7th Grade First Semester Test

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1 7th Grade First Semester Test Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1 Study the map below and use it to answer the following question. According to the information in this map, which languages are most likely spoken by a majority of the people of Switzerland? A Danish, German, and Polish C French, German, and Italian B English, French, and Spanish D English, Italian, and Spanish 2 Trees, fertile soil, and clean water are examples of. A fossil fuels C nonrewable resources B natural resources D energy sources 3 The European Union (EU) was formed primarily to provide A emergency assistance for sub-saharan countries B economic cooperation between members C common military defense for members D common military defense for members 1

2 4 Use the two maps below to answer the following question. A B C D The most likely reason for the differences in the two maps is the collapse of the Soviet Union expanded military power of the old Soviet Union gradual lessening of ethnic loyalties in the former Soviet Union successful attempts by the former Soviet Union to crush nationalistic sentiments 2

3 5 The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a political and military alliance with members primarily from Western European nations and the A Central African Republic C Dominican Republic B United Arab Emirates D United States 6 According to the information in the chart, which two countries are economically interdependent and would make the most effective trading partners? A United Kingdom and Portugal C Romania and Norway B Luxembourg and Romania D Norway and Portugal 7 Which country is characterized by peaceful relationships between its different ethnic groups? A Korea C Germany B Cyprus D Switzerland 8 As countries globalized, they become A more democratic C less interdependence B less democratic D more interdependence 9 Language, religion, customs and beliefs are part of a(n) A political system C culture B standard of living D economic system 3

4 10 Which of the following peninsulas does fhe X on the above map represent? A Italian C Jutland B Iberian D Scandinavian 11 In the 1990s, ethnic diversity as a divisive force best described conditions in which country? A Brazil C Switzerland B Japan D Yugoslavia 4

5 12 Martin Duspohl, curator of Berlin s Kreuzberg Museum, said that there had been a lot of visible changes since [Turkish] immigrants arrived in Germany. Giving examples from the readers letters sent to German newspapers in the 1960s, Duspohl said, In those letters, they used to say: It s incredible, immigrants sit on the lawn in public parks, they just put their blankets and sit down. People were annoyed, because you don t touch the public green! Now, when you go to public parks, you find everybody sitting outside and they all have their barbecues. World Bulletin, January 6, 2010 A B C D The above excerpt describes an example of the environmental benefits of public works programs the importance of assimilation for recent immigrants the cultural influence of immigrants on a community respect for public space within a community 13 The use of the above adcvertisement in Russia is a result of A cultural diffusion C advanced technology B trademark violations D environmental concerns 5

6 14 Which of these best explains the population shift in Europe that resulted from the formation of the European Union? A People migrated to western Europe in search of employment in more-industrialized countries. B Increased opportunities for trade with Africa encouraged people to migrate to southern Europe. C People migrated to northern Europe in search of greater economic and political freedoms. D The development of new markets in former Soviet countries encouraged people to migrate to eastern Europe. 15 Systems of canals and pumps like the ones shown in this photograph have created polders in A Italy C the Netherlands B Spain D the United Kingdom 16 The 1989 parliamentary elections in Poland demonstrated that which of the following was occurring in Eastern Europe? A A shift toward totalitarianism B The diffusion of democratic ideals C The unification of the communist satellite states D A movement to abolish constitutional monarchies 6

7 17 What is the primary reason the circled region on the map above has been strategically important? A It is the only port on the coast of the Baltic Sea. B Fisheries to the east provide food for most of Africa. C Oil fields to the north are the most productive in Europe. D It is the main passageway to and from the Mediterranean Sea. 18 The conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is most likely related to A economic connectiions to the area. B the petroleum deposits in the area. C religious attachments to the area. D the agricultueal growth in the area. 19 Which statement best explains how Jerusalem is perceived throughout the world? A Foreign students regard it as an intellectual center for higher education. B Several countries claim it as a colonial possession. C Economists view it as an important center for international trade. D The supporters of several major religions regard it as a holy city. 20 What was the primary reason for establishing the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)? A Increasing underwater exploration of oil B Regulating global market prices of oil C Limiting revenue growth from oil sales D Expanding oil production quotas 7

8 21 A B C D The completion of the Channel Tunnel most likely resulted in an increase in air pollution in France a decline in automobile sales in the United Kingdom decreased tourism in the United Kingdom and France greater ease of travel between the United Kingdom and France 22 Which term do geographers use to classify an area with unifying physical characteristics? A Location C Region B Orientation D Perception 8

9 23 The image above represens Jim s A directional indicator C map orientation B absolute location D mental map 24 Which city contains the three religious monuments listed above? A istanbul C Mecca B Rome D Jerusalem 9

10 25 A B C D What was one reason for the conflict referred to in the above report? The International Criminal Court issued warrants for suspected war criminals living in the region. Different groups had competing claims over land in the region. Ethnic groups competed for control of the region s natural resources. The United Nations imposed immigration reforms in some countries in the region 26 The constitution of which country is most directly influenced by the religion of Islam? A France C Kuwait B Germany D China 27 Which characteristic is common to all the countries located in the shaded region on the above map? A A warm climate B Coniferous forests C The widespread practice of Hinduism D The use of a Romance language A Drought region C Coniferous forests B Sparcely populated D A warm climate 10

11 28 Two major reasons that Saudi Arabia is important to many people around the world are A its economic equality and large universities. B its free markets and commercial agriculture. C its religious sites and oil resources. D its armed forces and modern cities. 29 Which phease best compolets the above diagram? A Low average age C High Literacy rates B High average income D Low disease rates 30 Which religion is most widely practiced within the regions of Southwest Asia? A Islam C Buddhism B Hinduism D Christianity 31 Which phrase best completes the title of the above list? A Urban Areas C Integrated Neigborhoods B Free Trade Regions D Regional Conservation Offices 11

12 32 Which religious group is associated with worshiping in mosques? A Christians C Buddhists B Muslims D Hindus 33 In which region on the map was this photograph most likely taken? A 1 C 3 B 2 D 4 12

13 34 Using the map above, 30 N, 120 E is located within the continent of A Asia C Australia B Europe D North America 35 Which map would be the most useful in determining the precipitation levels in Turkey? A A C C B B D D 13

14 36 Istanbul s relative location, shown on the above map, contributed to its importance by allowing the city to control the A oceans C straits B rivers D plains 14

15 37 Which list correctly ranks this country s levels of economic activity from largest to smallest? A Primary, Secondary, Tertiary C Secondary, Primary, Tertiary B Secondary, Tertiary, Primary D Tertiary, Primary Secondary 15

16 ID: A 7th Grade First Semester Test Answer Section MULTIPLE CHOICE 1 ANS: C 2 ANS: B STA: ANS: B 4 ANS: A 5 ANS: D 6 ANS: C 7 ANS: D 8 ANS: D STA: ANS: C STA: 4.1, ANS: B 11 ANS: D 12 ANS: C 13 ANS: A 14 ANS: A 15 ANS: C 16 ANS: B 17 ANS: D 18 ANS: C 19 ANS: D 20 ANS: B 21 ANS: D 22 ANS: C 23 ANS: D 24 ANS: D 25 ANS: B 26 ANS: C 27 ANS: D 28 ANS: C 29 ANS: A 30 ANS: A 31 ANS: A 32 ANS: B 33 ANS: B 34 ANS: A 35 ANS: C 36 ANS: C 37 ANS: D 1