6th Grade Semester 1 Social Studies Review

Question 1

Who did Hitler blame for the economic troubles of Germany after WWI?

Accepted Answer

Jews

Question 2

What is one of the goals of the European Union (EU), which was established in the 1990s?

Accepted Answer

Remove tariff barriers & open trade between countries

Question 3

Which is not a question that economic systems have to answer?

Accepted Answer

Where to produce?

Question 4

Which best describes how a parliamentary democracy differs from a presidential democracy?

Accepted Answer

The head of the government is a member of the legislature.

Question 5

The economic system of communist countries is most closely related to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

command

Question 6

Which of the following languages belong to the Romance family?

Accepted Answer

Italian

Question 7

What does the word monotheistic mean?

Accepted Answer

One God

Question 8

What is the purpose of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) ?

Accepted Answer

to increase trade by getting rid of tariffs

Question 9

When a country has a market economy, which of these statements correctly defines this system?

Accepted Answer

Companies produce goods & consumers decide tobuy the goods

Question 10

Which of the following languages does not belong to the Germanic language family?

Accepted Answer

Russian

Question 11

The leader of the Parliament in Canada and the United Kingdom is called the

Accepted Answer

prime minister

Question 12

Which type of government would most likely abolish political parties & free speech?

Accepted Answer

autocracy

Question 13

Some citizens & elected leaders of Québec believe their province should take which action?

Accepted Answer

become an independent country

Question 14

Which system of government does the legislature elect the executive leader of the government?

Accepted Answer

parliamentary democracy

Question 15

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was designed to promotefree trade between US,

Accepted Answer

Canada, and Mexico

Question 16

After 1986, Chernobyl, Ukraine, was abandoned. What caused the people to abandon this city?

Accepted Answer

Nuclear power plant exploded & radiation levels were unsafe

Question 17

Which two countries made up the Superpowers after WWII?

Accepted Answer

United States and Soviet Union

Question 18

Which of the following best explains why the United States is Canada's largest trading partner?

Accepted Answer

location

Question 19

A sixth-grade class decides to open a popcorn stand. The stand &popcorn popper are examples of?

Accepted Answer

capital resources

Question 20

In which Canadian province do "separatists" believe it should become an independent country?

Accepted Answer

Quebec

Question 21

A market economy is very different from a command economy. Which is found in a market economy?

Accepted Answer

competition

Question 22

Canada gained its independence from Britain by

Accepted Answer

peaceful means

Question 23

An economic system in which the people—not the government—own land, factories, and businesses

Accepted Answer

market

Question 24

The European Union (EU) was established in the 1990s. Which is a goal of the EU?

Accepted Answer

to create a single European currency

Question 25

Which statement about the United Kingdom's parliamentary system is correct?

Accepted Answer

The prime minister is not directly chosen by voters.

Question 26

Which country was divided after WWII?

Accepted Answer

Germany

Question 27

What religion do most people of Europe follow?

Accepted Answer

Christianity

Question 28

In Canada, the executive branch is the:

Accepted Answer

prime minister

Question 29

Which statement does not provide a reason why so many Canadians live in the southern region?

Accepted Answer

Canadian law desires people to live in its southern region.

Question 30

Which of the following is an example of a traditional economy?

Accepted Answer

Getting food out of your own garden

Question 31

What is the purpose of a tariff, such as a protective tariff?

Accepted Answer

to increase the prices of imported goods

Question 32

Which physical feature of Germany is being harmed by acid rain?

Accepted Answer

Black Forest

Question 33

How has the European Union been a benefit to the countries that have joined it?

Accepted Answer

The exchange of goods among the members has become easier.

Question 34

Which language family is predominantly spoken in Eastern Europe?

Accepted Answer

Slavic

Question 35

What type of economic system do Germany, the United Kingdom, and Russia have?

Accepted Answer

Mixed

Question 36

The leader of Germany is called:

Accepted Answer

Chancellor

Question 37

How did Canada achieve independence from Britain?

Accepted Answer

Means of negotiations over a period of time-Peaceful means.

Question 38

What is one of Canada's largest exports due to the large amount of timber?

Accepted Answer

Paper

Question 39

Which word has the same meaning as the economic term "tariff"?

Accepted Answer

tax

Question 40

Which of following best describes a market economy?

Accepted Answer

A person can start any legal business and charge any price

Question 41

What type of government came into power after the Russian Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Communism

Question 42

Which is MOST LIKELY to be a reason for Canadians' concern about pollution of the Great Lakes?

Accepted Answer

Great Lakes are a major source of Canada's drinking water

Question 43

What is a basic way citizens of a democratic nation can influence the government?

Accepted Answer

voting

Question 44

Abundance of what natural resources are found in the Canadian shield?

Accepted Answer

Minerals

Question 45

What is the Holy Book for Islam?

Accepted Answer

Qur'an

Question 46

What was created in 1993 for the purpose of eliminating trade barriers among the member states.

Accepted Answer

European Union

Question 47

What are the two official languages in Canada?

Accepted Answer

French and English

Question 48

When visiting other countries what must you first do before you can buy (trade) an item?

Accepted Answer

Exchange currency

6th Grade Semester 1 Social Studies Review

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6th Grade Semester 1 Social Studies Review

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