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Hotchkiss 8th grade Social Studies Key Terms

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

enduring influence

a)

short-term effects; impact can be seen immediately

b)

long-term effects; impact can be seen many years, decades, or centuries later

c)

effects that are temporary and fade quickly

d)

influence that is only relevant in the present

2.

economic

a)

the system in a country that involves making, buying, and selling goods

b)

a type of government that controls all resources

c)

a method of measuring a country's wealth

d)

the study of how people use resources

3.

tradition

a)

values and beliefs passed down from generation to generation

b)

modern practices that change over time

c)

individual preferences and choices

d)

temporary customs that are not widely accepted

4.

geography

a)

relating to the natural features and characteristics of a region

b)

the study of historical events and their impact

c)

the analysis of economic systems and their structures

d)

the examination of social behaviors and cultural practices

5.

perspective

a)

point of view from which a source describes historical events

b)

a specific angle of vision in photography

c)

a method of analyzing data in research

d)

a philosophical approach to understanding reality

6.

source

a)

a book, article, person, or other resource consulted for information

b)

a type of software used for data analysis

c)

a method of collecting qualitative data

d)

a statistical technique for hypothesis testing

7.

chronology

a)

arranging time into periods and determining the dates and historical order of past events

b)

a method of predicting future events based on past occurrences

c)

the study of ancient artifacts and their significance

d)

a system for organizing books and literature by genre

8.

environment

a)

the natural world, as a whole or in a particular geographical area, especially as affected by human activity

b)

a place where people live and work

c)

a system of laws governing human behavior

d)

the study of living organisms and their interactions

9.

technology

a)

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

b)

the study of ancient artifacts and their uses

c)

any way of putting knowledge to practical use to make something or solve a problem

d)

the process of creating art and design

10.

migration

a)

human movement from one place to another

b)

the process of settling in a new country

c)

the seasonal movement of animals

d)

the act of moving to a different city for work

11.

unintended consequences

a)

the expected and planned results of a decision or action

b)

the unexpected and unplanned results of a decision or action

c)

the deliberate outcomes of a decision or action

d)

the consequences that are always positive

12.

trade

a)

buying, selling, or exchanging goods within a country or between countries

b)

a method of communication between nations

c)

the act of creating new products

d)

a type of financial investment

13.

history

a)

study of past events in human affairs

b)

analysis of future trends

c)

examination of current events

d)

collection of historical artifacts

14.

specialization

a)

people or regions focus on producing only selected goods or services

b)

a method of increasing the variety of goods produced

c)

a strategy to reduce production costs by outsourcing

d)

the process of improving product quality through innovation

15.

government

a)

a system of rules (laws) followed by people and enforced by leaders

b)

a type of economic system where goods are distributed equally

c)

a form of entertainment involving performances and shows

d)

a method of communication between different cultures

16.

culture

a)

people's learned behaviors and ways of life, including their language, beliefs, customs, and practices

b)

the biological characteristics that define a species

c)

the economic systems and structures of a society

d)

the geographical features that influence human settlement

17.

cause and effect

a)

A relationship where one event is the result of another.

b)

A method of organizing information in a linear format.

c)

A type of scientific experiment to test hypotheses.

d)

A way to summarize a text or article.

18.

verify

a)

to establish the truth or accuracy of; confirm with evidence

b)

to create a false impression

c)

to ignore or overlook evidence

d)

to make a guess without proof

19.

diffusion

a)

spread of people, ideas, technology, and products among places

b)

a process of separating substances in a mixture

c)

the act of moving from one place to another

d)

a method of communication between cultures

20.

social structure

a)

a pattern of organized relationships among groups of people within a society

b)

a random arrangement of individuals in a community

c)

a hierarchy of power without any social connections

d)

a collection of unrelated social events