Government
Economics
American History
Geography
Grab Bag
100
In this type of government, leaders have absolute (all) the power.
Unlimited Government
100
When there is a lot of something (supply) then the price of that item _______________.
Falls
100
The British colony of Jamestown was successful with the help of ___________. The cash crop that the colonists grew was __________.
1) John Smith 2) Tobacco
100
List as many LAND features as you can remember (and what they look like).
Mountain Island Valley Peninsula Volcano Archipelago Plateau Canyon Basin Desert
100
The President is the head of the __________ branch of government.
Executive Branch
200
In this type of government, citizens get to vote on elected officials and get a say in their government.
Democracy
200
What is the difference between private and public property?
Public property is owned by the government (Examples: Library, Courthouse, Jail) while private property is owned by one person or company (not the government.)
200
The Americans fought the ______________ in the American Revolution.
British
200
What are the things you should look at when analyzing a map?
Title, Legend or Key, Date, Other information
200
Name all 7 Continents
North America South America Europe Asia Africa Australia Antarctica
300
This type of government has a king or queen. The job of King is passed down from father to son.
Monarchy
300
What is a Labor Union?
A group that helps support workers.
300
These are the wars the United States has been involved in.
American Revolution War of 1812 The Mexican American War The Civil War World War 1 World War 2 Korean War The Vietnam War The First and Second Gulf Wars
300
_________ is the largest state by area and _________ is the smallest.
1) Alaska 2) Rhode Island
300
The Silk Road in China did more than just carry silk. What things also spread along the Silk Road?
Ideas and Religions
400
This type of government has a leader that controls the people by force with help of the army.
Dictatorship
400
Gasoline comes from what natural resource?
Oil
400
List things brought by Columbus to the New World. (Columbian Exchange)
Disease Horses and Cows Bananas, onions, other fruits and vegetables
400
List as many WATER features as you can remember (and what they look like).
Ocean Lake River Sea Delta Strait
400
The following Jobs are done by who? * Creates policies for the country * Appoints Cabinet members * Sign and Veto Bills * Commander in Chief of the Armed Services *Appoint Judges
The President of the United States
500
These are the rights granted to you by the First Amendment to the US Constitution.
Religion Assembly Petition Press Speech
500
Which of these things would NOT influence how much money someone makes?
A) Where the person lives B) If a person graduated from college C) How old someone is D) If a person is good at their job
500
What are some important tasks performed by Abraham Lincoln during his time as president?
Emancipation Proclamation (Free the slaves) Leader during the Civil War
500
What are the 3 levels of government in the United States.
City, State, Federal (National)
500
Name where you live. (City, State, Country, Continent)
Houston, Texas, United States, North America
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