Early Civilivations
Early settlements had to be located near a source of a. water b. coal c. lumber d. gold
water
What is the name given to the study of climate, landforms, bodies of water and natural resources of a specific place? a. civics b. geography c. economics d. history
geography
When a president refuses to sign a proposed law, he is.... a. vetoing it b. accepting it c. ratifying it d. passing it
vetoing it
What is the name of the slave's leader?
Cinque
In New York State, all adult citizens have a civic responsibility to... a. pass the laws b. run for office c. vote in elections d. give money to political campaigns
c. vote in elections
Nomads are most likely to... a. form a permanent settlement b. move from place to place c. start a farm community d. build a school
move from place to place
Name three countries where English is the main language.
America, Canada, Great Britain (UK), Ireland, Australia, Jamaica, South Africa, England,
Scotland, New Zealand
In the United States, a governor is the leader of a.... a. hemisphere b. country c. state d. city
state
How many people were thrown overboard the ship, La Amistad?
50 people
Children in China celebrate the New Year by receiving red envelopes with money and by watching dragon parades. These activities are examples of... a. needs b. foods c. customs d. responsibilities
c. customs
The American colonists who supported the British government during the Revolutionary War were known as.... a. Whigs b. Rebels c. Patriots d. Loyalists
Loyalists
A border can best be defined as an imaginary line that.... a. separates one state or country from another b. circles Earth c. separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres d. separates mountain ranges and rivers
separates one state or country from another
An election for president of the United States is held every.... a. eight years b. five years c. three years d. four years
four years
There are people of African descent in most countries in North and South America. This is due to _____________.
What is the slave trade?
A similarity between an Iroquois longhouse and an apartment building in a city is that both are mainly used as... a. places of worship b. housing for many families c. centers for government d. banking centers
b. housing for many families
After the Revolutionary War, many settlers moved to New York's western frontier and beyond. Which term best describes this group of people? a. merchants b. pioneers c. patroons d. soldiers
pioneers
Name the three largest countries in North America.
What are Canada, the United States and Mexico?
Which branch of government leads the military? a. legislative b. executive c. judicial d. congress
B. executive
What year was the importing of slaves from Africa banned?
What is 1808?
Which group of items did the Native American Indians introduce to Europeans? a. corn, tobacco, and squash b. gold, silver, and copper c. silk, tea, and spices d. horses, rifles, and gunpowder
a. corn, tobacco, and squash
Who was the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution? a. George Washington b. Benedict Arnold c. Patrick Henry d. John Burgoyne
George Washington
Name the country that Texas used to belong to.
What is Mexico?
In a democratic country, the government is run by... a. officials who are appointed for life b. one person who gains power by force c. the richest people d. leaders elected by the people
leaders elected by the people
What were Cinque's final words in court?
"Give us, us free."
Which source of information is an example of a primary source? a. a television show about the Revolutionary War b. an encyclopedia article about Algonquin c. a letter from an Irish immigrant written in the 1870's d. a book about the life of Susan B. Anthony
c. a letter from an Irish immigrant written in the 1870's