Chapter 7
The buying and selling that takes place within (inside) a country is known as ________________ trade.
domestic
A set of basic rules and principles for organizing and running a government is called a ________________.
constitution
Name four types of civic participation.
* stay informed
* vote
* contact officials
* speak at a town meeting
* sign a petition
* join a political party or interest group
* run for office
There are many different types of calendars. Which one do we use?
Wheel question: what calendar did Russia use until February 1918?
We use the 365-day Gregorian calendar.
Who sculpted the Pieta?
Michelangelo
The total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a year is called ___________________.
gross domestic product (GDP)
Americans may gather freely, express our opinions, and work to change government policies.
Is our government limited or unlimited?
Wheel Question: can you identify three amendments?
Which of these is not a requirement to become a naturalized citizen of the US:
(A) You must be at least 18.
(B) You must have at least $5000.
(C) You must have no criminal record.
(D) You must know how to speak English.
(B)
You do not need a certain amount of money to become a citizen of the US.
Imagine you are a scientist studying a collection of tools and other artifacts created by cavepeople thousands of years ago.
Are you an archaeologist or an anthropologist?
An archaeologist
What was the name of the book Lewis Carroll gave to his young friend Alice Liddell?
Alice's Adventures Underground
What are the three types of trade barriers?
tariffs, quotas, and embargoes
A __________________ is a group of people who have the power to make and enforce laws for a country or area.
government
A legal member of a country is called a ____________.
citizen
Which of these is a question you should ask yourself when considering primary and secondary sources?
(A) Is the source interesting?
(B) Will the source take a long time to understand?
(C) Is the information fact or opinion?
(D) Do I agree with the source?
C
What does "Mater Dolorosa" mean?
Mother of Sorrows
The exchange of goods and services is called _____________.
trade
Double points if you can answer in 30 seconds or less!
Under what type of authoritarian government system does the government own all property and make all economic decisions?
communism
Activities having to do with your society and community - for example: voting, staying informed, paying your taxes, etc. - are called your ___________ __________.
civic life
Imagine you're a college student taking an English class about Eudora Welty. To learn about her, you read a biography that was published earlier this year.
Is the biography a primary or secondary source?
secondary
In your own words, explain the difference between archaeology and anthropology.
If you're unable to do it, switch teams with the other team (but only if they have fewer points than you do).
Archaeology is the scientific study of past cultures using artifacts and other evidence.
Anthropology is the study of every aspect of humankind, especially development and culture.
Somalia is a country with a weak economy and a low standard of living. Is it a developed country or a developing country?
developing
The __________ are given credit for creating democracy.
The ___________ created the republic.
The Greeks are given credit for creating democracy.
The Romans created the republic.
How do you say "out of many, one" in Latin?
Double points if you can explain how the term was originally used.
E PLURIBUS UNUM
List the four steps of reading a historical map.
THEN, switch points with the other team. :)
* Read the title.
* Study the map quickly to get a general idea of what is shown.
* Examine the map's key.
* Study the map more thoroughly.
Who said, "We must all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately?"
Benjamin Franklin