Vocabulary Quiz 3- Society

Which word best fits the following sentence? "The __________ of a country often reflects its history, language, and shared experiences."

• culture

• government

• economy

• geography

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which word best fits the following sentence? "The __________ of the United States is based on a system of checks and balances among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches."

• culture

• government

• economy

• society

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which word best fits the following sentence? "The __________ of ancient Egypt was marked by the construction of pyramids and a complex social hierarchy."

• culture

• civilization

• economy

• geography

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Analyze the root word: The word "democracy" comes from the Greek words "demos" meaning "people" and "kratos" meaning "power" or "rule." What does "democracy" mean?

• Rule by a monarch

• Rule by the people

• Rule by a dictator

• Rule by the wealthy

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Identify the word based on the definition: "The recognized and legitimate power or right to make decisions, enforce rules, and command respect within a given context."

• power

• authority

• ideology

• reform

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which word best fits the following sentence? "The __________ of a society can be studied through its art, literature, and historical records."

• geography

• history

• politics

• economy

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Identify the word based on the definition: "A form of government in which a single person, the monarch, rules the state, often for life and by hereditary right."

• democracy

• republic

• monarchy

• dictatorship

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Identify the word based on the definition: "A system of government in which power is vested in the people, who exercise it directly or through elected representatives."

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• democracy

• republic

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Identify the word based on the definition: "A political entity with a defined territory, a permanent population, a government, and the ability to enter into relations with other states."

• nation

• state

• society

• citizen

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which word best fits the following sentence? "The __________ of a nation can be influenced by its natural resources, trade relationships, and industrial capacity."

• history

• geography

• economy

• politics

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D