WorksheetsSocial Studies Milestones Sample Questions II
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of these was an effect of the Columbian Exchange on Native Americans?
a)
It caused Native Americans to migrate to new continents.
b)
It caused dramatic population declines among Native Americans.
c)
It allowed an extended period of peace among Native Americans.
d)
It allowed Native Americans to acquire substantial amounts of wealth.
2.
Who led a revolt for independence on the island of Haiti?
a)
Hernan Cortes
b)
Miguel Hidalgo
c)
Simone Bolivar
d)
Toussaint L'Ouverture
3.
Which nation had the MOST influence on the language and religion of Quebec?
a)
England
b)
France
c)
Netherlands
d)
Spain
4.
Which argument could Mary make in her report that would be supported by the information in the box?
a)
Canada engaged in a long evolutionary struggle against British rule.
b)
Great Britain still controls Canada as a colony for the benefit of the empire.
c)
Canada gained independence slowly and without the use of much violence.
d)
Great Britain's role in Canadian affairs increased more and more over time.
5.
Where do the majority of Canadians live?
a)
near the western border with Alaska
b)
near the northern border along the Arctic Ocean
c)
near the southern border with the United States
d)
near the eastern border along the Atlantic Ocean
6.
Which statement MOST LIKELY explains how the trend shown in the table affected Canada during that time?
a)
It led to unemployment.
b)
It led to increased trade.
c)
It led to a lower literacy rate.
d)
It led to a command economy.
7.
What is the MAIN reason few people live in the interior of Australia?
a)
The interior has swampy land.
b)
The interior has polluted water.
c)
The interior has a harsh climate.
d)
The interior has high mountains.
8.
The Commonwealth of Australia has a parliamentary government. Who leads Australia's government?
a)
a governor
b)
a president
c)
a prime minister
d)
an absolute monarch
9.
Which of these are considered an investment?
a)
stocks
b)
wages
c)
auto loans
d)
credit cards
10.
Which of these is an example of someone using credit?
a)
Lin buys a television by promising to repay the store over time.
b)
Jennifer places a portion of her paycheck in her savings account.
c)
Marissa buys a new video game by withdrawing money from her bank.
d)
Andrew uses a portion of his payecheck to purchase new school supplies.
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