EC-6 Social Studies

The Dark Ages were characterized by...

A lack of literature creation, written history, architectural innovation, and general cultural achievements.

Declaration of Sentiments and Resolution

Demanded equal social status and legal rights for women, including the right to vote, and is considered to be the beginning of the Women's Suffrage Movement.

The first transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and enabling people and goods to move quickly across the continent. This is best described as an example of innovation's impact on:

Distance. The transcontinental railroad enabled goods and people to move across the country more quickly and for lower costs, shrinking the impact of distance.

Cabeza de Vaca

He was the first European explorer to explore more than just the coast of Texas. He was a member of the Narvaez expedition, which was shipwrecked in the Gulf and all but four members died. He explored Texas for many years and became well-known among the tribes as a healer.

Billy is saving to buy a new phone. Billy's friends invite him to go to dinner and a movie. He wants to go, but decides that saving his money for a new phone is more important. Billy's choice best demonstrates which of the following?

Opportunity cost is the concept that the cost of an activity is not the monetary loss a person receives, but rather what their time and efforts could otherwise have been dedicated to.

Japan and Germany, although being badly damaged in World War II, have since grown to be among the strongest economies in the world. All of the following have attributed to their growth, except: receiving military and financial support from other countries. strong corporations in the automotive and technology industries. oversupply of exports from decreased consumerism. decreasing unemployment rates matched with increased wages.

Oversupply of exports from decreased consumerism. Consumerism actually increased due to the promise of post-war economic stability.

Comparative Advantage

Refers to the idea that a specific person, people, or geographic area has had an advantage in the production of a good or service.

In a sixth-grade classroom, two students argue over the use of a single glue stick. Which economic principle does this best provide a teachable moment for?

Scarcity refers to the limitation of resources in a given scenario. In this case, the glue stick is a limited resource.

Which of the following is thought to be the first Mesoamerican civilization?

The Olmec civilization was the first Mesoamerican civilization.

The Texas Constitution gives what kind of powers to the state?

The constitution gives only limited powers to the state government. The powers of the Texas state government are highly limited by the constitution. This is a common practice among former confederate states.

The period between 5th century and 13th century CE in Europe is known as The Dark Ages. Which of the following best describes why this period is known as The Dark Ages?

The culture experienced a deterioration. The Dark Ages refers to Medieval Europe from the 6th century to 13th century. The term refers to the cultural deterioration of Europe between the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the Renaissance. Characteristics of the Dark Ages include a lack of literature creation, written history, architectural innovation, and general cultural achievements.

Which of the following was not a result of Spain's early exploration of the Americas?

The identification of more efficient trade routes to Asia. Early Spanish explorers did hope to find a better route to Asia for the purposes of trade, but they did not find one despite Christopher Columbus thinking he had arrived in Asia when he had actually found the Caribbean.

prehistoric human migration

The need for suitable water and food resources was the primary driver of...

What was the purpose and outcome of the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848?

The purpose of the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 was to call attention to the grievances of women. The outcome of the convention was the "Declaration of Sentiments and Resolution."

Topographic Map

This map displays, in large detail, the natural features of the ground. In general, the purpose of these maps is to convey the relief, or elevation changes, in a particular area using contour lines.

Cabeza de Vaca

Who was the first European to explore the land of Texas and establish a relationship with Native American tribes in Texas?

tariff

a tax on products imported or exported from a country

Natural Rights

are seen as belonging to an individual with no requirement. They are traditionally seen as life, liberty, and property (or the pursuit of happiness). Natural rights, like natural law, extend beyond culture, society, or time period.

Which of the following can be identified as a world-wide impact of World War II?

the decolonization of Africa and Asia. As the post-war global community became more nationalistic, one country after another began fighting for autonomy and representation in the United Nations through colonial revolts, resulting in a reduction of European colonies in Africa and Asia.

Which of the following geographic features most likely contributed to the lack of cultural consistency and political unity among the Greek city-states?

the mountainous terrain of Greece

In economics, the "opportunity cost" of a choice refers to the cost of:

the next-best forgone activity. Opportunity cost is the concept that the cost of an activity is not the monetary loss a person receives, but rather what could their time and efforts have otherwise been spent on.