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March 25, 2022 PD - Unit 4 questions Grades 1-12

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following statements best describes World War I?

a)

a lack of defensive strategies resulted in no new advancements in weaponry

b)

A deadlock on the Western Front forced a long war for which neither side was prepared

c)

There were numerous opportunities for German victory that were ignored by German generals

d)

Severe weather in Russia was decisive in defeating Germany

2.

Which of the following U.S. policies contributed most to the energy crisis of the 1970s?

a)

The United States recognition of Communist China

b)

The policy of détente pursued by the U.S.

c)

President Reagan's escalation of the Cold War

d)

U.S. support for the nation of Israel

3.

What does the ego use to protect us from anxiety produced by unconscious demands we can't safely satisfy?

a)

defense mechanisms

b)

free association

c)

the id

d)

the superego

4.

Which insurance policy would make the LEAST sense for a typical single person 1-2 years out of college?

a)

Health Insurance

b)

Auto Insurance (if they have a car)

c)

Life Insurance

d)

Renter's Insurance (if they are renting an apartment)

5.

What was the subject of the federal court case Ex parte Merryman (1861)?

a)

the president's power to suspend the writ of habeas corpus

b)

the judicial branch's ability to determine the constitutionality of laws

c)

the government's power to create a national bank

d)

the government's ability to regulate economic transactions

6.

Why does the United States depend on Middle Eastern countries?

a)

to improve a cultural relationship

b)

to obtain scarce resources

c)

to provide military defense

d)

to help reduce the national debt

7.

What was NOT a reason for the Crusades?

a)

Spread Christianity

b)

Regain territory

c)

Expand trade

d)

Religious tolerance

8.

How should the federal government respond to increasing inflation?

a)

by increasing both spending and the money supply

b)

by increasing loans to consumers

c)

by decreasing both spending and the money supply

d)

by increasing the interest rate

9.

The Balfour Declaration continues to impact the Middle East in which of the following ways?

a)

Iraqi oppression of the Kurds

b)

Parliamentary system of government in Turkey

c)

Palestinian and Israeli conflict

d)

Bicameral system of government in Lebanon

10.

How did the Articles of Confederation show the fears of the newly formed United States of America?

a)

created a strong central government because they were afraid the states would be too powerful

b)

limited representation because they were afraid of having too many representative

c)

gave more powers to the states because they were afraid of a controlling central government

d)

gave more power to the central government because they were afraid the states would not pay their taxes

11.

The Maryland legislative branch is made up of the State Senate and the House of Delegates. What is the main purpose of these representatives?

a)

determine if a law is unconstitutional

b)

make laws for the state of Maryland

c)

judge court cases in Maryland

d)

issue an executive order

12.

Why do people borrow money?

a)

to purchase high-priced items

b)

to add it to their savings account

c)

to increase their income

d)

to pay more interest

13.

Which of the following is a reason why communities change over time?

a)

government makes laws

b)

it snows a lot

c)

a lot of animals in the area

d)

more people move to the area

14.

Bill and Ted are playing basketball and are very thirsty. Bill finishes his water and throws away the water bottle. Ted saves his water bottle to refill it. Who is taking better care of the environment?

a)

Bill

b)

Ted