Unit 1- SS Vocabulary Grade 7

What is the definition of 'Country' in your own words? Fill in the blank: A group states lin together with a common government ruled as one is called a _________?

• country

• continent

• city

• village

Which word is represented by the image of the map of the United States?

• City

• Country

• Continent

What is the official definition of the Silk Road?

• This is an ancient trade route that linked China to Europe. This route played a major role in developing the world in early times.

• This is a modern highway connecting major cities in China.

• This is a famous river in Asia known for its length.

• This is a mountain range separating Europe and Asia.

The Silk Road is best defined as:

• an ancient network of trade routes connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa

• a modern highway in China

• a single road built by the Romans

• a river used for transportation in India

Fill in the blank with an example sentence using 'Silk Road': Ex. The traders walked down the ________ many years ago to trade.

• Silk Road

• Golden Gate

• Great Wall

• Amazon River

Look at the image. What does the green line on the map represent?

• The Great Wall of China

• The Silk Road

• The Amazon River

• The Roman Empire

What is the official definition of 'Savanna'?

• It is an ecosystem made up of woodlands (trees) and flat grass.

• It is a type of desert with no trees.

• It is a mountain covered with snow.

• It is a rainforest with dense trees.

Fill in the blank: Many of the _______ in Africa are home to beautiful wild animals.

• Savanna's

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Lakes

The image shows which type of ecosystem?

• Desert

• Savanna

• Tundra

• Grassland

What is the official definition of the word 'Polytheism'?

• It is the belief in many gods or goddess.

• It is the belief in one god.

• It is the rejection of all religious beliefs.

• It is the worship of nature spirits.