21st Century Unit Test

Which of the following would be the BEST title for this bulleted list?

• Reasons to Purchase Apple Products
• Positive Impacts of the Internet on Society
• Competition Between Technology Companies
• Effects of Information on the Economy

Patriot Day honors those who lost their lives to terrorism on -

• D-Day
• Independence Day
• September 11th
• Labor Day

What are TWO things that happened as a result of the 2008 presidential election? (Hint: it rhymes it Oh mama llama)

Which of the following BEST replaces the question mark in the diagram below?

• The U.S. invaded Afghanistan

• The U.S. created better computers

• The U.S. elected a new president

• The U.S. prevented future disasters

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The U.S. invaded Afghanistan' as it aligns with the events depicted in the diagram.

Which of the following are benefits of free enterprise? Select TWO correct answers.

• Companies develop competing products to attract more customers.

• One company often controls the entire industry.

• Advancements in technology increased production.

• Prices of goods increased for consumers.

Answer explanation

The benefits of free enterprise include companies developing competing products to attract more customers and advancements in technology leading to increased production.

After the September 11th attacks, the Transportation Security Agency increased security by -

• enforcing traffic laws

• screening people and luggage at airports

• protecting America’s borders

• searching people’s electronic devices

Answer explanation

After the September 11th attacks, the Transportation Security Agency increased security by screening people and luggage at airports.

Apple and Samsung have become leading cell phone industries because they -

• are taxed higher than other electronics

• have used the same parts since the 1990s

• are the only cell phone providers in the U.S.

• frequently innovate their products

Answer explanation

Apple and Samsung have become leading cell phone industries because they frequently innovate their products.

Which of the following BEST completes this diagram?

• Reasons for Better Weather Technology

• One of America’s Worst Natural Disasters

• Honoring Louisiana’s First Responders

• Advances in Weather Forecasting

Answer explanation

The correct choice to complete the diagram is 'One of America’s Worst Natural Disasters' as it fits the theme of the diagram showcasing different aspects related to weather.

Which of the following would be the BEST title for this bulleted list?

• Technological Innovations in the 21st Century

• The Negative Impacts of Online Banking

• How the Internet Will Replace Banks

• How Banks Use Free Enterprise

Answer explanation

The BEST title for the bulleted list is 'Technological Innovations in the 21st Century' as it encompasses the various advancements mentioned in the list.

Which of the following events are connected to the Iraq War? Select TWO correct answers.

• The United Nations arrested Saddam Hussein in Iraq

• Other foreign countries protected Saddam Hussein

• Saddam Hussein was captured and given to the Iraqi people who executed him

• President Bush believed Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction

Answer explanation

The correct answers are that Saddam Hussein was captured and given to the Iraqi people who executed him, and President Bush believed Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction, both events connected to the Iraq War.