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2023-24 KICS Fall Semester

Date:
Final Exam Period:
Class :
Subject : Social Studies Grade : 7
Name :
Teacher : Ted Kim Max Pt : 50

Instructions: This exam comprises of 15 short-answer questions. You only need to select and answer
10 of the questions. Each question is worth 5 points. Each response should be at least 4-7 sentences in
length.

1. Describe the significance of the Yamato Clan in early Japanese history. What contributions did they
make to the development of Japan?

2. Explain the geographical location of the Baekje Kingdom and discuss its cultural and economic
achievements.

3. Outline the roles of Daimyo, Shoguns, Samurais, and Regents in the Japanese Feudal System. How
did this system contribute to stability in medieval Japan?

4. Explore the principles and practices of Zen Buddhism. How did Zen Buddhism influence Japanese
culture and society?

5. Discuss two traditional Japanese arts, such as calligraphy and pottery. What cultural significance do
these arts hold in Japanese history?

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6. Identify and explain two causes each of WWI related to militarism, alliances, imperialism, and
nationalism.

7. Describe the use and impact of chemical warfare during WWI. How did it change the nature of
warfare?

8. Discuss the conditions and challenges faced by soldiers in trench warfare. How did trench warfare
influence military strategies?

9. Explain the role of propaganda during WWI. Provide examples of how propaganda was used to
shape public opinion.

10. Describe the goals and outcomes of the Paris Peace Conference. How did the decisions made at
the conference shape the post-WWI world?

11. Analyze the reasons behind the U.S. decision to join WWI. How did events like unrestricted
submarine warfare, the Lusitania, and the Zimmerman Telegram contribute to this decision?

12. Evaluate Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points. How did these principles influence the negotiations and
outcomes of the Paris Peace Conference?

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13. Discuss the role of George Clemenceau in the

Paris Peace Conference. How did his priorities and objectives impact the final agreements?

14. Explain the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles and its impact on post-WWI Europe. How did it
contribute to the geopolitical tensions leading to World War II?

15. Connect the outcomes of the Treaty of Versailles to the long-term consequences for global peace
and stability.

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