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Module 1: Uncovering the Past
Module 1: Uncovering the Past
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1
What type of economy does the United States have? (14)
Command
Market
Traditional
Mixed
2
Why are secondary sources important to historians? (12)
It shows the original text of a historical document.
It allows historians to learn brand new historical information.
It provides an account of a person who witnessed the event.
It allows readers to see different perspectives on the same event.
3
People who study how people lived their daily lives, often by examining oral and written records are called.... (2)
Historians
Geologists
Archaeologists
Writers
4
Which of the following is freedoms is NOT protected under most constitutions? (16)
Freedom to start fires
Freedom of religion
Freedom of the press
Freedom of speech
5
People who comment on CURRENT events are called... (4)
Archaeologists
Historians
Writers
Geologists
6
Why is it important to study history? (7)
To learn from people's past mistakes and successes
To learn how to conquer the world
To memorize dates and people
7
People who interpret the past based on what objects people left behind are called... (1)
Historians
Writers
Archaeologists
Geologists
8
Which is an appropriate description for the element of geography, "World in Spatial Terms"? (11)
Natural processes that shape the earth
How the environment is affected by people and vice versa
Locations of people, places, and environments on the earth
Patterns of population
9
A dictatorship is a system of government where.... (18)
a small group of people holds power.
the government is ruled by religious leaders.
power lies with ONE person, usually who took it by force.
the governing power lies with citizens.
10
Which of the following is NOT an example of a natural resource? (6)
Land
Water
Ships
Cows
11
A democracy is a system of government where.... (17)
the government is ruled by religious leaders.
power lies with ONE person, usually who took it by force.
the governing power lies with citizens.
a small group of people holds power.
12
A oligarchy is a system of government where.... (20)
power lies with ONE person, usually who took it by force.
the government is ruled by religious leaders.
a small group of people holds power.
the governing power lies with citizens.
13
How did the Inca pay the mita tax? (21)
They gave their crops and livestock to the government.
They worked for the government in exchange for food and clothing.
They paid them with currency.
They gave half of their crops to the government.
14
Which is an appropriate description for the element of geography, "Human Systems"? (8)
Locations of people, places, and environments on the earth
How the environment is affected by people and vice versa
Natural processes that shape the earth
Patterns of population
15
If a business creates less of a product, what tends to happen to the price? (13)
It remains the same.
It increases.
It decreases.
The supply increases.
16
Which is an appropriate description for the element of geography, "Physical Systems"? (9)
How the environment is affected by people and vice versa
Natural processes that shape the earth
Locations of people, places, and environments on the earth
Patterns of population
17
What do HUMAN geographers study? (5)
Natural features of the earth
Types of plants in an area
Climate of an area
People and the places where they live
18
Which of the following is NOT a type of currency used by nations throughout the world? (15)
Dollar
Copper
Euro
Rupee
19
A theocracy is a system of government where.... (19)
power lies with ONE person, usually who took it by force.
the governing power lies with citizens.
the government is ruled by religious leaders.
a small group of people holds power.
20
Which is an appropriate description for the element of geography, "Environment and Society"? (10)
Natural processes that shape the earth
How the environment is affected by people and vice versa
Patterns of population
Locations of people, places, and environments on the earth
21
People who study the rocks of the earth are called... (3)
Geologists
Historians
Archaeologists
Writers
