Unit 3 Clusters 1 and 2 Vocabulary

Which of the following best describes the term 'priority'?

• something that is more important than other tasks

• a list of items to be purchased

• a decorative piece for the home

• a type of vehicle

What is the definition of 'republic (n.)'?

• a country that is governed by a president and representatives elected by the people and where there is no king or queen

• a country ruled by a single monarch with absolute power

• a region governed by military leaders without elections

• a territory controlled by a religious leader

Which of the following best describes 'territory'?

• An area under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state

• A specific type of climate

• A mode of transportation

• A species of plant

What is the definition of 'foreign policy (n.)'?

• a government’s plan and actions in its dealings with other nations

• a country’s internal economic strategy

• the rules for local government elections

• a nation’s official language policy

What is the definition of 'Northwest Territory (n.)'?

• land ceded to the United States by Great Britain after the American Revolution that eventually became the states of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and part of Minnesota

• a region in the southern United States known for its cotton plantations

• territory acquired from France in the Louisiana Purchase

• an area in the western United States famous for the Gold Rush

What is the definition of 'sovereignty (n.)'?

• the authority of a state to govern itself

• a type of government ruled by a king

• the process of making laws

• the division of power between branches

What is the definition of 'treaty (n.)'?

• a formal and legally binding agreement between two or more sovereign nations

• a type of traditional clothing worn by royalty

• a ceremonial dance performed at festivals

• a method of cooking used in ancient times

The Haitian Revolution can best be defined as:

• a conflict from 1791 to 1804 between enslaved Haitians and France, ending in Haiti’s becoming the 1st country to be founded by formerly enslaved people

• a peaceful protest movement in Haiti during the 20th century for civil rights

• a trade agreement between Haiti and France in the 18th century

• a cultural festival in Haiti celebrating independence from Spain

Lily faced a challenging situation at work but managed to bounce back quickly. What is the definition of 'resilience (n.)'?

• the ability to withstand or recover from difficulties

• a tendency to avoid challenges

• the process of forgetting information quickly

• the act of relying on others for support

What is the definition of 'expedition (n.)'?

• a journey taken for a specific purpose

• a type of food preparation

• a musical instrument

• a mathematical equation