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Social Studies Mega Review

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 2hrs 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many continents are there?

a)

6

b)

5

c)

7

d)

4

2.

Which continent do you live on?

a)

Asia

b)

South America

c)

Europe

d)

North America

3.

Natural resource is...

a)

something found in nature that is used by people.

b)

something made in a factory

c)

resources that we have a lot of.

d)

landforms that people go to visit.

4.

Which is NOT a natural resource?

a)

water

b)

sun

c)

trees

d)

sneakers

5.

Which landform is this?

a)

river

b)

coast

c)

moutain

d)

forest

6.

Which landform is this?

a)

canyon

b)

mountain

c)

island

d)

plateau

7.

Which landform is this?

a)

river

b)

bay

c)

coast

d)

island

8.

When people change the way they live in order to fit new conditions or a new environment it is

a)

adaptation

b)

modification

9.

When there is a change to the environment to meet the needs of people

a)

Adaptation

b)

Modification

10.

Building dams, plowing and irrigating fields, and digging mines are examples of...

a)

modifying

b)

adapting

11.

People who live in the northeastern United States use heating units to keep their homes warm in winter. This is an example of..

a)

modifying

b)

adapting

12.

Modern day Egyptians have built the Aswan Dam to keep the Nile River from flooding. This is an example of...

a)

modifying

b)

adapting

13.

Drinking hot chocolate in the winter

a)

Adapt

b)

Modify

14.

Putting on sunscreen.

a)

Adapt

b)

Modify

15.

Building a well for water.

a)

Adapt

b)

Modify

16.

Bringing a raincoat when its going to rain

a)

Adapt

b)

Modify

17.

Irrigation systems in the city.

a)

Adapt

b)

Modify

18.

Which term refers to the major shift from hunting and gathering to the beginning of farming/agriculture?

a)

Civilization

b)

Cultural Diffusion

c)

Neolithic Revolution

d)

Polytheism

19.

This term refers to the spreading of culture from one place to another.

a)

division of labor

b)

agriculture

c)

social class

d)

cultural diffusion

20.

This is the belief in more than one god

a)

polytheism

b)

montheism

c)

theocracy

d)

agriculture

21.

This is the taming and keeping of animals as pets or as work on farms along with planting and using plants for food.

a)

animalism

b)

domestication

c)

dualism

d)

polytheism

22.

This is the science and practicing of farming.

a)

monotheism

b)

culture

c)

civilization

d)

Agriculture

23.

The supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels

a)

agriculture

b)

domestication

c)

irrigation

d)

culture

24.

Monotheism is

a)

A belief in one god

b)

A belief that natural objects possess souls/divine powers

c)

A belief in more than one god

25.

Polytheism is

a)

A belief in one god

b)

A belief that natural objects possess souls/divine powers

c)

A belief in more than one god

26.

Which of the following best defines the term CULTURAL VALUES?

a)

Set of written and verbal symbols used to communicate.

b)

Something people think is important or desirable in life. (Thoughts)

c)

Common practice with a long-standing history and tradition (Actions)

d)

Beliefs about God the and meaning of life

27.

Which of the following best defines the term CULTURE?

a)

the spread of religious beliefs from one group of people to another

b)

the way of living for a specific group of people that includes their beliefs and behaviors

c)

the customs and practices of people who live within the same country

d)

the human characteristics that people around the world most have in common

28.

Which of the following best defines the term CUSTOMS?

a)

Set of written and verbal symbols used to communicate.

b)

Something people think is important or desirable in life. (Thoughts)

c)

Common practice with a long-standing history and tradition (Actions)

d)

Beliefs about God the and meaning of life

29.

Which of the following best defines the term RELIGION?

a)

Set of written and verbal symbols used to communicate.

b)

Something people think is important or desirable in life. (Thoughts)

c)

Common practice with a long-standing history and tradition (Actions)

d)

Beliefs about God the and meaning of life

30.

Which of the following best defines the term LANGUAGE?

a)

Set of written and verbal symbols used to communicate.

b)

Something people think is important or desirable in life. (Thoughts)

c)

Common practice with a long-standing history and tradition (Actions)

d)

Inventions that made it easier for people to communicate and trade.

31.

Which of the following correctly identifies all of our Culture Traits?

a)

Cultural Erosion and Multiculturalism

b)

Trade, Technology, Colonization, and Immigration

c)

Food, Language, Religion, Customs, Values, and Language

d)

Polytheistic, Atheistic, and Monotheistic

32.

Which of the following correctly defines the term POLYTHEISTIC?

a)

Belief in many Gods

b)

Belief in no Gods

c)

Belief in one God

33.

Which of the following correctly defines the term MONOTHEISTIC?

a)

Belief in many Gods

b)

Belief in no Gods

c)

Belief in one God

34.

Which of the following correctly defines the term ATHEISTIC?

a)

Belief in many Gods

b)

Belief in no Gods

c)

Belief in one God

35.

The ancient Aztecs worshipped the God of the Sun, the God of Rain, and the God of Wind. The Aztec religion would best be defined as what type of religion?

a)

Monotheistic

b)

Atheistic

c)

Polytheistic

36.

Europeans colonized the New World because they wanted to spread Christianity. Europeans believed everyone should worship only ONE god. Christianity would best be described as what type of religion?

a)

Monotheistic

b)

Polytheistic

c)

Atheistic

37.

Carrier Pigeons were used during World War 1 to communicate important information secretly. What culture trait is a Carrier Pigeon an example of?

a)

Clothing

b)

Value

c)

Religion

d)

Language

38.

In some African culture groups the oldest person is always greeted first. During mealtime elders are served first.


Based on the actions above, which of the following could be a cultural value of this group?

a)

A cultural value might be food, because food is being served to a group

b)

A cultural value might be mealtime, because people are eating a meal together.

c)

A cultural value might be customs, because people are being greeted by others in the group.

d)

A cultural value might be respect for older people, because elders are treated differently.

39.

Miguel wants to write a paper describing the Ancient Egyptian's culture traits. Which of the following is NOT an example of an Ancient Egyptian culture trait.

a)

The practice of preserving bodies through mummification.

b)

The use of symbols known as Hieroglyphics to communicate.

c)

The affect that the Nile River has on plants and animals that live in the area.

d)

The creation of pyramids to worship Egyptian gods.

40.

How does culture spread?

a)

Language

b)

Government and economy

c)

War, trade, colonization and immigration

41.

What happens when a culture is isolated from other cultures?

a)

Changes in lifestyle occur quickly.

b)

There is a plethora of technology.

c)

Changes in lifestyle occur slowly.

d)

There is a large foreign born population (immigrants).

42.

Rules that allow a society to live without chaos.

a)

Custom and Traditions

b)

Social Organization

c)

Religion

d)

Government

43.

Basic human needs such as food, clothing, sports, education, festivals etc. passed down from one generation to the next.

a)

Customs and traditions

b)

Government

c)

Language

d)

Social Organizations

44.

Answers questions about life's meaning.

a)

Customs and traditions

b)

Religion

c)

Government

d)

Social Organizations

45.

A form of a dialect that may have a distinct vocabulary and pronunciation .

a)

Religion

b)

Government

c)

Social Organization

d)

Language

46.

Which is NOT a trait of culture?

a)

Language

b)

Music

c)

Beliefs

d)

Healthcare

47.

Which is NOT an example of cultural diffusion?

a)

Muslim professor moving to America to teach Arabic at a university.

b)

Different languages spoken in Lubbock

c)

Missionaries spreading Christianity around the world.

d)

Students from different cultures in a classroom.

48.

Spreading cultural traits from one group to another is?

a)

Multiculturism

b)

Cultural Diffusion

c)

Culture

d)

Pluralism

49.

The gathering of different cultures in a common place is?

a)

Cultural diffusion

b)

Culture

c)

Multiculturism

d)

Multidiffusion

50.
All of the following are elements of culture except
a)
Language
b)
Customs
c)
Religion
d)
Trade
51.

How many branches of government are there?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

2

d)

6

52.
What type of government has a leader or a small group of leaders with no limits to their power
a)
Limited
b)
Unlimited
c)
Democracy
d)
Republic
53.
People who disagree with the policies and ideas of the government are often treated harshly.
a)
Limited
b)
Unlimited
54.
People can choose to work where they want.
a)
Limited
b)
Unlimited
55.
Citizens are allowed to vote for people running for office.
a)
Limited
b)
Unlimited
56.
After the leader dies, a family member takes over without being elected by the people.
a)
Limited
b)
Unlimited
57.
The leader of a country can be removed from office for breaking the law.
a)
Limited
b)
Unlimited
58.

Citizens or their representatives can removed elected officials from office.

a)

Limited

b)

Unlimited

59.

The media, newspapers, magazines, and television can freely report news from around the world.

a)

Unlimited

b)

Limited

60.

The military shuts down newspapers and decides who can run in an election.

a)

Unlimited

b)

Limited

61.

Citizens have few individual rights.

a)

Limited

b)

Unlimited

62.

The national constitution limits the power of the government.

a)

Unlimited

b)

Limited

63.

Individuals have basic rights such as freedom of speech, press, and religion.

a)

Limited

b)

Unlimited

64.

What is the imaginary line that divides the globe halfway between the North and South Pole (label A)?

a)

longitude

b)

latitude

c)

equator

d)

prime meridian

65.

Open flat land suitable for farming is called?

a)

Plain

b)

Desert

c)

Valley

d)

Peninsula