Social Studies Midterm Quiz Practice 10

Social Studies Midterm Quiz Practice 10

8th Grade

18 Qs

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Social Studies Midterm Quiz Practice 10

Social Studies Midterm Quiz Practice 10

Assessment

Quiz

History

8th Grade

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Created by

Lynette Colon

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18 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the two eras of prehistory and what was the difference between them?

Paleolithic and Neolithic; nomads vs settled farming

Neolithic and Iron Age; stone tools vs metal tools

Mesolithic and Neolithic; hunting vs fishing

Paleolithic and Mesolithic; cave dwelling vs nomadic lifestyle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?

Primary: original documents, Secondary: interpretations of primary sources

Primary: written records, Secondary: oral traditions

Primary: ancient artifacts, Secondary: modern technology

Primary: eyewitness, Secondary: culmination of primary sources

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the first civilizations develop in river valleys?

Access to advanced technology

Strategic military advantage

Annual flooding provided silt/nutrients

Abundance of precious metals

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the first ever complex civilization develop?

India

China

Egypt

Mesopotamia

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key to the dynastic cycle in China?

Mandate of Heaven (right to rule China, blessing from the gods)

Democratic elections

Military conquest

Divine right of kings

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Confucianism impact Chinese culture in positive and negative ways?

Positive: emphasized individualism, Negative: discouraged education

Positive: brought order to China based on filial piety, Negative: women did not have rights

Positive: promoted equality, Negative: led to social unrest

Positive: encouraged artistic expression, Negative: limited economic growth

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Feudalism is characterized by:

Democratic elections, separation of powers, checks and balances

Farming, land = power, fighting, no social mobility

Religious tolerance, cultural diversity, strong military

Centralized government, free trade, social equality

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