Praxis

Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding the Louisiana Purchase?

• Jefferson sent a delegation to Paris to endeavor to purchase only the city of New Orleans from Napoleon.

• Napoleon, anticipating U.S. intrusions into Louisiana, offered to sell the U.S. the entire Louisiana territory.

• The American delegation accepted Napoleon's offer, though they were only authorized to buy New Orleans.

• The Louisiana Purchase, once it was completed, increased the territory of the U.S. by 50% overnight.

Answer explanation

The Louisiana Purchase actually increased the U.S. territory by 100% overnight, not 50%. The Louisiana territory doubled the size of the nation.

Which of the following is NOT true about the English Civil Wars between 1641 and 1651?

• These wars all were waged between Royalists and Parliamentarians.

• The outcome of this series of civil wars was victory for Parliament.

• These wars legalized Parliament's consent as requisite to monarchy.

• Two of the wars in this time involved supporters of King Charles I.

Answer explanation

It is not true that the English Civil Wars between 1641 & 1651 legalized Parliament's consent as a requirement for a monarch to rule England. These wars did establish this idea as a precedent, but the later Glorious Revolution in 1688 actually made it legal that a monarch could not rule without Parliamentary consent.

The civil rights act that outlawed segregation in schools and public places also:

• Gave minorities the right to vote.

• Established women's right to vote.

• Outlawed unequal voter registration.

• Provided protection for children.

Answer explanation

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 affected the Jim Crow laws in the Southern states. Many minorities suffered unfair voting laws and segregation. President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law after the 1963 assassination of President Kennedy, who championed the reform.

Which of the following exemplifies the multiplier effect of large cities?

• The presence of specialized equipment for an industry attracts even more business.

• The large population lowers the price of goods.

• Public transportation means more people can commute to work.

• A local newspaper can afford to give away the Sunday edition.

Answer explanation

Large cities tend to grow even larger for a number of reasons: they have more skilled workers, they have greater concentrations of specialized equipment, and they have already-functioning markets. These factors all make it easier for a business to begin operations in a large city than elsewhere. Thus, the populations and economic productivity of large cities tend to grow quickly.

A fifth-grade teacher is preparing for a lesson identifying similarities and differences among various racial, ethnic, and religious groups in the same country. The supporting material is a set of photographs of a variety of people labeled with the following attributes for each person: religion, music, clothing, and food preference. Which of the following activities is most likely to help the teacher achieve the lesson’s objective?

• Making a collage out of photographs that represent one of the four attributes

• Sharing opinions about the photos during a small-group discussion

• Identifying photographs with a given attribute and doing further research on that attribute

• Sorting the photographs based on attributes and making comparisons among the people pictured

What is the primary focus of the Praxis series of exams?

• A) To assess the academic skills of students in high school

• B) To evaluate the professional skills of teachers

• C) To test the knowledge of college students in liberal arts

• D) To measure the technical skills of engineers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators tests?

• A) Reading

• B) Writing

• C) Mathematics

• D) Science

The Praxis exams are primarily used for what purpose in the United States?

• A) Licensing and certification of teachers

• B) Admission to graduate programs

• C) Evaluation of student performance in high school

• D) Certification of medical professionals

Which organization is responsible for developing and administering the Praxis exams?

• A) College Board

• B) Educational Testing Service (ETS)

• C) American Council on Education

• D) Pearson Education

In which of the following areas would a Praxis Subject Assessment NOT typically be required?

• A) Elementary Education

• B) Secondary Education

• C) Special Education

• D) Medical Education