The Mayans, Incas, and Aztecs all

formed long-distance trade routes.

Which statement regarding early civilizations of the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas is TRUE?

Both the Mayans & the Aztecs inhabited parts of the N. American continent.

Which of these BEST defines a cultural group?

a group of individuals who have the same beliefs

Which is the best description of an unlimited government?

An unlimited government has no way of restraining a ruler's power.

Which of these is a correct description of one of the ways in which a command economy differs from a market economy?

In a command economy, individuals have less economic freedom.

Which of these is the BEST definition of the word "culture"?

Way of life of a group of people; language, beliefs, holidays, music & food

Which of these is the BEST definition of the term "cultural diffusion"?

the spread of ideas, religions, and languages from one culture to another

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Social Studies Interim #1

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1
The center of the Incan civilization was found closest to what number?
4
2
1
3
2
In laissez-faire economics, what is the role of the government in the economy?
to regulate the three economic questions
to help maintain competition
to determine what should be produced
to set prices of goods and services
3
The basic components of culture include
mountains, bodies of water, and vegetation.
government, leaders, and elections.
language, traditions, and art.
money, systems of trade, and forms of agriculture.
4
Which of these is NOT a continent?
Europe
Great Britain
South America
Asia
5
The Mayans, Incas, and Aztecs all
reached advanced levels of civilization without systems of writing.
used forms of government based on democratic rights.
spoke the same language, Spanish.
formed long-distance trade routes.
6
Which terms would correctly fill in the blanks in this sentence about Latin American languages?
Spanish, Portuguese
Portuguese, Spanish
Spanish, French
English, Spanish
7
This list BEST describes which type of government?
totalitarian
theocratic
constitutional
democratic
8
The system established to make sure that no one branch of government controls the other branches is called
checks and balances.
republicanism
federalism
separation of powers.
9
A federal government is best illustrated by
The United Kingdom.
Japan
Spain
United States of America.
10
What do lines of latitude measure?
distance from the equator
amount of topographical relief in a given area
distance from the prime meridian
feet above sea level
11
How are prices for goods and services determined in a market economy?
by labor unions
by state governments
by the Federal government
by producers and consumers
12
Which statement regarding early civilizations of the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas is TRUE?
The Mayans and Incas co-existed in Central America in what is now Mexico.
Both the Incas & Aztecs inhabited land along the west coast of N. America
Both the Mayans & the Aztecs inhabited parts of the N. American continent.
The Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas were inhabitants of what is now West Africa.
13
Which of these is the BEST example of "limited government" in our national government?
The Federalists Papers
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Emancipation Proclamation
14
Which of these BEST defines a cultural group?
a group of individuals who have the same beliefs
a group of individuals who live in a neighborhood
a group of individuals who work for a common goal
a group of individuals who work at the same job
15
The centers of the Mayan and Aztec civilizations were found closest to what number?
2
3
4
1
16
What pre-Columbian civilization was established in modern-day Mexico?
Inca
Aztec
Inuit
Cherokee
17
Which is the best description of an unlimited government?
An unlimited government uses a system of checks and balances.
An unlimited government forces leaders and law-makers to obey laws.
An unlimited government works to prevent leaders from abusing power.
An unlimited government has no way of restraining a ruler's power.
18
Which of these is a correct description of one of the ways in which a command economy differs from a market economy?
Market economies discourage free enterprise.
In a command economy, individuals have less economic freedom.
Command economies tend to have a higher per capita GDP.
In a market economy, the government sets prices.
19
Which of these is the BEST definition of the word "culture"?
Something that is important and valuable, usually has religious meaning.
Another name for people who are older than most other people.
Another name for people who decide to leave their home country.
Way of life of a group of people; language, beliefs, holidays, music & food
20
Which of these is the BEST definition of the term "cultural diffusion"?
when goods are imported from nations that are far away
the spread of ideas, religions, and languages from one culture to another
the belief that one culture is better than all other cultures
when goods are exported from nations that are neighbors
21
Which statement is a PRIMARY characteristic of a capitalist system?
private ownership of property
graduated income tax
equal distribution of resources
governmental regulation of business
22
Which of these correctly labels the region of Central America?
1
2
3
4
23
Cuba's economy could BEST be described as being mostly a ___ Economy.
Traditional
Command
Mixed
Market
24
Which continent is pictured in the map as number 3?
Asia
South America
Africa
North America
25
Which number on the map represents the Pacific Ocean?
2
4
1
3

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