Modified Social Studies Test (Scaffolded Version)

Which ancient civilizations helped shape early democratic ideas? Think: Which ones had early ideas about voting or government?

• Greece

• China

• Rome

How does the Amazon rainforest affect where people live? Think: Is it easy or hard to live deep in a rainforest?

• It is easy to live everywhere

• It is hard, so people live near rivers

• It creates many big cities inside

Why is Simón Bolívar important? Think: Did he help countries gain freedom or keep control?

• He helped countries gain independence

• He kept Spain in control

• He stopped revolutions

Which is an example of cultural diffusion?

• War divides people

• New cultural ideas come from land being added

• People stay separated

What is the main job in the Pampas region?

• Growing coffee

• Raising cattle

• Mining gold

What idea came from the Magna Carta? Think: Does the king follow the law or not?

• The king is above the law

• The king must follow the law

• The king has total power

Why are the Andes less populated? Think: What is the land like?

• Easy land to build cities

• Hard land with mountains

• Flat land for farming

Why were Inca roads important? Think: How did they control their empire?

What was one effect of the slave trade in Brazil? Think: What work did enslaved people do?

• Worked on sugar plantations

• Ended slavery quickly

• Caused fast industrial growth

What does a menu with foods from different cultures show? Think: Are cultures mixing?

• One culture made all foods

• Different cultures influenced food

• Only local foods matter