2nd Trimester Open Book SS Test Review

The Great Awakening was a series of what?

• Religious revivals

• Political movements

• Scientific discoveries

• Economic reforms

Answer explanation

The Great Awakening refers to a series of religious revivals in the American colonies during the 18th century, emphasizing personal faith and emotional connection to religion, distinguishing it from political, scientific, or economic movements.

What is Enlightenment?

• A philosophical movement emphasizing reason and individualism

• A type of religious awakening

• A period of artistic expression

• A political revolution

Answer explanation

Enlightenment is a philosophical movement that emerged in the 17th and 18th centuries, emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority, distinguishing it from religious or artistic movements.

Benjamin Franklin is known for being:

• a Founding Father of the United States

• a famous British monarch

• a renowned French artist

• an ancient Greek philosopher

Answer explanation

Benjamin Franklin was a key figure in American history, recognized as a Founding Father for his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence and shaping the nation. The other options do not accurately describe him.

Jonathan Edwards is known for being a prominent figure in which field?

• Theology

• Physics

• Literature

• Music

Answer explanation

Jonathan Edwards was a key figure in the First Great Awakening and is best known for his contributions to theology, particularly in the areas of revivalism and the nature of religious experience.

Mercantilism is a:

• economic theory that emphasizes the role of the state in managing international trade and increasing national wealth

• political ideology focused on individual freedoms and limited government

• philosophical belief in the inherent goodness of humanity

• scientific theory explaining the origins of the universe

Answer explanation

Mercantilism is an economic theory that focuses on state intervention in trade to enhance national wealth, contrasting with ideologies that prioritize individual freedoms or scientific explanations.

Exports are:

• Goods and services sold to other countries

• Goods and services bought from other countries

• Goods and services produced domestically

• Goods and services consumed domestically

Answer explanation

Exports refer to goods and services sold to other countries. This distinguishes them from imports, which are bought from other countries, and domestic production or consumption.

Imports are:

• goods and services sold to other countries

• goods and services bought from other countries

• taxes imposed on goods

• subsidies given to local businesses

Answer explanation

Imports refer to goods and services bought from other countries. This distinguishes them from exports, which are sold to other countries. The correct choice clearly defines imports in the context of international trade.

What are Navigation Acts?

• A series of laws that restricted the use of foreign ships for trade between Britain and its colonies

• A set of guidelines for maritime navigation

• A collection of maps used by sailors

• A type of ship used in the 17th century

Answer explanation

The Navigation Acts were laws established to control trade between Britain and its colonies, ensuring that only British ships could transport goods, thus restricting foreign competition.

Triangular Trade refers to a historical trade system between which three regions?

• Europe, Africa, and the Americas

• Asia, Africa, and Europe

• Australia, Asia, and the Americas

• Europe, Asia, and the Americas

Answer explanation

Triangular Trade was a system involving Europe, Africa, and the Americas, where goods, enslaved people, and raw materials were exchanged among these regions, making this the correct answer.

John Locke is known for his contributions to which field?

• Philosophy

• Biology

• Physics

• Literature

Answer explanation

John Locke is a prominent figure in philosophy, particularly known for his theories on empiricism and social contract. His work laid the foundation for modern political thought, distinguishing him from contributions in biology, physics, or literature.