Early Civilivations
Early settlements had to be located near a source of
water
What is the name given to the study of climate, landforms, bodies of water and natural resources of a specific place?
geography
What is it called when a president refuses to sign a proposed law
vetoing it
The money a worker is paid is called a... a. tax b. wage c. price d. barter
wage
Citizens of the United States have the civil duty of... 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
The lines on a political map that show where a nation or state begins and ends are called..... a. latitude lines b. longitude lines c. border lines d. parallel lines
border lines
In the United States, a governor is the leader of a....
state
Which term is used to define goods brought into the United States from another country?
imports
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
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....
four years
A person who buys and uses goods and services is called a.... a. nomad b. loyalist c. consumer d. purchaser
consumer
How old is Mr. Breiter?
22
After the Revolutionary War, many settlers moved to New York's western frontier and beyond. Which term best describes this group of people?
pioneers
Give 3 examples of natural resources
soil, forests, and minerals
Which branch of government leads the military?
B. executive
The amount made from selling a good or service is called a... a. wage/income b. profit c. debt d. technology
profit
What is Mr. Breiter's favorite sport?
Basketball
Who was the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
George Washington
Which heading best completes the partial outline below? I._________ a. Pacific b. Arctic c. Indian d. Atlantic a. countries b. rivers c. oceans d. states
oceans
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
When was the Great Depression?
1929-1939
Who is Mr. Breiter's favorite music artist?
Ben Rector