Central Idea Practice

Why do Jewish people study the Hebrew Bible and Talmud?

• They're central to Jewish teaching/practice

• They have lots of pictures

• It's just something to do when bored

Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or are bucked off of bulls at riding competitions, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business.

Find the central idea of this passage.

• Being a clown isn't all fun and games.

• Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

• Rodeos are exciting.

• Clowns are good at riding bulls.

What is the central idea of the Magna Carta in the context of its impact on modern democracy?

• It established the principle of absolute monarchy.

• It laid the foundation for parliamentary democracy.

• It promoted the idea of divine right of kings.

• It was a religious document.

Identify the central idea of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln.

• It declared the freedom of all slaves in Confederate states.

• It was a peace treaty with the Confederacy.

• It granted women the right to vote.

• It established the federal income tax.

What is the central idea behind the United Nations' formation after World War II?

• To promote international peace and security.

• To create a global empire.

• To establish a single world government.

• To promote space exploration.

Determine the central idea of the Industrial Revolution's impact on society.

• It led to the decline of cities.

• It caused a decrease in technological advancements.

• It transformed economies from agrarian to industrial.

• It promoted the use of manual labor over machines.

What is the central idea of the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution?

• To limit the powers of the federal government.

• To establish a monarchy.

• To promote colonial expansion.

• To create a national religion.

Identify the central idea of the French Revolution.

• To establish a constitutional monarchy.

• To promote the divine right of kings.

• To overthrow the monarchy and establish a republic.

• To expand the French Empire.

What is the central idea of the Renaissance period in European history?

• A revival of art and learning based on classical sources.

• A decline in scientific discoveries.

• A focus on religious dogma.

• An era of political stagnation.

Determine the central idea of the Marshall Plan after World War II.

• To provide economic aid to rebuild European economies.

• To isolate the United States from European affairs.

• To promote communism in Europe.

• To dismantle European industries.