WorksheetsUnit 11
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 16mins
What is bias?
a prejudice, often against a group
a type of system built on fairness
rule made by elected officials
celebration involving many people
What does bicameral mean?
having two lawmaking chambers
group of lawmakers who work together
having one chamber for decisions
led by the president of a country
What is blight?
a plant disease that destroys plants
special tool used in farming activities
method of increasing food production
fertilizer added to increase soil quality
What is capitalism?
system where individuals own property
system where government owns everything
all goods shared equally with others
government limits all private profits
What is a census?
an official count of people in an area
monthly survey that measures behavior
form people fill to report their age
count of buildings and property owned
What is a classless society?
place where all people have equal wealth
system where wealth is unfairly shared
society ruled by religious tradition
workers live under strict government rules
What is coal?
black rock that burns easily
hard substance found in deep mines
material used for shiny decorations
brown fuel from ancient plant matter
What does combustible mean?
burns easily when set aflame
resistant to all forms of heat
likely to cause serious fire hazards
reacts badly with cold and water
What is communism?
system where government owns all things
private businesses run without limits
people work together to earn wages
system where goods are shared equally
What does depopulate mean?
greatly reduce population for a time
help people grow their communities
move families into a safer location
destroy buildings to make more space
What does it mean to detain someone?
to stop or keep from moving
to give medical help quickly
to feed and clothe travelers
to record someone’s daily schedule
What is a difference?
something that makes things not alike
a part of something that adds strength
a connection between two similar objects
a tool used to compare sizes or weights
What does it mean to distribute?
to divide into parts and give out
to send someone a message or invitation
to borrow something from a neighbor
to plant seeds in a private field
What does efficient mean?
operating well without much waste
working slowly to prevent errors
saving time by avoiding teamwork
using multiple people to finish a task
Who is the electorate?
those who can participate in an election
people who lead political campaigns
officials who count the number of citizens
judges who enforce the voting laws
What does it mean to emigrate?
the process of leaving a country or region
the act of becoming a legal citizen
the journey from one job to another
the right to build property in a city
What does it mean to evict someone?
to legally force someone out of their home
to let someone rent property for free
to give someone land to build on
to allow someone to stay permanently
What is an export?
product or service that is sent out of a country to be sold or traded
goods that are destroyed before being sold
packages sent to friends during holidays
product or service that is sent into a country to be sold or traded
What is exposure?
the condition of being exposed without protection to the effects of harsh weather
the act of building a wall for safety
the process of lighting a room with sunlight
the use of blankets to warm a room
What are finished goods?
products that are ready to be sold to customers
tools used to start building a product
natural materials gathered from nature
items that are kept in storage for years
What is a good?
something that is bought and sold
something that grows naturally in forests
a law that protects shoppers from scams
a document used to register businesses
What is a harbor?
a safe area of water where people can leave their boats
a place where animals are trained for sea work
a path used by ships to avoid storms
a beach where people play in the summer
What is an imitation?
a copy of something else
a type of design made with paint
a valuable original product
a signal used to start a project
What does imperial mean?
having to do with an empire or an emperor
relating to elections and voting rules
dealing with farming and agriculture
focused on small-town government
What is income?
money you get from work you do or property you own
money the government gives to all citizens
the amount someone spends each week
cash kept in banks for emergencies
What is industrialization?
the process of developing manufacturing on a large scale
the act of removing machines from work
the return to farming in large towns
the building of schools and libraries
What does it mean to isolate?
to set apart in order to make alone
to invite others to join a group
to share a home with many people
to move between different jobs
What is a loan?
money temporarily given that needs to be paid back
money kept as savings for retirement
income earned from selling goods
cash used to pay rent and utilities
What is a locomotive?
an engine that moves a train
a station where people wait for buses
a factory that makes parts for ships
a path that leads into a tunnel
What is malnutrition?
inadequate food causing health issues
a diet with too many expensive foods
a lifestyle with excessive exercise
a plan to avoid processed ingredients
What does it mean to manufacture something?
the process of making a large number of something
the act of designing a single new product
the idea of reusing natural resources
the habit of buying expensive tools
What is a market?
an area for buying and selling goods
a building for government meetings
a location used only for farming
a place where workers gather to vote
What is mechanization?
the process of making something more automatic by introducing machines
the rebuilding of damaged homes after war
the act of teaching workers to read
the sharing of tools between farms
What does it mean to migrate?
to move from one place to another
to choose not to participate in voting
to build a new type of factory
to form a large group for farming
What does it mean to modernize?
to bring up to date
to reduce something in size
to slow down daily operations
to study the past in more detail
What is a natural resource?
materials that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain
products invented by science labs
tools made by ancient civilizations
information passed down through books
What is productivity?
the ability to produce large amounts of goods
the number of workers in a company
the cost of each individual item
the amount of space used for storage
What are raw materials?
an item used to create manufactured goods
machines used to deliver final products
workers who inspect each new product
containers used for packaging goods
What does it mean to redistribute?
to take something back and divide it up in a new way
to sell something for a higher price later
to collect all of something and throw it away
to count items that were never shared
What is self-interest?
what is best for oneself
the desire to protect all citizens
an effort to grow the local economy
a system that helps the poor first
Who or what is a shogun?
one of the chief military commanders of Japan who governed in the name of the emperor
a nobleman who served the Chinese emperor
a warrior who traveled across Europe
a teacher of religion in ancient India
What is a slogan?
a short phrase used to state a principle or political message
a law created to protect voting rights
a musical phrase used in traditions
a title for leaders in a company
What is socialism?
a political and economic theory that advocates for the people as a whole rather than private individuals to own and operate the means of production
a belief that government should do nothing
a system of government in which all factories, farms, and other valuable things are owned and controlled by the government
an economic system in which land, factories, and other resources are owned by individuals instead of the government
What is a surplus?
an amount that goes beyond what is needed
a bill showing what was purchased
a plan to reduce daily expenses
a space used to store broken items
Who is a tenant?
a person who rents the land/building they live/work on
a manager who builds apartment units
a person who sells farm tools
a student who works part-time
What is a textile?
cloth, or woven fabric
a hard surface used for building
a metal frame for furniture
a decoration made of glass
What is urbanization?
the process of making an area more city-like
the creation of small farming villages
the planting of trees near roads
the increase in wildlife in towns
What is yield?
amount produced
planting cost
farm tool
shipping zone
