Social Studies Vocabulary
What is an Abolitionist?
A person who seeks to get rid of slavery.
Alexander the Great Conquered the New Kingdom.
True
The 1st Amendment of the Constitution states...
Freedom of Religion, Speech, and the Press
How many states are there in the United States?
50
Which war did America and Great Britain fight in?
The American Revolution
What is the definition of a "slave trade."
The procuring, transporting, and selling of human beings as slaves.
Each kingdom was ruled by dynasties.
True
What is the Fifth Amendment?
Protection of Rights to Life, Liberty, and Property
The largest continent on Earth by population and size is _____________
Asia
Racial tension, abolitionism, and slavery resulted in this war:
The Civil War
The word "boycott" means...
To refuse to buy or use certain goods or services.
Adolf Hitler was the leader of Germany during World War II
True
What is an Amendment?
An article added to the US Constitution.
Which continent is Alaska part of?
North America
The tension between the Soviet Union (Russia) and the United States led them to the brink of a nuclear war. This war was the _____________
The Cold War
What is civilization?
A highly developed level of cultural and technological development.
Mount Everest is the smallest mountain in the world.
False
The correct answer is the tallest mountain in the world is part of the Himalayas and is located in Nepal.
What is the Second Amendment?
The Right to Bear Arms
One territory of the United States is _____________
Puerto Rico
This war began in 1914. Its immediate cause was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
World War I
A monopoly is... (No, not the game)
a company or group having control of all or nearly all of the business of an industry.
The Nile River is the smallest river in the world and its location is in Asia.
False
The correct answer is its the longest river in the world and its located in Africa.
What is the 15th Amendment?
Voting Rights for All Races
Is Central America a continent?
No
This war sparked when Texas gained its independence from Mexico
The Mexican-American War