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Unit 1 Vocab

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is a confederacy? Fill in the blank: A confederacy is a group of ________, nations, or states.

a)

people

b)

animals

c)

continents

d)

cities

2.

Which of the following is an example of a confederacy?

a)

The United Nations

b)

The Iroquois Confederacy

c)

The European Union

d)

The League of Nations

3.

What is a chief? Fill in the blank: A chief is a ______ or ruler of a people or clan.

a)

leader

b)

follower

c)

servant

d)

merchant

4.

What is a constitution?

a)

A set of fundamental principles or rules.

b)

A type of government building.

c)

A national holiday.

d)

A famous historical document.

5.

A constitution outlines how a ______, state, or organization is governed.

a)

country

b)

river

c)

continent

d)

planet

6.

What does a constitution provide the framework for?

a)

Laws and government actions.

b)

Weather patterns.

c)

Mathematical equations.

d)

Sports rules.

7.

Which of the following is an example of a constitution?

a)

The U.S. Constitution

b)

The Declaration of Independence

c)

The Bill of Rights

d)

The Magna Carta

8.

What is an empire? An empire is a large _______ unit or state.

a)

political

b)

economic

c)

cultural

d)

geographical

9.

What is a civilization?

a)

A simple society with no cities

b)

A complex society with cities and a well-organized government

c)

A group of animals living together

d)

A small village with no government

10.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a civilization?

a)

Includes art, architecture, and often a written language

b)

Has social classes and cultural achievements

c)

Lacks any form of government

d)

Has cities

11.

What is cultural diffusion?

a)

The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities.

b)

When you put essential oils in the diffuser.

c)

The spread of disease.

d)

When a culture becomes extinct.

12.

Which of the following is NOT a way cultural diffusion happens?

a)

Trade

b)

Migration

c)

Communication

d)

Isolation

13.

An example of cultural diffusion mentioned in the passage is:

a)

The spread of food dishes from one culture to another.

b)

The invention of the wheel.

c)

The discovery of electricity.

d)

The formation of mountains.

14.

Longhouses house ______ families.

a)

multiple

b)

single

c)

royal

d)

foreign

15.

What is the definition of 'Alliance'? Fill in the blank: An alliance is a formal ______ or treaty between two or more nations or groups to cooperate for specific purposes, often for defense or support.

a)

agreement

b)

competition

c)

conflict

d)

division

16.

Fill in the blank: An alliance is formed to ______ for specific purposes.

a)

cooperate

b)

compete

c)

separate

d)

argue

17.

What does the term 'Indigenous' mean?

a)

Someone who travels frequently

b)

Native to a particular region or land

c)

A person who studies history

d)

Someone who lives in a city

18.

What are natural resources?

a)

Materials that occur in nature.

b)

Man-made objects found in cities.

c)

Products created in factories.

d)

Items sold in supermarkets.

19.

What are three examples of natural resources?

a)

Oil, timber, fresh water

b)

Plastic, concrete, glass

c)

Steel, tire rubber, asphalt

d)

Batteries, solar panels, wind turbines

20.

What is a Shaman/Medicine Man?

a)

A religious leader and healer

b)

A warrior

c)

A farmer

d)

A merchant