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Social Studies LEAP Olympics

Total questions: 54

Worksheet time: 2hrs 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What happened to native Americans when they made contact with European explorers?

a)

they died from diseases

b)

it creates wars between native american groups

c)

severe droughts

d)

hunters brought poisoned meat

2.

What was Christopher Columbus in search of?

a)

land

b)

freedom to rule the world

c)

The Northwest passage to Asia for trade

d)

a way to Antarctica

3.

Some explorers hoped to gain wealth by controlling new trade routes.

a)

true

b)

false

4.

Why did colonies along the coast grow faster than colonies more inland?

a)

The colonies along the coast had better gold mines

b)

The coast kept the people protected with weather

c)

The colonies along the coast had rich people

d)

The coast allowed for more goods and people to be brought at a faster rate

5.

Select the two negative impacts of European colonization on Native Americans.

a)

The new jobs available and new currency

b)

The selling of jewelry and the purchase of perfumes

c)

The over hunting of animals and cutting down of forests

d)

Loss of native lands and culture

6.

European explorers came to North America for

a)

inventions and cars

b)

oil and wind energy

c)

gold, spices, and become famous

d)

spread diseases

7.

The New England Colonies had poor soil and relatively cold weather thus relying on subsistence farming (small family farms). The South had fertile soil and warmer weather allowing them to _________________.

a)

develop a system of plantations growing many different crops

b)

build better vacation homes and bigger cities

c)

grow tobacco for 3 months out of the year

d)

build an army used to battle Native Americans

8.

How did the poor soil in New England help to shape thier economy?

a)

New England used the poor soil to thier advantage with the help of the Native Americans to make a good economy

b)

New England got rich from other means like mining gold and silver

c)

New England had a bad economy because they couldn't grow enough food

d)

New England had to rely on its forests, rivers, and natural harbors to create a successful economy

9.

Which most influenced the economies of the colonies?

a)

geography and climate

b)

religion

c)

culture

d)

tradition

10.

The _____ of the Southern Colonies was based on agriculture (farming).

a)
economy 
b)
colony
c)
merchant
11.

An area of land that is ruled by another country is called a _____.

a)
indentured servant
b)
slavery
c)
colony
12.
There were people in the colonies in North America who had more power in the decisions being made by the government.  Which group had the MOST power in the colonial government?
a)
wealthy landowners
b)
slaves
c)
women
13.

Why was slavery LESS important in the Middle Colonies and the New England Colonies than it was in the Southern Colonies?

a)
They were far behind the South in business and industry.
b)
They did not rely heavily on cash crops.
c)
Slavery was important in all of the colonial regions. 
14.
Most colonists in North America worked as ______ to make a living.
a)
merchants
b)
wealthy landowners
c)
farmers
15.
The Sons of Liberty were:
a)
the children of our Founding Fathers.
b)
a professional dance team.
c)
Patriots who protested taxes.
d)
the writers of the Declaration of the Independence.
16.
What is another name for British soldiers?
a)
Redcoats
b)
Patriots
c)
Minutemen
d)
Continental Soldiers
17.
What did we call colonists who did NOT want independence from England?
a)
Minutemen
b)
Traitors
c)
Militia
d)
Loyalists
18.
"No ________ without representation"
a)
voting
b)
taxation
c)
rights
d)
liberty poles
19.
What was the purpose of the Boston Tea Party?
a)
to punish merchants for selling imported tea.
b)
to see who could throw a barrel further.
c)
to frame the Native Americans.
d)

to protest imposed taxes without representation in government

20.
What country joined the colonists to help them win the war?
a)
Germany
b)
France
c)
Netherlands
d)
Africa
21.

The ___________ fought hard to gain America's freedom from the king of England.

a)

Patriots

b)

Loyalists

c)

freedom

d)

treaty

22.

This patriot made a daring ride through Lexington, Massachusetts to warn colonists, militia, and Minutemen that British soldiers were approaching by sea.

a)

Patrick Henry

b)

Paul Revere

c)

Phillis Wheatley

d)

Samuel Adams

23.
At the end of the  American Revolution war, the Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783.  What was the most important thing that the American colonists gained from this agreement?
a)
Americans gained their independence(freedom) from Great Britain
b)
Americans decided to keep King George III as their leader
c)
Americans decided to say that Great Britain won the war
d)
Nothing was gained from the signed agreement
24.

The Legislative branch of government is made up of

a)

The colonies and regions

b)

The Senate and House of Representatives

c)

The north and the south

d)

Loyalists and Patriots

25.
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
26.
Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
27.
Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
28.
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
a)
In order to
b)
We the people
c)
Once upon a
d)
The United States
29.
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
a)
The Bill of Rights
b)
The Preambles
c)
The Vetos
d)
The Federalisms
30.
The US Constitution is considered the-
a)
best document ever
b)
supreme law of the land
c)
outdated and old
31.

Which goal of the Preamble is being demonstrated in the following scenario?: Police officers arrest a person who is trying to rob a store.

a)
Form a more perfect union
b)
Promote the general welfare
c)
Provide for the common defense
d)
Establish justice
32.
Which goal of the Preamble is being demonstrated in the following statement...
The 1st 10 Amendment to the Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights, were added in 1791.  These amendments protect our fundamental freedoms.
a)
Secure the blessings of liberty
b)
Insure domestic tranquility
c)
Form a more perfect union
d)
Provide for the common defense
33.
to change, add or alter
a)
amend
b)
compromise
c)
commerce
d)
currency
34.

A division of powers stated in the United States Constitution that safeguards against the abuse of of power by giving each branch of government the powers to prevent the other branches from having too much power is

a)
Federal System
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Reservation of Powers
35.
A document that sets out the laws, organization, and processes of government.
a)
constitution
b)
bill of rights
c)
republic
d)
dictatorship
36.
A government where citizens choose representatives to govern them.
a)
republic
b)
federal system
c)
dictatorship
d)
constitution
37.
Where do you look to find what the symbols mean on a map?
a)
compass rose
b)
map key
c)
title
38.
What tells us the directions on a map?
a)
Title
b)

Map Scale

c)
Compass Rose
39.

What are the four cardinal directions on a compass rose?

a)
North, South, East and West
b)
North, South, Up and West
c)
Down, Under, North, South
40.
The playground is ______ of the park.
a)
South
b)
North
c)
West
41.
Latitude lines run
a)
East to West
b)
North to South
42.
This line measures 0 degrees longitude:
a)
Equator
b)
International Date Line
c)
Meridians
d)
Prime Meridian
43.
The 0 degree line of latitude is the ___________.
a)
Equator
b)
Prime Meridian
c)
International Date Line
d)
Contour line
44.
Name Continent C!
a)
Antarctica
b)
Europe
c)
Asia
d)
North America
45.
Continent G is ________.
a)
Asia
b)
Antarctica
c)
North America
d)
Europe
46.
Name Ocean #1!
a)
Indian
b)
Pacific
c)
Atlantic
d)
Southern
47.
Ocean #4 is ________.
a)
Indian
b)
Atlantic
c)
Pacific
d)
Southern
48.
Which answer shows all of
the Intermediate Directions?
a)
South, North, East, West
b)
North, Northeast, Northwest
c)
Northeast, Southeast, Northwest,
Southwest
d)
South, Southeast, Southwest
49.
What is a map scale?
a)
a tool to measure distance
b)
a tool to tell direction
c)
a tool to start a fire
d)
a tool to build a house
50.
What kind of map is this?
a)
Continental
b)
Political
c)
Flat
d)
Globe
51.
Indicates the location of landforms like deserts, mountains, and plains
a)
Intermediate directions
b)
Prime Meridian
c)
Physical Map
d)
Map key/Legend
52.

Examples of physical features that usually impact settlement are

a)

buildings and factories

b)

bodies of water like rivers and oceans

c)

school

d)

rocky soil

53.

During the Industrial Revolution improvements in farming and transportation technology...

a)

increased the U.S. economy, westward migration, and production of goods

b)

decreased the U.S. economy, farming, and migration

c)

increased wealth for all citizens

d)

decreased the amount of goods being produced

54.

How were people negatively affected by industrialization?

a)

working conditions improved

b)

living conditions became overcrowded and unsanitary

c)

factory owners became very wealthy

d)

Native Americans gained back all their lands

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