Praxis 5004: Social Studies Practice Test
What is the opportunity cost in this scenario? A business is considering adding to its parking lot so it can serve more customers. The construction will cause a temporary reduction in parking space; therefore, the business will lose some revenue while adding to the parking lot. However, when construction is completed, the parking lot will hold two times as many cars as the original parking lot; therefore, revenue will increase.
The opportunity cost is the money the business will lose during the construction of the new parking spaces.
A __________ is a prolonged period of high inflation, high unemployment, and increased public fear. a) Depression b) Stagnation c) Recession d) Inflation
a) Depression
Which of the following best describes similarity between 16th century Latin America and 19th century Africa? a) European Colonialism b) Industrialization c) Renaissance d) Revolution
a) European Colonialism
Which of the following European nations was the first to colonize the southwestern United States? a) Spain b) Portugal c) France d) England
a) Spain
The destruction of the USS Maine led to the start of which of the following events? a) Spanish-American War b) First World War c) Mexican-American War d) War of 1812
a) Spanish-American War
Which of the following events had the greatest impact on the size of the U.S.? a) The Gadsden Purchase b) The Louisiana Purchase c) The Oregon Treaty d) The annexation of Texas
b) The Louisiana Purchase
This advancement in literature and its capacity to disseminate information created by Johannes Gutenberg in Germany, sparked the Age of Enlightenment. a) Cuneiform Writing b) The Printing Press c) The Telegraph
b) The Printing Press
The ___________ Amendment addresses unlawful search and seizure. a) First b) Second c) Third d) Fourth
d) Fourth
Country_____Population_____Square Miles A______________11,382,820________428 square miles B______________24,500,265_______640 square miles C_____________24,000,000________473 square miles D_____________8,409,572__________288 square miles Which country has the lowest population density?
Country A Population density = Population/Square Miles
Country_____Population_____Square Miles A______________11,382,820________428 square miles B______________24,500,265_______640 square miles C_____________24,000,000________473 square miles D_____________8,409,572__________288 square miles Which country has the highest population density?
Country C Population density = Population/Square Miles
Which part of the push-pull factor is this scenario? An Irish family leaving Ireland during the Potato Famine because of the food and opportunity to buy more food in prosperous country.
Pull Factor
Which part of the push-pull factor is this scenario? An Irish family leaving Ireland during the Potato Famine because of the lack of food in the old country.
Push Factor
What is an example of how scarcity influences market prices?
The gasoline shortage in the 1970s resulted in soaring gas prices and long lines at the pumps.
What is the opportunity in this scenario? A business is considering adding to its parking lot so it can serve more customers. The construction will cause a temporary reduction in parking space; therefore, the business will lose some revenue while adding to the parking lot. However, when construction is completed, the parking lot will hold two times as many cars as the original parking lot; therefore, revenue will increase.
The opportunity is the chance to earn more money by serving more customers after the parking lot expansion is complete.
Which of the following political systems is based on socialism? a) Communism b) Republic c) Democracy d) Parliament
a) Communism
This advancement in literature and its capacity to disseminate information in Mesopotamia triggered the recording of history. a) Cuneiform Writing b) The Printing Press c) The Telegraph
a) Cuneiform Writing
What percentage of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives is up for election every two years? a) 100% b) 70% c) 50% d) 20%
a) 100%
The Articles of Confederation lacked which of the following major provisions, which led to their eventual replacement? a) A central government that held supremacy over the states b) A recognition of states' rights c) A process for collecting taxes d) A designation of who would conduct international diplomacy
a) A central government that held supremacy over the states
Which of the following mountain ranges passes through Germany and Switzerland? a) Alps b) Andes c) Himalayas d) Rockies
a) Alps
Which of the following consist of a group of people or a community that maintains a strong sense of national identity within another country? Examples: Little Italy, Chinatown, Amish a) An ethnic enclave b) An embassy c) A linguistic community d) A religious community
a) An ethnic enclave
The use of gasoline, a fossil fuel, in automobiles gave rise to the development of the American suburbs, but also led to which TWO of the following? a) An increase in the production of natural gas b) A decrease in global temperature c) A decrease in global oil output d) A rise in global temperatures
a) An increase in the production of natural gas d) A rise in global temperatures
The free-enterprise system as it operates in the United States is characterized by all of the following features EXCEPT: a) Centralized output goals b) Competitive prices c) Market competition d) Low barriers to entry
a) Centralized Output goals
After a lesson about Naturalism in American literature, the class goes to an out door classroom to observe a particular aspect of their natural surroundings and then write a short story or poem about their observations. Which sociology theory is being implemented? a) Experiential Learning (Dewey) b) Behaviorism (Skinner) c) Stages of Cognitive Development (Piaget) d) Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow) e) Zone of Proximal Development (Vygotsky)
a) Experiential Learning (Dewey)
As part of a seed gemination unit, students plant seeds in clear containers and observe/note changes at regular intervals. Which sociology theory is being implemented? a) Experiential Learning (Dewey) b) Behaviorism (Skinner) c) Stages of Cognitive Development (Piaget) d) Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow) e) Zone of Proximal Development (Vygotsky)
a) Experiential Learning (Dewey)
Before reading about rocks, students collect and categorize different rocks. Which sociology theory is being implemented? a) Experiential Learning (Dewey) b) Behaviorism (Skinner) c) Stages of Cognitive Development (Piaget) d) Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow) e) Zone of Proximal Development (Vygotsky)
a) Experiential Learning (Dewey)
Which of the following principles best describes the relationship between the national and state governments of the United States of American? a) Federalism b) Checks and balances c) Devolution d) Separation of powers
a) Federalism
Which of the following ancient civilizations is described in the preceding list? • Held the first Olympics • Polytheistic • Practiced direct democracy a) Greece b) Egypt c) Rome d) China
a) Greece
A local clothing store offers customers fifty percent off the price of all inventory items. Which of the following economic terms best describes this example? a) Incentive b) Production c) Consumption d) Scarcity
a) Incentive
Following the arrival of Europeans, Native American life changed immensely because of: (Select all that apply) a) Increased violent conflict between tribes. b) Some tribes' acquisition of horses. c) Increased peas between tribes, but significant conflict with settlers. d) Increase reliance on railroads. e) Disease brought by the Europeans which killed large populations.
a) Increased violent conflict between tribes. b) Some tribes' acquisition of horses. e) Disease brought by the Europeans which killed large populations.
Which of the following countries received its independence from Great Britain in 1947? a) India b) Argentina c) The Philippines d) Peru
a) India
Which of the following countries have territorial claims in Kashmir? a) India, Pakistan, and China b) Pakistan, Afghanistan, an Iran c) Iran, Iraq, and Russia d) Russia, China, and India
a) India, Pakistan, and China
Which of the following is accurate about the geography of Peru? a) Its coastal region is comprised of desert. b) The majority of the country is made up of grasslands. c) The country has mostly rolling hills and very few mountains. d) It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and has few water features.
a) Its coastal region is comprised of desert.
What differentiates hurricanes from typhoons and cyclones? a) Location b) Wind intensity c) Effects d) Features of development
a) Location
Which of the following time zones is located between California and Texas? a) Mountain b) Central c) Eastern d) Pacific
a) Mountain
In which of the following regions is Islam the predominant religion? a) Northern Africa b) Western Europe c) Northern South America d) Eastern Asia
a) Northern Africa
Which canal creates a water route from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean? a) Panama Canal b) Kiel Canal c) Erie Canal d) Suez Canal
a) Panama Canal
The following excerpt is from Earl Warren, chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court: "Segregation of white and colored children in public schools has a detrimental effect upon the colored children. The impact is greater when it has the sanctions of the law.... Any language in contrary to this finding is rejected. We conclude that in the field of public education the doctrine of 'separate but equal' has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal." Which of the following court cases did this ruling overturn? a) Plessy v. Ferguson b) Regents of the University of California v. Bakke c) Dred Scott v. Sanford d) Korematsu v. United States
a) Plessy v. Ferguson
In which of the following nations did the conflict between the Hutu and the Tutsi take place? a) Rwanda b) South Africa c) Ethiopia d) Uganda
a) Rwanda
The belief that people have the right to disobey the government, if the government fails to protect their natural rights is known as: a) Social Contract b) Conservatism c) Manifest Destiny d) Civil Rights
a) Social Contract
Which of the following events most contributed to the start of the American Revolution? a) The British taxing the colonists to pay for the French and Indian War b) The blockade of the American colonies by the British navy c) The drafting of the constitution by the Continental Congress d) The commissioning of George Washington as commander of the Continental Army
a) The British taxing the colonists to pay for the French and Indian War
Which of the following actions contained a controversial fugitive slave provision? a) The Compromise of 1850 b) The Missouri Compromise c) The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 d) The Three-Fifths Compromise
a) The Compromise of 1850
Which colonial power was the first to participate in the slave trade? a) The Portuguese b) The English c) The Dutch d) The French
a) The Portuguese
Which treaty was signed by Great Britain and the United States to end the War of 1812? a) The Treaty of Ghent b) The Treaty of Paris c) The Treaty of Versailles d) Oregon Treaty
a) The Treaty of Ghent
In economics, the "opportunity cost" of a choice refers to the cost of: a) The next-best forgone activity b) The sum of all forgone opportunities c) Monetary loss resulting from an action d) Utility lost by not pursuing another option
a) The next-best forgone activity
Which of the following best explains how intensive agriculture, poor irrigation practices, and overgrazing have affected the environment? a) They have contributed to the desertification of areas. b) They have increased the potential for droughts to occur. c) They have prevented deforestation from occurring in tropical regions. d) They have caused carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere to decline.
a) They have contributed to the desertification of areas.
Which of the following statements best describes indentured servants during the American colonial period? a) They obtained their freedom once their contract was completed. b) They consisted primarily of young women and children. c) The majority served in wealthy homes in the northern colonies. d) They paid higher taxes to offset the cost of their trip to the Americas.
a) They obtained their freedom once their contract was completed.
What was the purpose and outcome of Seneca Falls Convention of 1848? a) To call attention to the grievances of women which resulted in the "Declaration of Sentiments and Resolution." b) To provide women the right to run for public office which included this clause in the Bill of Rights. c) For women to gain the right to vote and this right was passed in Congress. d) To remind Americans of women's contributions in the struggle for independence which a bill in congress was passed to honor women for this purpose.
a) To call attention to the grievances of women which resulted in the "Declaration of Sentiments and Resolution."
Which of the following is least important to the development and shaping of cultures? a) Types of accents b) Interaction of people and ideals c) The geography of the region d) Traditions written and passed down through history
a) Types of accents
Which of the following countries is known as the breadbasket of Europe? a) Ukraine b) France c) Ireland d) Poland
a) Ukraine
Following the Civil War, poll taxes were primarily used in the South to deny access to which of the following? a) Voting b) Public education c) Employment d) Military service
a) Voting
Which of the following helped many homesteaders to establish farms on the Great Plains during the 1800s? a) Windmills to pump water for irrigation b) Levees to control flooding c) Steel to construct cities to withstand earthquakes d) Cars to transport crops to markets
a) Windmills to pump water for irrigation
Which of the following best describes one result of the introduction of robotics into manufacturing centers? a) Workers will need to be retrained to perform different jobs. b) Additional assembly-line workers will be needed to work in automated factories. c) The price of goods created through automation will increase. d) Additional management personnel will be needed to make decisions about production levels.
a) Workers will need to be retrained to perform different jobs.
Industrialization in the 19th and 20th centuries has contributed to which of the following? a) Increased biotic diversity b) Higher emissions of greenhouses gases c) Reduced global population d) Decreased global Temperatures
b) Higher emissions of greenhouses gases
Which of the following is the best example of a tariff? a) A $50,000 subsidy to corn farmers in Iowa b) A 20% tax on imported cane sugar c) A 15% tax on year-end investment income d) A $5,000 tax credit for firms researching solar battery cells
b) A 20% tax on imported cane sugar
Which of the following is an example of absolute advantage? a) A country who produces goods at a lower opportunity cost than its competitors. b) A country who specializes in the product they are most efficient at producing, and trades products that other countries are most efficient producing. c) A country who has an economic surplus and its trading partner has an economic shortage. d) A country who only exports products and does not import products.
b) A country who specializes in the product they are most efficient at producing, and trades products that other countries are most efficient producing.
Which of the following was the main cause of the rapid decolonization that took place in Africa in the 1950s and 1960s? a) The rise of communism in Russia b) A new global focus on human rights c) The end of the global slave trade d) Depletion of natural resources on the continent
b) A new global focus on human rights
Aside from being industrialized, developed nations must have which of the following characteristics? a) Populations that grow at increasing rates b) A per capita income around $12,000 or more c) Limited consumption of natural resources d) A GDP reaching at least 100 billion dollars
b) A per capita income around $12,000 or more
Which of the following mountain ranges passes through Argentina and Chile? a) Alps b) Andes c) Himalayas d) Rockies
b) Andes
Which battle proved to be a turning point of the American Revolution when General George Washington cut off British troops traveling south from Quebec? a) Battle of Monmouth b) Battle of Saratoga c) Battle of Bunker Hill d) Battle of Trenton
b) Battle of Seratogo
Negative reinforcement and increasing positive behaviors through the removal of an undesired stimulus. Which sociology theory is being implemented? a) Experiential Learning (Dewey) b) Behaviorism (Skinner) c) Stages of Cognitive Development (Piaget) d) Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow) e) Zone of Proximal Development (Vygotsky)
b) Behaviorism (Skinner)
Positive reinforcement and increasing positive behaviors through incentives (token economy) or positive feedback. Which sociology theory is being implemented? a) Experiential Learning (Dewey) b) Behaviorism (Skinner) c) Stages of Cognitive Development (Piaget) d) Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow) e) Zone of Proximal Development (Vygotsky)
b) Behaviorism (Skinner)
Reinforcement of positive behavior is preferred to punishment. Which sociology theory is being implemented? a) Experiential Learning (Dewey) b) Behaviorism (Skinner) c) Stages of Cognitive Development (Piaget) d) Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow) e) Zone of Proximal Development (Vygotsky)
b) Behaviorism (Skinner)
Deflation is the: a) Decrease in general price level goods and services over a shorter period of time. b) Decrease in the general price level of goods and services over a longer period of time. c) Increase in the general price level of goods and services over a longer period of time. d) Increase in the general price level of goods and services over a shorter period of time
b) Decrease in the general price level of goods and services over a longer period of time.
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: a) The economy b) Distance c) Geography d) Politics
b) Distance
Which of the following demonstrates on way the government can promote competition? a) Implementing a tariff on foreign products b) Enacting and enforcing antitrust legislation c) Providing tax breaks for consumers d) Creating a national minimum wage
b) Enacting and enforcing antitrust legislation
In moving to a new country, ELs must adapt to a new way of life. During that process, it is common for ELs to experience all of the following EXCEPT: a) Acculturation b) Enculturation c) Culture Shock d) Assimilation
b) Enculturation Enculturation is the process of learning and adapting to one's native culture. ELs only experience this in their native countries.
Which of the following rights did Thomas Jefferson believe John Adams had violated when he signed the Alien and Sedition Acts into law? a) The right to bear arms b) Freedom of the press c) The right to assemble peacefully d) Unreasonable searches and seizures
b) Freedom of the Press
All of the following are tenets of fascism EXCEPT: a) Xenophobia b) Globalism c) Nationalism d) Authoritarianism
b) Globalism
Which of the following best identifies the core influence of the Mayflower Compact on later conceptions of government in the United States? a) All people should be treated equally before the law. b) Government exists through a social contract of its citizens. c) The same individuals who legislate laws are responsible for their enforcement. d) All allegiance should be given to the monarch appointed by God.
b) Government exists through a social contract of its citizens.
The Ring of Fire region is best known for which of the following characteristics? a) Slash-and-burn agriculture b) High levels of seismic activity c) Severe drought conditions d) High number of wildfires
b) High levels of seismic activity
Industrialization in the 19th and 20th centuries has contributed to which of the following? a) Increased biotic diversity b) Higher emissions of greenhouse gases c) Reduced global population d) Decreased global temperatures
b) Higher emissions of greenhouse gases
Which of the following did Thomas Malthus theorize? a) An increase in population will stimulate society to increase food production. b) If left unchecked, a population will exhaust its available resources, resulting in naturally occurring checks on the population, such as famine, disease, and war. c) Overpopulation can lead to unsuitable farming practices that may degrade the land. d) Optimum population is achieved when the number of people working with available resources produces the highest economic return, resulting in the highest standard of living.
b) If left unchecked, a population will exhaust its available resources, resulting in naturally occurring checks on the population, such as famine, disease, and war.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 had which of the following effects? (Select all that apply) a) It secured voting rights for African Americans. b) It encouraged desegregation of schools. c) It outlawed discrimination by public accommodations (theaters, hotels, restaurants, etc.) d) It instituted minimum wage.
b) It encouraged desegregation of schools. c) It outlawed discrimination by public accommodations (theaters, hotels, restaurants, etc.)
Nativism and economic fears of new immigrants t the U.S. led to the rise of which political party following the Industrial Revolution? a) Democratic Party b) Know-Nothing Party c) Republican Party d) Libertarian Party
b) Know-Nothing Party
Which President is commonly considered the architect of the Great Society? a) Franklin D. Roosevelt b) Lyndon Johnson c) John F. Kennedy d) Ronald Reagan
b) Lyndon Johnson
What type of economy supports advances in technology through innovation and competition? a) Command b) Market c) Mixed d) Traditional
b) Market
Which of the following Supreme Court cases established that Congress had the authority to establish a federal bank, and that the financial institution could not be taxed by the states? a) Dred Scott v. Sanford b) McCulloch v. Maryland c) Marbury v. Madison d) Plessy v. Ferguson
b) McCulloch v. Maryland
Via the Zimmerman Note, Germany was trying to get whom to attack the U.S. to keep them from interfering in WWI? a) Russia b) Spain c) Japan b) Mexico
b) Mexico
In which region of the U.S. is North Dakota located? a) Northwest b) Midwest c) Northeast d) Southeast
b) Midwest
A coffee mug company decides to reduce the number of porcelain mugs it produces because fewer people are buying them. There is a decrease in demand and a decrease in supply. What happens to the equilibrium price and the quantity when both demand and supply are decreased? a) Price increases, quantity increases b) Price is indeterminate, quantity decreases c) Price increases, quantity decreases d) Price decreases, quantity decreases
b) Price is indeterminate, quantity decreases
When American settlers began to move west, which of the following would be an obstacle they had to navigate in the Northwest? a) Rio Grande b) Rocky Mountains c) Lake Superior d) Appalachian Mountains
b) Rocky Mountains
What region, once a prosperous civilization, has become a barren desert due to deforestation? a) Sahara b) Sahel c) Saskatchewan d) Siberia
b) Sahel
An agricultural area experiences drought and sees a decline in crop production. As a result, the farmers are unable to provide food distributors the amount of products they had promised. Which of the following economic situations does the scenario create? a) Competition b) Scarcity c) Opportunity d) Absolute advantage
b) Scarcity
In a sixth grade classroom, two students argue over the use of a single glue stick. Which economic principle does the best provide a teachable moment for? a) Opportunity cost b) Scarcity c) Free trade d) Mercantilism
b) Scarcity
Branches of Government Established by the U.S. Constitution: Legislative: Makes Laws, Congress (Senate, House of Representatives) Executive: Carries Out Laws, President and Vice President Judicial: Settles Disputes Over Laws, Supreme Court and Lower Federal Courts Which of the following political theories does the chart illustrate? a) Federalism b) Separation of Powers c) Due Process d) Popular Sovereignty
b) Separation of Powers
Which of the following regions is the vast, cold, dry region of eastern Russia? a) Beringia b) Siberia c) The Ural Mountains d) The Baltic Coast
b) Siberia
In 1492, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus discovered San Salvador and Hispaniola while searching for trade routes for which country? a) Italy b) Spain c) France d) Portugal
b) Spain
The constitutional monarchy model operating in Great Britain is most similar to the government of which of the following? a) China b) Spain c) Soviet Union d) United States
b) Spain
Which of the following maps would best represent population density in the United States? a) Typographical map b) Special purpose map c) Political map d) Climate map
b) Special purpose map
The actions listed contributed to which of the following events? • Boston Tea Party • Boston Massacre • Intolerable Acts a) The French and Indian War b) The American Revolution c) The Proclamation of 1763 d) The War of 1812
b) The American Revolution
Which of the following documents was the initial attempt by the American colonists to establish an independent government? a) The Bill of Rights b) The Articles of Confederation c) The Declaration of Independence d) The Constitution of the United States
b) The Articles of Confederation
Which of the following reasons explains why Russia withdrew from the First World War? a) Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated. b) The Bolshevik Revolution started. c) Nicolas II was crowned czar. d) Warsaw was captured by Germany.
b) The Bolshevik Revolution
Which geographic boundary separates India from the rest of Asia? a) The Huang River b) The Himalayas c) The Bay of Bengal d) The Altai Mountains
b) The Himalayas
Which of the following compares two ancient civilizations? a) The Egyptians and Aztecs both practiced monotheistic religions. b) The Sumerian civilization used cuneiform, and the Egyptians used hieroglyphics. c) The Phoenicians traded mostly by land routes, and the Chinese traded mostly by sea routes. d) The Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations lacked reliable source of water.
b) The Sumerian civilization used cuneiform, and the Egyptians used hieroglyphics.
What was the first legislative assembly in the American colonies called? a) The Continental Congress b) The Virginia House of Burgesses c) The Plymouth Colony Assembly d) The Jamestown Congress
b) The Virginia House of Burgesses
Which of the following can be identified as a world-wide impact of WWII? a) The strengthening of the German monarchy b) The decolonization of Africa and Asia c) Increase European control over colonies in Africa d) The found of of the League of Nations
b) The decolonization of Africa and Asia
Which of the following is an example of acculturation? a) The adoption of new technologies in traditional fields, such as the use of drones in agriculture. b) The fusion of two culinary traditions, such as Korean tacos. c) The development of cash crops, including peanut farming in Senegal. d) The purposeful decision to close off to outsiders, as in Hasidic Judaism.
b) The fusion of two culinary traditions, such as Korean tacos.
Which of the following is likely to be examined through the study of Macroeconomics? a) How much you would be willing to pay for a new pair of shoes b) The national average interest rate for a 30-year home loan c) The decision whether or not to operate a pizza parlor d) The price of a gallon of milk
b) The national average interest rate for a 30-year home loan.
Which of the following is a key component in determining the economic growth of a country? a) The landmass of the country b) The per capita national output c) The amount of natural resources d) The size of the country's population
b) The per capita national output
Which of the following are characteristics of sociological institutions? (Select all that apply) a) They require specific symbols or celebrations. b) They are based on what a particular culture values most. c) They provide a structure to help govern behavior. d) They are separate from political structures.
b) They are based on what a particular culture values most. c) They provide a structure to help govern behavior.
Which of the following best describes the effect of the Black Death on capitalism? a) With significant deaths among the upper class, their wealth was dispersed to the serfs. b) With fewer serfs to support the lords, serfs were able to demand more money, eventually buying their freedom. c) Money was spent to improve sanitation, creating new trades for townspeople. d) Port cities, mostly spared from the plague, flourished.
b) With fewer serfs to support the lords, serfs were able to demand more money, eventually buying their freedom.
The settlers of Jamestown colony came to the New World seeking __________, while those who came later and settled at Plymouth were in search of __________. a) democratic government; slaves b) economic prosperity; religious freedom c) religious freedom; economic prosperity d) slaves; religious freedom
b) economic prosperity; religious freedom
The Lewis and Clark Expedition was launched in order to: a) identify the value of Spanish-possessed lands. b) explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. c) explore the Mississippi River system. d) lay claim to Midwest territories.
b) explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.
This advancement in literature and its capacity to disseminate information allowed people to communicate over long distance and paved the way for modern electronic communication. a) Cuneiform Writing b) The Printing Press c) The Telegraph
c) The Telegraph
A watershed describes which of the following areas? a) The boundary created when two opposing ocean currents intersect b) A large flat region located at high altitude c) A land area where water runoff accumulates and flows into rivers and streams d) The area between two mountain ranges
c) A land area where water runoff accumulates and flows into rivers and streams
Which of the following American Civil War battles immediately preceded the issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation? a) Battle of Gettysburg b) Battle of Bull Run c) Battle of Antietam d) Battle of Vicksburg
c) Battle of Antietam
In which of the following types of economies does the government have the most control of the country's resources? a) Traditional b) Free market c) Command d) Mixed
c) Command
Which of the following forms of government consists of a union of several countries with some or most power shared between them? a) Dictatorship b) Republic c) Confederation d) Monarchy
c) Confederation
Which of the following rulers was most responsible for ending the persecution of Christians in Ancient Rome? a) Alexander the Great b) Julius Caesar c) Constantine d) Nero
c) Constantine
During negotiations within the Second New Deal, President Roosevelt sought to appoint more Supreme Court justices to the bench. His attempts became known as which of the following? a) Nuclear option b) Executive appointment plan c) Court-packing plan d) Filibustering
c) Court-packing plan
The British people's embrace of tea drinking is an example of: a) Culture b) Adaption c) Diffusion d) Assimilation
c) Diffusion Diffusion is the process by which ideas and practices spread, including cultural norms. The British didn't drink tea until they encountered it in China.
Which of the following ancient civilizations used hieroglyphics as a way to communicate? a) Greece b) Rome c) Egypt d) China
c) Egypt
"The rights of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude." Which of the following amendments to the Constitution contains the preceding text? a) Thirteenth b) Fourteenth c) Fifteenth d) Nineteenth
c) Fifteenth
A person cannot be tried twice for the same offense (double jeopardy). This constitutional right falls under which amendment? a) First Amendment b) Third Amendment c) Fifth Amendment d) Ninth Amendment
c) Fifth Amendment
Which of the following is a non-renewable resource? a) Biofuel b) Geothermal energy c) Fossil fuel d) Livestock
c) Fossil fuel
A U.S. citizen gathers friends who share her view and host a peaceful protest in front of their state government building. This is an example of her right to: a) Freedom from petition b) Freedom of religion c) Freedom of assembly d) Freedom of press
c) Freedom of assembly
Which of the following mountain ranges passes through India and Tibet? a) Alps b) Andes c) Himalayas d) Rockies
c) Himalayas
Which of the following are the main religions in Nepal? a) Sikhism and Buddhism b) Buddhism and Confucianism c) Hinduism and Buddhism d) Christianity and Judaism
c) Hinduism and Buddhism
Which of the following types of information can be regulated in spite of the freedom of the press that is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights? a) Information that has not gone through review b) Information that does not align with the ruling party's platform c) Information that is deemed obscene d) Biased information
c) Information that is deemed obscene
Which of the following limited the success of the Reconstruction efforts? (Select all that apply) a) The Thirteenth Amendment b) Freedman's Bureau c) Jim Crow Laws d) Plessy v. Ferguson
c) Jim Crow Laws d) Plessy v. Ferguson
Who proposed the idea that when a government fails in its moral obligations to its people, the people have the right to revolt? a) Thomas Hobbes b) Jean-Jacques Rousseau c) John Locke d) Alexander Hamilton
c) John Locke
Which of the following Supreme Court cases established that the Supreme Court had the power to rule laws passed by Congress as unconstitutional? a) Dred Scott v. Sanford b) McCulloch v. Maryland c) Marbury v. Madison d) Plessy v. Ferguson
c) Marbury v. Madison
Which of the following American colonies does the information describe? • Was founded by people who escaped religious persecution in England • Engaged in farming, fishing, and whaling • Was led by John Winthrop Which of the following American colonies does the information describe? a) Georgia b) Virginia c) Massachusetts d) Pennsylvania
c) Massachusetts
Which of the following individuals helped end the system of apartheid in South Africa? a) Mohandas Gandhi b) Mother Teresa c) Nelson Mandela d) The Dalai Lama
c) Nelson Mandela
Billy is saving to buy a new phone. Billy's friends invite him to go to dinner and 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? a) Supply and demand b) Comparative advantage c) Opportunity cost d) Scarcity of resources
c) Opportunity cost
Japan and Germany, although being badly damaged in WWII, have since grown to be among the strongest economies in the world. All of the following have attributed to their growth, except: a) Strong corporations in the automotive and technology industries. b) Decreasing unemployment rates matched with increased wages. c) Oversupply of exports from decreased consumerism. d) Receiving military and financial support form other countries.
c) Oversupply of exports from decreased consumerism.
All organisms of one particular species in a specific geographic area make up a: a) Ecosystem b) Community c) Population d) Biosphere
c) Population
Which of the following is a shared power between state and federal governments? a) Making treaties with nations b) Appointing local judges c) Raising taxes d) Passing city ordinances
c) Raising taxes
Which of the following societal institutions can best prepare American citizens to carry out their civic responsibilities? a) Sports leagues b) Volunteer groups c) Schools d) Businesses
c) Schools
Who conducts impeachment trials in the United States? a) Supreme Court b) House of Representatives c) Senate d) President
c) Senate
The Great Depression is most strongly associated with which of the following economic features? a) A return to the gold standard for a majority of European nations. b) A decrease in the role of international institutions. c) Sharp increases in government spending and public works projects in the United States and Western Europe. d) The emergence of private industry.
c) Sharp increases in government spending and public works projects in the United States and Western Europe.
What act was established to restrict monopolies? a) Chinese Exclusion Act b) Federal Reserve Act c) Sherman Anti-Trust Act d) Securities Exchange Act
c) Sherman Ant-Trust Act
Which of the following is a responsibility of the executive branch? a) Ratifying the proposed amendments to the Constitution b) Declaring war on countries that threaten national security c) Signing proposed bills into law d) Declaring laws that infringe on personal freedoms unconstitutional
c) Signing proposed bills into law
An irrigation system, built by this nation, caused the desertification of the Aral Sea. a) Egypt b) Japan c) Soviet Union d) United States
c) Soviet Union
Connecting new concept to previously learned concepts Which sociology theory is being implemented? a) Experiential Learning (Dewey) b) Behaviorism (Skinner) c) Stages of Cognitive Development (Piaget) d) Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow) e) Zone of Proximal Development (Vygotsky)
c) Stages of Cognitive Development
Allowing opportunities for students to participate in age-appropriate experiments Which sociology theory is being implemented? a) Experiential Learning (Dewey) b) Behaviorism (Skinner) c) Stages of Cognitive Development (Piaget) d) Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow) e) Zone of Proximal Development (Vygotsky)
c) Stages of Cognitive Development (Piaget)
Providing students with pre-cut letter to form words. Which sociology theory is being implemented? a) Experiential Learning (Dewey) b) Behaviorism (Skinner) c) Stages of Cognitive Development (Piaget) d) Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow) e) Zone of Proximal Development (Vygotsky)
c) Stages of Cognitive Development (Piaget)
Using small group discussions to brainstorm ideas surrounding a current political issue. Which sociology theory is being implemented? a) Experiential Learning (Dewey) b) Behaviorism (Skinner) c) Stages of Cognitive Development (Piaget) d) Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow) e) Zone of Proximal Development (Vygotsky)
c) Stages of Cognitive Development (Piaget)
Which of the following statements is true regarding state governments? a) State governments have only two branches of power: legislative and judicial. b) State governments can issue currency. c) State governments control all powers not granted to the federal government. d) State governments cannot levy taxes.
c) State governments control all powers not granted to the federal government.
Which of the following is the best example of how humans impact topography? a) Using technology to predict earthquakes b) Mapping a local river system c) Strip-mining an area for minerals d) Migrating from rural to urban areas
c) Strip-mining an area for minerals
Earth's separate continents were formed through which of the following processes? a) Obduction b) Subduction c) Tectonic Shift d) Atmospheric Thinning
c) Tectonic Shift
Which of the following documents outlines that all men are created equal and have the right to life? a) The Magna Carta b) The Constitution of the United States c) The Declaration of Independence d) The Articles of Confederation
c) The Declaration of Independence
Which TWO of the following compose the legislative branch of the United States? a) The White House Staff b) The Supreme Court c) The House of Representatives d) The Senate
c) The House of Representatives d) The Senate
Which of the following was not a part of the Compromise of 1850? a) The sale of Texas' western lands b) The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 c) The Missouri Compromise d) The admission of California as a free state
c) The Missouri Compromise
In which war did the British provided protection for Native American tribes in exchange for their support in fighting with the British to resist the American colonists from settling in present-day Indiana? a) The American Revolution b) The Northwest Indian War c) The War of 1812 d) The Civil War
c) The War of 1812
Which of the following statements is correct about the Battles of Lexington and Concord? a) The battles convinced the French to aid the Continental army. b) General Washington crossed the Potomac to engage in the battles. c) The battles marked the start of the war with Great Britain. d) General Cornwallis agreed to surrender after the battles.
c) The battles marked the start of the war with Great Britain.
Which of the following was a reaction by the American public to tensions created by the Cold War? a) A decline in entrepreneurship b) The mass migration of minorities to rural areas c) The construction of private bomb shelters d) A reduction in consumer spending
c) The construction of private bomb shelters
Which of the following elements is contained in the United States Constitution but not in the Articles of Confederation? a) A process to propose and approve amendments b) The power for Congress to declare war c) The establishment of an executive branch d) A unicameral legislative structure
c) The establishment of an executive branch
Which of the following regions has the greatest frequency of tornadoes? a) The Middle East b) The east coast of Australia c) The midwestern United States d) The Far East
c) The midwestern United States
What political factor distinguished Egypt from other civilizations of the Fertile Crescent? a) They gave their women the right to own property. b) They had a religious system in which gods provided protection against nature. c) They had a strong central government led by a family of kings. d) They learned how to organize workers to build temples.
c) They had a strong central government led by a family of kings.
Which of the following types of maps shows a detailed and accurate graphic representation of natural features of the ground? a) Meteorological b) Thematic c) Topographic d) Political
c) Topographic
Which of the following are the most common geological threats to Mexico? a) Hurricanes and tsunamis b) Tornadoes and blizzards c) Volcanoes and earthquakes d) Tsunamis and landslides
c) Volcanoes and earthquakes
Which of the following would comprise a secondary social group? a) Children and grandchildren b) Close friends c) Work cohorts d) Extended family members
c) Work cohorts
The Rust Belt is a vernacular region because it: a) is defined by established boundaries b) is defined by weather patterns and climate c) has cultural and environmental similarities throughout d) has an established economic system
c) has cultural and environmental similarities throughout
An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country is called a(n): a) Boycott b) Litigation c) Veto d) Embargo
d) Embargo
The U.S. is classified as which form of government? a) A direct democracy b) A monarchy c) An autocracy d) A democratic republic
d) A democratic republic
Which of the following actions would be taken by the Federal Reserve? a) Printing money to introduce into circulation b) Restricting the buying and selling of stocks on Wall Street c) Creating a national budget to present to Congress d) Adjusting interest rates to prevent inflation
d) Adjusting interest rates to prevent inflation
Which of the following is correct based on the law of supply? a) A decrease in the demand for a product will result in an increase in supply b) An increase in the demand for one product will lead to a fall in the demand for another c) A decrease in the value of a currency will cause the value of another currency to decline d) An increase in the price of a product will result in an increase in supply
d) An increase in the price of a product will result in an increase in supply
Which of the following was not a cause, leading up to WWII? a) German invasion of Poland b) Russian invasion of Poland c) The Treaty of Versailles d) Attack on Pearl Harbor
d) Attack on Pearl Harbor
Which of the following individuals is most known for his contributions to aviation? a) Henry Ford b) Andrew Carnegie c) Mark Twain d) Charles Lindbergh
d) Charles Lindbergh
Which of the following has occurred as a result of China's rapid economic growth? a) China is no longer one of the world's largest miners of natural resources. b) China has become the world's largest exporter of agricultural products. c) China has become the world's largest importer of consumer goods. d) China has become one of the world's largest emitters of carbon dioxide.
d) China has become one of the world's largest emitters of carbon dioxide.
Which of the following was a major consequence of the Treaty of Versailles, which ended the First World War? a) Britain became a democratic republic. b) Japan was remilitarized. c) The Ottoman Empire expanded its territorial holdings. d) Germany entered a period of economic depression.
d) Germany entered a period of economic depression.
Considering students' situations at home before assigning work. Which sociology theory is being implemented? a) Experiential Learning (Dewey) b) Behaviorism (Skinner) c) Stages of Cognitive Development (Piaget) d) Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow) e) Zone of Proximal Development (Vygotsky)
d) Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow)
Meeting students' needs before moving on to high-level assignments/activities. Which sociology theory is being implemented? a) Experiential Learning (Dewey) b) Behaviorism (Skinner) c) Stages of Cognitive Development (Piaget) d) Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow) e) Zone of Proximal Development (Vygotsky)
d) Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow)
Which of the following best explains the significance of the Suez Canal? a) It is an important shipping gateway in Europe, linking the North Sea to the Black Sea. b) It connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, expediting trade among North America, South America, and Asia. c) It is an important shipping route, connecting the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico d) It connects the Mediterranean and Red Seas, expediting trade between Europe and Asia.
d) It connects the Mediterranean and Red Seas, expediting trade between Europe and Asia.
Which of the following statements describes an advantage the South had over the North during the American Civil War? a) It had a larger population to provide troops for its army. b) It had greater access to railroads to move troops. c) It had more manufacturing centers to produce munitions. d) It had more experienced generals to lead the troops.
d) It had more experienced generals to lead the troops.
Which of the following statements describes a characteristic of Turkey's largest city? a) It has a very high altitude. b) It has a tropical climate. c) It is the country's largest manufacturing center. d) It is considered part of Europe and Asia.
d) It is considered part of Europe and Asia.
Historical geographers analyze which of the following? a) Geological process and changes b) Human natural events that have impacted the world on a large scale c) Interactions among civilizations d) Land through a historical lens
d) Land through a historical lens
Which of the following events took place as a result of the Indian Removal Act of 1830? a) Members of the Seminole tribe peacefully relocated to Florida. b) The United States Army relocated members of the Creek Nation to Georgia. c) The Sioux were the only remaining tribes in the southeastern United States. d) Members of the Cherokee Nation were force to move to the western United States.
d) Members of the Cherokee nation were force to move to the western United States.
Which of the following amendments to the U.S. Constitution gave women the right to vote? a) Thirteenth b) Fifteenth c) Seventeenth d) Nineteenth
d) Nineteenth
When teaching the students about the three branches of the government and checks and balances, which of the following would be the best way to make this information relatable to the students? a) Provide news articles on current partisan conflict in government. b) Assign the corresponding chapter in the government textbook. c) Have students write biographical research papers on the lives of their local congressmen. d) Organize a simulation with students playing roles within the different branches, and passing legislation.
d) Organize a simulation with students playing roles within the different branches, and passing legislation.
Capital refers to what type of economic resource? a) Resources which exist in the natural environment b) Financial resource used to conduct economic activity c) Resources which are naturally renewable d) Resources used to produce something else
d) Resources used to produce something else
Who was the early colonial leader who advocated for religious freedom and the separation of church and state? a) John Adams b) John Locke c) James Madison d) Roger Williams
d) Roger Williams
Which of the following restricted freedom of speech in the First Amendment? a) Plessy v. Ferguson b) Dred Scott v. Sanford c) Miranda v. Arizona d) Schenck v. United States
d) Schenck v. United States
Which of the following was the primary cause of prehistoric human migration? a) Desire for military advantages b) need to escape persecution c) Search for better socio-economic opportunity d) Search for suitable water sources
d) Search for suitable water sources
The humid, tropic climate, best suited for growing crops like citrus, can be found in what region of the U.S.? a) Southwest b) Northwest c) Northeast d) Southeast
d) Southeast
Which of the following events of the American Revolution occurred last? a) The passage of the Intolerable Acts b) The dumping of tea into the Boston Harbor c) The signing of the Declaration of Independence d) The Battle of Yorktown
d) The Battle of Yorktown
Ratification of the U.S. Constitution was opposed by the anti-Federalists because: a) it did not include and executive branch. b) it gave too much power to the states. c) it lacked the ability to trade independently with other nations. d) it lacked a bill of rights.
d) it lacked a bill of rights
Which of the following geographic features most likely contribute to the lack of cultural consistency and political unity among the Greek city-states? a) Competition among fisherman seaports b) Diverse economic resources resulting in city-states specializing in one production area c) importance of kinship bonds in Greek culture d) The mountainous terrain of Greece
d) The mountainous terrain of Greece
Which of the following best explains why the expansion of the American colonies was limited under British rule? a) The Spanish held the territory west of the Appalachian Mountains. b) Bad weather and poor soil prevented crops from growing south of the colonies. c) Most of the American colonists were fishermen and lived along the eastern shoreline. d) The proclamation of 1763 prevented the colonists from migrating west.
d) The proclamation of 1763 prevented the colonists from migrating west.
Constitutional government in the U.S. is aimed at protecting which of the following? a) The rule of the aristocracy b) The powers of the President c) The stability of the American economy d) The rights of the individual
d) The rights of the individual
Which of the following is the greatest impact of Alexander the Great's military conquests? a) The established contact with eastern civilization b) The intermarrying of Greek soldiers with natives throughout his empire c) The unification of military technologies d) The spread of Hellenistic culture across the known world
d) The spread of Hellenistic culture across the known world
Diffusion is best understood as: a) An economic activity involving moving goods from one place to another. b) The movement of people from one place to another. c) The process by which one nation takes control of another d) The spread of culture, ideas, and customs.
d) The spread of culture, ideas, and customs.
California experienced a significant drought from 2012-2015. Many almond farmers began planting crops that required less water to grow. This action is an example of: a) market pressure on farming. b) the benefits of reliance on renewable resources. c) settlement patterns impacting the environment. d) adapting to environmental changes.
d) adapting to environmental changes.
The production of any good or service that requires land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurs. These collectively are known as: a) factor markets b) supply and demand c) finished goods d) factors of production
d) factors of production
Cooperative learning activites. Which sociology theory is being implemented? a) Experiential Learning (Dewey) b) Behaviorism (Skinner) c) Stages of Cognitive Development (Piaget) d) Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow) e) Zone of Proximal Development (Vygotsky)
e) Zone of Proximal Development (Vugotsky)
Peer and teacher support. Which sociology theory is being implemented? a) Experiential Learning (Dewey) b) Behaviorism (Skinner) c) Stages of Cognitive Development (Piaget) d) Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow) e) Zone of Proximal Development (Vygotsky)
e) Zone of Proximal Development (Vygotsky)
Scaffolded activities. Which sociology theory is being implemented? a) Experiential Learning (Dewey) b) Behaviorism (Skinner) c) Stages of Cognitive Development (Piaget) d) Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow) e) Zone of Proximal Development (Vygotsky)
e) Zone of Proximal Development (Vygotsky)
