1. A person who professionally makes maps is called a:
a. archeologist b. cartographer
c. cosmetologist d. historian
2. The best representation of the earth is:
a. a map projection b. atlas
c. globe d. google maps
3. The most commonly used maps are:
a. physical maps b. political maps
c. special purpose maps d. a & b
4. The 5 parts of a map are: Title, the legend, scale, compass rose, and
a. lines of latitude & longitude b. equator
c. state boundaries d. index
5. The study of ancient people is:
a. history b. psychology
c. sociology d. archeology
6. The land bridge that once joined North America and Siberia:
a. Canada b. Alaska
c. Beringia d. Greenland
7. People who move from place to place for hunting and gathering purposes:
a. nomads b. travelers
c. Neanderthals d. Native Americans
8. Native Americans learned to plant and raise this:
a. maize b. corn
c.. squash d. tobacco
9. This is the name of the method used to find out how old an artifact is:
a. metal dating b. carbon dating
c. carbon erosion d. a & b
10. Christopher Columbus arrived in America in this year:
a. 1592 b. 1215
c. 1607 d. 1492
11. The name given to the explorers from Spain who conquered the New World:
a. conquistadors b. settlers
c. colonists d. foreigners
12. Jamestown was founded in this year:
a. 1592 b. 1215
c. 1607 d. 1492
13. This was a step in the development of representative government in America and was created by the Pilgrims:
a. The Constitution b. Declaration of Independence
b. Magna Carta d. Mayflower Compact
14. This document was signed by King John of England in 1215 and limited the authority of future kings and queens of England:
a. The Constitution b. English Bill of Rights
c. Magna Carta d. Mayflower Compact
15. This document was signed by William & Mary of England guaranteeing basic rights to citizens of England:
a. The Constitution b. English Bill of Rights
c. Magna Carta d. Mayflower Compact
16. Wealthy Virginians lived in these to export tobacco and they were worked by slaves:
a. estates b. rancho
c. plantations d. colony
17. In the Triangular trade route, all of the following were imported or exported to or from Europe, Africa, and America except:
a. tobacco b. sugar
c. slaves d. artifacts
18. During the French & Indian War the French were allies with:
a. the British b. the Native Americans
c. the colonists d. the Spaniards
19. The purpose of the French & Indian War was to fight for control of:
a. North America b. South America
c. England d. the Triangular trade-route
20. As a result of the French & Indian War the English did the following that upset the colonists:
a. persecuted them b. disunited the colonies
c. boycotted goods d. taxed them
21. This act required colonial authorities to provide food and shelter to British troops:
a. Sugar Act b. Writs of Assistance
c. Tea Act d. Quartering Act
22. This act taxed molasses imported from countries outside the British Empire:
a. Sugar Act b. Writs of Assistance
c. Tea Act d. Quartering Act
23. During this encounter, a quarrel between Bostonians and British troops resulted in the deaths of five men:
a. Boston Tea Party b. Boston Massacre
c. Boston Fight d. The Great Massacre
24. These documents gave British officials authority to search homes and businesses in search of smuggled goods:
a. Sugar Act b. Writs of Assistance
c. Tea Act d. Quartering Act
25. During this encounter, the Bostonians boycotted the British tea, which resulted in a group of colonists dressing up as Mohawk Indians and dumped boxes of British tea into Boston harbor:
a. Boston Tea Party b. Boston Massacre
c. Boston Fight d. American Revolution
26. The idea of linking the colonies together into one country was influenced by:
a. The Iroquois b. The Europeans
c. The Chinese d. The French
27. When you are disloyal to your country you have committed:
a. a crime b. treason
c. abomination d. infraction
28. The following: rights people have, where governments get their power, and purpose of government, are found in this document:
a. Constitution b. Treaty of Versailles
c. Monroe Doctrine d. Declaration of Independence
29. These colonists hoped Britain would win the American Revolution:
a. patriots b. loyalists
c. federalists d. republicans
30. These colonists hoped the colonies would win the American Revolution:
a. patriots b. loyalists
c. federalists d. republicans
31. When everyone has the same opinion:
a. collective b. communal
c. unanimous d. anonymous
32. The United States of America was born on:
a. July 4, 1876 b. July 4, 1215
c. July 4, 1776 d. July 4, 1803
33. Who was credited for writing the Declaration of Independence?
a. Aaron Burr b. George Washington
c. James Madison d. Thomas Jefferson
34. This woman is considered one of the first women to fight for women’s rights.
a. Abigail Adams b. Jane Adams
c. Jacky Kennedy d. Ms. Joswick
35. The United States Constitution was created because the government before it was weak. This document is known as:
a. Magna Carta b. English Bill of Rights
c. Sedition Acts d. Articles of Confederation
36. The introduction to the Constitution is called:
a. Preamble b. Pre-statement
c. Presample d. The Addition
37. The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution are known as:
a. The Preamble b. Monroe Doctrine
c. Bill of Rights d. Sedition Acts
38. The Constitution is a set of rules and procedures for:
a. governing b. playing
b. war d. peace time
39. In this Constitutional principle, people decide, by majority rule, what they want:
a. federalism b. checks & balances
c. separation of powers d. popular sovereignty
40. A person who holds on to traditions and is cautious towards change is known as a:
a. liberal b. colonist
c. conservative d. federalist
41. The federal government’s power is separated into 3 branches. This is known as:
a. separation of powers b. limited government
c. federalism d. judicial review
42. Powers shared by the state and federal government are called:
a. enumerated powers b. concurrent powers
c. simple powers d. absolute powers
43. Each branch of government holds some control over the other two branches. This system is known as:
a. checks and balances b. concurrent powers
c. absolute powers d. federalism
44. These were series of laws to keep foreigners out and laws that made it illegal for people to speak against the government, enacted by John Adams.
a. Alien & Sailing Acts b. Alien & Sedition Acts
c. Alien & Simplification Acts d. Constitutional Acts
45. After the court case Marbury vs. Madison, the 1st Chief Justice, John Jay, announced that the Supreme Court of the U.S. had the right to deem laws constitutional or unconstitutional. This is known as:
a. Financial Review b. Washington’s Choice
c. John Jay’s Review d. Judicial Review
46. This country had a revolution of their own, after the revolution in America:
a. Spain b. England
c. Russia d. France
47. During the war of 1812, what two countries were at war before the war carried over to America?
a. England & France b. France & Canada
c. France & Germany d. England & Japan
48. Before the U.S. became involved in the war, they were trying to follow the policy of:
a. conservatism b. neutrality
c. Monroe Doctrine d. absolute powers
49. The Star Spangled Banner was written during the War of 1812 by:
a. Francis Banner b. Francis Scott Key
c. Abigail Adams d. Mr. Oliveros
50. The ______ was a United States policy, which said that further efforts by European governments to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed by the United States of America as acts of aggression requiring US intervention.
a. Tea Act b. Sedition Act
c. Monroe Doctrine d. Abolition Doctrine
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