G.R.A.P.E.S. and Characteristics of Civilization Quiz Pt2.

Why is politics important in a civilization?

• It helps organize government and create laws for society

• It teaches people how to cook

• It focuses on building new cities

• It is only about entertainment

Which type of government is ruled by religious leaders?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

Why are people who understand how governments work better equipped to participate in them?

• They can make informed choices about elected officials, proposed laws, and policies.

• They can avoid all government activities.

• They can ignore voting.

• They can become government employees automatically.

Imagine a new law is proposed in your community. Based on what you learned, what should you do to make an informed decision about it?

• Learn how the government works and gather information about the law before deciding.

• Ignore the law and let others decide.

• Vote without knowing anything about it.

• Only listen to your friends’ opinions.

What does "Scarcity" mean in economics?

• When there are more than enough resources to meet people’s needs.

• When there are not enough resources (goods and services) to meet people’s needs.

• The total value of all possessions a person or country has.

• The exchange of goods and services.

What is "Wealth" according to economics?

• The exchange of goods and services.

• The total value of all possessions a person or country has.

• Physical items that are purchased and used by consumers.

• A professional’s work or efforts.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a service?

• Getting a haircut

• Buying a new phone

• Visiting a doctor

• Taking a taxi ride

Why is it important to understand economics?

• To make informed decisions about spending and saving money

• To learn how to cook

• To improve physical fitness

• To become a famous artist

Using the law of supply and demand, explain why the price of a popular new video game might be high when it is first released.

• Because the supply is low and demand is high

• Because the supply is high and demand is low

• Because the supply and demand are equal

• Because the price is set randomly

What is one reason why learning about economics is important, according to the material?

• It helps us understand the effects of historical events on different groups.

• It teaches us how to make money quickly.

• It only focuses on modern technology.

• It is only useful for business owners.