Social Studies Praxis 5004 (flashcard 1/2)

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Which mountain range crosses through the state of Washington?

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Cascades

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Which type of map shows the boundaries of countries, states, or municipalities?

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political

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What is believed to have occurred during the last Ice Age due to a land bridge between Siberia and Alaska?

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The establishment of human settlements in North America

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Since the end of the United States Civil War in 1865, all of the following have been successful efforts or groups seeking civil rights for African Americans EXCEPT

• passage of affirmative action legislation
• desegregation of public educational facilities
• creation of a major national political party
• establishing antilynching campaigns

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creation of a major national political party

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The legal doctrine known as "separate but equal" was overturned by the Supreme Court's ruling in which case?

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Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka

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In the United States, the division of power between the national and state governments demonstrates the principle of

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federalism

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What percent of the seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are up for election every two years?

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100%

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Historically, India's society has been organized into hierarchical groups known as: tribes, castes, clans, denominations

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castes

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Which of the following major world religions is monotheistic? Taosim, Buddhism, Islam, Shinotism

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Islam

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Jane is saving to buy a new car. Her friends are planning a weekend trip to the beach. She wants to go but decides that saving for the car is more important. Jane’s choice best demonstrates which economic concept?

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Opportunity cost