Social Studies 4 – Midterm Exam 1. If they are able, Muslims should make a pilgrimage to which city? 1. Rome 2. Constantinople 3. Vatican City 4. Mecca 2. Who was the ruler of all gods according to Greek beliefs? 1. Poseidon 2. Hercules 3. Athena 4. Zeus 3. What feature of Greek architecture is still used in buildings today? 1. elaborate doorways 2. special types of roofs 3. certain types of columns 4. simple window designs 4. During which era were the first known cave paintings created? 1. the Bronze Age 2. the Paleolithic Era 3. the Middle Ages 4. the Iron Age 5.The first known cave paintings were of _____, and were discovered in _____. 1. human figures, France 2. planets, Italy 3. landscapes, Germany 4. bison, Spain
6.Where did the ancient group of people known as the Incas live? 1. South Africa 2. Modern day Canada 3. Peru and areas of South America 4. Modern day Europe 7.All of the following paintings were done by Leonardo da Vinci EXCEPT: 1. Virgin of the Rocks 2. The Last Supper 3. Baptism of Christ 4. Mona Lisa 8.Leonardo da Vinci's study of what other subject helped him to create realistic and proportionate paintings of people? 1. Physics 2. Astronomy 3. Religion 4. Anatomy 9.What is the most popular sport in Brazil? 1. Swimming 2. Soccer 3. Baseball 4. Basketball 10.What language is officially spoken in Brazil, and taught to students in schools there? 1. Portuguese 2. Spanish 3. Brazilian 4. English
11.In ancient Mexican civilizations, what structure was often in the center of the city and used as a temple? 1. Cathedral 2. Mural 3. Pyramid 4. Government capital building 12.Which Mexican holiday celebrates the lives of loved ones who have passed away? 1. Independence Day 2. The Day of the Dead 3. Navidad 4. Las Posadas 13.Not all pharaohs in ancient Egypt were men. What famous female pharaoh ruled near the end of the ancient Egyptian empire? 1. Cleopatra 2. Rameses the Great 3. Menes 4. Osiris 14.Ancient Egyptians believed that people could go to paradise after death. The _____ were large stone structures that served as tombs for pharaohs and leaders. 1. Colosseums 2. Caskets 3. Catacombs 4. Pyramids 15.What famous cathedral is located in Italy and is home to the Pope? 1. The Vatican 2. St. Patrick's Cathedral 3. St. Peter's Basilica 4. Notre Dame
16.Italians are famous for making delicious food! What Italian dessert is very similar to ice cream and is often made with fruit? 1. Gelato 2. Primavera 3. Tiramisu 4. Cannoli 17.Where did the ancient Mayans settle? 1. Japan and China 2. Northern Canada and South America 3. Central and South America 4. Mexico and Central America 18.What is a unique way that many Thai people sell their handmade goods to tourists and residents? 1. Shopping centers 2. Floating markets 3. Outlet malls 4. Convenience stores 19.What practice helps Buddhists to calm their minds and uphold the Eightfold Path rule of concentration? 1. meditation 2. singing hymns 3. reciting chants 4. prayer 20.Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths? 1. life is full of suffering 2. practice concentration and focus 3. resist evil 4. don't say anything hurtful
21.Chinese New Year is not just celebrated in China. Many other countries celebrate this holiday, but some call it a different name. What is another name used for Chinese New Year? 1. Flower festival 2. Nian the monster holiday 3. Red Envelope ceremony 4. Lunar New Year 22.Why did Christianity spread? 1. All the answers are correct. 2. Christians are excited to share the gospel. 3. The first disciples were told to go share the gospel. 4. Christians tend to do acts of charity. 23.The gospel is _____ and is the main message of Christians. 1. the same as a missionary 2. Moses freeing Israel from slavery 3. the teachings and miracles of Jesus 4. Abraham and the promised Land 24.In which country did the religion of Hinduism emerge? 1. India 2. China 3. Japan 4. Thailand 25.The Tour de France is a competition for which sport? 1. Football 2. Cycling 3. Sailing 4. Soccer
26.What well-known art museum in Paris is home to the famous Mona Lisa painting? 1. Versailles 2. Normandy 3. Louvre 4. Mont Saint Michel 27.What does 'pop' stand for in pop art? 1. Populist 2. Pop, or soda 3. Population 4. Popular 28.What is the purpose of the famous Egyptian Sphinx? 1. It was created to travel with a famous goddess into the afterlife. 2. It was created to honor lions, which were the Egyptians' favorite animal. 3. It was created to show that the Sphinx was a famous Egyptian god. 4. It was created to provide protection for the tomb of a king. 29.What famous landmark is in Sydney and is where Australian residents can listen to opera or other musical acts? 1. Carnegie Hall 2. Sydney Opera House 3. Paris Opera House 4. Radio City Music Hall 30.The _____ period of art began in Italy in the 1300s, and was known as a rebirth of knowledge and independent thinking. 1. Renaissance 2. Futurism 3. Roman art 4. Baroque
31.What is a kimono? 1. a special temple where Shinto believers gather 2. a traditional dress and sash worn by Japanese women 3. a religious ritual 4. a type of tea used at a ceremony 32.Samoa is an island country in which ocean? 1. Arctic 2. Atlantic 3. Indian 4. Pacific