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100
What is a landform? A. a reference point used to find a place B. an explanation of the symbols used on a map C. the height of the land above sea level D. a physical feature of the land
D. a physical feature of the land
100
What are three major landforms in North Carolina? A. the flat plains, the rolling hills, and the mountains B. the Atlantic Ocean, the long leaf pine, and the Pamlico sound C. the Atlantic Ocean, Jockey's Ridge, and minerals D. forests, minerals, and water
A. the flat plains, the rolling hills, and the mountains
100
What are some of the natural resources in North Carolina? A. soil, water, highways B. soil, forests, dams C. minerals, water, dams D. forests, water, soil
D. forests, water, soil
100
What were the jobs of the men and women in the Native American villages? A. men farmed and women kept house and cared for children B. men fought wars and women kept house and cared for children C. men hunted and fished, and women farmed and cared for children D. men made pottery while women cooked and cared for children
C. men hunted and fished, and women farmed and cared for children
100
Why did European explorers come to the New World? A. because they heard it was a land overflowing with milk and honey B. to find more land to build on C. because they didn't think the Native Americans should have the land D. to start a war
A. because they heard it was a land overflowing with milk and honey
200
Why did Europeans come to North Carolina? A. because the King made them come B. for adventure, for religious reasons, and/or for land C. because there were too many wars going on in Europe at the time D. because they were kicked out of their homes in Europe
B. for adventure, for religious reasons, and/or for land
200
What did the Halifax Resolves ask people to do? A. to declare independence from England B. to support the Edenton Tea Party C. to not buy goods from Britain D. to support the British government
A. to declare independence from England
200
How did most people earn a living in North Carolina in the early 1800s? A. they served in the U.S. military B. they farmed C. they worked as teachers and blacksmiths d. they traded supplies with Great Britain
B. they farmed
200
During the American Revolution, who were the Loyalists? A. people who were loyal to America B. people who supported the Patriots C. people who supported the King D. people who were loyal to both sides, including the neutralists
C. people who supported the King
200
How did tobacco farms help North Carolina in the early 1900s? A. tobacco farms brought jobs and money into the state B. tobacco farms helped the North and South work together C. tobacco farms made everyone rich D. tobacco farms gave African Americans a way to earn a good living
A. tobacco farms brought jobs and money into the state
300
What is the difference between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution? A. there is no difference. they are the same thing. B. the Declaration of Independence announced the colonies' independence from Great Britain, and the Constitution set the frame of government C. the Declaration of Independence announced to Britain the new laws that the colonies would follow and the Constitution stated the rights of the colonists D. both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are important symbols of our national government
B. the Declaration of Independence announced the colonies' independence from Great Britain, and the Constitution set the frame of government
300
How did railroads help the cotton and tobacco industries? A. railroads allowed both industries to sell their products all over the United States B. railroad workers wore cotton clothing and smoked cigarettes C. railroads offered cheaper rates than trucking companies D. railroads helped people to move around the state so they used more cotton and tobacco products
A. railroads allowed both industries to sell their products all over the United States
300
How do people and goods move in North Carolina? A. by roads, railroads, airplanes, and ships B. quickly along roads C. through the United States postal system D. through the Internet
A. by roads, railroads, and ships
300
What is a royal colony? A. a colony chosen by the king to rule the other colonies B. a colony ruled by the king C. a colony ruled by the Lord's Proprietors who were sent by the King D. a colony with lots of money and riches given to them by the King
C. a colony ruled by the Lord's Proprietors who were sent by the King
300
Why were Africans brought forcefully to the Carolina colony? A. to work on plantations B. because they had no other place to live C. so they could worship the way they wanted D. so they could earn their freedom
A. to work on plantations
400
What caused trouble between European settlers and Native Americans? A. misunderstandings about who could use the rivers for travel B. misunderstandings about who ruled the colony C. misunderstandings about who owned the land and animals D. misunderstandings about who could fish in the rivers
C. misunderstandings about who owned the land and animals
400
All of these are rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights except which one? A. the right of free speech B. freedom of religion C. the right to be taxed D. freedom of the press
C. the right to be taxed
400
Where does our government get its power? A. from the Constitution B. from the Declaration of Independence C. from the Bill of Rights D. from the people
D. from the people
400
What are limited resources? A. resources that the government limits the use of B. resources that will be used up if steps are not taken to preserve and conserve them C. resources that will be around forever D. resources that have limited use in our industries
B. resources that will be used up if steps are not taken to preserve and conserve them
400
What is economics? A. when you choose not to buy one thing so you will have enough money to buy something else B. the study of how people get the goods and services they need and want C. a plan for how you will spend the money you earn D. something bought to make something else
A. the study of how people get the goods and services they need and want
500
What are three major industries in North Carolina? A. specialization, human resources, and exports B. service, manufacturing, and trade C. movies, human resources, and natural resources D. construction, agriculture, and government
D. construction, agriculture, and government
500
Which activity is a responsibility of citizens? A. voting in elections B. applying for citizenship C. conducting fair trials D. practicing many religions
A. voting in elections
500
If the supply is high and the demand is low, what will happen to the price of an item? A. the price will be similar to that of other items B. the price will stay the same C. the price will decrease D. the price will increase
C. the price will decrease
500
People from various cultures, such as the Scots, Germans, and English, settled in different regions of North Carolina. How did they contribute to local culture in these regions? A. they brought new ideas and traditions to the area B. they brought new monarchies to govern the area C. they brought gold and jewels to the area D. the brought state parks to the area
A. they brought new ideas and traditions to the area
500
Why did none of the southern states vote for Abraham Lincoln to be President? A. because they wanted to leave the United States B. because Abraham Lincoln was from the north C. because the South didn't really understand Abraham Lincoln's beliefs D. because the South was afraid he would put an end to slavery
D. because the South was afraid he would put an end to slavery