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Quarter 1 9 Weeks 6th Grade Social Studies
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Which of the following technology most helped Canadians&Americans settle west across N.America?
Interstate highways
Railroads
Telegraphs
Electricity
2
Geographers pose questions.One geographic question is“What is significant about its location?”
investigating possible treatments for a medical illness
studying the history and economy of a local culture
debating govt. officials about new environmental policies
tracking changes of the moon and stars
3
British colonization of N. America politically influenced the US & Canada by intro. the idea of
separation of church and state
free trade
limited government
constitutional monarchy
4
Based on the info in the chart, Argentina, Brazil, and Chile are examples of govt that are —
rule by few
single party dictatorships
ruled by one
rule by many
5
What is one way that limited governments are different from unlimited governments?
Political candidates will be in the same political party
Leaders in limitedgovt are restricted from spending too much
Elections in limited govt are open to all eligible voters.
News media in limited govt do not report about politics.
6
According to the excerpt, one impact of Mexican immigration to the United States includes —
changing language patterns of the regions
altering the look of cities in the region
spreading religious traditions to the region
introducing new forms of art in the region
7
Which of the following is likely to be found in an unlimited government?
Protection of human rights
Free speech
One-party rule
Multi-party elections
8
Muslims are expected to attend the annual Hajj, to (Mecca), in Saudi Arabia in order to —
meet other Muslims who are in need of charity
honor the sites important to early Islam
pray at the tomb of Muhammad
provide gifts to religious leaders
9
The government of the United States can trace its democratic roots to which civilization?
Egypt
France
Greece
Spain
10
Which of the following is a primary reason for limiting the power of a government?
To prevent a violation of rights
To provide public education
To ensure economic equality
To allow for control of the press
11
What has been the long-term significance of French settlers in Canada?
They created a strong culture region within Canada.
They created the universal culture for all of Canada.
They established a command economy in Canada.
They developed an armed conflict with the United States.
12
What religious observance is expected of faithful Muslims at least once during their lifetime?
Fasting during the holy month
Praying five times a day
Giving charity to the poor
Taking a pilgrimage to holy sites
13
In the US & Canada representatives are chosen to make the laws.Both govt would be an example of
rule by many
rule by one
ule by a few
14
What feature is missing from many unlimited govt that is often used to limit governments?
Censorship
Controlled elections
Constitution
Economic freedom
15
What is the difference between a service industry and manufacturing?
Service industries produce goods for sale.
Only service industries depend on retail sales.
Service industries produce intangible goods
Manufacturing provides intangible goods.
16
The United States and Canada are both considered to be multicultural societies because —
people living here have economic and political freedoms
immigration resulted in several cultures in these societies
people in these societies speak more than one language
American Indian cultures didnt mix with European cultures
17
Quebec has been the center of cultural conflict in Canada for years. What's the conflict?
Religious Traditions
Dietary restrictions
Language usage
Clothing styles
18
Why does the government of India most likely observe Diwali as an official holiday?
As a Hindu holiday, most Indians celebrate the festival.
Diwali celebrates Indian democracy and education.
The Indian govt. considers Diwali a patriotic celebration
The festival recognizes Indian independence from Britain.
19
Which religious belief of Christians is celebrated by Easter?
The gift of the law to Moses
The protection of the animals by Noah
The conversion of Paul
The resurrection of Jesus
20
Which of the following terms best completes the web diagram?
Citizenship, Rights, Responsibilities
Population, Landforms, Climate
Celebrations, Rules, Music
Labor, Natural Resources, Capital
21
Which of the following is a responsibility expected of U.S. citizens?
Voting in elections
Caring for one’s property
Visiting Washington, D.C.
Checking on neighbors
22
Development of alternative energy sources in the US and Canada will most likely help to
produce low wage service jobs
address increasing demands for water
create more trade opportunities
support large urban populations
23
A common feature of the economic systems in the United States and Canada is that both
place a salary cap on business leaders’ earnings
allow people to own private property
restrict factory ownership to the government
use government quotas to determine what to produce
24
Because economic freedom is valued In the US and Canada, the two societies have chosen to
control the amount of money in bank
impose barriers to importing goods
limit the power of the government
restrict the number of businesses
25
The list in the box refers to the basic ___________ that are common to all societies.
goals
institution
geography
cultural traditions
26
Geographers pose specific questions .One geographic question is “Where is it located?”
using an intersection of longitude and latitude
excavating artifacts left by previous societies
predicting the weather with computer models
interviewing members of remote tribes
27
Which of the following is limited in a limited government?
The number of elections
The power of leaders
The influence of political parties
The rights of citizens
28
According to the map, what Russian city is located at 60
0
N latitude/ 30
0
E longitude?
Novgorod
Rostov
St. Petersburg
Moscow
29
Which of the following bodies of water creates borders in both the United States and Mexico?
Bering Straits
Gulf of California
Hudson Bay
Gulf of Mexico
30
Which of the following geographic factors has the greatest influence on where people live?
Proximity to highways and roads
G Shared cultural traditions
Availability of water
Access to public transportation
31
Why is Yom Kippur an important observance in Judaism?
It marks the beginning of the Jewish calendar.
It honors the bravery of Jewish
It is a day devoted to asking for forgiveness.
It celebrates the freedom of Jewish people from Egyptianking
32
Canada & the US is described as a highly urbanized region. Urbanization was primarily caused by
immigration to the region from South America
migration within the region from rural areas
the creation of free trade zones within the region
economic depression in the agricultural regions
33
In many limited governments, the individual rights of the people are detailed in a —
constitution
federal legal code
political party platform
declaration of independence
34
Geographers pose questions . One geographic question is “Why is it there?”
creating a set of government policies
tracing trade routes on a map
calculating the speed of a river flow
translating an ancient language
35
Canada and the US share a history of colonization and immigration resulting in
religious persecution
mulitculturalism
social unrest
political instability
36
How are the governments of Canada and the United States similar?
Both allow the government to censor newspapers
Both allow every citizen to vote in national elections.
Both have parliaments led by a president.
Both are limited governments with constitutions.
37
The Charter of Rights described is an example of how indi. rights in a democratic society are
protected by the government
provided without any conditions
made to limit the government
given to only those who vote
38
Many classes identify the U.S. capitals.State capitals are a significant place to study because
rules for societies are created in these locations
most of the population are living in these locations
historical monuments are built in these locations
many jobs are available in these locations
39
One of the civic duties of citizens in the United States and Canada includes
participating in volunteer activities
voting in major elections
reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
taking a field trip to Washington, D.C.
40
What geographic feature shared by the United States and Canada is shown in gray on the map?
Great Lakes
Great Plains
Mississippi River Basin
Rocky Mountains
41
Which factor contributed to creating the human geographic characteristics of Canada and the US?
Colonization of the region in the 16 and 17 centuries
Spanish conquest in the early half of the 16 century
Cultural diffusion resulting from manifest destiny
Migration of people from South America to North America
42
Which of the following is a characteristic of culture?
Shared beliefs
Monotheism
Elections
Mountain barriers
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Read question 15 in your hand out
Northwestern and central Europe
Eastern and northeastern Europe
Southwestern and central Europe
Central and eastern Europe
