WorksheetsGrade 8 Winter Term Social Studies Review
Total questions: 92
Worksheet time: 47mins
What are the main parts of a map?
Title, Legend, Scale, Compass Rose, Grid Lines
Index, Markers, Pathways
Key, Route, Coordinates
Border, Labels, Symbols
Name the largest ocean
(a)
Which mountain range is located on the Western coast of South America?
Andes
Himalayas
Rocky Mountains
Alps
Which mountain range is in Europe?
Andes
Yukon
Great Dividing Range
Alps
Which mountain range is in Africa?
The Nile
The Rocky Mountains
The Atlas
The Pyranees
Which continent is south of Europe?
Asia
South America
Australia.
Africa
Which continent is West of Asia?
North America
Australia
Europe
Africa
Which continent is an island and a country?
(a)
What do latitude and longitude lines help us determine on a map?
Specific locations on a map
Time zones
Elevation levels
Population density
Which direction do latitude lines run?
North to south
East to West
South to North
East to North
Which latitude line is at 0 degrees?
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Equator
Prime Meridian
Which direction do longitude lines run?
West to East
East to West
South to North
North to West
The latitude and longitude lines can be seen as they run through countries.
True
False
What type of government was established in a crown colony?
Anarchy
Dictatorship
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Who were The Eleutheran Adventurers?
Spanish explorers who discovered the island of Eleuthera
French settlers who established a colony on Eleuthera
English Puritans who settled on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas
Dutch traders who traded with the inhabitants of Eleuthera
Who were the Loyalists and what role did they play in history?
Loyalists were American colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolutionary War.
Loyalists were Spanish explorers who opposed British rule in the American colonies
Loyalists were Native American tribes who allied with the British during the American Revolutionary War
Loyalists were French settlers who supported the American Revolution
What is the purpose of a compass rose on a map?
To show the population density of different regions
To mark the locations of famous landmarks
To display the average temperature in various areas
To indicate cardinal directions on the map.
Which ocean is the largest by size?
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Which mountain range runs along the western coast of South America?
Andes
Rockies
Himalayas
Alps
Which continent is known as the 'Land Down Under'?
Australia
Europe
Asia
Antarctica
What is the significance of the Equator on a map?
It divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
It indicates the Tropic of Cancer
It marks the Prime Meridian
It determines the time zones
What were the main characteristics of a crown colony government?
Full representation for local inhabitants
Decentralized decision-making power
Indirect rule by local leaders
Direct rule by a governor appointed by the monarch, limited representation for local inhabitants, economic exploitation, centralized decision-making power
What motivated The Eleutheran Adventurers to explore new territories?
Desire for political power
Boredom
Fear of missing out
Freedom of Worship
How did the Loyalists contribute to the development of certain regions?
Loyalists contributed by depleting resources and hindering development in the regions
Loyalists contributed by causing conflicts and unrest in the regions
Loyalists contributed by bringing skills, knowledge, and resources to the regions, helping establish new industries, improve infrastructure, and stimulate economic growth.
Loyalists contributed by spreading misinformation and impeding progress in the regions
Why are latitude and longitude important for navigation?
Latitude and longitude are interchangeable terms
Latitude and longitude provide precise coordinates to determine specific locations on Earth's surface, enabling accurate mapping and navigation.
Latitude and longitude are only used for weather forecasting
Latitude and longitude are irrelevant for navigation
Which ocean is located between Africa and Australia?
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia?
Ural Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Andes
Himalayas
Which continent is the coldest on average?
Asia
Antarctica
Europe
Australia
How many Lord proprietors was The Bahamas granted to ?
6
8
12
39
Identify two Lord Proprietors from below?
Lord Ashley and George Phenny
John Wentworth and Christopher Columbus
Lord Berkley and Sir Peter Colleton
Sir George Carteret and Sir Milo Butler
The Lord Proprietors appointed Governors to oversee and govern the islands of The Bahamas. Which governor died before making it to The Bahamas?
Nicholas Trott
Hugh Wentworth
Charles Chillingworth
Robert Lilburne
Which Proprietary Governor was considered one of the more dedicated and hardworking governors>
John Wentworth
Nicholas Trott
Robert Lilburne
Robert Clarke
What is the purpose of a legend on a map?
To show the population density of different regions
To mark the locations of famous landmarks
To display the average temperature in various areas
To explain the symbols and colors used on the map
Why is the Equator considered an important line of latitude?
It marks the division between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
It determines the time zones across the world
It indicates the distance from the Prime Meridian
It is a reference point for measuring longitude
What is the purpose of a scale on a map?
To show the population density of different regions
To mark the locations of famous landmarks
To display the average temperature in various areas
To represent the ratio between a distance on the map and the corresponding distance on the ground
Which river is the longest in South America?
Amazon River
Nile River
Mississippi River
Yangtze River
Which ocean is the smallest by size?
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Which mountain range is located in North America?
Andes
Himalayas
Rocky Mountains
Alps
Who was the leader of the Eleutheran Adventurers?
Captain Butler
Woodes Rogers
William Sayle
Lord Dunmore
Where did the Eleutheran Adventurers come from?
Barbados
Bermuda
Hispaniola
San Salvador
When did the Eleutheran Adventurers come to The Bahamas?
1502
1515
1619
1648
What type of government was proposed for The Bahamas?
Democracy
Dictatorship
monarchy
Republic
Who was the King of England at the time?
Charles I
Charles II
Edward VI
George III
What does the word Eleutheria mean?
Corrupt
Freedom
Shallow
Water
what is the origin of the word Eleutheria?
English
French
Greek
Spanish
What was the name of the first Constitution of The Bahamas?
Articles and Orders
Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
Constitution of The Bahamas
Which religion were the Eleutheran Adventurers being forced to practice?
Baptist
Catholic
Non-Denominational
Anglican
The Eleutheran Adventurers were called (a) because they wanted to worship freely.
Which was not a major problem in The Bahamas before crown colony gov't was introduced?
it had too many settlers
it had too many pirates
settlers were unproductive
the island lost its commerce
When did Woodes Rogers arrive in the Bahamas?
May 19th 1715
July 1 1817
July 10 1973
July 26 1718
What was Roger's belief about The Bahamas?
They needed strong govt
The Proprietors needed to come there themselves
The king should get rid of The Bahamas
The King should use the pirates
How many pirates awaited Rogers?
5000
100
1000
600
Woodes Rogers became the Royal Governor for a 2nd Term in _________ year?
1718
1729
1721
1732
Woodes Rogers 2nd term was different because he received a ________________________?
Defense System
Stronger Council
Royal Pardon
Salary
The House of Assembly established by Rogers had how many members.
39
24
40
25
The 1st House of Assembly established by Rogers met in ____________ year?
1721
1729
1732
1718
The first "Speaker" of the House of Assembly was _______ ?
Woodes Rogers
Lord Ashley
William Sayle
John Colebrooke
Which Royal Governor was responsible for the House of Assembly?
George Phenney
Richard Fitzwilliam
John Colebrooke
Woodes Rogers
Which Royal Governor was responsible for straw work industry in The Bahamas?
George Phenney
Woodes Rodgers
Richard Fitzwilliam
Nicholas Trott
When did George Pheeney arrive
1790
1721
1727
1789
Phenney introduced which industry to The Bahamas
tourism
straw work
banking
fishing
Where did Phenney get the women from who taught straw work to the settlers?
Andros
Bermuda
England
New Providence
What was Phenney's downfall?
his temper
HIS JEALOUSY
HIS LAZINESS
HIS WIFE
what crimes did Phenney's wife commit?
she killed people
she inflated duty too high on products
she had affairs
she locked people away
What was Rogers early occupation?
pirate
buccaneer
privateer
governor
Rogers main problem his 2nd Term was ...
The Pirates
The Defense System
The Speaker of the House of Assembly
The settlers
Who appointed Woodes Rogers?
King George I
King Charles I
King Sayle I
What is crown colony government?
An introduction of a government appointed by the British Monarch
An introduction to a government appointed by the Prime Minister
A government appointed by the African Pherro Ruler
What was the name of the ship Woodes Rogers sailed to the Bahamas on?
The Fancy
The Delcious
The Delicia
Which responsibility was NOT Woodes Rogers job?
To feed the settlers
Expel the pirates
Form a government
What was George Phenneys wife descried as
Bossy
Hard mouthed
Nice
On Woodes Rogers second term which industries he tried to encourage?
straw work, banking, fishing
cotton, shipbuilding, fishing
cotton, sugar, shipbuilding
What happened as a result of the 7 year war ( French and Indian War)?
The British government had large amount of debt
The British government started passing new laws and taxes to pay for the war
The British gave up control of the 13 Colonies
The British lost control of the midwest
Why did the British Parliament (law makers) begin passing new laws and taxes in the Colonies?
The British government wanted to punish the colonies for violating the Proclamation of 1763
The British government was in a lot of debt from the French and Indian War
The British government was at war with Spain and needed to pay for the war
The British government officials would get the money taxed in the colonies
Why were many colonists upset about the Stamp Act
The Colonists hated the idea of paying taxes
The Colonists hated using paper in the first place
The Colonists were ok paying the tax
The Colonists did not have a voice or choice in the matter
The Loyalists came from?
South America
Africa
Asia
North America
Why did the Loyalists come to the Bahamas?
They wanted to be Americans
They didn’t want to be Americans
They want to be Bahamians
They want to be Bahamian and Americans
The Loyalists brought with them their
slaves
newspaper
Cars and houses
money and property
The Loyalists kitchen was built away from the main house to
Cook more food
Not to let food odors come in the main house
Not to dirty the house
More people were able to sit at the table
The first newspaper in the Bahamas created by the Loyalist was called
Gazette
Freeport News
The Tribune
The Punch
Which of these were not built by the Loyalists?
school and newspaper
market-place and roads
new streets and docks
hospitals and movies
What happens to most of the Loyalists and their slaves when the prices of cotton fall
Left The Bahamas
Went to New Providence
Went to America
Went to Europe
What is the name of this old wooden Loyalist buildings?
Balcony House
Government House
House of Assembly
Christ Church
What is the name of this Loyalist building?
Christ Church
Government House
Balcony House
House of Assembly
What were the other names for the Patriots
Proprietors
whigs
yankees
rebels
When did the first group of Loyalists refugees arrive in The Bahamas ?
They arrived September, 1783 from St Augustine in Eastern Florida
They arrived December 1783 from St Augustine in Eastern Florida
They arrived October 1876 from St Augustine in Eastern Florida
They arrived January 1783 from St Augustine in Eastern Florida
Why did the Loyalists choose to move to the Bahamas?
Bahamas was a British Colony
It was close by
They could bring slaves
good climate and close to trade routes
Cotton could grow by in Bahamian soil
Why did the cotton plantation eventually fail?
Chenille and Red Bugs
Poor management
Exhausted soil
careless planting techniques
What was the main occupation of the Loyalists who settled in Abaco ?
Ship building
Farming
Fishing
How did the coming of the Loyalists change the population of the Bahamas ?
The population more than doubled
Blacks now outnumbered the whites four to one.
What other changes did the Loyalsits make in The Bahamas ?
The Police force was started
Improvements in Education system
New Jail
Four more members were added to the House of Assembly.
What churches were built by the Loyalists ?
St. Matthew's Church
Christ Church Cathedral
The Baptist Church
