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Total questions: 95

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Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is the current Vice President?

a)

Hillary Clinton

b)

Michael Pence

c)

Kamala Harris

d)

Phil Murphy

2.
Why did President Obama not run for President in 2016? 
a)
He did not have enough votes 
b)
He wanted to retire 
c)
According to The Constitution he could not 
d)
Trump won 
3.
Who makes/ passes the laws in our nation? 
a)
President 
b)
Supreme Court 
c)
Congress 
d)
Governors 
4.
What war gave American its independence? 
a)
Revolutionary War 
b)
Civil War 
c)
WWI 
d)
WWII
5.
Who did America fight against in the Revolution? 
a)
Spain 
b)
France 
c)
Native Americans 
d)
Britain 
6.
What county do you live in? 
a)
Camden 
b)
Gloucester 
c)
Blackwood 
d)
South Jersey 
7.
What state is directly west of NJ? 
a)
Pennsylvania 
b)
Philadelphia 
c)
NY 
d)
there is no state West of NJ, it is the ocean 
8.
What ocean borders NJ? 
a)
Pacific 
b)
Delaware River 
c)
Atlantic 
9.
What states are on the West Coast of the US? 
a)
NJ, NY, Florida 
b)
California, Illinois, Texas 
c)
Colorado, New Mexico, Louisiana 
d)
California, Oregon, Washington 
10.
What caused the Revolutionary War? 
a)
Native Americans pushing back from losing land 
b)
High taxes in France 
c)
High taxes and lack of power in the colonies 
d)
Spanish government putting taxes on citizens in the US 
11.

Who is the current Governor ?

a)

Joe Biden

b)

Michael Pence

c)

Kamala Harris

d)

Phil Murphy

12.

A timeline that displays the relationships between events and places which are occurring simultaneously (at the same time).

a)

Timeline

b)

Number Line

c)

Multiple-Choice Timeline

d)

Multiple-Tier Timeline

13.

A government where a king or queen rules and gains power through a family line.

a)

Montreal

b)

Monarchy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Oligarchy

14.

A government where one leader takes absolute power, usually through force and does not allow the citizens to have any say/representation.

a)

Anarchy

b)

Democracy

c)

Doctoral

d)

Dictatorship

15.

A form of government where a small group of people are in power.

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Democracy

c)

Theocracy

d)

Dictatorship

16.

A form of government where citizens elect representatives to hold office and make decisions.

a)

Senate

b)

Autocracy

c)

Direct Democracy

d)

Representative Democracy

17.

When each citizen participates in daily government functions.

a)

Direct Vote

b)

Direct Democracy

c)

Representative Democracy

d)

Monarchy

18.

A government that focuses on and mandates that one religion is practiced. This occurs along another type/form of government.

a)

Monarchy

b)

Autocracy

c)

Theocracy

d)

Theology

19.

The design and construction of buildings which were influenced by the ideas of a particular civilization.

a)

Anatomy

b)

Architecture

c)

Astronomy

d)

Agriculture

20.

Information about the people who live in a particular area or the total amount of people in a specific area (at a given time).

a)

Data

b)

Population

c)

Statistics

d)

Numbers

21.

The way a society distributes and uses various resources.

a)

Demand

b)

Specialization

c)

Money

d)

Economics

22.

The learned behavior of people, including belief systems, values, and languages, etc.

a)

Economics

b)

Culture

c)

Ideas

d)

Personality

23.

The long-term weather trends in a particular area.

a)

Climate

b)

Weather Map

c)

Weather

d)

Geographical Features

24.

The shape or form of the physical features of earth’s surface.

a)

Landview

b)

Satellite

c)

Mesa

d)

Landforms

25.

The religion where followers meditate and try to reach enlightenment. Originated in India.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Ism

d)

Theocracy

26.

The form of religion that worships Brahman and strongly believes in karma and reincarnation.

a)

Christianity

b)

Buddhism

c)

Hinduism

d)

Judaism

27.

Followers of this religion believe in one god named Allah and live their lives around the 5 Pillars.

a)

Islam

b)

Judaism

c)

Hinduism

d)

Christianity

28.

The religion which believes in one god and has many parts or denominations. Followers of this religion use the Bible and follow the 10 Commandments.

a)

Islam

b)

Christianity

c)

Buddhism

d)

Christians

29.

Followers of this religion believe on one god. This was founded by Abraham and originated in Israel.

a)

Islam

b)

Christianity

c)

Buddhism

d)

Judaism

30.

A satellite (map) image is taken from:

(a)  

31.

A _ map displays the geographical features or landforms of a location.

(a)  

32.

A map that displays locations and boundaries/borders:

(a)  

33.

What is the Constitution?

a)

A document that explains the jobs and responsibilities of our government

b)

A document that provides guidance on how laws are made

c)

A document that states the rights of citizens.

d)

All of the above

34.

How does the Constitution begin?

a)

It was a dark and stormy night,

b)

We the people,

c)

I am an American,

d)

Once upon a time,

35.

Freedom of speech is protected by the 4th amendment.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the nation.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

A citizen must be __ years old to vote

a)

21

b)

18

c)

25

d)

89

38.

The legislative branch makes

a)

lolipops

b)

laws

c)

legumes

39.

The Bill of Rights is the first _ _ ammendments

(a)  

40.

The Constitution cannot be changed

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Ming dynasty

a)

Associated with sea voyages, forbidden city, hongwu, Zheng He

b)

Led by people NOT from China

c)

Allowed for creation of books and pamphlets

d)

Well-educated and extremely conscientious

42.

Yuan dynasty

a)

Led by people NOT from China

b)

Allowed for creation of books and pamphlets

c)

Well-educated and extremely conscientious

d)

Papermaking, wood-block printing, compass, gunpowder

43.

Movable type printing

a)

Allowed for creation of books and pamphlets

b)

Responsible for the Chinese social movement (began in 500’s BC, hoped to preserve order in society, created a system of ethics

c)

well-educated and extremely conscientious

d)

Paper making, wood- block printing, compass, gunpowder

44.

Two characteristics for officials in Chinese bureaucracy:

a)

Well- educated and extremely conscientious.

b)

Associated with sea voyages, forbidden city, hongwu, Zheng He

c)

Led by people NOT from China

d)

Paper making, wood-block printing, compass, gunpowder

45.

Tang and song dynasties:

a)

Papermaking, wood-block printing, compass, gunpowder

b)

Responsible for Chinese social movement (began in 500’s BC, hoped to precerve order in society, created a system of ethics

c)

Idea that began to take away the rights of women 👩🏾‍🦱👩🏾‍🦰👩🏾

d)

rice 🍛

46.

cofucius:

a)

Responsible for the Chinese social movement (began 500’s BC, hoped to preserve order in society, created a system of ethics

b)

Idea the began to take away the rights of women 👩🏾

c)

Rice 🍚

d)

Gunpowder, porcelain, and paper money 💰

47.

Neo Confucianism

a)

Idea that began to take away the rights of women

b)

Rice

c)

Gunpowder, porcelain, and paper money

d)

Southern China, northern China, foreigners, mongols

48.

Major crop that allowed for the dynasties to grow to 100 million:

a)

Rice 🌾

b)

Gunpowder, porcelain, and paper money 💴

c)

Southern China, northern China, foreigners, mongols

d)

Famous explorer who visited yuan dynasty and made diplomat

49.

Inventions from China:

a)

gunpowder, porcelain and paper money 💵

b)

Southern China, northern China, foreigners, mongols

c)

Famous explorer 🧭 who visited yuan dynasty and made diplomat

d)

Continued to expand into areas such as China, Russia, and Islamic world. It was divided into 4 khanates

50.

Parts of social hierarchy under yuan dynasty:

a)

Southern China, northern China, foreigners, mongols

b)

Famous explorer who visited yuan dynasty and made diplomat

c)

Continued to expand into areas such as China, russia, and Islamic world. It was divided into 4 khanates

d)

Based on the hope of an end to suffering

51.

Marco Polo:

a)

Famous explorer who visited yuan dynasty and made diplomat

b)

Continued to expand into areas such as China, Russia, and Islamic world. It was divided into 4 khanates

c)

Based on the hope of an end to suffering

d)

Chinese leader who formed the Ming dynasty

52.

Two outcomes of mongol empire after genhis khan’s death ☠️ :

a)

Continued to expand into areas such as China, Russia, and Islamic world. It was divided into 4 khanates

b)

Based on the hope of an end to suffering

c)

Chinese leader who formed the ming dynasty

d)

Formed diplomatic relations and trade with other countries

53.

The appeal of Buddhism that helped spread its acceptance in China 🇨🇳:

a)

Based on the hope of an end to suffering

b)

Chinese leader who formed the Ming dynasty

c)

Formed diplomatic relations and trade with other countries

d)

Endurance, cunning physical strength, and courage

54.

Purpose of the voyage of Zheng he the later 28 years:

a)

Formed diplomatic relations and trade with other countries

b)

Endurance, cunning physical strength, and courage

c)

Japanese adoption of Chinese writing ✍🏽 system Buddhism in Japan 🇯🇵 can be practiced at the same time as Shinto religion

55.

Britain lost some of its oldest colonies after the American Revolutionary War. After this loss, British leaders were interested in expanding their empire. They looked to Asia, Africa, and the Pacific to expand their colonies. Britain also increased its empire after defeating Napoleonic France.


How did England’s desire to expand its empire affect the global economy?

a)

England transformed the international arts by selling many plays and dramas about its dreams for an empire.

b)

England achieved its global empire by becoming the leading exporter of finished goods worldwide.

c)

England exploited its natural resources to win the global competition for land on all continents.

d)

England colonized various territories and regions around the world.

56.
What was significant about the Transcontinental Railroad as depicted in the map?
a)
It branched off in many directions throughout the southwestern US.
b)
It headed south to bypass the Rocky Mountains to reach the Pacific Ocean.
c)
It was the first railroad to link the eastern US to the Pacific Ocean.
d)
It veered close to the Canadian border before dipping down to reach California.
57.
Which of the following best describes a republic?
a)
Every citizen has the right to vote on important issues.
b)
A king or queen has absolute rule.
c)
A king or queen shares power with a legislature.
d)
Citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
58.
In 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention elected to allow slavery in the US. Which statement best describes the effects of this decision?
a)
The Federal government had less power.
b)
Divisions arose between the North and South.
c)
Slavery became prominent in the North.
d)
Industrial economy arose in the South.
59.
The Ohio River Valley is important historically for which of the following reasons?
a)
Disagreements over the area helped lead to the American Revolution.
b)
It was the site of the nation's largest gold rush in history.
c)
Its purchase roughly doubled the size of the country and opened the way for the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
d)
Conquest of the region completed Manifest Destiny.
60.
Which of the following branches of government includes unelected officials?
a)
executive
b)
judicial
c)
neither A nor B
d)
both A and B
61.
Use the list of historical events below to answer the question.
If making a timeline, where would you place the Boston Massacre?
a)
between George Washington becomes President and the rise of the Federalist party
b)
between King George III's Proclamation and the Start of the American Revolutionary War.
c)
Between Thomas Paine publishes Common Sense and George Washington becomes President
d)
between the start of the American Revolution and King George III's Proclamation
62.
Which of the following statements would a federalist have most agreed with in 1787?
a)
We must be careful not to take power away from the states.  A strong national government would lead to oppression.
b)
The government must be limited to only those powers specifically expressed in the Constitution.
c)
Liberty must be protected, indeed, but our young nation needs a strong government.
63.
Which of the following is the best example of checks and balances?
a)
Certain powers belong to the states rather than the national government
b)
The president must serve as the head of state and the commander in chief of the military
c)
The House of Representatives may approve a bill, but it cannot go to the president without first passing the Senate as well.
d)
Any bill passed by Congress must then go to the president for approval.
64.
Look at the map. Which of the following is the most likely reason for why large number of African American live where they do?
a)
African immigration during the 1800s
b)
historical effects of slavery and urban migration
c)
the Monroe Doctrine
d)
the consequences of the Dred Scott Case
65.
Which of the following was NOT a result of the slavery debate that raged from 1787 until the start of the Civil War?
a)
Three-fifths compromise
b)
Missouri compromise
c)
Dred Scott Case
d)
Compromise of 1877
66.
Which of the following statements best describes how white settlers' perception of the Great Plains changed thanks to new farming technology during the 1800s?
a)
They stopped viewing the region as a breadbasket and started viewing it as a corn belt.
b)
Settlers stopped viewing it as a place to grow cotton and started viewing it as a place to raise cattle.
c)
People no longer saw it as a barren desert but as a good land for agriculture.
d)
Their image of the region has changed very little.
67.
This invention of the cotton gin is important historically for which of the following reasons?
a)
forced settlers to relocate to the North
b)
encouraged Native Americans to attack US settlers
c)
led to the American revolution
d)
fueled support for slavery in new US territories 
68.
Which of the following would be the best heading for this list?
tenements
slums
dangerous working conditions
alliances
a)
Benefits of immigration
b)
causes of the civil war
c)
negative consequences of urban growth
d)
reasons the colonies declared independence
69.
Which of the following most likely contributed to the Indian Removal Policy?
a)
the Emancipation Proclamation
b)
Manifest Destiny
c)
the Second Great Awakening
d)
Spoils System
70.
Which of the following best explains why the white population of the Oregon territory grew tremendously following the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
a)
no human had ever lived there before
b)
whites wanted to leave the South after the Emancipation Proclamation
c)
The territory featured available land and opportunity.
d)
Railroads had not yet been invented
71.
"The taxes are not fair, and the troops in our cities are not welcome. They are violating our rights, and we must stand together in order to protect our freedom and independence."
The above quotation reflects a point of view during the American Revolution. Who is most likely responsible for saying this?
a)
British leader
b)
Southern loyalist
c)
northern patriot
d)
slave in Virginia
72.
Which of the following best describes the bill of rights?
a)
ten amendments meant to limit government and protect civil rights
b)
natural rights expressed in the declaration of independence
c)
the very first section of the Constitution to be approved at the constitutional convention in 1787
d)
laws rejected by the doctrine of nullification
73.
Which of the following best describes why many colonists reacted with anger towards the Stamp Act?
a)
it was a tax that colonists were not allowed to pay
b)
The Stamp Act only allowed colonists to buy stamps at certain times during the year, interfering with colonial business
c)
It was a duty on printed goods that they resented paying
d)
colonists felt it was a trick by Great Britain to get them to buy British tea
74.
Which of the following was least influenced by the American Revolution?
a)
Hamilton's Economic Plan
b)
Whiskey Rebellion
c)
Trail of Tears
d)
Proclamation of Neutrality
75.
Which of the following most illustrates separation of powers?
a)
Congress makes the law, the president enforces the law, and the courts rule on the law.
b)
Congress passes a law, but the president vetoes it and sends it back to Congress.
c)
Congress has the power to make money and establish post offices.
d)
Certain powers belong to the states, certain powers belong to the federal government, and some are shared by both.
76.
Where did the Renaissance begin?
a)
Italy
b)
France
c)
England
d)
Germany
77.
Who painted "The Last Supper"?
a)
Machiavelli
b)
Botticelli
c)
Kepler
d)
Leonardo da Vinci
78.
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
a)
Michelangelo
b)
Boticceli
c)
Leonardo da Vinci
d)
Donatello
79.
What was the Renaissance a "rebirth" of?
a)
Religion
b)
Classical culture
c)
Life (after the black death)
d)
Middle Ages
80.
"The end justifies the means" was a key belief of this man, who wrote "The Prince" 
a)
Machiavelli
b)
Castiglione
c)
Shakespeare 
d)
Petrarch
81.
Raphael is best known for his creation of which of the following?
a)
Mona Lisa
b)
Last Supper
c)
Murals of the Sistine Chapel
d)
School of Athens
82.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Renaissance art?
a)
Perspective
b)
Incorporation of nature
c)
Flat/2-D
d)
Realistic/3-D
83.
Humanism...
a)
emphasized the Bible
b)
leads to happier lives
c)
encourages people to learn Latin and Greek
d)
focuses on the potential of humans to achieve 
84.
Which book written by Machiavelli was a guide for rulers?
a)
The Iliad
b)
The Prince
c)
Utopia
d)
Praise of Folly
85.
Artist who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome and sculpted The David
a)
Michelangelo
b)
Leonardo Da Vinci
c)
Perspective
d)
Patron
86.
During the Renaissance, a sense of _____ was fostered.
a)
religious dogma
b)
individualism
c)
democracy
d)
cynacism 
87.
What does the word "Renaissance" mean?
a)
Rebirth
b)
Stagnation
c)
Traditional
d)
A Latin term for art
88.
What provided the major economic support for the Renaissance?
a)
wealthy patrons
b)
church officials
c)
government grants
d)
kings competing for prestige
89.
Title...
a)
Madonna
b)
Mona Lisa
c)
Margaret
d)
da Vinci
90.
The Printing Press 
a)
Allowed ideas to be spread faster because books were easier to get
b)
Was created by Leonardo Da Vinci
c)
Was invented by the Ottoman Turks
d)
Helped Mansa Musa spread Islam
91.
An intellectual movement that focused on human potential and achievements
a)
Secular
b)
Patrons
c)
Merit
d)
humanism
92.
What is the name of this statute?
a)
Arthur
b)
Daniel
c)
Michael
d)
David
93.

The mountains in the north that seperates India from the rest of Asia are the

a)

Khyber Pass

b)

Himalayas

c)

Rockies

d)

Casscade

94.

What river did people start to settle along in Ancient India

a)

Indus

b)

Ganges

c)

Nile

d)

Amazon

95.

____________ is the seasonal winds that affects the climate and seasons in India

a)

trade

b)

citadel

c)

Khyber

d)

monsoons

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