Test Review

Primary reasons for European exploration in the Americas (check all the correct answers)

• increase wealth by finding gold

• to trade with Native Americans

• claim land to expand empires

• to spread Christianity

What is the primary purpose of a government in a society?

• To provide entertainment

• To enforce laws and maintain order

• To create wealth for individuals

• To promote sports activities

Which of the following is a characteristic of a democracy?

• Rule by a single leader

• Citizens have the right to vote

• Government control of all businesses

• No freedom of speech

What is the significance of the Magna Carta in history?

• It was the first constitution of the United States

• It limited the power of the king and established legal rights

• It was a peace treaty between France and England

• It was a religious document

Which economic system is based on supply and demand with little government control?

• Communism

• Socialism

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

What is the main function of the United Nations?

• To govern all countries

• To promote international peace and security

• To control global trade

• To enforce religious laws

Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The Louisiana Purchase

What is the primary cause of the French Revolution?

• Religious conflicts

• Economic hardship and inequality

• Colonial expansion

• Scientific discoveries

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Oil

• Wind

• Natural gas

What is the role of the legislative branch in the United States government?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To judge laws