Assum. that the passage was from a student's essay, which of the following questions would best

Which attributes have contributed to the US Constitution's, longevity?

Which of the following is an effect that mountains can have on a society?

protecting the society from invasion

Which of the following is the best explaination of how the information in the pic could be used

to describe attributes of the US constitution in a gov. clas

What is the historical significance of the Dome on the Rock's site to Jews?

it is located on Temple Mt. where the 2nd temple previously

Which of the following was events was a proximate cause of WWI?

the assasination of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire's Archduke, Ferdinand

why did the US originally get involved with Vietnam?

to aide France in its' attempt to mantain its colonial pres, ence in Vietnam

Which statement is the best summary of the Monroe Doctorine?

ern Hemisphere & the US would stay out of the affairs of Eur, The European powers were not to interface w/ affairs in west

Why did each Incan ruler have to earn his own fortune?

s during his regin would be used to house & care 4 the kings, A. A tradition that all the wealth in Incan king accumulate, mumified remains

what were the Federalist papers meant to accomplish?

to assist in the radification of the Constitution

Which of the following is an example of historiography?

An explaintion of past treatments of a historical event

How did the Nile shape the Ancient Egyptian Empire?

it routinely flooded, leaving behind fertile silt that help

The telephone was a solution to which of the following problems with the telegraph?

telegraphs could only relay one message at a time.

what did the landmark Supreme Court case, Brown vs. the Board of Education of Topeka decide?

of equal protection under the laws, that racially seperate educational facilities deprive people

Which of the following is a true statement concerning the Iroquouis Confederacy?

It made decessions through a democratic process

What were Martin Luther's 95 theses?

criticism of practice in the Catholic church

What was the purpose of John Locke's Two Treatises on Government?

to support the results of the Glorious Revolution

Who was Boris Yeltsin?

A Russian politician credited w/ breaking up the USSR

After reading the journals of sev. citizens of ur hometown, u find that several of them share

to focus a broad research topic

what was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?

ism in post war Europe, to rebuild Europe after WWII & prevent the spread of commun

Which of the following documents would be most appr. to determine a hist. figures personal

the historical figures personal journal

What was the purpose of Lyndon Johnson's Great Society?

to eliminate poverty & racial injustice in America

why were the "Five Civilized Tribes" given that name?

they had advanced social & government systems, they had advanced military systems

What method did Johannes Gutenberg use to create printing plates for his printing press?

moveable type- Gutenberg cast metal type through the use of

Which of the following is a way that the Internet affected world wide economics?

it increased consumer access to goods

Which of the following is not necessarily an example of an educator introducing his own bias

unverified material in his lessons, into an education process?-- A teacher using only materials, and sources that he knows are reputable and declining to use

What is the historical sign. of the Dome on the Rock's site to Muslims?

It is the traditional site to of Mohammed's ascent into heav

What was the ancient Agora of Athens?

It was the name of the primary marketplace & also an, important gathering center for Athenians

Which of the following was one of the reasons that James Olethorpe wish to found the colony of

to create a refuge for England's"worthy poor."

Which of the following is not a skill that a student should have learned by the beginningof 8th

identifying reasons why US entered WWI

In which of the following circumstances would it be approp. to use chron. view to under. hist.?

when discussing the US-Soviet race to the moon

What were Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points?

His plan for rehabilitation of Germany after WW1

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1
Assum. that the passage was from a student's essay, which of the following questions would best
why was the US Constitution used a model for other countries
answer?- How is the US Constitution a simple document?
Which attributes have contributed to the US Constitution's
longevity?
2
Which of the following is an effect that mountains can have on a society?
providing means of cultural diffusion
Acting as a source of food
protecting the society from invasion
providing a source of transportation
3
Which of the following is the best explaination of how the information in the pic could be used
To explain the US Constitution in a gov. class
to explain why the US Consti. can b ammended in current even
to describe attributes of the US constitution in a gov. clas
in class focused on a subject other than history?
4
What is the historical significance of the Dome on the Rock's site to Jews?
it is the traditional site of Mohammad's ascent into heaven
it is the sight of the founding of the Islamic relgion
It is the traditional site of Jesus Christ crucifixion
it is located on Temple Mt. where the 2nd temple previously
5
A historian is researching daily life in ur home town in the 1840s. What might he do to locate
All of the above
go to your hometown's courthouse to see if land or court rec
sources? A) contact decendants of people who lived in ur to
go to your h.town's librabry to see if they have info about
6
Before 1854, which of the following countries had regular trading relations w/ Japan?
The Netherlands
France
Great Britain
Italy
7
Which of the following was events was a proximate cause of WWI?
The Japenese bombing of Pearl Harbor
the assasination of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire's Archduke
The sinking of the RMS
Ferdinand
8
why did the US originally get involved with Vietnam?
none of the above
to aide France in its' attempt to mantain its colonial pres
ence in Vietnam
to prevent the spread of Communism in SE Asia
9
Which statement is the best summary of the Monroe Doctorine?
this is not the answer
ern Hemisphere & the US would stay out of the affairs of Eur
that European power could forbid
The European powers were not to interface w/ affairs in west
10
In studying the causes of the crusades, which other academic discipline would be the least ben.
geography
sociology
literature
economics
11
Why did each Incan ruler have to earn his own fortune?
s during his regin would be used to house & care 4 the kings
A. A tradition that all the wealth in Incan king accumulate
B. A tradition that all the kings wealth would be added
mumified remains
12
what were the Federalist papers meant to accomplish?
to explain the necessity of the Federalist system
to assist in the radification of the Constitution
to encourage people to join the Federalist party
to expose a series of scandals relating to the Federalist
13
Researching the history of levee building in the US is most likely to also touch upon which
I only
II only
of the following disiplines? I. Economics II. Geogr. II Soc
I & III
14
What does the Communist Manifesto claim make up all of history?
Battles to control the means of production
battles between political ideas
none of the above
Class strugles
15
Which of the following is an example of historiography?
historiography is not a valid historian term.
A hist. treatise on a single aspect of a large hist. event
A geographer using phys. geog. to explain historical events.
An explaintion of past treatments of a historical event
16
Which of the following words can be defined as "a list of events organized in orderof occurance
Chroma
Anno Domini
Chronolgy
Anachromism
17
How did the Nile shape the Ancient Egyptian Empire?
it routinely flooded, eroding the limited desert farmland
it provided a nonnavigable boundary for the Egyptian Empire
it eroded land, creating natural harbors for Egyptian fisher
it routinely flooded, leaving behind fertile silt that help
18
Which group(s) of people were originally responsible for selecting the members of the US Senate
state residents, subject to voting eligibility
state legislatures
state electors
State govenors
19
The telephone was a solution to which of the following problems with the telegraph?
Telegraph lines were thick & difficult t maintain
telegraphs could only relay one message at a time.
telegraphs frequently broke down if subject to extended use
telegr messages could only be received by people who had spe
20
what did the landmark Supreme Court case, Brown vs. the Board of Education of Topeka decide?
that school busing was inherently constitutional
of equal protection under the laws
that racially seperate educational facilities deprive people
that the doc. Seperate but Equal was unconstitutional
21
Which of the following is a true statement concerning the Iroquouis Confederacy?
It made decessions through a democratic process
Its members were also known as the 5 Civilized Tribe
22
What were Martin Luther's 95 theses?
His charter for the Lutheren Church?
criticism of practice in the Catholic church
none of these
a document explaining his differences w/ other protestant ch
23
What was the purpose of John Locke's Two Treatises on Government?
to support the results of the Glorious Revolution
to provide support for the Irish Revolution
to provide support for the French Revolution
to provide support for the American Revolution
24
Who was Boris Yeltsin?
A Ukranian politician
A Russian politician was instrumental in the Russian revolut
A Russian politician credited w/ breaking up the USSR
A scandon. polit. who prevented his country from Warsaw Pact
25
Who were the Shoguns?
Chinese military leaders?
Japanese military leaders
Chinese religious leaders
Japanese religious leaders
26
After reading the journals of sev. citizens of ur hometown, u find that several of them share
to evaluate your research topic
d this opition What is this an example of?
to focus a broad research topic
none of the above
27
what was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?
ism in post war Europe
to create jobs for the US servicemen following WWII
to rebuild Europe after WWII & prevent the spread of commun
28
Which of the following documents would be most appr. to determine a hist. figures personal
the historical figures personal journal
n by a close friend of him or her
letters written by the historical figures aide or assistant
opinion on an event in which he was involved?- a bio. writte
29
Who famously crossed the Rubicon in 49BC?
Marcus Brutus
Mark Anthony
Julius Caesar
Cleopatra
30
What was the purpose of Lyndon Johnson's Great Society?
to eliminate poverty & racial injustice in America
to encourage economic prosperity through trickledown economi
to erase the last vestiges of the Great Depression from the
to increase educational standards in the US
31
Which of the following was an advantage that the south held over the North at the beginning of
better railroad systems
the Civil War?- large population more available man power
better military commanders
32
why were the "Five Civilized Tribes" given that name?
they had advanced social & government systems
none of these are true
in recognition of the assistance they gave early Euorpean
they had advanced military systems
33
According to Plato's Republic, which sort of person would make the best head of state?
A philosopher
A great general
an elderly farmer
a young noble, trained for rule from birth
34
What method did Johannes Gutenberg use to create printing plates for his printing press?
Moveable clay type-Gutenberg carved moveable type out of cla
metal etchings-the letters were etched into specially treate
Woodcuts-he had a team of apprentices carve each page out of
moveable type- Gutenberg cast metal type through the use of
35
Which of the following is a way that the Internet affected world wide economics?
it made near instantaneous communication possible
it increased the barriers to entry in retail situations.
it caused an overall increase in the cost of transactions
it increased consumer access to goods
36
Which of the following is not necessarily an example of an educator introducing his own bias
unverified material in his lessons
into an education process?-- A teacher using only materials
and sources that he knows are reputable and declining to use
a textbook author choosing only to use sources that point
37
What is the historical sign. of the Dome on the Rock's site to Muslims?
it is located on Temple Mount, where the 2nd temple previous
It is the traditional site to of Mohammed's ascent into heav
it is a historical site to Jesus Christ crucifiction
38
Which pres. of the US changed the date of T.Giving from last day of Nov. to 4th day of Nov?
George Washington
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
Franklin D. Roosevelt
39
What was the ancient Agora of Athens?
It was the name of the primary marketplace & also an
important gathering center for Athenians
It was the main temple 2 Athena, where scholars would go lec
none of these answers ring a bell
40
who was the 1st pres. of S. Africa to be elected in a fully representative of S. Afri. election
Thabo Mbeki
None of these
Mahatma Gandhi
Kgalema Motlathe
41
Which of the following was one of the reasons that James Olethorpe wish to found the colony of
to increase Virginia's profitability
Georgia?- To create an escape proof penal colony in N. Ameri
to build a new port city to aide the existing
to create a refuge for England's"worthy poor."
42
Which of the following is considered to be the largest cause of death among Native Americans
Wounds from wars w. the European settlers
European diseases
following the arrival of European colonists in N. America?
wounds from wars w. the other N. American tribes
43
In a market economy, what is the theoretical basis for the price of an individual good?
cost Gouging
supply & demand
income & industry
central control
44
Where was the first great human civilization located?
Greece
Mesopotamia
Samaria
Egypt
45
Which of the following are topics that should be covered in a h. school(grds 9-12) US hist. cla
I , III & IV
III. Cold War Foregin Policies IV. Pr. Era Reforms
I. The Great Depression, II The Jacksonian Era Indian Remov
I & III
46
Which of the following is not a skill that a student should have learned by the beginningof 8th
creating a timeline
evaluating relationships between past & present conflicts
identifying reasons why US entered WWI
identifying important events in the European exploration
47
In which of the following circumstances would it be approp. to use chron. view to under. hist.?
when discussing cultural differences between civilzations
when looking at the role of familes in various civilizations
when discussing the US-Soviet race to the moon
when discussing the role of religion in ancient civilization
48
What were Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points?
His plan for rehabilitation of Germany after WW1
A list of cond.to which France & G. Britain had 2 agree befo
US entered the war
A list of reasons why women should not be given the right 2
49
which Japanese city was the first to be attacked w/ an atomic bomb?
Tokyo
Nagoya
Nagasaki
Hiroshima
50
which of the following was an effect of indust. in the US?
Large growth in city populations
all of the above
increased/economic/emp. opport. for women
a general shift from self-empl. to being emplyed by others
51
What was the basis of Edward Jenners original smallpox vaccine?
liquid from acne sores
liquid from smallpox sores
liquid from cowpox sores
liquid from chickenpox sores
52
What was the Manifest Destiny?
the idea that England was intended by God to expand its empi
the idea that the US was intended by God to expand to fill N
re to fill the world
orth America
53
U are researching the Battle of the Bulge's Malmedy Masacre. 4 potential sources offer con
one of your teacher's colleagues lecture notes
a newspper article written by a reporter who interviewd
the accounts of wounded survivors written immediately follow
flicting accounts of one aspect of the event.--- Wikipedia
54
Which of the following was a contemporary argument against the Bill of Rights?
an argument against an unstated right
the concern that specifically stating one right would create
a belief that the Bill of Rights would infringe upon states
A concern that it didn't apply to the states
55
What was the standard gov. econ. principle in the late 19th &early 2oth centuries?
Social Darwinism
Laissez faire
Monetarism
Keynesian Economics
56
Which US father is credited for finding the Federalist Party?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
57
Which of the following is not a true statement concerning the beginnings of slavery in the Virg
securing a cheap source of labor
anity
initially slaves could become free by converting to Christi
inia Colony?-slaver. was established quickly as a means of
58
How could the information in the above passage be used to form a connection between history &
unchangeable model
modern government?
a basic framework for gov. rather than create a strict,
to explain why the Constitution's framers chose to create
59
Which of the following did not occur during the French Revolution?
Economic crisis
the calling together of the Estates General
the Reign of Terror
the ending of feaudal practices & slavery in France
60
Which statement is an accurate reflection of Mayan urban life?
le predominately lived in large cities
The Mayas were a sophisticated urbanized culture, whose peop
Mayan cities were primarily used as religious centers
none of these are true
61
How did the ruling in Marbury v. Madison alter the S. Court's power in the fed. gov.?
judges overturning laws enacted by voters through ref. & too
It lessened it. The SC was concerned about the poss. of
It increased it. It gave the SC now traditional right to
overturn legislation
62
in which country does a large part of the native, traditionally nomadic people currently live
in large tents known as yerts or gers?-Indonesia
India
Mongolia
Thailand
63
Which of the following is a true statement concerning the Magna Carta?
s holdings
It was meant to protect the rights & property of the few pow
erful families that topped the feudal system
its main purpose was to prevent the church fr: increasing it
64
What was the first well-known American school of painting?
The New York Artist Guide
The Boston Revolutionaries
The Savanna Art School
The Hudson River School
65
which of the following best describes the Truman Doctorine?
the US has the sole authority to assist other dems. located
in N. & S America
subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressure
the US must support free peoples who are resisting attempted
66
How were the Mexican Amer. War & the US annexation connected?
Mexico had informed Tx that an agree. to join the US was
The Mexican War began as Texas' war of independance
the same as declaring a war
none of the answers
67
which of the following was not one of the ways that the Mormon migration was unique among the
can west
American pioneers? they traveled as highly organized compan
they transported an entire American culture across the Ameri
all of the above
68
which of the following is not a result of the Civil Rights Movement's work in the 1950's & 60s?
the gov. enact. legis. prohib. racial discrim. in employment
court rulings that segregation in schools violated the
disfranchis. of African Amer. was declared illegal
Constitution led to a near instant. deseg. of public edu.
69
Enlightenment principles signaled a departure from which of the following types of gov. rule?
Monarchy
Anarchy
Democracy
Republicanism
70
How did the Crusader army that went on the First Crusade differ from the Crusader armies
that Pope Uban II envsioned?--- There was no difference.
There was no diff. The people of Europe were accustomed to
Pope Urban II had envisioned an army of skilled knights
Pope U II had envisioned an army composed of faithful Christ
71
Which of the following was a method that gov. in Nazi Germ. used gain control of German childre
fam. life-------- D. All of the above
B. including propaganda in textbooks
man. activities scheduled to conflict w/ church services w/
mandating membership in gov. sponsered youth organizations
72
Which of the following US constitutional Amendments lowered the voting age to eighteen?
the 25th
the 27th
the 26th
the 24th
73
what was the purpose of the Sherman Anti Trust Act?
to prevent unions from striking
to prevent corperate tax evasion
to encourage international trade
to prevent restrains on free trade
74
Which of the following was not a tax levied on the American colonies by the British gov.
the Lead Act of 1772
the Tea Act of 1773
The Stamp Act of 1765
in the 1760's and 70's? - The Sugar Act of 1764
75
Who was Genghis Khan?
the founder of the Mongol Empire
the leader of the Hunnic Empire in the 5th century who led
none of the above
The leader of the 19th century Taiping Rebellion
76
How did the invention of the cotton gin change the cotton industry in the US?
cotton becoming a major Southern export
it had no overall effect on the cotton industry
it decreased the amount of labor needed to grow cotton
in turned cotton into a viable cash crop resulting in
77
Who was Lewis & Clark's guide?
Pocahontas
Wauwatosa
Sacagawea
Squanto
78
Which of the following is prob. the most appropriate to use audio-visual materials in the clss
none of the above
to fill time when the teacher is not prepared for class
ped the historical event u are studying
to give students additional insight into the forces that sha
79
Which of the following was not an ancient Egyptian ruler?
Anubis
Hatshepsut
Ramses' II
Tutankhamen
80
Which early feminist work was written by Mary Wollstonecraft?
The Declaration of Sentiments
A Vindication of the Rights of Women
Frankenstein
The Awakening
81
What was Franklin D Roosevelt's "court packing" plan?
a plan to appoint a 2nd justice for every feadual justice
over the age of 70
A plan to influence court outcomes by packing
all of these answers are true
82
which of the following were causes of the Dust Bowl? I Wind erosion II. Too many cultivated
B) I & II
I & III
D) II & III
fields. III. severe droughts. ---- A) I, II & III
83
Which of the following American cities was not founded by people fleeing religious persecution?
Providence, Rhode Island
Boston, Massachusetts
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Jamestown, Virginia
84
In 1955 the Soviet Union formed the Warsaw Treaty Organization to counterbalance which of the
following? NAFTO
NATO
The UN Security Counsel
The Four Power Pact
85
Which western European monastic order developed an early form of banking that helped make pilg
The Knights of Malta
ramages to the Holy Land safer for pilgrams? (don't choose)
The Knights Hospitaller
The Knights Templar
86
Which of the following is an ex. of providing a connection between history & economics?
discussing the role of food shortages & inflation in the Rus
using charts and maps to illustrate growth in the US cities
Discussing the effects of weather on world history
using maps showing post-World War II migration patterns
87
Who was Caesar Chavez
for migrant labors
a civil rights leader who worked to improve conditions 4 mig
the leader of the movement to improve working conditions
none of the above
88
which of the following is the purpose of a research question?
to focus a broad reseach topic
to evaluate your research topic
none of the above
to determine if ones topic can be researched
89
Which of the following was not an effect of the Neolithic agricultural revolution?
the establishment of social classes
the building of perminent settlements
All of the above were effects of the Neolithic revolution
an overall increase in leisure time
90
Which of the following was a long term effect of the New Deal?
All of the above
the end of the Great Depression
an increse in role of fed. gov. played in the US economy
decreased price support for US farmers
91
Which of the following was a power granted to the US Cong. under the Articles of Conferderation
the power to collect taxes
the power to enforce laws
the power to enter into treaties w/ foreign govenors
the power to regulate interstate commerce
92
Which of the following could u infer from the data presented above?
persons w/o a HS diploma recieve smaller monetary increases
increased edu. increases a person's earning potential
All of the above
income generally increases over time
93
Which of the following questions would most likely be asked by a historian concerned with the
by larger political trends
philosphy of history?---
Should history be measured by change in individuals lives or
What writings shaped the writings of Plato's Republic?
94
Which of the following peoples did not practice a form a feudalism?
The Norsemen (Vikings)
The Germans
The Persians
The Byzantines
95
The Erie Canal is 363 miles long & connects which body of water to Lake Erie?
The Hudson River
The Susquehanna River
The Lehigh River
The Mississippi River
96
Most of the earliest civilizations flourished in or near what sort of geographic feature?
rivers
Mountains
valleys
oceans
97
To whom was the Dec. of Indp. addressed & why?
to the British Parliament, b.c. the colonist were opposed to
To the king of England b/c the colonists were upset that
being ruled by a king
Parliament was passing laws for them even though they did
98
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
To create & enact a series of laws for the Pilgrims.
To memorialize the Pilgrams' promise to raise their children
according to their religious ideals.
to memorialize the laws under which the Pilgrims had previou
99
Which economic crisis led to the creation of the SEC?
The Post World War I Recession
The Recession of 1953
The Panic of 1907
The Great Depression
100
How would this picture be most appropriately used?
As an example of American response to Versailles Treaty.
As an example of an early American response to the Ger. Natz
As an example of a Suffragist picket sign.
As an example of early American use of Biblical illusions.

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