FTCE MIDDLE GRADES SOCIAL SCIENCES 5-9
Tourism to Florida began during the
1870's
Who was Abraham Lincoln? A. 16th president of the United States & got the union back together after the Civil War B. Commander and Chief of the Civil War C. 1st United States President D. Creator of The United States Constitution
A. 16th president of the United States & got the union back together after the Civil War
Tourism to Florida began during the A. 1870's B. 1860's C. 1890's D. 1900's
A. 1870's
What does the 13th amendment mean? A. Abolish slavery B. Segregation rights C. Right to a speedy trial D. Right to bear arms
A. Abolish slavery
What does the 8th amendment mean? A. Cruel or unusual punishment B. Civil rights C. Human rights D. Women's rights
A. Cruel or Unusual Punishment
Of the following groups of states, which were slave states A. Delaware, Maryland, Missouri B. California, Texas, Florida C. Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky D. Virginia, West Virginia, Indiana
A. Delaware, Maryland, Missouri
Which does not apply to the ancient Assyrians A. Developed maps B. Warlike C. Organized Army D. Horse Drawn Chariots
A. Developed maps
Church abuses leading to the protestant revolution included all but A. Disagreement over the role of Jesus Christ B. Sale of dispensations C. The sale of indulgences, whereby the buyer may purchase purgation of sins D. Fraudulent clergy
A. Disagreement over the role of Jesus Christ
Of all the major causes of both world wars 1 & 2 the most significant one is considered to be A. Extreme nationalism B. Military buildup and aggression C. Political unrest D. Agreements and alliances
A. Extreme nationalism
The renaissance began in A. Florence B. Greece C. England D. France
A. Florence
The French established a settlement at A. Ft. Caroline near Jacksonsville B. Miami C. Pensacola D. There was no French Settlement
A. Ft. Caroline near Jacksonsville
Match the railroad entrepreneur with the correct area of development A. Henry Plant: Tampa and the West Coast B. Cornelius Vanderbilt: Jacksonville and the Northeast C. Henry Flagler: Orlando and the central Highlands D. J.P Morgan: Pensacola and the Northwest
A. Henry Plant: Tampa and the West Coast
The Mediterranean type climate is characterized by A. Hot, Dry summers and mild, relatively wet winters B. Cool, Relatively wet summers and cold winters C. Mild summers and winters, with moisture throughout the year D. Hot, wet summers and cool, dry winters
A. Hot, Dry summers and mild, relatively wet winters
The climate of southern Florida is the _________________________________ type. A. Humid Subtropical B. Marine West Coast C. Humid Continental D. Tropical Wet-Dry
A. Humid Subtropical
A physical geographer would be concerned with which of the following groups of terms A. Low latitudes, precipitation and steppe B. Scarcity, goods, services C. Nation, state, administrative subdivision D. Cause and effect, innovation, exploration
A. Low latitudes, precipitation and steppe
What body of water was also known as the Roman Lake? A. Mediterranean Sea B. Nile River C. Red Sea D. Indian Ocean
A. Mediterranean Sea
Which of the following is a secondary source of information about World War 2 A. Ph.D dissertation comparing world war 2 and the war in Vietnam B. A diary written by a soldier during the battle of the bulge C. A battlefield map found in a German tank in 1939 D. The front page of the December 7,1941 edition of the New York times
A. Ph.D dissertation comparing world war 2 and the war in Vietnam
What does the 4th amendment mean? A. Search and seized by the goverment B. Right to bear arms C. Right to vote D. Women's Rights
A. Search and Seized by the government
What did the case of Dred Scott VS Sanford mean to the United States Government? A. Slaves were property and not citizens so the government could not ban slavery B. Slaves were citizens and deserve freedom from cruel and unusual punishment C. North Carolina & South Carolina become a state D. Triangular trade must now charge port taxes to every port visited during there voyage
A. Slaves were property and not citizens so the government could not ban slavery
What does the 10th amendment mean? A. State rights B. Civil rights C. Rite to bear arms D. Religious freedom
A. State rights
A major quarrel between the colonial Americans and the British concerned a series of British acts of Parliament dealing with A. Taxes B. Slavery C. Native Americans D. Ship Building
A. Taxes
Who is James Madison? A. The Father of The United States Constitution B. Created the Railroad System C. The Father of The United States Declaration of Independece D. The Father of The United States Amendments
A. The Father of The United States Constitution
The age of exploration begun in the 1400's and was led by A. The Portuguese B. The Spanish C. The English D. The Dutch
A. The Portuguese
Who was Andrew Jackson? A. The leader of the democratic party, The president of the people & the reason why the Indians moved west of the Mississippi River B. First treasurer of the United States C. Abolished Slavery D. President of the Confederacy
A. The leader of the democratic party, The president of the people & the reason why the Indians moved west of the Mississippi River
Which of the following is not associated with the age of Exploration A. The need for food B. The Vivaldo Brothers C. Marco Polo D. The quest for trade routes
A. The need for food
What is Archaeology? A. The study of human cultures in the past by examining artifacts left behind B. The study of humans and how they were created C. The study of art D. The study of psycology
A. The study of human cultures in the past by examining artifacts left behind
What is Sociology? A. The study of human society with its attitudes, behaviors, conditions and relationships with others B. The study of how human beings communicate C. The study of marketting D. The study of social networking
A. The study of human society with its attitudes, behaviors, conditions and relationships with others
What is Geography? A. The study of the earth, its people and its resources B. The study of plants and animals C. The study of evolution D. The study of the solar system and how the solar system was created
A. The study of the earth, its people and its resources
What is History? A. The study of the past and how events have created our life today. B. The study of politics C. The study of human evolution D. The study of the planet earths creation
A. The study of the past and how events have created our life today.
Who was Thomas Jefferson & what did he accomplish? A. Writer & Creator of the Declaration of the Independence/3rd president & purchased the Louisiana Territory B. Abolished Slavery C. First United States President D. Creator of the United States Constitution
A. Writer & Creator of the Declaration of the Independence/3rd president & purchased the Louisiana Territory
How many states re-entered the union before 1868? State/Date of readmission Alabama/1868 Arkansas/1868 Florida/1868 Georgia/1870 Louisiana/1868 Mississippi/1870 North Carolina/1868 South Carolina/1868 Tennessee/1866 Texas/1870 Virginia/1870 A. 0 States B. 1 State C. 2 States D. 3 States
B. 1 State
We can credit modern geography with which of the following A. Building construction practices designed to withstand earthquakes B. Advances in computer cartography C. Better methods of linguistic analysis D. Making it easier to memorize countries and their capitals
B. Advances in computer cartography
Slavery Arose in the southern colonies partly as a perceived economical way to A. Increase the owners wealth through human beings used as a source of exchange B. Cultivate large plantations of cotton, tobacco, rice, indigo and other crops C. Provide Africans with humanitarian aid, such as health care, Christianity and literacy D. Keep ships holds full of cargo on two out of three legs of the "Triangular Trade" voyage
B. Cultivate large plantations of cotton, tobacco, rice, indigo and other crops
The first ancient civilization to introduce and practice monotheism was the A. Sumerians B. Hebrews C. Phoenicians D. Minoans
B. Hebrews
Which of the following is most descriptive of the conflict between the U.S government and the Seminoles between 1818 and 1858 A. There was constant armed conflict between the Seminoles and the U.S during these years B. Historians discern three separate phases of hostilities (1818, 1835-42, 1855-58) C. On May 7, 1858 the Seminoles admitted defeat, signed a peace treaty with the U.S., and left for Oklahoma, except for fifty one individuals D. The former Seminole chief Osceola helped the U.S defeat the Seminoles and effect their removal to oklahoma
B. Historians discern three separate phases of hostilities (1818, 1835-42, 1855-58)
Which was not one of the five major Indian tribes in Florida A. Calusa B. Hopi C. Ais D. Timucans
B. Hopi
Who was George Washington? A. The creator of the United States constitution B. Leader of the continental army and became the first president of the United States C. Leader of World War 1 D. European Sailor who found the new world and established James Town
B. Leader of the continental army and became the first president of the United States
Leaders in the movement for woman's rights have included all but A. Elizabth Cady Stanton B. Lucretia Borgia C. Susan B Anthony D. Lucretia Mott
B. Lucretia Borgia
The first shots in was to become the American Revolution were fired in A. Florida B. Massachusetts C. New York D. Virginia
B. Massachusetts
The painter of the Sistine ceiling was A. Raphael B. Michelangelo C. Leonardo Da Vinci D. Titian
B. Michelangelo
Which part of Florida were Plantations located in A. East florida B. Middle Florida C. West Florida D. Southern Florida
B. Middle Florida
The Middle Colonies of the Americas were A. Maryland, Virginia, north Carolina B. New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware C. Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey D. Vermont & New Hampshire
B. New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware
What does the 3rd amendment mean? A. Your basic freedoms B. Quartering of soldiers C. Bear arms D. Women's right to vote
B. Quartering of soldiers
What does the 9th amendment mean? A. Freedom of Press B. Rights retained by the People C. Freedom of Religion D. Civil Rights
B. Rights retained by the People
Which of the following is not a continent A. Asia B. Russia C. Europe D. North America
B. Russia
Where are there only two seasons A. The prairies B. Savannas C. The Middle Lattitudes D. The Marine Climate
B. Savannas
Secularism was the most significant aspect of all but the following civilizations A. Greek B. Sumerian C. Hellenic D. Roman
B. Sumerian
Which is not on the north America continent A. Mt. St Helens B. The Himalayas C. Mt. Everest D. Pike's Peak
B. The Himalayas
What does the 1st amendment represent? A. The making of any law that prohibits racism B. The making of any law that prohibits a citizen from there basic rights C. Allows citizens to bear arms D. Citizens five basic freedoms
B. The making of any law that prohibits a citizen from there basic rights
The pax romana resulted in all but the following A. Free travel and trade B. The punic wars C. Expansion of culture D. A long period of peace
B. The punic wars
What is Civics? A. The study of history B. The study of Human Rights and responsibilities as citizens to there country C. The study of plants and production D. The study of law and its court systems
B. The study of Human Rights and responsibilities as citizens to there country
What is Political Science? A. The study of how candidates win elections B. The study of government, international relations, political thought and activity & comparisons of governments. C. The study of science in reference of chemicals D. The study of pollution & the effects it has on planet eart
B. The study of government, international relations, political thought and activity & comparisons of governments.
The area of the United States was effectively doubled through purchases of the Louisiana territory under which president A. John Adams B. Thomas Jefferson C. James Madison D. James Monroe
B. Thomas Jefferson
The first explorer to reach India by sailing around the southern tip of Africa was A. Amergio Vespucci B. Vasco de Gama C. Ferdinand Magellan D. John Cabot
B. Vasco de Gama
What is Economics? A. The study of Money B. The study of Trade C. The study of Economic Theory & Political Science D. The study of Presidential Election
C. The study of Economic Theory & Political Science
The reconstructure period lasted from A. 1921 to 1938 B. 1865 to 1900 C. 1865 to 1877 D. 1865 to 1917
C. 1865 to 1877
Economic development boomed in Southern Florida as early as A. 1850's B. 1860's C. 1900's D. 1950's
C. 1900's
Which of the following is not a type of climate A. Subtropical B. Marine C. Adiabatic D. Vertical Climate
C. Adiabatic
The first territorial governor of Florida after Florida's purchase by the United States was A. Napolean B Broward B. William P Duval C. Andrew Jackson D. Davy Crockett
C. Andrew Jackson
The Compromise of 1850 came about as a result of which states entry into the union A. Texas B. Missouri C. California D. Kansas
C. California
Batholomeu Dias, in seeking a route around the tip of Africa, was forced to turn back. Nevertheless, the cape he discovered near the southern tip of Africa became known as A. Cape Horn B. Cabo Bojador C. Cape of Good Hope D. Cape Hatteras
C. Cape of Good Hope
Which revolution occurred the latest A. American Revolution B. French Revolution C. Chinese Revolution D. Russian Revolution
C. Chinese Revolution
An area of lowlands formed by soil and sediment at the mouths of rivers is a A. Needle B. Key C. Delta D. Mauna
C. Delta
Which of the following developments is most closely associated with the Neolithic Age A. Human use of fire B. First use of stone chipping instruments C. Domestication of animals D. Development of Metallurgical alloys
C. Domestication of animals
In the american civil war, who was the first commander of the forces of the United States A. Gen. Ulysses S Grant B. Gen. Robert E Lee C. Gen. Irwin Mcdowell D. Gen. George Meade
C. Gen. Irwin Mcdowell
Who was Robert E Lee? A. Abolished Slavery B. Creator of the first steam engine C. General of the Confederate Army D. General of theUnited States Army
C. General of the Confederate Army
What does the 14th amendment mean? A. Right to bear arms B. Civil rights C. Guaranteed citizens ship and rights to all born in the U.S D. Segregation rights
C. Guaranteed citizens ship and rights to all born in the U.S
The important issues in the 20th century were A. Political B. Economic C. Historical D. Social
C. Historical
The first explorer to arrive in Florida was A. Christopher Columbus B. Panfilo De Narvaez C. Juan Ponce De Leon D. Hernando De Soto
C. Juan Ponce De Leon
The belief that the United States should control all of North America was called A. Westward Expansion B. Pan Americanism C. Manifest destiny D. Nationalism
C. Manifest destiny
The last Czar of Russia was A. Peter the Great B. Ivan the Terrible C. Nicholas II D. Catherine the Great
C. Nicholas II
Chinese civilization is generally credited with the original development of which of the following sets of technologies A. Movable type and mass production of goods B. Wool processing and domestication of the horse C. Paper and gun powder manufacture D. Leather processing and modern timekeeping
C. Paper and gun powder manufacture
What does the 7th amendment mean? A. Women's rights B. Bear arms C. Right to a jury trial D. State rights
C. Right to a jury trial
Which industry is not a part of Florida economy A. Paper B. Electronics C. Steel D. Space and ocean exploration
C. Steel
What was not true of the Pre-World War 1 United States A. Isolationist B. Little Influence of foreign affairs C. Strong military forces D. Weak military forces
C. Strong military forces
16. What did the case of Marbury VS Madison mean to the United States Government? A. Equal rights to African Americans, freeing them from there owners B. Women's right to vote C. Supreme court gained the right to determine whether a law violates the U.S constitution (Judicial review) D. Banned cruel and unusual punishment on all African americans
C. Supreme court gained the right to determine whether a law violates the U.S constitution (Judicial review)
Which is not a reason for different climate regions A. Lattitutde B. The amount of moisture C. The Time of day D. Temperatures of land and water
C. The Time of day
What does the 2nd amendment mean? A. The right to vote B. Citizen's rights C. The right to bear arms D. Women's rights
C. The right to bear arms
What is Anthropology? A. The study of plants and animals B. The study of earth C. The study of human culture D. The study of human brain and how it functions
C. The study of human culture
The politics of classical Athens is best described by which of the following A. Limited democracy, including both slaves and free men B. One man dictatorial rule C. Universal democracy among free owners of property D. Oligarchy with a few families controlling all decisions
C. Universal democracy among free owners of property
The post-reconstruction was characterized by A.Industrialization B. Growth of Cities C. War D. Business Boom
C. War
Indians found in Florida were forced to move out by the Indian Removal Act in 1829. Where were these Indians relocated too A. Florida Everglades B. Osceola, Florida C. West of the Mississippi River D. East of the Mississippi River
C. West of the Mississippi River
What is a tundra A. A narrow ridge of sand, gravel and bolders deposited by a stream flowing on, in, or under a non-moving glacier B. Accumulated earth, pebbles and stones carried by and then deposited by a glacier C. The active front face of a non-stagnant glacier D. A marshy plain
D. A marshy plain
What was the major source of contention between the Americans settlers in Texas and the Mexican Government in the 1830s & 1840's A. The Americans wished to retain slavery, which had been outlawed in Mexico B. The Americans had agreed to learn Spanish and become Roman Catholic, but failed to do so C. The Americans retained ties to the United States, and Santa Anna feared the power of the United States D. All of the above were contentious issues between American settlers and the Mexican government
D. All of the above were contentious issues between American settlers and the Mexican government
A consequence of the gold rush of Americans to California in 1848 and 1849 was that A. California spent the minimum amount of time as a territory and was admitted as a slave state B. California was denied admissions on its first application since most Americans felt that the settlers were too "Uncivilized" to deserve statehood C. California was purchased from Mexico for the express purpose of gaining immediate statehood D. California did not go through the normal territorial stage but applied directly for statehood as a free state
D. California did not go through the normal territorial stage but applied directly for statehood as a free state
What does the 5th amendment mean? A. The right to Bear arms B. Segregation rights C. Quartering of soldiers D. Civilian rights in self incrimination, double jeopardy and is guaranteed due process of law
D. Civilian rights in self incrimination, double jeopardy and is guaranteed due process of law
Of the following, which contributed most to penetration of western areas by colonial Americans A. Development of large ships capable of sailing upstream in rivers such as the Hudson, Susquehanna and Delaware. B. The invention of the Steamboat C. Improved relations with the native Americans, who invited colonial Americans to travel west to settle D. Improved roads, mail services and communications
D. Improved roads, mail services and communications
Which was not one of the five major tribes of the middle ages A. Visigoths B. Saxons C. Vandals D. Phoenicians
D. Phoenicians
Which country did not have a presence in Florida A. England B. France C. Spain D. Portugal
D. Portugal
Great Britain became the center of technological and industrial development during the nineteenth century chiefly on the basis of A. Central Location relative to the population centers of Europe B. Colonial conquest and military victories over Europeans powers C. Reliance on exterior sources of financing D. Resources of coal and production of steel
D. Resources of coal and production of steel
What does the 15th amendment mean? A. Speedy public trial B. Right to assembly C. Freedom of speech D. Right to vote
D. Right to vote
Which of the following is not a result of the Industrial Revolution A. Growth of cities B. Increased productivity C. Specialization and division of labor D. Rise in religious Tolerance
D. Rise in religious Tolerance
Which of the following is not a religion of China A. Confucianism B. Taoism C. Buddhism D. Shintoism
D. Shintoism
The principle of "popular sovereignty" allowing people in any territory to make their own decision concerning slavery was stated by A. Henry Clay B. Daniel Webster C. John C. Calhoun D. Stephen A. Douglas
D. Stephen A. Douglas
France decided in 1777 to help the American colonies in their war against Britain. This decision was based on A. The naval victory of John Paul Jones over the British ship "Serapis" B. The survival of the terrible winter at Valley Forge C. The success of colonial Guerrilla Fighters in the south D. The defeat of the British at Saratoga
D. The defeat of the British at Saratoga
What is Psychology? A. The study of the human brain B. The study of people C. The study of how human beings think D. The study of mental processes and behavior
D. The study of mental processes and behavior
The reason for the early exploration of Florida by Spain A. Establishment of Missions B. Imperialism C. Establishment of Settlements D. To find the fabled wealth of the Indians
D. To find the fabled wealth of the Indians
What was the first governor of the State of Florida A. Osceola B. Andrew Jackson C. David Levy Yulee D. William D Mosley
D. William D Mosley
The Mediterranean type climate is characterized by
Hot, Dry summers and mild, relatively wet winters
The first territorial governor of Florida after Florida's purchase by the United States was
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