WorksheetsSS Midterm 2024
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following best defines a primary source?
a)
A source of information that is created after the event or time period being studied
b)
A source of information that provides an interpretation or analysis of an event
c)
A source of information that is created during the event or time period being studied
d)
A source of information that is based on personal opinions and beliefs
2.
What is an example of a primary source?
a)
A diary entry written by a soldier during the Civil War
b)
A textbook chapter discussing the causes of World War II
c)
An encyclopedia chapter on the Iroquois
d)
A biography on George Washington written by a history professor
3.
What defines a secondary source?
a)
A source of information that is created after the event or time period being studied
b)
A source of information that provides an interpretation or analysis of an event
c)
A source of information that is created during the event or time period being studied
d)
A source of information that is based on personal opinions and beliefs
4.
Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?
a)
A diary entry written by a soldier during the Civil War
b)
A textbook chapter discussing the causes of World War II
c)
A speech given by Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement
d)
A scientific study on the effects of climate change
5.
Beringia refers to:
a)
The land bridge that once connected Siberia and Alaska
b)
The ancient city-state of Bering
c)
A famous explorer who discovered new trade routes
d)
The traditional hunting grounds of the Iroquois Confederacy
6.
Why was there a wide 1000-mile bridge of land between Asia and Alaska during the Ice Age, even though the Bering Sea is there now?
a)
All of the world’s ice had melted, so it was warmer.
b)
Early hunters built the land bridge to follow animals.
c)
The glaciers sucked up water from the oceans, which uncovered land.
d)
It was a pleasant place to live, with grasslands, forests, and lakes for fishing.
7.
What were the Iroquois?
a)
Group of Native American tribes in the southeastern United States
b)
Group of Native American tribes in the Great Plains region
c)
Group of Native American tribes in the northeastern United States
d)
Ancient civilization in South America
8.
The _____________ provided most of what the Iroquois needed to survive- shelter, food and clothing.
a)
Woodlands
b)
Rainforest
c)
Ocean
d)
Plains
9.
What was the Iroquois Confederacy?
a)
The Native American tribe from the Southwestern region of the United States
b)
A powerful group of Native Americans from each tribe in Iroquoia
c)
Members of the tribes that came over on the land bridge
d)
The Native American tribe known as the "Cliff Dwellers"
10.
Which of the following was NOT a factor of exploration?
a)
Gold
b)
Glory
c)
God
d)
Geography
11.
Why did European nations start exploring?
a)
They traveled for gold, glory and God
b)
They wanted land to expand their empires
c)
They were searching for the Northwest Passage
d)
All of the above
12.
Christopher Columbus is known for which of the following?
a)
Coming across the Americas in 1492
b)
Establishing the first permanent English settlement in North America
c)
Leading the first successful circumnavigation of the globe
d)
Negotiating peace treaties between Native American tribes and European settlers
13.
What was Christopher Columbus searching for when he set sail?
a)
A new trade route to Asia
b)
Beaver fur
c)
A new constellation
d)
Religious freedom
14.
Which European country sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyage in 1492?
a)
England
b)
Portugal
c)
Spain
d)
France
15.
What was the Columbian Exchange?
a)
The exchange of goods and ideas between the Americas and Europe, Africa, and Asia.
b)
The exchange of goods and ideas solely between the Americas and Europe.
c)
The exchange of goods and ideas solely between the Americas and Africa.
d)
The exchange of goods and ideas solely between the Americas and Asia.
16.
What was the impact of Christopher Columbus' voyages on Native American populations?
a)
Native Americans welcomed the Europeans and formed alliances with them.
b)
Native American populations drastically declined due to diseases brought by the Europeans.
c)
Native Americans were not affected by Columbus
d)
Native Americans successfully resisted European colonization.
17.
How did the Age of Exploration impact global trade?
a)
It led to the establishment of new trade routes and increased trade between New World and Old World
b)
It caused a decline in global trade due to conflicts between European powers.
c)
It had no significant impact on global trade.
d)
It resulted in the domination of trade by Asian civilizations.
18.
How did the Age of Exploration contribute to the spread of slavery?
a)
Slavery was already prevalent in the Americas before the Age of Exploration.
b)
Native Americans were never enslaved or forced to work for European colonizers.
c)
European explorers brought enslaved Africans to the Americas to work on plantations.
d)
Slavery was abolished during the Age of Exploration.
19.
A system of government in which all people are involved in the political process, usually through voting
a)
Democracy
b)
Agriculture
c)
Industry
d)
Geography
20.
Which colony is #4?
a)
Virginia
b)
Connecticut
c)
Delaware
d)
Georgia
e)
Maryland
21.
Which colony is #7?
a)
Pennsylvania
b)
Connecticut
c)
Delaware
d)
Georgia
e)
Maryland
22.
Which colony is #12?
a)
Massachusetts
b)
Connecticut
c)
Delaware
d)
Georgia
e)
Maryland
23.
Government in which one ruler typically a king or a queen are in charge
a)
Democracy
b)
Representation
c)
Monarchy
d)
Constitution
e)
24.
Forcibly overthrowing a government
a)
Revolution
b)
Liberty
c)
Democracy
d)
Constitution
25.
An agreement that is reached when each side gives something up
a)
Government
b)
Monarchy
c)
Revolution
d)
Compromise
26.
What was our first government called?
a)
Monarchy
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Constitution
d)
Articles of Confederation
27.
One weakness of the Articles of Confederation was
a)
a 2 house legislature
b)
a single currency for the entire country
c)
too much power was given to the states
d)
there was a president
28.
One strength of the Articles of Confederation was
a)
the Northwest Ordinance help establish new states
b)
a single currency for the entire country
c)
too much power was given to the states
d)
there was a president
29.
The Great Compromise established
a)
the Northwest Ordinance help establish new states
b)
a 2 house legislature with a Senate and House of Representatives
c)
equal voting rights for all states
d)
the office of the president
30.
The 3/5 Compromise established
a)
3/5 of the states had to agree to change a law
b)
a 2 house legislature with a Senate and House of Representatives
c)
3 out of 5 slaves counted toward population
d)
the office of the president
31.
A federalist supported a central government
a)
true
b)
false
32.
An anti-federalist supported a strong state government and securing individual rights
a)
true
b)
false
33.
The Bill of Rights guarantee individual rights of the citizens
a)
true
b)
false
34.
Amendment 1 guarantees the
a)
freedom of religion, press, speech, assembly and petition
b)
right to bear arms
c)
right to not house soldiers
35.
Amendment 2 guarantess the
a)
freedom of religion, press, speech, assembly and petition
b)
right to bear arms
c)
right to not house soldiers
36.
Amendment 3 guarantees the
a)
freedom of religion, press, speech, assembly and petition
b)
right to bear arms
c)
right to not house soldiers
37.
The Legislative Branch
a)
Is made up of the President and Vice President and can enforce laws, has a cabinet, and can veto laws
b)
Is made up of Congress and can create laws, declare war, and impeach the President
c)
Is made up of the Supreme Court and can settle problems between states, has a life term, and can interpret laws
38.
The Judicial Branch
a)
Is made up of the President and Vice President and can enforce laws, has a cabinet, and can veto laws
b)
Is made up of Congress and can create laws, declare war, and impeach the President
c)
Is made up of the Supreme Court and can settle problems between states, has a life term, and can interpret laws
39.
The Executive Branch
a)
Is made up of the President and Vice President and can enforce laws, has a cabinet, and can veto laws
b)
Is made up of Congress and can create laws, declare war, and impeach the President
c)
Is made up of the Supreme Court and can settle problems between states, has a life term, and can interpret laws
40.
Which branch is the most powerful?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
d)
All of them are equally powerful
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