WorksheetsKSA Vocab SS 11th
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is the definition of 'Absolute Location'?
The exact geographic spot where something is located based on where latitude lines intersect with longitude lines on the global grid.
A general area where something is located, not based on exact coordinates.
The position of a place in relation to other places around it.
A location determined by the distance from the equator.
What continents are included in the term 'Afro-Eurasian'?
Africa, Asia, and Europe.
North America, South America, and Antarctica.
Australia, Asia, and Europe.
Africa, Antarctica, and Asia.
What does 'Allocation' refer to?
The action or process of distributing resources.
A method of conserving energy.
A technique for improving memory.
A strategy for time management.
What is the process of altering or changing a document such as the U.S. Constitution called?
Amendments.
Revisions.
Redactions.
Modifications.
Who were the 'Anti-Federalists'?
People who opposed the adoption of the U.S. Constitution.
Supporters of a strong central government.
Advocates for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
Proponents of a federal system with a strong executive branch.
What does 'Authority' mean?
A person or organization having power, control and knowledge in a particular area or environment.
A type of fruit.
A musical instrument.
A historical event.
What is a 'Benefit'?
Something that is good, helpful or promotes well-being.
A type of financial loss.
An obstacle or hindrance.
A form of punishment.
What is a 'Cabinet'?
A group of people that provide advice to a head of state such as the President’s Cabinet.
A type of furniture used for storage.
A musical instrument.
A type of vehicle.
What is 'Capital'?
An important city where the government is located; financial assets or goods dedicated to production of other goods.
A type of building material used in construction.
A form of artistic expression involving painting and sculpture.
A type of food ingredient used in cooking.
What is 'Cause and effect'?
A relationship between events or things, where one is the result of the other or others.
A random occurrence of events without any connection.
A method of predicting future events based on past data.
A philosophical concept with no practical application.
What is a 'Chain of supply'?
A system of people, resources, activities and information involved in moving a product from producer to consumer.
A method of storing products in a warehouse.
A financial strategy for increasing company profits.
A marketing technique to attract more customers.
What is a 'Characteristic'?
A feature that helps to identify, tell apart or describe a distinguishing mark or trait.
A random guess or assumption.
An irrelevant detail or distraction.
A common misconception or myth.
What are 'Checks and balances'?
The system in which each of the three branches of the United States government has abilities to limit the actions of the other branches.
A method of financial accounting used by businesses to ensure accuracy.
A type of banking service that allows for the writing of checks.
A system of rewards and penalties used in educational settings.
What does 'Chronological' mean?
Arranging items in order by date or time.
Arranging items in alphabetical order.
Arranging items randomly.
Arranging items by size.
What is a 'Citizen'?
A person with certain rights, responsibilities and duties to a country.
A person who travels frequently.
A person who owns a business.
A person who is a member of a club.
What is 'Citizenship'?
Status of being a citizen; membership in a community.
A type of government system.
A legal document for travel.
A form of currency.
What does the term 'Civic' relate to?
Relating to a city, citizens or citizenship such as civic responsibility or civic duty.
A type of vehicle manufactured by Honda.
A term used in biology to describe a type of cell.
A genre of music characterized by its rhythm and blues influences.
What actions are included in 'Civic engagement'?
Actions to make a difference in the civic life of our communities through both political and non-political processes such as participating in the electoral process or volunteering.
Watching television shows about politics.
Reading fictional books about history.
Playing video games related to city building.
How does 'Civic identity' define an individual?
How an individual sees oneself in regard to citizenship and their government.
How an individual sees oneself in regard to their personal hobbies.
How an individual sees oneself in regard to their family roles.
How an individual sees oneself in regard to their professional career.
What are 'Civic responsibilities'?
Actions that can be completed by citizens, such as community service, running for elected office and voting.
Personal hobbies and interests that individuals pursue in their free time.
Responsibilities of government officials to manage public resources.
Duties of businesses to maximize profits for shareholders.
What are 'Civic virtues'?
Actions and duties citizens undertake to contribute to the common good of their local, state, national or international community.
Personal beliefs and values that are kept private and not shared with others.
The rights and privileges granted to citizens by the government.
A set of laws and regulations that govern the behavior of citizens.
What is a 'Claim'?
An argument derived from and backed by evidence.
A random statement without proof.
A question that needs an answer.
A fictional story.
What does 'Classical republicanism' promote?
A theory of democracy that promotes the general welfare for all citizens in a society.
A focus on individual rights and personal freedoms.
An economic system based on free market principles.
A political system led by a single ruler.
What is the 'Classical Period'?
The period of global history after the decline of river valley civilizations, from about 600 BCE-600 CE.
The period of history marked by the Renaissance and the Age of Enlightenment.
The era of ancient Egyptian civilization along the Nile River.
The time of the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries.
What was 'Colonial America'?
The period from 1492-1763 when lands in North America were colonized by European nations such as England, Spain and France with the intent to increase their wealth and world power.
A period in the 19th century when America gained independence from European nations.
The era when America was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492.
A time when America was under the rule of the Roman Empire.
What is 'Colonial Kentucky'?
The general period corresponding to Colonial America in which Kentucky was claimed by the Spanish, French and English.
A period when Kentucky was an independent nation.
The time when Kentucky was part of the Confederate States.
An era when Kentucky was under Native American control.
What does 'Collaboration' mean?
To work jointly together or to cooperate with others.
To work independently without any input from others.
To compete against others to achieve a goal.
To ignore others' contributions and work alone.
What is 'Commerce'?
The activity of buying and selling.
A type of government.
A form of art.
A scientific theory.
What are 'Common goods'?
Goods that have a limited abundance that are difficult to stop people from using in unlimited quantities such as land, air, wildlife and water.
Goods that are privately owned and traded in markets.
Goods that are provided by the government for free.
Goods that are abundant and can be used by anyone without restriction.
What is 'Communicating Conclusions'?
A student’s ability to effectively communicate his/her own conclusions and listen carefully to the conclusions of others.
A method of statistical analysis.
A type of communication disorder.
A software tool for presentations.
What is a 'Community'?
A group of people who have common interests and goals and typically share a space, culture, heritage or government.
A random collection of individuals with no shared interests.
A single person living in isolation.
A group of animals living in a zoo.
What is 'Comparative advantage'?
The ability of an individual or group to carry out a particular economic activity more efficiently than another individual or group.
The ability to produce more of a good or service than competitors using the same amount of resources.
The ability to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than others.
The ability to produce a good or service using fewer resources than others.
What are 'Compelling Questions'?
Questions that should reflect an enduring issue and be relevant and engaging for students.
Questions that are easy to answer and require minimal thought.
Questions that are irrelevant to the subject matter.
Questions that have only one correct answer and no room for discussion.
What is 'Conflict'?
The opposition of persons or forces which leads to disagreement.
A peaceful resolution of differences.
A harmonious agreement between parties.
A cooperative effort to achieve a common goal.
What is 'Conquest'?
The claiming and controlling of a place or people gained by military force.
A peaceful negotiation between nations.
A cultural exchange program.
A scientific exploration mission.
What is a 'Constitution'?
A written plan of government with rules for political and social organization within a nation or state.
A type of economic policy.
A historical document from ancient times.
A fictional story about a nation.
What are 'Contributions'?
The act of giving something such as money or time.
A type of dance move.
A form of transportation.
A style of cooking.
Consensus building is a ______-resolution process used mainly to settle complex, multiparty disputes; collaborative problem-solving.
conflict
peace
negotiation
discussion
Consent of the governed is a condition considered by modern democratic societies as a requirement for legitimate government: that the authority of a government should depend on the ______ of the people, as expressed by votes in elections.
consent
opposition
ignorance
indifference
Consequences are something produced by a cause or action; can be either ______ or negative.
positive
neutral
insignificant
irrelevant
Construct is when students demonstrate understanding by connecting new and prior knowledge either verbally or in ______.
writing
reading
speaking
listening
Consumers are a person who uses economic ______.
goods
services
resources
products
Context is the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and ______.
assessed
ignored
forgotten
overlooked
Corroborative value is when a second source supports the ______ of another source.
credibility
validity
reliability
accuracy
Cost-benefit analysis is a procedure for estimating all costs involved and possible profits to be derived from a business opportunity or ______.
proposal
investment
risk
loss
Counterclaim is an argument in opposition to a previous ______.
statement
agreement
proposal
decision
Culture is a social institution created within the learned behavior of people, including but not limited to their specific norms, values, belief systems, language(s), knowledge, social relations, technologies, institutions and ______.
organizations
animals
planets
vehicles
Cultural characteristics are specific ideas, belief systems or patterns of behavior that characterize a society or a particular social ______.
group
network
institution
community
Cultural diffusion is the spreading of social institutions and ______.
ideas
languages
technologies
traditions
Cultural diversity is the existence of a variety of cultural/ethnic groups within a society or in the same ______.
place
time
country
language
Customs and traditions are a common way of doing things; something that many people do, and have done for a long ______.
time
place
manner
habit
Deliberative and democratic processes are a process where deliberation is central to decision-making. This process also looks to generate outcomes that promote the common good through reasoning, rather than through a law-making ______.
process
committee
body
system
Demand is the willingness and ability to purchase a commodity or ______.
service
product
item
good
Democracy is a system of government in which the power is held by the people, either directly or through elected ______.
representatives
monarchs
dictators
oligarchs
Democratic discourse is a debate where one or more highly valued positions search for authentic truth and are recognized without giving up their valid claims/______.
position
arguments
beliefs
opinions
Democratic principles include equality before the law, inalienable rights, consent of the governed, right to alter or abolish the government, justice, responsibility, and ______.
freedom
oppression
inequality
dictatorship
Disciplinary concepts are the major strands of Social Studies: Civics, Economics, Geography and ______.
History
Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Disciplinary thinking is the ability to think from different perspectives of a historian, geographer, economist and political ______.
scientist
artist
philosopher
engineer
Fill in the blank: _______ means showing variety or differing from one another.
Diverse
Uniform
Identical
Monotonous
Fill in the blank: _______ includes diverse racial, religious, and ethnic groups, and those of various national origins.
Diverse groups
Homogeneous groups
Single ethnic group
Uniform culture
Fill in the blank: _______ is the ability to see the world through the eyes of others; awareness and understanding of the customs, practices, methodologies and viewpoints of varied groups of people that are different from you.
Diverse perspectives
Empathy
Cultural awareness
Global understanding
Fill in the blank: _______ is a range or variety of different things which may include but is not limited to a group or organization made up of people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, religions and economic statuses.
Diversity
Uniformity
Monotony
Homogeneity
Fill in the blank: _______ is extrinsic motivation to complete a task or make a decision.
Economic incentive
Personal satisfaction
Intrinsic motivation
Emotional response
Fill in the blank: _______ is when nations are dependent on another nation for products and goods that they cannot produce efficiently for themselves.
Economic interdependence
Isolationism
Autarky
Protectionism
Fill in the blank: _______ is the exchange of goods and services by buyers and sellers.
Economic markets
Financial institutions
Government agencies
Non-profit organizations
Fill in the blank: _______ is an exchange of goods and services; the wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services.
Economy
Geography
Politics
Culture
Fill in the blank: _______ is an economic state in which every resource is optimally allocated to serve each individual or entity in the best way while minimizing waste and inefficiency.
Efficiency
Inefficiency
Scarcity
Abundance
Fill in the blank: _______ is a group of people and land under one supreme ruler.
Empire
Village
Community
Republic
Fill in the blank: _______ is an intellectual and philosophical movement of the late 18th through the early 19th century that focused on the power of human reasoning and his/her own inalienable rights.
Enlightenment
Romanticism
Industrial Revolution
Renaissance
Fill in the blank: _______ is the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
Entrepreneurship
Investment
Management
Marketing
Fill in the blank: _______ are aspects of a place or region shaped by the earth’s physical processes or stemming from the physical environment.
Environmental characteristics
Cultural traditions
Economic activities
Political boundaries
Fill in the blank: _______ is the price that occurs when supply and demand are equal.
Equilibrium price (market price)
Surplus price
Deficit price
Fixed price
Fill in the blank: _______ is the skill of using evidence requires students to collect, evaluate and synthesize evidence from primary and secondary sources to develop and support a claim.
Evidence
Analysis
Interpretation
Reasoning
Fill in the blank: _______ is the ability to recognize that when researching a topic, the source may not address all perspectives of the time period as well as availability of credible sources.
Evidentiary limitations
Historical bias
Source credibility
Temporal context
Fill in the blank: _______ is the branch of federal and state government that is broadly responsible for implementing, supporting and enforcing the laws, led by the office of the President of the United States.
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
State Department
Fill in the blank: _______ are products that make an idea, situation or problem clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas.
Explanatory products
Decorative items
Consumable goods
Digital services
Fill in the blank: _______ are side effects or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity that affects other parties without this being reflected in the cost of the goods or services involved.
Externalities
Profits
Subsidies
Taxes
Fill in the blank: _______ are land, labor, capital and entrepreneurial skills.
Factors of production
Natural resources
Economic policies
Market strategies
Fill in the blank: _______ includes all types of family units such as but not limited to: adoption, step, foster, group houses, friends, neighborhood and school family.
Families
Communities
Organizations
Groups
Fill in the blank: _______ is when the powers of government are divided between the national (federal) government and state government.
Federal System
Unitary System
Confederate System
Parliamentary System
Federalism - the distribution of power between the levels of ________.
government
education
economy
society
Fiscal policy - the use of government spending and tax policies to influence macroeconomic conditions, including aggregate demand, employment, inflation and economic ________.
growth
decline
stability
recession
Founding generation - the many people of diverse backgrounds who forged the path to a new ________.
nation
city
community
empire
Founding principle: ideas and virtues that are outlined in the foundational documents that shaped and guided the founding of the United States. Examples include, but are not limited to: freedom of speech, freedom of religion and freedom of the ________.
press
assembly
petition
education
Fundamental documents: documents that provide significant insight into key actions, movements or moments or help establish a precedent or core ________.
principles
values
ideas
rules
Geographic (relating to geography) - belonging to or characteristic of a particular region based on the physical features of an ________.
area
animal
object
emotion
Geographic features - are natural characteristics, such as soil, mountains, clouds, natural bodies of water, etc.
features
animals
buildings
vehicles
Geographic representations - globes, graphs, diagrams, and aerial and satellite images (remote sensing) that allow us to visualize spatial patterns on ________.
Earth
Mars
the Moon
Jupiter
Geospatial technologies - tools used to map and analyze earth’s geography and human ________.
societies
activities
interactions
cultures
Global interconnectedness - the ability to identify, understand and function in a world that is increasingly multicultural and ________.
international
local
isolated
individualistic
Global interconnections - relationships between various ________.
countries
animals
planets
languages
Global market - to participate in the buying, selling and trading of services or goods outside of one’s own ________.
country
city
neighborhood
continent
Goods and services - a good or a service is something you can buy. A good is something you can touch; a service is a job that you pay someone else to do.
service
good
product
item
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) - the total value of goods produced and services provided in a country during one ________.
year
month
week
day
Goods - possessions or personal property; items of value used for trade or ________.
sale
consumption
storage
display
Governing Bodies - a group of people who help direct the affairs of an institution or nation in partnership with its ________.
leaders
members
citizens
employees
Government - a system of rule used to govern a community, state or ________.
country
city
neighborhood
continent
House of Representatives - the lower legislative branch in a bicameral governing body, where each state has a number of representatives proportionate to its ________.
population
geography
economy
history
Human Characteristics - the defining traits or features that are found in most ________.
people
animals
plants
objects
Human settlement - a location where people have built physical structures to use as permanent or temporary living ________.
spaces
vehicles
tools
machines
