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Seventh Grade Final Studystack
Question | Answer |
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The longest river in both Africa and in the world. | The Nile River |
The Sahara desert is the largest desert in the world and is located where? | North Africa |
This early civilization is known as "the birthplace of democracy". | the Greeks |
In Venice, Italy, instead of roads they have ______________. | canals |
Which countries are part of the united Kingdom? | Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and England. |
The French revolution popularized the idea of _______________________. | Nationalism |
Unique language, customs, and beliefs of a people. | Culture |
Islam is based on the teachings of ___________________. | Muhammad |
Deforestation - the cutting down or clearing away of forests contributes to _____________________________. | global warming |
Beginning in the United Kingdom during the 18th Century, this event led to the growth of cities through migration, an increase in pollution, and cheaper goods. | the Industrial Revolution |
In 1947 India gained independence and split into which nations. | India, West Pakistan, and East Pakistan (Bangladesh) |
Latin-based language group from the Roman Empire. | Romance languages (Get it? "Roman"/"Romance") |
Under Communism, who owns the majority of all businesses? | The Government |
The political and religious center of the Catholic Church. | The Vatican or Vatican City |
Immediately following World War II, what happened to Germany? | It was divided into four zones controlled by the Allied Powers. |
China is one of the few countries to trade with North Korea because both nations are _______________________. | Communist |
The Silk Road splits into two routes in Western China because of what geographical feature? | The Taklikmakan Desert |
Most of the Arabian Peninsula belongs to what country? | Saudi Arabia |
What ancient civilization began in the Fertile Crescent, between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers? | Mesopotamia |
The first system of writing, developed by the Sumerians in Mesopotamia. | Cuneiform |