Praxis 5004 Practice Tests 3

Which of the following individuals is most known for his contributions to aviation? Henry Ford Andrew Carnegie Mark Twain Charles Lindbergh

Charles Lindbergh contributed to aviation by making the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927.

Which of the following has occurred as a result of China's rapid economic growth? China is no longer one of the world's largest miners of natural resources. China has become the world's largest exporter of agricultural products. China has become the world's largest importer of consumer goods. China has become one of the world's largest emitters of carbon dioxide.

China has become one of the world's largest emitters of carbon dioxide.. China's industrial expansion has increased its use of fossil fuels, and consequently increased its carbon dioxide emissions.

In which of the following types of economies does the government have the most control of the country's resources? Traditional Free market Command Mixed

Command. In a command economy the means of production and resources are owned by the government.

Which of the following forms of government consists of a union of several countries with some or most power shared between them? Dictatorship Republic Confederation Monarchy

Confederation. A confederation consists of a union of several states or countries, united for a common purpose. Confederations occasionally have a central authority, but the majority of the power lies with the states or countries

Which of the following rulers was most responsible for ending the persecution of Christians in Ancient Rome? Alexander the Great Julius Caesar Constantine Nero

Constantine. Constantine was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity, and he also ended the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire through the Edict of Milan in 313.

The following excerpt is a portion of a letter from George Washington to Henry Knox in February, 1787. "If three years ago, any person had of told me that at this day, I should see such a formidable rebellion against the laws and constitutions of our own making as now appears, I should have thought him a bedlamite (insane person)—fit subject for a madhouse..." Which of the following rebellions is discussed in this excerpt? A.Shays' Rebellion B.Nat Turner's Rebellion C.The Whiskey Rebellion D.Stono Rebellion

Correct Answer: A Option (A) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that Daniel Shays led a rebellion against the Massachusetts courts over grievances concerning the seizure of farms for failure to pay state taxes.

"With the existing colonies or dependencies of any European power we have not interfered and shall not interfere. But with the Governments who have declared their independence and maintain it, and whose independence we have, on great consideration and on just principles, acknowledged, we could not view any interposition for the purpose of oppressing them, or controlling in any other manner their destiny, by any European power in any other light than as the manifestation of an unfriendly disposition toward the United States." United States president, 1823 Which of the following is most associated with this speech? A.Monroe Doctrine B.Roosevelt Corollary C.Louisiana Purchase D.Missouri Compromise

Correct Answer: A Option (A) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that President James Monroe delivered this speech in 1823 as part of the Monroe Doctrine.

Which of the following maps would most likely be used in distinguishing cultural regions? A.A world map of languages B.A North American topographical map C.A world map of natural resources D.A precipitation map of Europe

Correct Answer: A Option (A) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that language is a cultural component.

Which of the following actions would a government most likely take to encourage economic growth? A.Lowering interest rates B.Raising income taxes C.Increasing federal regulations D.Decreasing federal spending

Correct Answer: A Option (A) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that lowering interest rates encourages borrowing and economic development.

Which of the following is best described as the study of individual economic behavior? A.Microeconomics B.Macroeconomics C.Social economics D.Institutional economics

Correct Answer: A Option (A) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that microeconomics focuses on individual economic decisions.

Which of the following countries did the United States come into conflict with as a result of the annexation of the Republic of Texas? A.Mexico B.France C.Canada D.Spain

Correct Answer: A Option (A) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that the Republic of Texas was the territory of the Mexican government before Texas declared its independence in 1836. When the United States annexed Texas in 1845 this led to a conflict between the U.S. and Mexico.

Which of the following best describes the prime meridian? A.Longitude line that divides Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres B.Line of latitude that divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres C.Longitude line that demarcates the change of the calendar day D.Line of latitude that marks the most northerly point on a map

Correct Answer: A Option (A) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that the prime meridian is located at 0 degrees longitude and divides the earth into Eastern and Western hemispheres.

"I am of the opinion that when once these rebels have felt a smart blow, they will submit; and no situation can ever change my fixed resolution...." King George III Which of the following is most related to the topic discussed in this excerpt? A.The Declaration of Independence B.The Louisiana Purchase C.The Constitution of the United States D.The Treaty of Paris of 1763

Correct Answer: A Option (A) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that the quote is a response by King George regarding the colonies in the Americas wanting their independence from Great Britain.

Which of the following best describes President Woodrow Wilson's main justification for the entry of the United States into World War I? A.The threat of communism around the world needed to be eliminated. B.The world needed to be made safe for democracy. C.The Allied Powers demanded that war reparations be paid by Germany. D.The Central Powers launched an attack against a United States naval base.

Correct Answer: B Option (B) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that in Wilson's Speech to Congress on April 2nd, 1917 asking to declare war he is directly quoted as saying, "The world must be made safe for democracy." This was in response to unrestricted German submarine warfare.

Which of the following best protects the security of citizens in a democracy? A.Limiting the number of potential candidates in elections B.Ensuring that voters are well-informed about elections C.Compensating candidates for money spent in elections D.Mandating that voters participate in elections

Correct Answer: B Option (B) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that one of the responsibilities of citizens is to be an informed voter. It is important for voters to be well-informed so they can choose candidates who will represent their beliefs and concerns.

"...a Firm League of Friendship with each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon them..." (1781) Which of the following documents outlines the objectives referred to in this excerpt? A.The Declaration of Independence B.The Articles of Confederation C.The Mayflower Compact D.The Bill of Rights

Correct Answer: B Option (B) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that the Articles of Confederation (1781-1789) provided the United States' first written framework for a national government.

Which of the following doubled the size of the United States? A.The Gadsden Purchase B.The Louisiana Purchase C.The annexation of Texas D.The cession of Florida

Correct Answer: B Option (B) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 nearly doubled the geographic size of the United States.

Which of the following best describes how the increasing popularity of automobiles transformed the United States during the early twentieth century? A.The percentage of people who lived in rural areas increased. B.The number of roads that were paved increased. C.The percentage of minorities who voted increased. D.The number of mass transit systems that were built increased.

Correct Answer: B Option (B) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that the increase in automobiles being utilized required local, state, and federal governments to expand their mileage of paved roads and highways to accommodate this increase.

Which of the following objectives is expressly stated in the preamble to the Constitution? A.Providing for the common defense and establishing political parties B.Providing for the common defense and establishing justice C.Insuring domestic tranquility and establishing voting procedures D.Promoting the general welfare and establishing political parties

Correct Answer: B Option (B) is correct. The question encourages the student to understand that the Preamble expressly states that providing for the common defense and establish justice are two of the goals of the Constitution.

Which of the following is recognized by three of the world's major religions as a holy city? A.Mecca B.Cairo C.Jerusalem D.Tehran

Correct Answer: C Option (C) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that Jerusalem is a holy city for the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Which of the following scenarios would most directly increase a nation's gross domestic product? A.A rise in unemployment rates B.A rapid growth in population C.A rise in the price of exported goods D.A decision to implement economic sanctions

Correct Answer: C Option (C) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that a rise in the price of a nation's exported goods would have a direct effect on the estimated value of that nation's goods and services produced for that given year (GDP).

Which of the following describes the primary purpose of cross-cultural comparisons? A.To determine which culture is superior B.To establish the land rights of a cultural group C.To identify traits shared between cultures D.To predict cultural migration patterns

Correct Answer: C Option (C) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that one aspect of a cross-cultural comparison is to examine two cultures to determine what traits are shared between them.

Which of the following conflicts contributed to an agreement between British colonies known as the Albany Plan? A.American Revolution B.King Philip's War C.French and Indian War D.War of 1812

Correct Answer: C Option (C) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that the Albany Plan of Union was an agreement by the British colonies in America of mutual defense during the French and Indian War.

Which of the following best describes how the farming techniques used by the Inca developed? A.Vast plains resulted in pastoral farming. B.Annual flooding resulted in the development of commercial farms. C.Steep mountains resulted in the development of terrace farms. D.Lack of rainfall resulted in dry farming.

Correct Answer: C Option (C) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that the Inca used the technique of terrace farming to grow crops in areas that had limited flat arable land.

Which of the following developments prompted the United States Congress to pass the USA PATRIOT Act? A.A Middle East oil embargo in 1973 B.The start of the Iran-Iraq War C.An attack by terrorists in 2001 D.The outbreak of the Cuban missile crisis

Correct Answer: C Option (C) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that the USA Patriot Act of 2001 was passed following the terrorist attacks on September 11th of 2001. This Act gave the federal government the authority to direct physical and electronic surveillance of individuals suspected of being a threat to national security.

The following narrative is from The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa (1789). "I remember, in the vessel in which I was brought over, in the men's apartment, there were several brothers . . . sold in different lots; and it was very moving on this occasion, to see and hear their cries at parting." Which of the following eighteenth-century practices is described by this narrative? A.Imperialism B.Mercantilism C.Chattel slavery D.Indentured servitude

Correct Answer: C Option (C) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that the author describes being forcibly brought over in vessels, being sold in different lots, and hearing the cries of parting.

Availability of abundant natural resources Federal laws enacted to protect property rights Extensive patent laws passed Which of the following developments was made possible as a result of the factors listed above? A.The Great Depression B.The Great Awakening C.The Industrial Revolution D.The Great Recession

Correct Answer: C Option (C) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that the conditions described in the stimulus were important factors that contributed to the rapid industrialization of the United States.

Rich soil Abundant fishing grounds Access to freshwater Which of the following actions by European colonists was most affected by these factors? A.Creation of new maps B.Trading with Native Americans C.Founding of settlements D.Development of plantations

Correct Answer: C Option (C) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that the factors listed in the stimuli are important geographical features that would impact the selection of settlement locations.

Which of the following best characterizes a resource as scarce? A.The production of the resource exceeds the demand for it. B.The resource is renewable. C.The consumer demand for the resource exceeds the amount available. D.The government subsidizes the resource.

Correct Answer: C Option (C) is correct. The question encourages the student to understand that scarcity is defined by limited availability.

Which of the following architectural innovations is attributed to classical Greece? A.Aqueduct B.Minaret C.Ionic column D.Flying buttress

Correct Answer: C Option (C) is correct. The question would encourage students to think about how Ionic columns were a major Greek contribution to architecture and how one of the classical orders of architecture is the Ionic style.

Which TWO of the following natural resources were European explorers trying to acquire during the early exploration of North America? A.Platinum B.Zinc C.Gold D.Iron E.Silver F.Ivory

Correct Answer: C, E Options (C) and (E) are correct. The question encourages students to understand that gold was one reason De Leon was in Florida. The question also encourages the student to understand that silver was another precious metal that European explorers were searching for.

Which TWO factors contributed to the failure of the Articles of Confederation? A.Congress abused its power to tax. B.Congress overregulated foreign trade. C.States printed local currencies. D.The executive branch abused its power to negotiate treaties. E.The federal government was unable to enforce laws.

Correct Answer: C, E Options (C) and (E) are correct. The question encourages students to understand that states printing local currencies interfered with interstate trade. Article II. Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom and independence, and every Power, Jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled. The question also encourages the student to understand that the government had no authority to enforce federal laws under the Articles of Confederation.

Which entrepreneur is most associated with the information revolution that developed in Silicon Valley? A.Malcolm Stevenson Forbes, Jr. B.Thomas Alva Edison C.Alexander Graham Bell D.Steven Paul Jobs

Correct Answer: D Option (D) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that Steven Jobs, a cofounder of Apple Inc., was a major leader of the technological revolution that took place in Silicon Valley, CA, during the twentieth century.

Which of the following was written to raise public support for the ratification of the United States Constitution? A.The South Carolina Exposition B.The Articles of Confederation C.The Virginia Declaration of Rights D.The Federalist Papers

Correct Answer: D Option (D) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that The Federalist papers were series of 85 essays written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay urging the citizens of New York to ratify the new United States Constitution. They were published anonymously in New York newspapers in 1787 and 1788 under the name "Publius." The Federalist papers became an important source for interpreting and understanding the intent of the United States Constitution.

Which of the following describes one outcome of the Battle of Saratoga? A.The British government gave the colonists equal representation in Parliament. B.The colonists formed a military alliance with Mexico against the British. C.The battle immediately led to the surrender of all British forces in the American colonies. D.The American victory convinced France to form a military alliance with the colonists.

Correct Answer: D Option (D) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that the American victory at Saratoga in October 1777 showed the French that a military alliance with the American colonists against the British could achieve success.

Which of the following topics is most related to the Roman "Twelve Tables"? A.Art B.Architecture C.Philosophy D.Law

Correct Answer: D Option (D) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that the Twelve Tables were the Roman foundation for early codified law.

Which of the following events resulted in the United States gaining control of the Philippines? A.The Vietnam War B.World War I C.The Korean War D.Spanish-American War

Correct Answer: D Option (D) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that the United States gained control of the Philippine Islands in 1898 following the Spanish-American War.

Which of the following events contributed to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War? A.Interception of the Zimmermann telegram B.Bombing of a United States naval base C.A naval confrontation in the Gulf of Tonkin D.The sinking of a United States battleship

Correct Answer: D Option (D) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that the direct cause of the Spanish-American War was the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor, Cuba, in February 1898.

"The Conventions of a number of the States having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added." (1789) Which of the following documents resolved the issue described by this excerpt? A.The Federalist papers B.The Articles of Confederation C.The Annals of Congress D.The Bill of Rights

Correct Answer: D Option (D) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that the quote is from the Preamble to the Bill of Rights.

Which of the following describes a physical characteristic that a developer would use when planning a residential community? A.Evaluating the quality of local schools B.Assessing the median income of the surrounding communities C.Calculating the potential growth of neighboring businesses D.Analyzing the proximity to flood zones

Correct Answer: D Option (D) is correct. The question encourages the student to understand that flood zones are a physical geographical feature of an area.

Which of the following would most contribute to an entrepreneur's success? A.Tariffs and exports B.Labor and exports C.Capital and tariffs D.Labor and capital

Correct Answer: D Option (D) is correct. The question encourages the student to understand that labor and capital would be the greatest contributors to starting a business

Which of the following describes the compromise over slavery that the delegates agreed upon during the Constitutional Convention? Delegates agreed on how slaves would be counted in the census. People in a territory could vote on whether slavery would be permitted. Once a territory became a state, slavery would not be permitted. The government agreed to use federal troops to capture escaped slaves.

During the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the northern and southern states debated how slaves should be counted when determining a state's total population. A state's population determined the number of representatives per state. A compromise was reached where each slave would be counted as three-fifths of a person. This measure was called the Three-Fifths Compromise.

Which of the following best explains the significance of the Suez Canal? It is an important shipping gateway in Europe linking the North Sea to the Black Sea. It connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, expediting trade between North America, South America, and Asia. It is an important shipping route connecting the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. It connects the Mediterranean and Red Seas, expediting trade between Europe and Asia.

It connects the Mediterranean and Red Seas, expediting trade between Europe and Asia. The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean and Red Seas, providing the shortest maritime route between Europe and the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean.

Which of the following statements describes a characteristic of Turkey's largest city? It has a very high altitude. It has a tropical climate. It is the country's largest manufacturing center. It is considered part of Europe and Asia.

It is considered part of Europe and Asia. Turkey is geographically and politically part of Europe and Asia. Part of Turkey lies in Europe and the remainder of the landmass, including Anatolia, lies in Asia. Istanbul is the only city in the world that is considered part of two continents.

Which of the following is accurate about the geography of Peru? Its coastal region is comprised of desert. The majority of the country is made up of grasslands. The country has mostly rolling hills and very few mountains. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and has few water features.

Its coastal region is comprised of desert.. The coast of Peru is comprised of close to 3,000 kilometers of desert.

Founded by people who escaped religious persecution in England Engaged in farming, fishing, and whaling Led by John Winthrop Which of the following American colonies does the information describe? Georgia Virginia Massachusetts Pennsylvania

Led by John Winthrop, the Massachusetts Bay Colony was founded by colonists who were escaping religious persecution in England and whose livelihoods in the new colony primarily consisted of farming, fishing, and whaling.

Which of the following events most contributed to the start of the American Revolution? The British taxing the colonists to pay for the French and Indian War The blockade of the American colonies by the British navy The drafting of the Constitution by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia The commissioning of George Washington as commander of the Continental army

The British taxing the colonists to pay for the French and Indian War At the conclusion of the French and Indian War, the British imposed taxes to help pay debts from the war. As a result of these taxes, American colonists began resisting British rule.

Which of the following actions contained a controversial fugitive slave provision? The Compromise of 1850 The Missouri Compromise The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 The Three-Fifths Compromise

The Compromise of 1850. Part of the Compromise of 1850 was the provision that any runaway slave found in a non-slave state had to be sent back to the South.

Held the first Olympics Polytheistic Practiced direct democracy Which of the following ancient civilizations is described? Greece Egypt Rome China

The Greeks developed the Olympics. They also believed in many gods. In addition, they had a form of direct democracy.

Which of the following events had the greatest impact on the size of the United States? The Gadsden Purchase The Louisiana Purchase The Oregon Treaty The annexation of Texas

The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 for $15 million increased the size of the United States by adding 828,000 square miles.

Which of the following best explains how intensive agriculture, poor irrigation practices, and overgrazing have affected the environment? They have contributed to the desertification of areas. They have increased the potential for droughts to occur. They have prevented deforestation from occurring in tropical regions. They have caused carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere to decline.

They have contributed to the desertification of areas. Human activities that contribute to desertification include the expansion and intensive use of agricultural lands, poor irrigation practices, deforestation, and overgrazing. These practices place enormous pressure on the land by changing its soil chemistry and hydrology. Overexploited lands suffer from erosion, soil salinization, loss of productivity, and decreased resilience to climatic variations.

Which of the following statements best describes indentured servants during the American colonial period? They obtained their freedom once their contract was completed. They consisted primarily of young women and children. The majority served in wealthy homes in the northern colonies. They paid higher taxes to offset the cost of their trip to the Americas.

They obtained their freedom once their contract was completed.. Indentured servants in the American colonies typically served for seven years and received their freedom and a plot of land when their service was complete.

Which of the following best describes why a democratic government regulates the economy? To guarantee fair elections To protect civil rights To provide federal jobs To ensure financial stability

To ensure financial stability The question encourages students to understand that governments attempt to provide financial stability through economic regulations. Economic arguments for government intervention are based on the idea that the marketplace cannot provide public goods or handle externalities.

Which of the following countries is known as the breadbasket of Europe? Ukraine France Ireland Poland

Ukraine. he rich dark soil and the vast fields of wheat and other food products have earned Ukraine the nickname "breadbasket of Europe."

Which of the following are the most common geological threats to the country of Mexico? Hurricanes and tsunamis Tornadoes and blizzards Volcanoes and earthquakes Tsunamis and landslides

Volcanoes and earthquakes. The biggest geological threats Mexico faces are volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.

Which of the following helped many homesteaders to establish farms on the Great Plains during the 1800seighteen hundreds? Windmills to pump water for irrigation Levees to control flooding Steel to construct cities to withstand earthquakes Cars to transport crops to markets

Windmills to pump water for irrigation Homesteaders utilized windmills to pump water for irrigation on the Great Plains.

Which of the following best describes one result of the introduction of robotics into manufacturing centers? Workers will need to be retrained to perform different jobs. Additional assembly-line workers will be needed to work in automated factories. The price of goods created through automation will increase. Additional management personnel will be needed to make decisions about production levels.

Workers will need to be retrained to perform different jobs.. The introduction of robotics in factories has reduced the need for human laborers, which has resulted in the need to retrain workers to perform different jobs.

Which of the following actions would be taken by the Federal Reserve? Printing money to introduce into circulation Restricting the buying and selling of stocks on Wall Street Creating a national budget to present to Congress Adjusting interest rates to prevent inflation

Adjusting interest rates to limit inflation is a responsibility of the Federal Reserve Bank.

Which of the following American Civil War battles immediately preceded the issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation? Battle of Gettysburg Battle of Bull Run Battle of Antietam Battle of Vicksburg

Battle of Antietam. Lincoln was advised to wait for a decisive Union victory before issuing the Emancipation Proclamation to show that the Union could enforce the Proclamation. The Battle of Antietam ended with the Confederates being driven out of Maryland. Lincoln felt comfortable enough with this to issue the Proclamation five days after the battle.

Which of the following is correct based on the law of supply? A decrease in the demand of a product will result in an increase in supply. An increase in the demand for one product leads to a fall in the demand for another. A decrease in the value of a currency will cause the value of another currency to decline. An increase in the price of a product will result in an increase in supply.

An increase in the price of a product will result in an increase in supply.. Based on the law of supply, if the price of a product increases, then it is advantageous for the providers of that product to increase production.

Which of the following ancient civilizations used hieroglyphics as a way to communicate? Greece Rome Egypt China

Egypt. The Egyptians used hieroglyphics as their form of writing.

Which of the following demonstrates one way the government can promote competition? Implementing a tariff on foreign products Enacting and enforcing antitrust legislation Providing tax breaks for consumers Creating a national minimum wage

Enacting and enforcing antitrust legislation. In order to promote competition, the government must ensure that one company does not have an unfair advantage over its competitors.

"The right 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 this text? Thirteenth Fourteenth Fifteenth Nineteenth

Fifteenth. The Fifteenth Amendment granted the right to vote to all male citizens.

Which of the following rights did Thomas Jefferson believe John Adams violated when he signed the Alien and Sedition Acts into law? The right to bear arms Freedom of the press The right to assemble peacefully Unreasonable searches and seizures

Freedom of the press. Thomas Jefferson argued that the Alien and Sedition Acts violated the freedom of speech and press.

The Ring of Fire region is best known for which of the following characteristics? Slash-and-burn agriculture High levels of seismic activity Severe drought conditions High number of wildfires

High levels of seismic activity. The Ring of Fire is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.

Which of the following are the main religions in Nepal? Sikhism and Buddhism Buddhism and Confucianism Hinduism and Buddhism Christianity and Judaism

Hinduism and Buddhism are the two main religions practiced in Nepal.

Which of the following did Thomas Malthus theorize? An increase in population will stimulate society to increase food production. If left unchecked, a population will exhaust its available resources, resulting in naturally occurring checks on the population, such as famine, disease, and war. Overpopulation can lead to unsuitable farming practices that may degrade the land. 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.

If left unchecked, a population will exhaust its available resources, resulting in naturally occurring checks on the population, such as famine, disease, and war. According to Malthus, if allowed to grow unchecked, a population would outstrip its available resources, resulting in what came to be known as Malthusian catastrophes: naturally occurring checks on population growth such as famine, disease, and war.

Which of the following countries have territorial claims in Kashmir? India, Pakistan, and China Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran Iran, Iraq, and Russia Russia, China, and India

India, Pakistan, and China. The countries of India, Pakistan, and China are in a triangular conflict in Kashmir because all three countries make territorial claims in Kashmir.

Which of the following countries received its independence from Great Britain in 1947? India Argentina The Philippines Peru

India. India was a colony of Great Britain and received its independence in 1947.

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? Incentive Production Consumption Scarcity

Incentive. This is an example of an incentive because the consumer is being motivated to shop at the store.

Which of the following events took place as a result of the Indian Removal Act of 1830 ? Members of the Seminole tribe peaceably relocated to Florida. The United States Army relocated members of the Creek Nation to Georgia. The Sioux were the only remaining tribes in the southeastern United States. Members of the Cherokee Nation were forced to move to the western United States.

Members of the Cherokee Nation were forced to move to the western United States.. The Cherokee refused to leave their land, even suing for their rights. However, they were eventually forced to relocate in 1838 and 1839 in a migration that is known as the Trail of Tears.

Which of the following time zones is located between California and Texas? Mountain Central Eastern Pacific

Mountain. California is located in the Pacific time zone and Texas is in the Central time zone. The Mountain time zone is located between the Pacific and Central time zones.

Which of the following individuals helped end the system of apartheid in South Africa? Mohandas Gandhi Mother Teresa Nelson Mandela The Dalai Lama

Nelson Mandela. He was the first black president of South Africa. He was elected after the system of apartheid was abolished.

Which of the following amendments to the United States Constitution gave women the right to vote? Thirteenth Fifteenth Seventeenth Nineteenth

Nineteenth. The Nineteenth Amendment was ratified on August 18, 1920, giving women the right to vote in the United States.

In which of the following regions is Islam the predominant religion? Northern Africa Western Europe Northern South America Eastern Asia

Northern Africa. A large portion of the population in the northern region of Africa is Muslim.

Which of the following is the best example of how humans impact topography? Using technology to predict earthquakes Mapping a local river system Strip-mining an area for minerals Migrating from rural to urban areas

Strip-mining an area for minerals. Strip-mining removes large sections of land from an area. It can remove the tops from mountains, altering their elevation and the way precipitation runoff sculpts the remainder of the landscape.

Question: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

The Articles of Confederation. The articles were the first attempt by the colonists to create a government. They were ratified in 1781 and created a confederation of states and a weak central government. The states held the majority of the governmental power.

Which of the following most contributes to the cultural cohesion of a community? A.Diverse climate B.Common language C.Natural resources D.Market economy

Option (B) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that a common language is a major factor that helps provide cultural cohesion in communities. Language is an important cultural component because it facilitates communication. This furthers cultural interactions, passing of oral traditions, etc.

Which of the following amendments to the United States Constitution extended the right to vote to women? A.Eighteenth Amendment B.Nineteenth Amendment C.Twentieth Amendment D.Twenty-First Amendment Correct Answer: B

Option (B) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that the 19th amendment, passed by Congress on June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920, guaranteed all American women the right to vote.

Which of the following statements best describes the historical settlement of the present-day United States? A. European powers cooperated with one another to colonize new territories. B. The area was primarily populated from the East Coast to the West Coast. C. Internal migration was discouraged by local government officials. D. Large groups of Native Americans were assimilated into European settlements. Option (B) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that the United States was colonized geographically along the East Coast. Settlers eventually moved westward, settling the regions which would eventually be annexed as states in the Union

Option (B) is correct. The question encourages students to understand that the United States was colonized geographically along the East Coast. Settlers eventually moved westward, settling the regions which would eventually be annexed as states in the Union

"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 sanction of the law, for the policy of separating the races is usually interpreted as denoting the inferiority of the Negro group. . . . 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." Warren, chief justice of the United States Supreme Court - Which of the following court cases did this ruling overturn? Plessy vversus. Ferguson Regents of the University of California vversus. Bakke Dred Scott vversus. Sandford Korematsu vversus.United State

Plessy vversus. Ferguson. The Brown vversus. Board of Education ruling overturned the Plessy vversus. Ferguson ruling, declaring "separate but equal" to be unconstitutional.

Question: Which of the following events of the American Revolution occurred last? The passage of the Intolerable Acts The dumping of tea into Boston Harbor The signing of the Declaration of Independence The Battle of Yorktown

The Battle of Yorktown. In 1781, General George Washington and the Continental army attacked and captured the British fort at Yorktown, Virginia. This victory led to the surrender of British General Cornwallis and peace negotiations to end the American Revolution began soon after.

Which of the following reasons explains why Russia withdrew from the First World War? The Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated. The Bolshevik Revolution started. Nicolas II was crowned czar. Warsaw was captured by Germany.

The Bolshevik Revolution started. The Bolshevik uprising caused the Russian government to pull out of the war in 1917.

Which of the following is a shared power between state and federal governments? Making treaties with nations Appointing local judges Raising taxes Passing city ordinances

Raising Taxes. Both the federal government and state government can levy and raise taxes.

An agricultural town experiences a drought and is not able to produce as many crops as it typically does. As a result, the farmers are unable to provide grocery stores the amount of products they had promised. Which of the following economic situations does the scenario create? Competition Scarcity Opportunity cost Absolute advantage

Scarcity is a situation where resources are limited. In this example, the crops are limited because of the drought.

Which of the following regions is the vast, cold, dry region of eastern Russia? Beringia Siberia The Ural Mountains The Baltic coast

Siberia is the vast Russian province encompassing most of Northern Asia with extremely cold winters and low precipitation.

Which of the following is a responsibility of the executive branch? Ratifying proposed amendments to the Constitution Declaring war on countries that threaten national security Signing proposed bills into law Declaring laws that infringe on personal freedoms unconstitutional

Signing proposed bills into law. It is a responsibility of the president to sign bills into law.

Which of the following European nations was the first to colonize the southwestern United States? Spain Portugal France England

Spain. Spain was the first European nation to explore and colonize the Southwestern United States as early as the mid 1500sfifteen hundreds.

The destruction of the USSU S S Maine led to the start of which of the following events? Spanish-American War First World War Mexican-American War War of 1812

Spanish-American War. The sinking of the USSU S S Maine in Havana, Cuba, in February 1898 prompted the United States to declare war on Spain, beginning the Spanish-American War.

Which of the following best explains why the expansion of the American colonies was limited under British rule? The Spanish held the territory west of the Appalachian Mountains. Bad weather and poor soil prevented crops from growing south of the colonies. Most of the American colonists were fishermen and lived along the eastern shoreline. The Proclamation of 1763 prevented the colonists from migrating west.

The Proclamation of 1763 prevented the colonists from migrating west.. The Proclamation of 1763 forbade any settlement by English colonists west of the Appalachian Mountains. The British refused to provide protection to colonists settling in this area.

Which of the following accurately compares two ancient civilizations? The Egyptians and Aztecs both practiced monotheistic religions. The Sumerian civilization used cuneiform, and the Egyptians used hieroglyphics. The Phoenicians traded mostly by land routes, and the Chinese traded mostly by sea routes. The Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations lacked reliable sources of water.

The Sumerian civilization used cuneiform, and the Egyptians used hieroglyphics.. The form of writing used by the Sumerians was cuneiform, and the Egyptians used hieroglyphics.

Which of the following statements is correct about the Battles of Lexington and Concord? The battles convinced the French to aid the Continental army. General Washington crossed the Potomac to engage in the battles. The battles marked the start of the war with Great Britain. General Cornwallis agreed to surrender after the battles.

The battles marked the start of the war with Great Britain.. Although the Americans had not yet declared independence, the Battles of Lexington and Concord are known as the first battles of the war.

In which of the following nations did the conflict between the Hutu and the Tutsi take place? Rwanda South Africa Ethiopia Uganda

The conflict between the Hutu and the Tutsi took place in the country of Rwanda.

Which of the following was a reaction by the American public to tensions created by the Cold War? A decline in entrepreneurship The mass migration of minorities to rural areas The construction of private bomb shelters A reduction in consumer spending

The construction of private bomb shelters. During the 1950snineteen fifties and 1960snineteen sixties people in the United States built private bomb shelters because of the fear of a nuclear attack during the Cold War.

Which of the following elements is contained in the United States Constitution but not in the Articles of Confederation? A process to propose and approve amendments The power for Congress to declare war The establishment of an executive branch A unicameral legislative structure

The establishment of an executive branch. Under the Articles of Confederation there was no executive branch. There was a president, but he had a primarily ceremonial role within Congress.

Which of the following regions has the greatest frequency of tornadoes? The Middle East The east coast of Australia The midwestern United States The Far East

The midwestern United States has the greatest frequency of tornadoes.

Which of the following is a key component in determining the economic growth of a country? The landmass of the country The per capita national output The amount of natural resources The size of the country's population

The per capita national output. Economic growth is directly related to percentage increase in GNPG N P of a country.

Boston Tea Party Boston Massacre Intolerable Acts The actions listed contributed to which of the following events? The French and Indian War The American Revolution The Proclamation of 1763 The War of 1812

The three actions listed contributed to the start of the American Revolutionary War.

Which of the following statements describes an advantage the South had over the North during the Civil War? They had a larger population to provide troops for their army. They had greater access to railroads to move their troops. They had more manufacturing centers to produce munitions. They had more experienced generals to lead their troops.

They had more experienced generals to lead their troops.. The South had commanders which included Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. Their military leaders had more experience than the Northern military leaders.

Following the Civil War, poll taxes were primarily used in the South to deny access to which of the following? Voting Public education Employment Military service

voting. Poll taxes were passed to deny many African Americans the right to vote.