WorksheetsSocial Stuides 1 Test
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Worksheet time: 41mins
What is one reason Ethiopia has a diverse climate and geography?
It is a newly formed country.
It is located on the equator.
It is larger than the United States.
It has a variety of landforms and elevations.
What helped Ethiopians survive dry periods in the past?
Government food programs
International food aid
Traditional farming and trading practices
Irrigation systems built by the Romans
According to the text, what caused the 1983-1985 famine besides drought?
Poor soil quality
Political decisions and conflict
Overpopulation
Foreign invasion
Who was the ruler of Ethiopia from 1916 to 1974?
Mengistu Haile Mariam
Haile Selassie
Meles Zenawi
Kwame Nkrumah
What major action did Selassie take in 1961 that led to conflict?
Created democratic reforms
Opened the borders to Somalia
Annexed Eritrea
What type of government took over after Selassie was overthrown?
A. A monarchy
B. A democracy
C. A theocracy
D. A communist regime
What was the simplified story that many outsiders believed about the famine?
That it was caused by government corruption
That it was caused by a volcanic eruption
That it was caused solely by drought
That it was caused by overfarming
What is the main focus of the Ethiopian Famine Mini-Q?
The causes and effects of the Ethiopian famine
The history of Ethiopian music
The geography of Ethiopia
The wildlife of Ethiopia
What event sparked the beginning of the Syrian Civil War in 2011?
A. A border conflict with Iraq
B. A military coup by rebel forces
C. Protests over government corruption
D. The arrest and torture of teenagers for anti-government graffiti
What were Syrians mainly protesting against when the conflict began?
Foreign intervention
Lack of religious freedom
Corruption and government repression
Environmental degradation
Who is the current Syrian president mentioned in the reading?
Saddam Hussein
Bashar al-Assad
Hosni Mubarak
Muammar Gaddafi
Why was the Free Syrian Army (FSA) unable to fully unite the opposition?
It lacked weapons and training
It was betrayed by foreign allies
Many rebel groups operated independently
Assad’s forces infiltrated the group
What concern did Western leaders have about supporting religious opposition forces?
They feared the conflict would spread to Europe
They feared these forces would become jihadist terrorists
They thought Assad was a better alternative
They believed the war would end quickly
What is one major reason the conflict became divided along ethnic and religious lines?
Foreign invasions
Lack of economic opportunities
According to the reading, what has Assad done to remain in power?
Negotiated with rebels and held elections
Allowed foreign peacekeepers to enter Syria
Used chemical weapons and bombed civilians
Stepped down temporarily and returned later
What do Mark Zuckerberg, Oprah Winfrey, and Steve Jobs have in common according to the passage?
They were all valedictorians
They all became famous for college sports
They all dropped out of college or didn’t attend
They earned multiple advanced degrees
What percentage of parents expect their children to attend college, according to Pew Research?
50%
75%
94%
100%
What was college attendance like before the 1940s?
It was free for everyone
It was mainly for veterans
It was a privilege of the wealthy and mostly white males
It was required by law
24. What major law passed in 1944 helped expand access to college?
The Civil Rights Act
The Social Security Act
The GI Bill
The Affordable Care Act
What did the Higher Education Act of 1965 do?
Created more elite universities
Reduced college tuition costs for veterans only
Increased access to college for women and people of color
Eliminated student loans
How much has the cost of college increased since 1978?
100%
225%
500%
1,225%
What is one of the major financial challenges of attending college today?
College is less expensive but offers fewer jobs
College costs have decreased, but salaries have also dropped
Tuition costs have skyrocketed, leading to large student debt
Most people do not take loans anymore
What is meant by a “cost-benefit analysis”?
A. A method to find the cheapest college
B. An emotional response to decision-making
C. Weighing pros and cons, especially financially
D. A test students take before choosing a major
What is “opportunity cost” as described in the reading?
The cost of textbooks each semester
The benefit of choosing college over work
The value of the option you did not choose
The loan you must pay back
What is the main question the College DBQ?
What college is best for you?
Is college worth the cost?
How to apply for scholarships
Should you go to graduate school?
What event in 2014 raised concerns about the U.S. economy?
The U.S. stopped using GDP as a measure
The U.S. experienced a major recession
China’s GDP surpassed that of the United States
The U.S. created a new economic measurement
What does GDP stand for?
Government Domestic Purchases
Gross Domestic Product
General Data Plan
Global Dollar Percentage
What does GDP measure?
The number of workers in a country
All imports and exports of a nation
The total dollar value of all goods and services produced in a year
The amount of money in the stock market
Why do economists refer to GDP as the “mother of all economic indicators”?
It measures inflation directly
It tracks every business in a country
It summarizes all economic activity in one number
It predicts future wars
What happens during a period of economic expansion?
Prices fall and demand decreases
GDP decreases and businesses close
GDP increases and the economy grows
Unemployment rises
What is the danger of expansions happening too quickly?
The economy might go to war
Inflation can rise too fast
The population might shrink
GDP becomes inaccurate
What does a contraction in the business cycle lead to if it becomes serious?
Prosperity
Expansion
Inflation
Recession
Officials adjust GDP data to:
Account for inflation and seasonal variations
Increase government revenue
Reduce unemployment
Control interest rates
What is the main purpose of using GDP to compare countries?
To increase government spending
To make it look better in the news
To compare countries and track changes over time more accurately
To remove taxes from economic data
What does “real GDP” account for?
Job growth
Imports and exports
Changes in population
Inflation
What is GDP per capita used for?
To measure a nation’s military strength
To calculate average income per person
To see which country has more businesses
To track consumer habits
What major event left Europe in ruins by 1945?
The Cold War
World War I
World War II
The fall of the Soviet Union
What was one reason for creating alliances like the European Economic Community (EEC)?
To protect against attacks from the United States
To encourage communism
To rebuild economies and prevent future wars
To stop immigration
What is a “supranational organization”?
A government above the law
A group of countries that give up some control to work together
A business run by multiple countries
A country that rules over others
What concern did some countries have about forming a common market?
It would force them to give up their armies
It would reduce their population
It might threaten their national sovereignty
It would stop them from growing food
What does the European Union require from countries that want to join?
A. A strong monarchy and military
B. A stable democracy, strong economy, and protection for minorities
C. A common religion and language
D. Total control of trade and immigration
What currency is commonly used in the EU?
Franc
Dollar
Krona
Euro
What was the name of the UK’s process to leave the EU?
EuroExit
Sovereign Break
Brexit
What is one role of the EU’s legislative bodies?
To choose kings and queens
To enforce religious rules
To make laws for the EU
To control national elections
Why has Turkey not yet joined the EU?
It is already a member
It doesn’t use the euro
It has not yet met all the EU standards
It refused to sign any treaties
What is the purpose of the European Union DBQ?
To study the history of currency in Europe
To examine only the benefits of the EU
To compare world governments
To weigh the pros and cons of EU membership
Why did Mao Zedong originally encourage families to have more children?
He believed fewer people would help China grow faster.
He thought more people meant more workers and a stronger China.
He wanted to increase farming output.
He needed soldiers for the military.
What was the main concern that led to the creation of the one-child policy?
Too many people were moving to cities.
China wanted to compete with the U.S.
What was “The Great Leap Forward”?
A program encouraging families to move to cities.
A movement to improve health care in rural areas.
An economic plan to industrialize China by building backyard furnaces.
A new transportation system in China.
What were some consequences of the Great Leap Forward?
Population growth slowed.
China’s economy greatly improved.
A famine killed an estimated 30 million people.
Families became wealthier.
Which group was most affected by the one-child policy?
Ethnic minorities
Urban families
Han Chinese families
Elderly citizens
How was the one-child policy enforced in some places?
Families were given extra food for having one child.
Families were sent to the countryside.
Some couples faced fines, forced sterilizations, or abortions.
All families followed the policy without question.
When did China end the one-child policy?
1970
1989
2005
2015
What main question does the One-Child Policy ask?
Is the Chinese government strong today?
Was the one-child policy a good idea?
Did China win the Cold War?
Should every country have a population policy?
What two major world events did Brazil host in the 2010s?
The Winter Olympics and the Rugby World Cup
The Summer Olympics and the men’s World Cup
The United Nations summit and the G7 meeting
The Women's World Cup and Formula One Grand Prix
What happened to Brazil’s economy shortly after hosting these events?
It grew stronger than ever before.
It experienced one of its worst economic recessions.
It stayed the same.
It became completely dependent on tourism.
What does the term "developing nation" mean in the context of Brazil?
A. A country with no resources
B. A country with a very strong economy
C. A country still growing in terms of economy and industry
D. A country that does not trade
What are cash crops, and why were they important to Brazil?
Crops sold within Brazil to feed the population
Crops that Brazil used for trade to make money
Crops used only during war
Crops that could not be sold
What was one result of Brazil depending too much on coffee sales?
Brazil stopped growing food crops
Brazil became the richest country in South America
When coffee prices dropped, Brazil’s economy suffered
Brazil started importing coffee
What does the term "social classes" mean in this reading?
Different types of school classes
Groups of people based on wealth and jobs
A division between rural and urban populations
Different types of government workers
What was one major goal of industrialization in Brazil?
To stop international trade
To rely only on cash crops
To borrow money, build factories, and grow a middle class
To move people out of cities
What are favelas?
Factories built in Brazil
Farming regions in the Amazon
Poor urban slums with high rates of poverty and crime
What is “scale” in geographic terms, as mentioned in the reading?
A. A machine used to weigh objects
B. A way to measure the size of a country
C. A way to look at the size and level of what you're studying (national, regional, local)
D. A term for how rich a country is
What is your final task, according to the reading (How Wealthy is Brazil)?
To measure how tall Brazil’s mountains are
To compare Brazil with the United States
To analyze Brazil’s wealth at three different scales
To interview Brazilians
How Wealthy is Brazil based on the readings?
What are some push and pull factors for the Great Migration?
Is GDP a good measure of a countries economic success? Explain why or why not.
