SDNC SS 5th Grade Unit 8 Post Assessment - Global Connections

In the 1970s, the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union became less strained. According to the timeline, in what year did the tensions between the two countries increase again?

• 1989

• 1985

• 1991

• 1981

New technology often makes life better for people. Scientists, however, sometimes think that industry and making new technology have negative consequences. Which of the following would be a negative long-term consequence of growing industry and making new technology?

• increased job availability

• decreased standard of living

• decreased income for employers

• increased levels of pollution

How did globalization impact rural South Carolina?

• by moving all rural jobs overseas

• by closing factories and mills due to foreign competition

• by causing soil erosion and decay due to increased traffic

• by reducing the number of farms

Which of the following inventions is responsible for allowing the development of new television and radio technology, as well as GPS navigation?

• satellite

• television

• nuclear fusion

• PET scans

After September 11, 2001, the United States invaded which two countries?

• Iraq and Afghanistan

• Iraq and Iran

• Iraq and Pakistan

• Afghanistan and Iran

After the attacks on September 11, 2001, the United States declared

• it would invade Iran.

• it would stay away from Iraq.

• a war on Osama bin Laden.

• a war on terrorism.

How did the fall of the Soviet Union affect the United States' power around the world?

• The United States provided more money and support.

• The United States struggled to keep control of allies.

• The United States was the only superpower remaining.

• The United States backed away from international politics.

Which of the following inventions allowed people to live farther away from their jobs and commute to work more quickly?

• television

• cellular phone

• satellite

• automobile

• an increase in the number of people telecommuting and working from home • increased interaction between people via social networking sites • communication speed has increased because of email and instant messaging • recreation activities include online and multiplayer gaming • increased access to information such as news, weather, and even educational resources Which of the following choices would make the best title for the list above?

• A. Understanding the Internet Generation

• B. Issues Experienced by Digital Natives

• C. Consequences of Increased Internet Usage

• D. Societal Impacts of the Internet

10. After World War II, the United States became a part of with 12 other countries. The members of this organization promised to protect each other if attacked.

• the League of Nations

• the Warsaw Pact

• the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
• the United Nations