U.S. Hisory to 1865
U.S. History after 1865
Civics/Citizenship
World History
Geography/Skills
100
What impact did the Puritan faith have on New England?
a. It led to the establishment of New Amsterdam b. It defined religion and government in the region c It was one of several major religions to develop during colonial New England d. It led to King Philip's War as an attempt to end religions dissent
100
Although Vice President Al Gore won more popular votes in 2000 than Governor George Bush, Bush still won the election because of his narrow victory in Florida. Many critics point to this election as evidence that
a. Bush's election was unconstitutional b. Florida's votes should not have counted c. too many people are voting in elections to keep an accurate count d. the Electoral College is outdated and should no longer be used
100
Who said "Society in every state is a blessing, but government in its best state is but a necessary evil."
a. Thomas Paine in the pamphlet"Common Sense" b. Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence c. Alexander Hamilton in his Economic Plan d. Jefferson Davis in the Doctrine of Nullification
100
What has contributed most to the growth and development of cities in Africa?
a. nomadic lifestyles b. overpopulation of coastal regions c. lack of natural resources in Africa's rainforests d. more advanced technology and better job opportunities due to modernizarion
100
Which nation is most affected by deforestation?
a. Israel c. Australia b. Canada d. Brazil
200
The jumping the broom ritual of slaves in the early U.S. is an example of
a. physical characteristic c. custom or tradition b. human characteristic d. population pattern
200
The Truman Doctrine stated that
a. The US. would not cross the 38th parallel during the Korean War b. The U.S. would not hesitate to intervene to help foreign nations resist communism c. The U.S. would support Mao's Chinese Revolution d. The U.S. would not allow communism in the U.S.
200
What is the role of the president pro tempore?
a. commander in chief b. leader of the house of Representatives c. presides over the Senate when the vice president is absent
200
What was a major idea introduced by the Renaissance?
a. Modernization is superior to ancient ideas b. Human beings are limitless in what they can accomplish c. Human should focus on the one thing they are gifted in d. specialization
200
Landforms, climate, natural vegetation, and animal life are all
a. physical characteristics of culture b. physical characteristics of geography c. human characteristics of geography d. aspects of culture
300
WHich of the following is TRUE regarding African slaves in the tirteen colonies?
a. They came from common cultures in Africa b. They spoke different languages and had different traditions. c. They refused to accept any new traditions of the British, including the languages or religions of America.
300
Which of the following dates affected U.S. citizens in much the same way as September 11, 2001?
a. August 8, 1974 c. December 12, 2000 b. December 7, 1941 d. July 4, 1776
300
The belief that citizens surrender some of their freedom in order to allow governments to maintain order is consistent with
a. natural rights c. the letters of enlightenment b. the Social Contract Theory d. the Declaration of Independence
300
The Ottoman Empire finally collapsed in large part because
a. It was conquerd by Napolean b. Hitler invaded its territory and the European powers refused to oppose him c. It allied itself with the Soviet Union during the Cold War d. it fought with (on the side of) Germany during WWI and lost
300
Which of the following landforms is in Russia?
a. The Alps c. The Ural Mountain b. the Rhine River d the Pyrannees Mountains
400
Which of the following happened last:
a. The Battle of Vicksburg c. The Battle of Antietam b. the Kansas-Nebraska Act d. The Dred Scott Decision
400
This law was passed in 1935 and created a board to monitor unfair business practices such as firing workers who joined unions. It demonstrated a strong shift by the federal government towards supporting the interests of workers and made Roosevelt popular with laborers and union leaders.
a. Revenue Act c. Wagner Act b. Social Security Act d. Agricultural Adjustment Act
400
What is the role of the Electoral College?
a. presides over the House of Representatives b. elects the president and vice president c. elects the Congress
400
Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin were both
a. leaders of anti-U.S. nationalist movements in Central America during the 1970's and 80's. b. leaders of Latin America nationalist movements during the 1960's. c. leaders of successful Latin American Revolutions that led to independence. d. Spanish generals who fought Napoleon at Waterloo.
400
Which of the following correctly lists the world's continents in order of size, from largest to smallest?
a. Asia, Africa, Antarctica, S. America, N. America, Europe b. Asia, Africa, N. America, S. America, Antarctica, Europe c. Asia, Africa, S. America, Australia, N. America, Antarctica, Europe d. Europe, Africa, Asia, N. America, S. America, Antarctica, Austalia
500
"If any foreign power attempts to claim territory in the Americas, this nation will view such as an act of aggression." This quote is MOST LIKELY referring to
a. The Truman Doctrine c. The Roosevelt Corollary b. The Monroe Doctrine d. The Marshall Doctrine
500
Which of the following is true regarding WWI?
a. It originally began as a conflict between American powers b. Germany and Russia created an alliance called the Central Powers c. Great Britain, France and the U.S. formed an alliance called the Triple Entente d. Because of the size of the conflict, as well as the incredible amount of death and destruction it produced, it came to be called "The Great War."
500
Who is not elected by the people but appointed by the president for life?
a. cabinet members c. Speaker of the House b. judges in the judicial branch d. Vice President
500
How were the classical works of Rome and Greece viewed during the Renaissance?
a. with interest because no one knew where they came from b. with little interest because people were so familiar with them c. with skepticism because modern ideas were seen as superior d. with praise because many felt there was a need to reconnect with such works and ideas
500
Why do few people live in the Himalayas?
a. because of the many wild animals that inhabit the mountains b. because of the lack of natural resources c. because of the tough terrain, high altitude, and harsh conditions d. because of the many bodies of water that take up livable land
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