remaining

It is an aristocracy It is a theocracy It is a democracy 87. Iran’s government is based upon its strict Islamic beliefs. What statement BEST describes this type of government? 10 Seconds Remaining It is an aristocracy It is a theocracy It is a democracy It is an oligarchy

88. A Tori gate is at the entrance of every shrine in the Japanese national religion of Buddhism Hinduism Shinto Islam 10 Seconds Remaining

Abundant natural resources Favorable balance of trade 89. The following are all reasons that the country of Japan imports most of the materials it needs for manufacturing EXCEPT Advanced shipping Abundant natural resources Favorable balance of trade Stable economic system 10 Seconds Remaining

to gain control of natural resources 90. At the Berlin Conference, European nations agreed to divide up the African continent. What was the main goal of the European nations? to gain control of natural resources to gain new markets for manufactured goods to gain religious missionary work to gain land for new citizens 10 Seconds Remaining

91. How would you describe the form of government in Libya under Muammar al-Qaddafi? 10 Seconds Remaining republic monarchy theocracy dictatorship

92. Which country BEST illustrates a market economy? 10 Seconds Remaining Egypt Libya South Africa Nigeria

Israel has nuclear weapons Both want control of the Jordan River 93. Which is the MOST LIKELY reason that there are continuing conflicts between Israel and its Arab neighbors? Israel has nuclear weapons Both want control of the Jordan River There are no oil reserves in Israel Arabs and Israelites want the same land 10 Seconds Remaining

The stability of the Saudi family 94. Why has Saudi Arabia assumed a lead role in the economic fortunes of Southwest Asia? The stability of the Saudi family Their share of the world’s oil reserves Their opposition to Israeli reforms Their massive supertanker fleet 10 Seconds Remaining

China is in the middle of the universe 95. In the 15th century, China adopted a philosophy of foreign exclusion in trade that exists to some extent today. It is called the Middle Kingdom. All of the following are characteristics of the Middle Kingdom EXCEPT China is in the middle of the universe if China doesn’t have it, it is not needed China is civilized and all others are not China welcomed foreign trade 10 Seconds Remaining

summer winter spring fall 96. Seasonal winds, or monsoons, across South Asia affect economic production. When might the agricultural industry expect to receive needed rainfall to plant its crops? summer winter spring fall 10 Seconds Remaining

97. The Indo-Gangetic Plain is one of the most densely populated regions of the world. In which country is it located? 10 Seconds Remaining Pakistan Bangladesh India Indonesia

98. What was the basis for the initial trade routes between North Africa and West Africa? 10 Seconds Remaining guns for gold salt for gold guns for slaves salt for slaves

99. Which term describes loaning money for a fee? 10 Seconds Remaining saving credit spending investing

100. Calligraphy is a form of writing and art 100. Calligraphy is a form of writing and art. Which religion is associated with calligraphy? 10 Seconds Remaining Islam Hinduism Buddhism Shinto

to assist the Chinese intervention to stop the spread of communism 101. What reason did the United States government give for entering the Vietnam conflict in the early 1960s? to assist the Chinese intervention to stop the spread of communism to support Ho Chi Minh to restore rule to France 10 Seconds Remaining

Laos and Cambodia Thailand and Myanmar Vietnam and Laos 102. The Mekong Delta played an important part in American military history in the 1960s. Which two countries of Southeast Asia does the Mekong flow through? Laos and Cambodia Thailand and Myanmar Vietnam and Laos Cambodia and Vietnam 10 Seconds Remaining

Nairobi Serengeti Plain Dar es Salaam Kalahari 103. One of the strongest industries in Kenya today is tourism based on native culture. What area attracts most of Kenya’s visitors? 10 Seconds Remaining Nairobi Serengeti Plain Dar es Salaam Kalahari

104. Which African country is MOST affected by the AIDS epidemic? Seconds Remaining Egypt South Africa Sudan Morocco

Ethiopia Songhai Ghana Mali 105. Which of the early African empires was led by Mansa Musa and become known throughout the Mediterranean world for their riches of gold? Ethiopia Songhai Ghana Mali 10 Seconds Remaining

cutting off food supplies promoting adoption 106. Under the leadership of Mao Zedong in the 1960s, China tried to control the growing population by cutting off food supplies promoting adoption promoting one child per family increasing supplements to families 10 Seconds Remaining

Ethiopian and Egyptian Arabic and Persian 107. Swahili refers to a people, a culture of trade, and a language. Which two cultures does Swahili embrace? 10 Seconds Remaining Bantu and Arabic Arabic and Islamic Ethiopian and Egyptian Arabic and Persian

crop rotation irrigation desertification fertilization 108. Using your geographic knowledge, what must Pakistan do to maintain a growing agricultural industry outside the Indus River valley? 10 Seconds Remaining crop rotation irrigation desertification fertilization

109. All of these countries are considered a member of the Pacific Rim EXCEPT Australia Cuba China Vietnam 10 Seconds Remaining

Iraqi missile attacks on Israel Iraqi invasion of Kuwait 110. What was the event that led to the United States invasion of Iraq in the 1991 Persian Gulf War? discovery of WMA’s Iraqi missile attacks on Israel Iraqi invasion of Kuwait threat of nuclear weapons attack 10 Seconds Remaining

mixed market command traditional 111. Which term BEST explains the economic system in China today and the role of the Chinese government in that economy? 10 Seconds Remaining mixed market command traditional

112. Which international trading city, once part of the British Empire, has now been reclaimed by China? 10 Seconds Remaining Macao Hong Kong Taiwan Hanoi

113. Where in West Africa would you find the leading agricultural zone? the Sahara the Sahel the rainforests the savannahs 10 Seconds Remaining

make Swahili the national language institute a one-party system 114. In an effort to unify the dozens of ethnic groups in Tanzania after independence, Julius Nyrere did all of the following EXCEPT make Swahili the national language institute a one-party system give free land to all citizens drastically increase the literacy rate 10 Seconds Remaining

115. Which country lies directly west of Afghanistan? Iraq Iran Saudi Arabia Israel 10 Seconds Remaining

116. Where was the production of cotton cloth an important trade item between ancient river civilizations? Indus River Mesopotamia Huang He Nile River 10 Seconds Remaining

117. What major problem do the people of Bangladesh face with the arrival of the summer monsoons? 10 Seconds Remaining drought famine flooding desertification

118. Which colonial power was cast out in the fight for independence in the Congo? Great Britain France Germany Belgium 10 Seconds Remaining

India South Korea China Japan 119. Although all the countries below are industrial powers, which country has accomplished this feat without abundant natural resources? India South Korea China Japan 10 Seconds Remaining

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