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Worksheets1st Semester Review: Social Studies
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 22mins
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Class
Date
1.
The following are capital cities in the United States: Baton Rouge, Juneau, Montpelier and Pierre. These names suggest a cultural influence from
a)
Germany
b)
France
c)
Spain
d)
Great Britain
2.
What form of government was first introduced in the city-state of Athens, Greece?
a)
Monarchy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Democracy
d)
Communism
3.
*Constitution
* Freedoms & Liberties
* Checks & Balances
* Federalism
All of the above describe....
* Freedoms & Liberties
* Checks & Balances
* Federalism
All of the above describe....
a)
Limited Government
b)
The Bill of Rights
c)
Voting Qualification
d)
Causes of American Revolution
4.
Example: Ancient Greece; citizens gathered to make decisions for their city-states and voted directly on issues.
a)
Monarchy
b)
Republic
c)
Totalitarian
d)
Democracy
5.
“Give Venezuela an executive power in the person of a president chosen by the people, and you will have taken a great step toward national happiness. No matter what citizen occupies this office, he will be aided by the Constitution, and being authorized to do good, he can do no harm, because his ministers will cooperate with him only insofar as he abides by the law. If he attempts to infringe upon the law, his ministers will desert him, isolating him from the Republic, and they will bring charges against him in the Senate….” -Simón Bolívar, 1819
which type of government does Simón Bolívar propose for Venezuela?
which type of government does Simón Bolívar propose for Venezuela?
a)
theocracy
b)
democracy
c)
monarchy
d)
dictatorship
6.
* Vote in elections
* Obey the law
*Respect the rights of others
*Serve on a jury
The above are ____________of American citizens.
* Obey the law
*Respect the rights of others
*Serve on a jury
The above are ____________of American citizens.
a)
Ideas
b)
Responsibilities
c)
Constitutions
d)
Habits
7.
Which of the following illustrates civic responsibility?
a)
Staying informed on current events
b)
Voting
c)
Volunteering
d)
All are great ways to show civic responsibility
8.
Is it limited or unlimited government?
•No ability to limit government
•No ability to limit government
a)
Limited Government
b)
Unlimited Government
9.
For citizens to ensure their rights, they should stay informed, vote in elections, and respect others' rights.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Why did the colonists separate from Great Britain?
a)
To establish their own limited government.
b)
To get more land.
c)
To make more friends.
d)
To establish a larger army.
11.
The following are characteristics of Canada and the U.S.:
-English, French, Spanish are spoken
- Majority population Christian
-Limited governments
- Descendants of Africans & Europeans
This is because of ....
-English, French, Spanish are spoken
- Majority population Christian
-Limited governments
- Descendants of Africans & Europeans
This is because of ....
a)
colonization by different European nations.
b)
voting.
c)
shipping trade.
d)
the establishment of America
12.
In a cultural region, it is common for most of the population to practice the same religion.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Which of the following countries have a limited form of government?
a)
N. Korea and S. Korea
b)
Cuba and China
c)
North Korea and China
d)
United States and Canada
14.
a)
The map show the lines of longitude.
b)
The map shows the lines of latitude.
15.
a)
The map shows lines of longitude.
b)
The map shows lines of latitude.
16.
To locate exact places on the earth, one must look at
a)
the intersecting lines of latitude and longitude
b)
the lines of latitude only
c)
the lines of longitude only
d)
a neighboring area to describe the location
17.
Which is NOT a TRUE statement about the use of maps in human and physical geography?
a)
Every map projection distorts the surface of the Earth in some way.
b)
Maps refelct the bias of the cartographer who created the map.
c)
Maps are used as both tools of reference and tools of communication.
d)
Maps have little value to geographers since they are not 100% accurate.
18.
People moving from the rural areas to cities is called...
a)
Ruralization
b)
Urbanization
c)
Colonization
d)
None of these
19.
Forms a natural border between the United States and Mexico
a)
Columbia
b)
Ohio
c)
Colorado
d)
Rio Grande
20.
Which borders Canada?
a)
Mexico
b)
United States
c)
Panama
d)
Russia
21.
When there is a change to the environment to meet the needs of people
a)
Human adaptation to the environment
b)
Human modification of the environment
22.
The following are all considered institutions except.....
a)
Government
b)
Economic Systems
c)
Education
d)
Shopping
23.
This picture shows a
a)
peninsula
b)
delta
c)
valley
d)
island
24.
What is culture?
a)
A shared way of life
b)
The spread of ideas
c)
a short well known expression
d)
a custom prohibiting or restricting a practice
25.
How has the Panama Canal impacted Latin America?
a)
It makes overland travel faster
b)
It makes ocean travel faster
c)
It has made travel faster and trade more efficient
d)
it hasn't impacted Latin America
26.
Why do students have a Winter Break? What is this an influence of?
a)
To play in snow. Weather
b)
Many families celebrate Christmas. Religion
c)
To go shopping. Economics
d)
We have a Winter break?
27.
A government in which the king or queen has to follow a set of laws and has specific limits to their power is called
a)
limited government
b)
unlimited government
28.
Explains the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
a)
Constitution
b)
Rule of Law
c)
Rights of the Minority
d)
Separation of Powers
29.
Which of the following is unethical?
a)
Changing answers while grading.
b)
Admitting to plagiarism.
c)
Returning something someone lost.
d)
Studying.
30.
This economic system America uses today.
a)
Socialism
b)
Communism
c)
Market
d)
Command
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