Grade 7 Social Studies Midterm Exam Study Guide

These flashcards cover key concepts and vocabulary related to human evolution, writing, and ancient Roman history as highlighted in the study guide.

Ideographs

Symbols that can mean something more abstract than their literal meaning, such as a sun meaning both "day" and "sun".

Phonetic alphabet

A writing system that represents sounds, developed around 1000 B.C.E., allowing communication based on approximately twenty-five different sounds.

Mesopotamians

A civilization known for its development of math using base 60 instead of base 10.

Rebus writing

A phonetic system that combines sounds of objects to form complex words.

Scribes

Individuals who held high status in society for their specialized reading and writing skills, often coming from affluent families.

Romulus and Remus

Twin brothers in Roman mythology, known for their founding of Rome after Romulus killed Remus.

Geography of Ancient Italy

The physical features that influenced the development of Ancient Rome, including mountains and fertile soil.

Roman Discipline

The training and order that produced effective soldiers and powerful armies in ancient history.

Roman Law System

A legal framework developed by the Romans that laid the foundation for many Western legal codes today.