WorksheetsS.S. Review for MOY
Total questions: 92
Worksheet time: 46mins
Which state exceeds (out numbers) Texas in population?
California
Florida
Alaska
New York
Other than population, what feature makes Texas very unique?
landmass
cattle ranchers
oil tycoons
immigrants who bring their culture and make Texas their home.
What year did Congress pass The Hate Crime Prevention Act?
2006
208
2007
2009
What is one-way states stop criminals from hurting its citizens?
State pursue hate crimes that are against someone just because he or she belongs to a group.
They send messages to criminals through social media
The Hate Crime Prevention Act of 2009 provides
large fines for commenting Hate Crimes
harsher punishment for committing hate crimes
Cinco de Mayo and Dia de los Muertos are...
Texas celebrations
Theme parks
Which celebration in Mexico commemorates (celebrates and remembers) the 1862 Battle of Puebla in Mexico, when a group of Mexican soldiers won a battle against a massive force of French soldiers?
Cinco de Mayo
Battle of Alamo
Which of the following is a reason why many German immigrants settled in Texas and intertwined their culture with the cultures and people already present in Texas?
Germans heard many good things about life in Texas.
Friedrich Ernst moved to Texas in the 1830's and wrote letters to family and friends in Germany about Texas.
When is Juneteenth celebrated?
June 19th
June 18Th
Who signed the Emancipation Proclamation?
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
The Emancipation Proclamation a document that
freed slaved people
ended the Civil War
How long has ice cream been around?
5,000 years
50,000 years
What did ketchup actually begin as?
fish sauce
syrup
When did the Aztecs use popcorn?
religious ceremonies
birth of a child
What is a virtual field trip?
A trip using the internet.
A trip you travel to by van.
Why was Dominic rushing at the beginning of the story?
He was excited to get to school.
He was excited to talk to his mom
How many national monuments did President Obama approve in March, 2013?
5
450
Where would you travel to honor the woman who bravely helped slaves escape to freedom?
Maryland
New Mexico
Which act has sixteen presidents used to preserve our national resources and which President of the United States is responsible for signing that act into law?
Antiquities Act, signed into law by President Theodore Roosevelt.
U.S. National Monument Act, signed into law by President Theodore Roosevelt.
How does art help people?
It helps people understand the culture.
It helps people understand colors.
How are paintings and sculptures similar?
They both leave a record of human experience
They both are carved into three-dimensional shapes.
How can art from the past help modern-day artists?
It helps them record images.
It helps them study themselves through art.
How many pieces of work did the artists create?
over 225,000
less than 1,000
What was the name of the organization Franklin Roosevelt put into place?
Works progress Administration
Goodwill
Why are the works of art an important part of American history?
It reflects America's past culture
It makes people feel good.
It is a Greek custom for _____________ to be served first at meals.
The oldest male in the family.
the grandmother
A community's heritage is made up of ________________.
history, traditions, beliefs, and customs
facts, opinions, traditions, and beliefs
What was the main goal of McMurtry, Angelou, dePaola, and Twain in their writings?
They wanted to share their cultural heritage with people.
They wanted to share their writing with each other.
Where did Martin Luther King Jr. make his speech?
New York
Washington D.C.
How would you categorize Martin Luther King Jr.?
He was brave.
He liked to talk.
What was the main goal of Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech?
The main goal was for people to understand that everyone
The main goal was for Martini Luther King Jr. to be famous.
Booker T. Washington was born a(n) _________.
enslaved African American
free African American
Why is it important to debate?
to try to see things differently, from another point of view
to prove you're right
What 10 day multi-cultural celebration of San Antonio's history takes place every April in San Antonio?
fiesta San Antonio
Parade Day
The Texas Folklife Festival brings more than how many cultures together?
40
50
Where is the Texas Folklife Festival held each year?
Institute of Texan Cultures
The Alamo
Why do many cultural groups participate in the festival each year?
They raise money that can be used to scholarships or other cultural purposes.
Everyone enjoys singing and dancing to different cultural folk music.
What is the definition of a hero?
someone who has done incredible things for others,
someone who likes adventures
Which order of events correctly identify Lincoln's rise to the presidency.
Lincoln was born in 1809. He learned to read and write. He got married He ran for president.
Lincoln was born in 1809. He ran for the Senate. he got married. he ran for president.
What were some similarities between Crockett and Lincoln?
Crockett and Lincoln were both seen as heroes in their community.
Crockett and Lincoln were both adventures.
Phillis Wheatley was born ______________.
in West Africa
blind
Why was Phyllis Wheatley able to receive a good education and learn to read and write many languages?
He was sold to John and Susanna Wheatley who treated her like family
she was the only child.
For what major accomplishment will Phyllis Wheatley be remembered for in history?
The first African American woman to publish a book.
the first African American poet
Laura Ingalls Wilder was born in what year?
1867
1900
What is one difference between Laura Ingalls Wilder's childhood and the television show it was based on?
added scenes and characters for the television show
there were no differences
What is NOT made from trees?
aluminum foil
toothpaste
paper
pencils
When did America enjoy the first Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar?
1900
1800
Which event is missing from the list?
1. Milton Hershey worked at a candy shop.
2. Milton started Lancaster Carmel Company.
3. _________________________
4. The first Hershey's Kiss was made.
Milton attended the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago
Milton Hershey dies in 1945.
Which character trait best describes Milton Hershey?
ambitious
honest
What would you call a place that is near, but not in a large city?
city
suburb
Which type of community has the smallest population?
rural community
urban community
What important information should you never give out in an online community?
the name of your blog
social security number
What is not an example of modern technology?
phone
typewritter
Why is it important to have an adult's permission to join an online community?
to make sure you are accessing a safe and not giving out personal information
you need a credit card to join a community
During the formation of a tornado, cool air sinks to the ground. What happens next?
it collides with warm air moving upwards.
it takes the shape of a cone.
Which two types of dangerous weather cause flooding?
hurricanes and thunderstorm
tornado and hurricane
What is the difference between climate and daily weather?
Daily weather is weather over short periods of time and climate is weather over long periods of time
A person needs to adapt to climate and not daily weather.
Which state below is known to have active volcanoes?
Texas
Hawaii
Which of these is a natural disaster that can cause strong wind and a lot of rain?
hurricanes
wildfires
Which of the following is not a place where a hurricane can form?
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Each year Constitution Day is celebrated on what date?
September 17th
September 27th
What does The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, and The Bill of Rights have in common?
They were all written in the same year.
They all have helped to create rights and freedoms for our country.
What might have happened if The Declaration of Independence was never created?
England would still rule America
We would have more freedoms.
The role of the state legislature is ________________.
to help make laws
to discuss a city's needs
How are a mayor and governor similar?
both of them make laws for the state
Both of them are elected by voting.
Who was responsible for planning the way our national capital, Washington, D.C., looks?
Pierre L'Enfant
George Washington
Why did George Washington pick a spot for our nation's capital that was close to many states, but not a part of any of them?
The nation's capital belongs to the people of the United States.
It is the center of the country.
When did George Washington ask Pierre L'Enfant to design a city that would be the center of the nation's government?
after the war against England
before L'Enfant went to art school in France
Which of the following is not a landform?
a community
a desert
a lake
a hill
How do the way people live in the desert differ from the way people live near the water?
People living in the desert have a hotter climate, causing them to wear clothes that keep them cool.
People living near the water have fewer plants for food than those in the desert.
Which year is during the time period of the "Little Ice Age?"
1455
1016
What landform is a deep, narrow valley with very tall steep sides?
canyon
cliff
Weathering can lead to which of the following things happening?
erosion
earthquakes
Cutting down trees changes the look of the land and ____________________.
often takes away many animal's homes
provides home for many animals
What are ways people in Texas can improve the state, while still protecting Earth and its beauty?
They can use Earth-friendly materials and build on less land.
They can stop using lumber and use only brick,
How are landfills recycling in Texas?
They use the grass from trash to produce heat, natural gas, and electric power.
They limited the amount of trash is deposited in the landfills to give them time to recycle.
Why would people near areas of water build their houses on stilts?
It keeps the house from flooding.
It causes the house to flood.
What is adobe made out of?
clay and straw
sand and water
Why might people choose where they are going to live based on their jobs?
The area may have what they need to do their job (for example farmers).
The are is where they grew up.
What is a person that makes maps called?
a cartographer
an artist
What is the primary reason globes were invented?
Maps were flat, but the earth was round
Maps did not have enough details.
Why might people choose to use a globe instead of a map?
They want to compare the shapes of two continents.
They want something that is easy to carry around.
What is geography?
large maps with push pins
the study of physical features of the earth.
How can students use the news and maps to learn?
Students can read news articles and use maps to see their location.
Students watch news stories and talk about the story
Which of the following helps you compare distances on a map with real distances in the world?
map scale
compass rose
What is the name of the line that divides Earth into northern and southern hemispheres?
equator
latitude
What degrees would describe the location where the equator and the prime meridian cross?
0 and 0
100 and 100
Christopher Columbus was born in _________.
Frane
Italy
Which of the following describes a way that Christopher Columbus prepared as a child for his future in exploration?
he studies maps
he went to schol
What word would you use to describe an event that happened 100 years ago?
past
future
Thousands of years ago Egyptians built the pyramids. What time period did this happen?
ancient
past
Why is it important to use words like past, present, modern, decade, or ancient when describing an event?
It helps the person gain more information about when an event occurred.
It tells the date when it happend.
