Praxis 7004 Social Studies: Practice tests

which event marked the adoption of the United States Constitution, establishing the framework for the federal government?

constitutional convention

which of the following was the central conflict of the American Civil War?

conflicts over the expansion of slavery

a teacher is helping students understand the difference between the Allied and Axis Powers of World War II. Which of the following would be most effective in helping students understand these differences?

a Venn diagram showing the similarities among Great Britain, the Soviet Union, China, and the US and how those countries differed from Germany, Italy, and Japan

a 4th grade teacher wants to help students understand the working conditions of factory workers during the Industrial Revolution. The class has already read from the textbook and discussed working conditions. Which activity would be most effective in enhancing their understanding of this time?

reading primary source documents from factory workers during the time

when teaching students about the population shift during the Industrial Revolution, which activity would be most effective in enhancing their understanding?

participating in a role-play activity simulating migration and urbanization from rural areas to cities

which of the following is a responsibility of US citizens?

Staying informed of laws and other issues that affect the community

voting in local, state, and federal elections

paying taxes

which of the following US colonies was settled mostly by German and Scots Irish people?

Pennsylvania

during the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the three-fifths compromise primarily addressed which of the following concerns?

the procedure for counting enslaved individuals for representation and taxation purposes

which of the following issues was the focus of the supreme court Plessy v. Ferguson of 1896?

black people were "separate but equal" but still subject to segregation

which of the following outlines the federal powers (federalism) according to the constitution?

the tenth amendment's division of power between national and state governments

if a researcher is investigating the strategic importance of the Panama Canal, the Bering Strait, and the Strait of Malacca, which resource would be most beneficial?

a geographical map highlighting the countries bordering the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean

Which of the following can be determined from the map above?

the drought in the South and the West is generally continuing to worsen

what is the primary advantage of using drip irrigation over traditional irrigation methods?

drip irrigation reduces water use by directing water to the root zone of plants

the rain shadow or leeward side of a mountain can be characterized as:

having dry conditions and low precipitation

what is one significant negative environmental impact of deforestation?

it leads to a loss of biodiversity

from a sociological perspective, how are "needs" distinguished from "wants"?

needs are biological, while wants are cultural

what does understanding the world in spatial terms primarily involve?

analyzing the location, distribution, and patterns of people and places

which option below accurately represents a practical use of geographical knowledge?

designing urban growth strategies and load utilization

assessing agricultural suitability of different land areas

managing natural disasters and mitigation planning

how does land use and labor use differ between intensive vs. extensive farming?

intensive farming uses high labor on small pieces of land, while extensive farming uses low labor on big pieces of land

in sociocultural terms, what does assimilation refer to?

the process by which distinct societies merge into an increasingly homogenous culture

what pattern in Chinese social life arose due to the relative lack of arable land in China?

minimal agriculture surplus leading to challenges in maintaining large-scale states

the emergence of early intensive agricultural cultivation techniques

which principle, reflective of Thomas Hobbes' philosophical views, notably influenced the formation of the united states constitution?

in a state of nature lacking governance, individuals cede some freedoms to form a government that ensures societal order

which one of the following conditions was a principal component of the Treaty of Versailles, ratified as the termination of World War I?

germany was required to acknowledge culpability for the war and compensate for the damage, as specified in the "war guilt" clause

which of the following United States policies aligns with the principles of the Truman Doctrine?

supplying economic and military support to Greece and Turkey post- World War II

which of the following was not a factor in the United States' decision to enter World War I?

the expansion of the Ottoman Empire into Europe

when teaching students about producers and consumers in an economic context, which activity would be most effective in enhancing their understanding?

engaging in a role-play activity simulating the interaction between a store owner and a customer

when teaching students about supply and demand, which scenario best illustrates the concept of equilibrium in the market?

scenario 4: the price of gasoline rises due to limited availability during a period of high demand, causing consumers to reduce their quantity demanded

when teaching students about opportunity cost, which two scenarios best exemplify the concept?

sarah chooses to spend her money on a new video game instead of going to the movies with her friends

michael purchases a new smartphone instead of going on vacation as he planned

when teaching students about scarcity, which scenario best represents the concept?

a factory produces a limited number of popular toys, causing high demand

when teaching students about the push and pull factors in economics, which two scenarios best illustrates the concept?

a company offers attractive job opportunities with competitive salaries and benefits, attracting skilled workers from other regions

a government imposes high taxes on businesses, causing many people to relocate to a different country

which of the following early colonial leaders advocated for religious freedom?

Roger Williams

which of the following is the belief that people have the right to disobey the government if the government fails to protect their natural rights?

social contract

which of the following best describes the similarity between 16th-century Latin America and 19th-century Africa?

European colonialism

Pakistan and Bangladesh were formed from which British colony after it gained independence following World War II?

India

Which of the following describes the trade routes of raw materials, manufactured goods, and slaves among Europe, Africa, and the United States?

trade triangle

which of the following regions was once a prosperous civilization but has become a barren desert due to deforestation?

sahel

which of the following is the process of cultivating crops on the sides of hills to maximize land area?

terrace farming

which of the following inventions of the Industrial Revolution made it possible for factory workers to work longer hours?

Thomas Edison's lightbulb

which of the following amendments to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

the thirteenth amendment

what purpose did the Articles of Confederation serve?

to establish the first constitution of the United States

the United States and Great Britain signed which of the following documents to end of the War of 1812?

The Treaty of Ghent

which of the following triggered the Space Race?

sputnik satellite

which of the following nations built the irrigation systems that caused the desertification of the Aral Sea?

soviet union

Which of the following refers to the social movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that focused on women's suffrage?

first-wave of feminism

which of the following was a catalyst for the energy crisis in the 1970's?

United States support to Israel

Prior to the end of the War of 1812, which of the following is true?

the British provided protection for Native Americans in resisting the American colonists from settling in present-day Indiana

which of the following is the most significant development in ancient Mesopotamia?

writing

which of the following civilizations was best known for its complex aqueduct systems?

ancient rome

Which Mesoamerican civilization built the Pyramid of the Sun?

Teotihuacan

which of the following types of economies supports advances in technology?

market

which of the following consists of a group of people that has a prominent ethnicity different from the surrounding community?

an ethnic enclave

which of the following is an example of an archipelago?

hawaiian islands

anti-federalists opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution because of which of the following reasons?

it lacked a bill of rights

Following the Louisiana Purchase, Thomas Jefferson ordered which of the following tasks to be completed?

exploration of the new territory

Using the map below, which country is at 60N, 120E?

russia

which of the following is an example of absolute advantage?

when a country specializes in the product they are most efficient at producing

which of the following was established to restrict monopolies?

Sherman Anti- Trust Act

which of the following restricted the First Amendment, specifically the freedom of speech?

Schenk v. United States

which of the following terms refers to a sense of identity and perception of societal norms?

socialization

which of the following developments helped increase agriculture during the western expansion?

irrigation from dams

which of the following is true of voter turnout in the United States?

more people vote in presidential elections that in midterm elections

demand for a product sharply decreases. As a result, companies produce less of the product. What happens to the equilibrium price and quantity?

quantity decreases; price is indeterminate

which of the following is attributed to Henry Ford's assembly line?

increased production

which of the following is a characteristic of the Industrial Revolution?

immigrant workforce increased in factories

which of the following is a characteristic of early 18th century America?

dependence on trade with France and great Britain

which of the following states would be most affected by the Mississippi River flooding?

Louisiana

what is Thomas Jefferson advocating for in the following quote? It is more dangerous that even a guilty person should be punished without the forms of law than that he should escape.

due process

what did Andrew Carnegie use the Bessemer steel process for?

railroads

which of the following characteristics best describes President Coolidge's approach to economics in the 1920's?

laissez-faire

which of the following describe the duty of the judicial branch of the U.S. government?

interprets laws

which entity of the U.S. government has the power to declare war?

congress

which term is used to describe the study of folklore, linguistics, and ethnology?

cultural anthropology

which region of the world had the highest population at the beginning of the 21st century?

Asia

how did the U.S. government ensure resources were available during WWII?

central planning

which of the following best describes the similarities between 18th-century America and 20th-century Africa?

revolution

which of the following strategies was used during the Cold War to stop the spread of communism?

containment

which of the following terms is used to describe agriculture where large parcels of land are cultivated using machinery rather than manual labor?

extensive farming

which of the following types of power generation creates the most greenhouse gasses?

coal

which of the following is the type of economic policy where the government regulates the price of good and services?

socialism

which of the following best exemplifies the concept of manifest destiny?

westward expansion in the United States

The idea that students can reach higher level goals if their basic human needs are realized describes which of the following theories?

Maslow's hierarchy of needs

which of the following mountain ranges passes through Argentina and Chile?

andes

Why would the Federal Reserve increase interest rates?

to mitigate a rapid expansion of the economy

which of the following concepts describes a government structure that is a mixed or compound mode of government that combines a general government with regional (state) governments in a single political system, dividing the powers between the two?

federalism

which of the following religions is practices in East Asia and focuses on the Four Noble Truths?

Buddhism

which of the following mountain ranges crosses through southern Asia?

the Himalayas

what type of map would show land structure?

topographic

which of the following is true about the U.S. House of Representatives?

the number of seats each state gets in the U.S. House of Representatives is based on the population of the state

where is the highest mountain located?

asia

which civilization's practices had the most influence on the formation of the U.S. government?

Greek and Roman

what percentage of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives is up for election every two years?

100%

which of the following refers to the arrangement of powers that prevents one branch of the government from becoming too powerful?

checks and balances

which is not a monotheistic religion?

Taoism

which of the following is true about the U.S. Senate?

every state in the U.S. elects 2 senators

an influential person in the development of the U.S. Constitution who emphasized life, liberty, and property is:

John Locke

the Bill of Rights comprises:

Amendments 1-10

Plymouth was colonized because colonists were seeking:

religious freedom

the ______ Amendment addresses unlawful search and seizure.

fourth

in Iran, the government rules based on Islamic doctrine. This type of government is called a:

theocracy

congress is part of the _______________ branch of government

legislative