FTCE 6-12 Social Sciene

Which of the following political systems is based on socialism?

A relatively development nation forcefully takes over a less developed area colonizers or influences to expand power

Which of the following was a direct cause of World War I?

The Hoover dam was built in order to contain flood water and provide hydroelectric power. This is an example of:

This type of credit is used by the consumer with an outside limit, depends on the debtors Credit history/ability to pay

The _ was a state of political hostility between countries characterized by threats,propaganda; short of open warfare

Declaration of faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage to Mecca are five pillars of which religion?

Which institution is responsible for issuing a business license?

Which of the following is an example of a price ceiling?

The sinking of the ___ by a German submarine inspired the United States to enter World War I.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is best described as the:

What 1440s invention demolished centralized control and censorship of published materials and facilitated new ideas?

The rise of Vladimir Lenin and his Bolshevik government was inspired by which political movement?

Which is most effective tool when assessing student writing across social science and language curriculum?

All of the following are true regarding the lease developed countries (LDCs) EXCEPT:

This type of unemployment occurs when workers are not qualified for the jobs that are available:

Selecting a new police chief is the responsibility of which level of government?

The renaissance began in the city-states of which European country?

Every year thousands of college students visit Panama City for spring break. What would Panama City be considered?

In this political system, the rulers claim to power is based on religious beliefs; they are ruling by the word of god.

The Korean War, the Vietnam war, and Cuban middle crisis are all examples of which United States policy?

Which government institution is responsible for managing government and public debt?

Spanish conquistador, Hernan Cortes, defeated which of the following civilizations in 1509?

Merchants in Italian city-states implemented markups on imports driving countries to desire a new trade route, creating:

What was the first legislative assembly in the American colonies called?

What era began in the Middle Ages that stressed the rediscovery and application of text and thought of classic antiquity

On August 2, 1990, Iraq invaded which Persian gulf country ?

When a leader obtains power, not by vote but through force/violence, it is considered what type of political system?

This significant figure during the industrial revolution was a major philanthropist who was involved in the oil industry

All the following are the members of the sons of liberty EXCEPT:

Which of the following philosophers is the author of the landmark work entitled Leviathan?

His essay, 95 theses, is considered the most influential document of the Protestant revolution.

Michaelangelo is responsible for creating which sculpture that continues to be revered around the world?

Which of the following is correct regarding the official language of the United States?

Scientist use geography for the following reasons EXCEPT:

The purpose of the formation of North Atlantic treaty organization (NATO) was to protect Europe from:

Which of the following is a strategy where students engage in a formal discussion with leader-led open questions?

As an oil producing nation, Saudi Arabia has what advantage over non producing partners?

Supreme Court justices are nominated by the:

Which of the following set of terms is mostly associated with sociology?

To invest money and earn as much interest as possible, open an account that earns what interest and what interest rate?

This is an example of the government establishing a minimum wage that can be paid to employees to protect laborers.

The statement “250 people per square mile” refers to:

The ineffective leadership and reckless spending of which leader drove France toward revolution?

The Supreme Court review laws pertaining to executive privilege in which court case?

Washington DC is a 4 Hour Dr. from New York City. What type of location reference is this?

All of the following countries play major roles in the age of exploration EXCEPT:

Which of the following was not an event leading up to World War ll?

This leader first proposed the 365.25 day calendar in 46 BC; it went into effect on January 1st, 45 BC

The invasion of Kuwait was ordered by _ in order to acquire what natural resource?

What type of policy allows the government to influence the economy by adjusting the spending and tax rates?

Which of the following articles of the Constitution established the procedure for electing and removing the president?

Which of the following was the result of Voting Acts of 1965?

This 1947 doctrine stated the US would provide political,military,economic assistance to dem nations when threaten

During a national election this is when elected delegates cast their vote for a party candidate; most deligates wins.

This investment is frequently used by the government to fund capital projects and is exempt from state/local taxes:

The belief that each country should govern itself and operate completely free of outside influence is:

Why would the government raise floors in agricultural markets?

Who ended the Byzantine empire with the 1453 conquest of Constantinople?

Which of the following charts would most effectively represent the data of economic growth over time?

The people on board the mayflower were traveling to the New World primarily to:

All of the following presidents oversaw the war in Vietnam EXCEPT:

In order to become president of the United States, the candidate must:

This is the imaginary horizontal line that divides the earth into northern and Southern Hemispheres:

The British colonies in North America were an example of:

What government agency was formed as a result of the September 11 attacks?

What system during the Middle Ages grouped people by social groups and required individuals to pay a fee for members?

Which is the most effective approach for helping students gather relative and reliable information for research papers?

Settlers following the Oregon trail in search of fertile land is an example of which of the following?

What is the most important aspect of a direct democracy?

Deflation is the:

All of the following countries were major contributors to the exploration of the New World EXCEPT:

All of the following riverine civilizations were responsible for the advancement of the Neolithic revolution EXCEPT:

The six day war ended with significant friction still existing between Israelis and Arabs ownership of what area of land

The Senate holds all of the following powers EXCEPT:

In 1492, Christopher Columbus discovered San Salvador and Hispaniola while searching for trade routes for which country?

Do United States Census Bureau divided the country into the West, Midwest, Northeast, and south. These areas are:

China has extremely low labor costs compared to other countries. What type of advantage is this?

A person cannot be tried twice for the same offense (double jeopardy). This constitutional right falls under:

Ancient Mesopotamia flourished along these two rivers that provides water, irrigation, and transportation routes.

The climate of an area is determined by measuring which of the following?

Which of the following is not a power of state government?

Which philosopher, mathematicians, and scientist of enlightenment is considered the “father of modern philosophy”?

Congress passes a new bill into law; Supreme Court deems the new law to be unconstitutional. This is an example of:

Which would be the most effective to assess identifying characteristics of businesses and effect on economy in colonies?

Landform changes formed through tectonic movement or volcanic activity are associated with which element of geography?

The 1947 plan to protect Eastern Europe from the spread of communism was called what?

The main difference between religion and ideology is that:

Which of the following is not part of the judicial branch of government?

What was the significance of the Mayflower compact?

The Soviet Union responded to the formation of NATO by establishing the eastern Bloc of nations in which agreement?

Which physical system helps scientists understand how climate and weather affect humans?

When a company increases features and price, they understand they will lose but gain more customers in the new market.

Which of the following parties was formed as an opposition to Jackson’s Democratic Party?

The type of map shown below is which of the following?

Which should be used when assessing an ELLs understanding of the main effects of the industrial revolution?

After country A violated human rights, country B bans trade and asks C,D, and E to join them. This is called:

In 1792, there were two main political parties

Opportunity cost is defined as:

Which is the most effective way to use a formative assessment?