Kentucky State Assessment Social Studies

What animal did Europeans bring to America that changed the lives of American Indians?

• Dogs

• Beaver

• Buffalo

• Horses

Which of the following is NOT a duty of a citizen in local and state elections?

• Voting for candidates and/or propositions

• Making informed choices about issues

• Volunteering at a candidate’s headquarters

• Learning about candidates running for office

Colin Powell becoming the first African American Secretary of State and Barack Obama becoming the first African American President of the United States supports the opinion that –

• women can’t have jobs in the government

• African Americans were held in internment camps

• there has been some progress in equality since the Civil Rights movement

• African Americans were not allowed to fight in the War on Terror

Who makes the laws in a community?

• Teachers

• Government officials

• Students

• Animals

What is the main purpose of government?

• To make movies

• To sell products

• To make and enforce laws

• To build cars

What type of government is run by the people?

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

What is the capital of Kentucky?

• A) Louisville

• B) Lexington

• C) Frankfort

• D) Bowling Green

Which river forms the northern border of Kentucky?

• A) Mississippi River

• B) Ohio River

• C) Tennessee River

• D) Cumberland River

What is the primary economic activity in Kentucky?

• A) Technology

• B) Agriculture

• C) Mining

• D) Tourism

Which historical event is associated with Kentucky's Mammoth Cave?

• A) Civil War battles

• B) Underground Railroad

• C) Gold Rush

• D) Prohibition