Geography
What is the name of the imaginary line that divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
Equator
What do we call people who study the past?
Historians
What is culture?
A group’s way of life (traditions, beliefs, food, language, etc.)
What do we call things people have to have to survive, like food and water?
Needs
Who is the leader of the United States?
The President
Which continent is the largest by land area?
Asia
What was the Civil War fought over?
Slavery
Name one example of culture.
Food, music, holidays, language, clothing
What is money mainly used for?
To buy goods and services
What document explains the rules and laws of the U.S. government?
The Constitution
What do we call a large body of land completely surrounded by water?
Island
What is a primary source?
An original document or object from the time period (first hand account)
Why is language an important part of culture?
It helps people communicate and share ideas and traditions
What is the difference between needs and wants?
Needs are necessary; wants are things we would like but can live without
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Why do many large cities develop near rivers?
Transportation, water supply, trade
Why do historians compare multiple sources when studying an event?
To reduce bias and better understand what happened
How can culture influence the way people live their daily lives?
It affects food choices, traditions, behavior, and beliefs
What does “scarcity” mean?
Limited resources but unlimited wants
Why do we have three branches of government instead of one?
Checks and balances; to prevent abuse of power
How does latitude affect climate?
Places closer to the equator are warmer; places farther away are cooler
How can one historical event cause long-term changes in society?
It can change laws, borders, beliefs, or economies
Why is cultural diversity important in a society?
It brings different perspectives, ideas, and understanding
How does supply and demand affect prices?
High demand + low supply = higher prices; low demand + high supply = lower prices
Why is voting an important responsibility of citizens?
It allows citizens to have a voice in government and decisions