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Social Studies 1st Semester Final
Social Studies 1st Semester Final
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What part of a map explains the symbols used?
compass rose
key or legend
title
scale
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1. The most accurate way to depict the earth is using a round scale model called a(n)…
atlas
map
globe
3
What might happen if the government decides to raise taxes?
people will cut back on spending
all fire-fighters will lose their jobs
people will move
schools would be forced to shut down
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You're in Australia and want to travel to Asia. What is the most direct way to get there?
Start walking and eventually you would get there
The quickest way would be to pass the Prime Meridian
Go southeast
Go north
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When a king or queen rules, this is an example of ...
democracy
dictatorship
monarchy
republic
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14. A person moves because of a better job opportunity. This is an example of a(n)…
push factor
pull factor
immigration
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1. You are interviewing an Iraq veteran for a report. He/she is an example of a(n)…
alternate source
primary source
secondary source
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1. When you describe a location, for example it’s located near the mall, you are using…
absolute location
approximate location
relative location
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1. Biographies, encyclopedias, and history books are examples of which type of source?
secondary sources
alternate sources
primary sources
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14. The Roman Empire expanded primarily because of which of the following?
an extensive network of roads
the might of the military and strong leadership
common laws which united the empire
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Using latitude and longitude lines to locate a place is describing what type of location?
absolute location
relative location
approximate location
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How was the early Roman government (Roman Republic) like the United States’ government?
The Bill of Rights ran each government
Both have political parties called Democrats and Republicans
Citizens voted for representatives
The President is the top leader in both
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1. The population of an area changes because of…
migration, immigration, and inflation
births, deaths, and migration
births, deaths, and baptisms
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1. A flat drawing of the earth that includes some type of distortion is called a…
map
globe
picture
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14. Why have so many people left their homelands and migrated to the United States?
They think the U.S. is less developed and feel sorry
Their children may have a better future in the U.S.
They believe the food is of a higher quality
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How did the Roman innovation of roads that are higher (curved) in the middle improve traveling?
Level roads are harder to build with kerb stones
Water doesn’t cover curved roads
Curved roads cost less
It follows the contour of the land
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14. The Mississippi River is an example of what type of boundary?
physical
political
relative
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What are the 3 basic economic systems?
Communism, Activism, Capitalism
Communism, Socialism, and Capitalism
Capitalism, Pessimism, and Optimism
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14. When a lot of people want something of a limited availability, this is an example of
Scarcity
Discrimination
Profit
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14. The Romans created the government principle of “rule of law,” which means that…
Everyone must follow the law.
The Emperor of Rome makes everyone join the military
Everyone is entitled to a fair trial
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Religion, customs, and traditions all make up a person’s…
cultural diffusion
culture
cultural impact
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14. Migration because there is a civil war is an example of a ______________________ factor.
Immigration
Push factor
Pull factor
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What was the importance of roads to the Roman Empire?
To promote trade throughout the empire
To transport troops quickly across the empire
To link the Eastern Roman and Western Roman empires
All of the above
24
Throughout history, urbanization has occurred. What is the effect on the environment?
more natural habitats
no effect
more farmland
more pollution
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You own a store, make a profit, and pay your employees what you like. This is an example of...
Capitalism
Socialism
Communism
26
1. Scientists who unearth the remains of the past are called…
Historians
Archaeologists
Geographers
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In a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives for what reason?
To be their voice in government
So they don’t have to participate in government
Because they are forced to
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1. A person who studies and writes about the people and events of the past is called a(n)…
Archaeologist
Historian
Geographer
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1. A book of maps showing different parts of the world is called a(n)…
Atlas
Globe
Dictionary
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1. Latitude and longitude lines are measured in units called…
degrees
inches
miles
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Which of the following is a secondary source?
A vase made by the Greeks during the Golden Age of Greece
A book written by a professor about the great kings of Mali
A piece of artwork from the Middle Ages in Europe
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14. What large body of water touches the east coast of South America?
the Atlantic Ocean
the Pacific Ocean
the Mediterranean Sea
the Indian Ocean
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1. A person thinks their child is the cutest, smartest, and best. This is an example of…
Bias
Tolerance
Fairness
