Terminology and Concepts Quiz

What does the term “sectionalism” mean?

• The belief that all regions of a country should work together

• Loyalty to one region of a country rather than the country as a whole

• The practice of electing leaders by popular vote

• The economic system based on agriculture

An “abolitionist” was someone who wanted to:

• Expand slavery

• End slavery

• Support the plantation system

• Create new territories

To “secede” means to:

• Join the Union

• Withdraw from the Union

• Elect a new leader

• Overthrow the government

What does “popular sovereignty” mean?

• Power is in the hands of the people

• The government controls all decisions

• The wealthiest citizens make the laws

• Only elected officials have power

If someone “instigates” a conflict, they:

• Avoid getting involved

• Try to bring peace

• Start a conflict on purpose

• Wait for others to act first

“Population distribution” refers to:

• The way people are spread across an area or nation

• The number of people voting in an election

• The total number of people living in a country

• The government’s control over migration

“Folklore” includes:

• Scientific discoveries and laws

• Traditions, beliefs, or stories passed on by word of mouth

• Official government records

• Modern historical textbooks

“Stereotyping” is:

• The study of different cultures

• A fair assessment of individual differences

• An assumption that all people who share a particular characteristic are the same

• The scientific classification of people

“Prejudice” is:

• An unfair opinion formed without knowledge

• A belief based on factual evidence

• The legal protection of individual rights

• The fair treatment of all people

“Discrimination” means:

• Treating all people equally

• Unfair treatment of a particular group of people

• Supporting diversity and inclusion

• Making decisions based only on qualifications