Junior Beta Social Studies Quiz

Which ancient civilization built the Great Pyramids of Giza?

• Ancient Greek civilization

• Ancient Roman civilization

• Ancient Mayan civilization

• Ancient Egyptian civilization

What is the capital city of Australia?

• Sydney

• Perth

• Melbourne

• Canberra

What is the main responsibility of the legislative branch of government?

• The main responsibility of the legislative branch of government is to make laws.

• Enforcing laws

• Managing foreign relations

• Judicial review

What is the term used to describe the study of how individuals, businesses, and governments make choices about how to use limited resources?

• Psychology

• Biology

• Economics

• Sociology

Which country hosted the 2020 Summer Olympics?

• The 2020 Summer Olympics were hosted by Russia.

• The 2020 Summer Olympics were hosted by Australia.

• The 2020 Summer Olympics were hosted by Japan.

• The 2020 Summer Olympics were hosted by China.

Which ancient civilization developed the first system of writing known as cuneiform?

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Romans

• Sumerians

What is the largest continent in the world?

• Australia

• Asia

• Antarctica

• Europe

What is the main purpose of the judicial branch of government?

• To oversee the military and national security

• The main purpose of the judicial branch is to interpret and apply the law, and to provide a check on the other branches of government.

• To create new laws and policies

• To enforce laws and regulations

What is the term used to describe the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a given year?

• Unemployment Rate

• Consumer Price Index (CPI)

• Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

• Net Domestic Product (NDP)

Which country is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'?

• China

• India

• Brazil

• Japan