Social Studies Concepts and Terminology

This video tutorial covers key vocabulary for Unit 1 of Social Studies 101. It begins with an introduction to the environment and its significance, followed by discussions on civilization, society, and interaction. The video explains the importance of sources and perspective in history, and provides an overview of economics and government structures. It explores culture and its characteristics, addresses bias and secondary sources, and discusses citizenship and various government types. Different economic systems are explained, and the video concludes with the impact of geography on human decisions.

What term describes the conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives?

• Environment

• Society

• Civilization

• Culture

Which term refers to the stage of human social development considered most advanced?

• Economics

• Government

• Civilization

• Interaction

What is the term for how one or more people or societies affect each other?

• Interaction

• Economy

• Perspective

• Source

Which term describes a particular attitude or way of regarding something?

• Perspective

• Economics

• Culture

• Government

What is the governing body of a nation, state, or community called?

• Government

• Culture

• Society

• Economy

Which term refers to the behaviors and beliefs of a particular social, ethnic, or age group?

• Politics

• Bias

• Economics

• Culture

What economic system is characterized by private ownership and profit motive?

• Capitalism

• Traditional Economy

• Socialism

• Mixed Economy

Which economic system involves government regulation of production and prices?

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Command Economy

• Mixed Economy

What is the term for a large landmass that is part of the Earth's surface?

• Continent

• Country

• Region

• State

Which of the following is a nation with its own government occupying a particular territory?

• Region

• Continent

• Country

• State