Social Studies Unit Assessment

Social Studies Unit Assessment

by Anthony Ewell

​Ancient Civilization

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​Ancient Rome- the first to have a representative government

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​Ancient Greece- the concept of a democracy origin

Multiple Choice

The United States is a 

• military dictatorship

• constitutional monarchy

• representative democracy

• direct democracy

Fill in the Blank

What social institution makes sure workers are paid for the work they do?

Multiple Choice

which of the following ancient civilizations was the first to have a representative democracy, the system used in the USA

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient India

• Ancient Athens

Multiple Choice

Which institution, basic to all societies, is shown in the image?

• an economic 

• a government

• an educational

• a religious

Poll

Why would a place near fertile land be more populated?

• it is near a more populous country

• it receives more rainfall 

• it is located near the desert

• it is a major trade r

Multiple Choice

Concept of democracy originated in which culture?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Persia

• Sumeria

• Ancient Greece

​Australia

Multiple Choice

Spain is located in?

• Asia

• South America

• Europe

• France

Multiple Choice

True or False....

Europe is located in the Eastern Hemisphere, North of Spain

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

English and Canadians had a conflict where...

• French Canadians wanted to get rid of English

• Baby Yoda

• I love pizza

• English speakers agreed to new laws

Multiple Choice

Canada is located....

• south of America

• west of America

• east of America

• north of America

Multiple Choice

Many people have migrated from region A to region B. What will most likely be an impact of this migration of people?

• the population of region B will decrease

• the charcter of region B will become more diverse

• the character of region A will become more diverse

• the population of region A will increase

Multiple Choice

What is the one reason for limiting government power?

• to protect the freddom of the leaders

• to protect the freedom of the people 

• to protect the country from world wars

• to protect the thrones of royalty

Multiple Choice

Mexico is located?

• Northern Hemisphere

• West Texas

• South America

• South Asia

Multiple Choice

Rocky Mountains and Mojave Dessert can be found in which part of the United States?

• Northeast

• West

• the South

• Midwest

Multiple Choice

The democratic idea that all members of society are bound by the same law is..

• limited government

• majority rules

• rule of law

• minority rights

Multiple Choice

Ron is a native Russian, and Christine is from China. Which of these is most likely going to keep them from talking to each other about the weather?

• political

• language barriers

• religious intolerance

• economic opportunties

Multiple Choice

Michelle's family attends a Japanese dinner party. They enjoy the food but leave a small amount uneaten as a tribute to the host. This is an example of Japanese

• politics

• language

• religion

• custom

Poll

How is limited government different from an unlimited government?

• the people can only vote once a year

• the leaders can do whatever they want

• only the leaders have to follow the rules

• the people's rights are protected

• e

Multiple Choice

North Korea is ruled by communist dictator Kim Jong-un. North Korean citizens have extremely limited rights and no say in how the country is run. Kim and his advisers also have total control of the economy. There is very little economic growth and shortages of food and other basic necessities are common. People are forced to work in occupations that are dictated by the government. Life in North Korea is very hard for the majority of its citizens.

What is the best description of passage

• reasons for arms control treaties

• reasons to make trade agreements 

• reasons to limit the power of government 

• reasons for a government controlled economy

Multiple Choice

Why did the framer's of the US Constitution decide to separate the powers of the three branches of government?

• to make sure each branch had enough work to do

• to protect the rights of individual citizens in every state

• to keep individual states from passing to many laws

• to protect against one branch having too much control

Multiple Choice

Holidays are a very important part of culture. Holidays such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and Ramadan are most associated with which social institution?

• economy

• politics 

• education

• religion

Multiple Choice

Which cultural term refers to the rules that govern the functions of institutions, organizations, and interest groups?

• religion

• political system

• economic system

• culture

Multiple Choice

Which of these is true about the Christian holiday of Easter?

• time when Christians celebrate their religious beliefs 

• time when Christians celebrate their economic system

• time when Christians celebrate their political opinions

• time when Christians celebrate their language

Fill in the Blank

Historically, Canada has been heavily influenced by both France and England. What is one of the effects of this influence?