Testing Strategies
Which of the following is a legitimate studying strategy?
A. Cramming the day before the big test.
B. Going with the flow.
C. Eating lots of fiber
D. Taking breaks while studying to refresh your mind
D. Taking breaks while studying to refresh your mind
How did the use of metal tools most affect the development of civilizations during the Neolithic Age?
A by allowing for the development of long-distance trade
B by improving the transportation of goods between regions
C by expanding the productivity of agricultural labor
D by increasing dependence on hunting and gathering
C by expanding the productivity of agricultural labor
What was the importance of griots in African society?
A They served as central tribal leaders.
B They served as the main religious leaders of their tribes.
C They maintained the oral history of their people.
D They conducted trade agreements for their villages.
C They maintained the oral history of their people.
What caused the defeat of Fort Loudoun during the French and Indian War?
A the lack of trade networks between the colonists and American Indians
B the British army’s failure to capture land in the Ohio River Valley
C the weakened relationship between the western settlers and Cherokee Indians
D the British colonists’ lack of trade relations with Spanish colonies
C the weakened relationship between the western settlers and Cherokee Indians
What did the writings of the Beat Generation and rock ‘n’ roll music have in common?
A. Both celebrated social conformity and capitalized on the paranoia of the 1950s.
B. Both celebrated youth culture and capitalized on the materialism of the 1950s.
C. Both embraced rebelliousness and rejected the conventions of the 1950s.
D. Both embraced individualism and rejected the technologies of the 1950s
C. Both embraced rebelliousness and rejected the conventions of the 1950s.
True or False?
The most likely correct answer in a multiple-choice test is "C," especially if options "E" and "F" are present.
False, B is the most-likely answer when surveyed in recent years, and options that include E and F are very likely to have one of the answers be E or F.
Why is Abraham an important figure in the history of the ancient Hebrews?
M He was a Hebrew scholar during the Babylonian exile.
P He led the Hebrew people from slavery in Egypt.
R He was chosen to be the first Jewish king.
S He was a founder of Judaism.
S He was a founder of Judaism.
How did the development of the Gutenberg printing press change European society during the Renaissance?
A Church officials encouraged people to study the Bible.
B Ideas spread more quickly across Europe.
C Merchant guilds started schools to increase literacy among their members.
D Cartographers used the printing press to create more accurate maps
B Ideas spread more quickly across Europe.
Factors Contributing to the Rise of Memphis as the Cotton Capital of the South
• Central location
• Productive and fertile land
Which factor best completes the list?
A Large population of indentured servants
B Many wealthy plantation owners
C Large inland port on the bank of the Mississippi River
D Many well-built roads through the Smoky Mountains
C Large inland port on the bank of the Mississippi River
Which statement describes a consequence of the rise of the trusts during the late 19th century?
A. A lack of competition in the market led to price fixing, which hurt consumers.
B. Singular control of an industry led to better factory conditions, which helped workers.
C. Singular control of a resource led to more innovative products, which helped consumers.
D. A lack of competition in the market led to widespread unemployment, which hurt workers.
A. A lack of competition in the market led to price fixing, which hurt consumers.
True or False:
Before reading a long reading excerpt, you should read the question and answers provided.
True
Which statement accurately describes the diffusion of Buddhism during the Han Dynasty?
M It was introduced to Japan through conquest by the Han military.
P It spread along trade routes established by the Han.
R It became the basis of the Han civil service system.
S It was adopted in Persia through an alliance with the Han.
P It spread along trade routes established by the Han.
How did the Age of Exploration most affect indigenous populations in the Americas?
M the participation in global trade
P the domestication of animals
R the use of metal tools for farming
S the introduction of diseases
S the introduction of diseases
What was the main reason for the inclusion of the Fugitive Slave Law in the Compromise of 1850?
M to reward slave states for contributing funds to settle land claims
P to pacify the free states for the decision to maintain slavery in the nation’s capital
R to foster support for the admission of another free state
S to address problems caused by allowing popular sovereignty in the territories
R to foster support for the admission of another free state
In the 1920s, which development was a major factor in the rise of celebrities like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig?
A. the mass production of goods
B. the development of mass media
C. the change in women’s social behavior
D. the reduction in men’s alcohol consumption
B. the development of mass media
Identify the two main types of questions you will find on a Social Studies TCAP or End of Course (EOC) exam.
"Do you know it?" Questions that check your content knowledge from the school year.
"Can you read and understand it?" Questions that have the information in a reading that you have to read, comprehend, and answer a question about.
Which statement describes the impact of geography on ancient China?
M Natural resources in different areas led to conflict within the empire.
P Unprotected coastlines led to attacks by foreign invaders.
R Mountains created obstacles for governing the large empire.
S Severe weather prevented a steady source of food for the empire.
R Mountains created obstacles for governing the large empire.
Which statement describes the relationship between the papacy and Charlemagne during the early Middle Ages?
M They often needed each other’s help in order to maintain power.
P They frequently encouraged attacks on each other’s power.
R They seldom came to each other’s aid when power was threatened.
S They acted independently of each other to prevent disputes.
M They often needed each other’s help in order to maintain power.
During the 1800s, European immigrants primarily came to the United States to
M mine for and sell precious metals in the West.
P establish farms or work in urban factories.
R create model neighborhoods in cities in the South.
S work on the railroads or serve in the military
P establish farms or work in urban factories.
Which position did William Jennings Bryan argue in favor of during the Scopes trial?
A. Teachers must be allowed to choose course content.
B. State laws regarding public education must be upheld.
C. Religious influence on public education must be limited.
D. Students must be exposed to modern scientific theories
B. State laws regarding public education must be upheld.
Name and explain at least three test-taking strategies or skills to help with test-taking anxiety.
Answers will vary, you will be told if you are right or wrong.
Which three factors contributed to the initial spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire?
M poorly constructed roads
P protection by the army
R the concept of salvation
S imperial support for missionaries
T a message that appealed to many people
V the teachings of Paul
R the concept of salvation
T a message that appealed to many people
V the teachings of Paul
Major Events in the Reconquista
• Establishment of the kingdom of Aragon
• Marriage of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile
• The Catholic Church reclaimed the Iberian Peninsula
Which event best completes this list?
A Beginning of civil war in North Africa
B Creation of the Kingdom of Spain
C Increase in trade on the Silk Road
D Marriage of Henry VIII of England and Catherine of Aragon
B Creation of the Kingdom of Spain
The Transylvania Purchase was important because it
M limited the western boundaries of Virginia and the Carolinas.
P included lands which would become part of middle Tennessee.
R served as a refuge for pioneers escaping from British troops.
S forced the removal of Cherokees refusing to leave the lands
P included lands which would become part of middle Tennessee.
What was the objective of the Bay of Pigs Invasion?
A. to destroy Soviet-built nuclear missiles in Cuba
B. to overthrow the Soviet-aligned government of Cuba
C. to rescue citizens of the United States living in Cuba
D. to prevent the United States from being invaded by Cuba
B. to overthrow the Soviet-aligned government of Cuba