Praxis 5089

Mr. Sen is creating a lesson for his fourth-grade class around the geographic theme of human-environment interaction, which deals with the ways in which geographic locations influence the lives and choices of the people who live in them. Which of the following learning objectives best demonstrates Mr. Sen's understanding of the social studies concept of human-environment interaction?

• Students will be able to write an essay about the limitations geography placed on early explorers in the Americas

• Students will be able to construct a table describing how different physical features of regions influence architecture and economic activities of residents

• Students will be able to create a cause-and-effect diagram describing the formation of different landforms

• Students will be able to describe patterns of immigration, emigration, and distribution of people in a particular region

Which of the following best describes the concept of cultural diffusion in social studies?

• A) The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another

• B) The isolation of a culture from outside influences

• C) The development of a new culture in a completely isolated environment

• D) The destruction of a culture due to external influences

What is the primary purpose of the United Nations?

• A) To promote international peace and security

• B) To regulate international trade

• C) To control global oil prices

• D) To manage international sports events

Which economic system is characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods?

• A) Capitalism

• B) Socialism

• C) Communism

• D) Feudalism

What was the main cause of the Cold War?

• A) Ideological conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union

• B) Disputes over oil resources

• C) Territorial disputes in Europe

• D) Economic competition in Asia

Which of the following is a primary source in historical research?

• A) A diary written by a soldier during World War II

• B) A textbook summarizing World War II events

• C) A documentary about World War II

• D) An article analyzing World War II strategies

What is the significance of the Magna Carta in world history?

• A) It limited the power of the monarchy in England

• B) It established the first democratic government

• C) It was the first written constitution in the world

• D) It ended the feudal system in Europe

Which of the following best explains the term 'globalization'?

• A) The process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide

• B) The isolation of countries to protect local industries

• C) The division of the world into distinct cultural regions

• D) The decline of international trade

What is the primary function of the legislative branch of government?

• A) To make laws

• B) To enforce laws

• C) To interpret laws

• D) To conduct foreign policy

Which of the following events marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

• A) The Battles of Lexington and Concord

• B) The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• C) The Boston Tea Party

• D) The First Continental Congress