SEVENTH GRADE FINAL

EARLY CIVILIZATION

100

Describe how trade routes changed civilizations socially, culturally, and economically.

• Trade routes helped civilizations exchange goods, making economies stronger and wealthier.

• People shared ideas, religions, languages, and inventions, spreading culture between civilizations.

• Trade increased interaction between different groups, changing social structures and daily life.

• Civilizations connected by trade often became more powerful and influential.

200

Ancient civilizations used these stories about gods, monsters, and heroes to explain storms, seasons, death, and natural disasters.

MYTHOLOGY

300

What lessons can modern society still learn from Ancient Greece, Rome, or China?

• Ancient Greece → Importance of democracy and citizen participation

• Ancient Rome → Importance of laws and checks on government power

• Ancient China → Importance of education, innovation, and strong organization

400

Name the 8 features of civilization

1. PUBLIC WORKS

2. CITIES

3. JOB SPECIALIZATION

4. WRITING

5. SOCIAL CLASSES

6. ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE

7. ORGANIZWED GOVERNMENT

8. ESTABLISHED RELIGION

500

Imagine you are creating your own civilization. Explain how you would include all 8 features of civilization to make it successful.

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ANCIENT GREECE

100

This Greek idea influenced modern democracies by encouraging citizens to participate in government.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION/DIRECT DEMOCRACY

200

Describe the developments and methods of the following:

1.SOCRATES

2.PLATO:

3.ARISTOTLE:

1.Socratic Method by asking deep questions to challenge beliefs 

2.Believed philosopher-kings should rule because they were wise and educated / Founded "Academy" / taught government/ education 

3.Studied science and logic while tutoring Alexander the Great 

300

Telemachus’s journey in The Odyssey reflects this universal theme found in many ancient stories.

COMING OF AGE/MATURITY/LEADERSHIP

400

Describe how the TROJAN WAR bgan

.Dispute on who was the fairest

.ATHENA/APHRODITE/HERA

.Golden Apple

.TROJAN PRINCE/PARIS

.POWER/LOVE/WISDOM

.APHRODITE

.HELEN

.SPARTA/MENELAUS

500

Caesar’s assassination took place on this famous date in the Roman calendar.

IDES OF MARCH (MARCH 15TH)

ANCIENT CHINA

100

In Tang and Song China, government jobs increasingly went to people who succeeded on these tests

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS

200

According to ancient Chinese beliefs, rulers could lose this if they governed unfairly or disasters struck the land.

MANDATE OF HEAVEN

300

This Chinese achievement allowed information, inventions, and ideas to spread more easily across generations and eventually revolutionized communication around the world

PAPER

400

This river helped ancient Chinese farmers grow crops with fertile soil.

Huang He River (Yellow River)

500

This material made China wealthy because many civilizations wanted it for clothing and trade.

SILK

ROMAN REPUBLIC

100

The Roman idea that even government officials should obey publicly known laws traces directly back to this legal development.

THE TWELVE TABLES

200

According to legend, Romulus became Rome’s first ruler after establishing the city on this hill.

PALATINE HILL

300

The Roman Republic attempted to prevent tyranny by dividing power among consuls, assemblies, and this governing body.

THE SENATE

400

Describe how the Roman Forum reflected the power and organization of the Roman Republic. In your answer, explain at least TWO important purposes the Forum served and why it became the center of Roman public life.

Showed organization, they were built to show a leaders wealth/power/gain popularity

• Center of Roman political life
• Senators and leaders met there
• Laws and speeches happened there
• Marketplace for trade and business
• Courts and trials were held there
• Citizens gathered for important events

500

Did the assassination of Julius Caesar save the Roman Republic or help destroy it? Explain why the senators killed Caesar and whether their actions ultimately helped Rome or led to greater chaos.

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100

How did geography help protect some civilizations while making others vulnerable?

Mountains and seas helped protect Athens, while seven hills, roads and open land made Rome easier to trade with but also easier to invade. Ancient China used mountains, deserts, and the Great Wall of China to help defend against invaders.

200

Compare the role of citizens in Athens to the role of citizens in Rome.

• In Athens, citizens participated directly in government through a direct democracy.

• Male citizens in Athens could vote on laws, debate issues, and serve in the Assembly. (18yrs)

• Citizens were expected to take an active role in government decisions.

• Women, enslaved people, and foreigners were excluded from citizenship in Athens.

• In Rome, citizens participated through a republic, where they elected representatives to make decisions.

• Roman citizens could vote for officials and had legal protections under Roman law.

• Citizenship in Rome expanded over time to include people in conquered territories.

• Roman government relied more on elected officials like senators and consuls than direct voting by all citizens.

• Both civilizations valued citizenship and civic duty, but Athens focused on direct participation while Rome focused on representation and law

300

Explain why Ancient Civilizations created Gods/Goddesses in the first place?

1. NATURAL EVENTS

2. FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN

3. FEEL LESS POWERLESS

4. ORGANIZATION/CREATE ORDER

5. UNDERSTAND HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND EMOTION

6.PROTECTION

400

Name 4 characters from the Odyssey and a small summary of who they are and what they represent

1. Odysseus

2. Penelope

3. Telemachus

4. Calypso

5. Poseidon

6. Suitors

7. Athena (Mentor)

8. Zeus

500

Explain how powerful leaders could both help AND hurt a civilization.

• Powerful leaders could help civilizations by creating laws, protecting people, building strong armies, and improving trade or public works.

• They could hurt civilizations through greed, unfair laws, wars, high taxes, or abusing their power.

• Some leaders brought stability and growth, while others caused fear, conflict, or decline.