#1 - Vocabulary You Need to Know for Social Studies Exam

What term describes the physical setting where historical events occur?

• Geographic Context

• Historical Context

• Point of View

• Cause and Effect

What is a dynasty?

• A. A type of farming method

• B. A system of government

• C. Rulers from the same family

• D. A trading network

What is a pictograph?

• A. A symbol representing a word or phrase

• B. A type of government

• C. A family of rulers

• D. A farming technique

What refers to the circumstances surrounding a historical moment?

• Education System

• Trade

• Historical Context

• Military Strength

Which system involves supplying water to help crops grow?

• Trade

• Military Strength

• Irrigation

• Democracy

Which term describes a society characterized by urban development and cultural achievements?

• Dynasty

• Historical Context

• Civilization

• Geographic Context

Fill in the blank: A series of rulers from the same family or lineage is called a ________.

• Dynasty

• Republic

• Colony

• Empire

where a historical event took place and why it took place there

• geographic context

• historical context

• reliability

• evidence

Fill in the blank: A complex society characterized by urban development, social stratification, and cultural achievements is known as a ________.

• Civilization

• Colony

• Tribe

• Village

Fill in the blank: The capability of a nation to defend itself and project power through armed forces is called ________.

• Military Strength

• Economic Policy

• Cultural Heritage

• Environmental Awareness