Social Studies Pretest

Front

A first-hand account of an event, like a diary or photograph, is called:

Back

Primary Source

Front

Which of these is NOT a continent? Asia, Antarctica, Australia, Alaska

Back

Alaska

Front

On a map, the line that divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres is called the:

Back

Equator

Front

Which type of map shows boundaries like countries and states? Options: Political Map, Physical Map, Climate Map, Road Map

Back

Political Map

Front

The land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers was called:

Back

Mesopotamia

Front

Which invention is credited to the Sumerians? Options: Printing press, Wheel, Cuneiform writing, Both B and C

Back

Wheel, Cuneiform writing

Front

The Nile River flows into which body of water? Options: Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea

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Mediterranean Sea

Front

Egyptian Rulers were called

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Pharaohs

Front

The Silk Road was important because it:

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Helped spread goods and ideas

Front

Which Chinese philosophy focused on respect for elders and education?

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Confucianism