1. Which of the following best describes a direct democracy? *
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In a direct democracy, the people make laws.
In a direct democracy, the people do not make the laws.
In a direct democracy, dictators makes the laws.
In a direct democracy, dictators do not make the laws
2. Why might taking into account the opinions shared in a source, as well as the facts reported, be useful? *
1 point
A source that historians trust is likely to have true opinions.
The opinions may provide clues to the source's feelings and possible bias.
Examining opinions will reveal whether it is a primary or secondary source.
The opinions will reveal the identity of the source.
3. If the demand for a good or service falls, how will prices affect supply? *
1 point
Rising prices will boost supply.
Falling prices will decrease supply.
Rising prices will decrease supply.
Falling prices will boost supply.
4. Which of the following describes an embargo? *
1 point
It allows for free trade of goods.
It bans all importation of foreign goods.
It limits the taxes placed on foreign goods.
It increases the price of foreign goods.
5. Which is a right that both citizens and non-citizens in the U.S. share? *
1 point
the right to run for public office
the right to have a job
the right to free speech
the right to vote
6. Which of these are likely under an authoritarian government? *
1 point
Citizens are more likely to be punished for speaking out against the government.
Citizens are more likely to be allowed to vote.
Citizenship is more likely to guarantee equality.
Citizenship is more likely to be guaranteed to anybody born in the country.
7. Which of the following can be a negative affect of cultural diffusion? *
1 point
increased diversity
loss of cultural identity
loss of language skills
improved trade relationships
8. True or False. The spread of food and music are examples of cultural diffusion. *
1 point
True
False
9. If Jacob wants to tell his friend to meet him at a new ice cream shop, which theme of geography would he need to know? *
1 point
interaction
movement
location
region
10. Which of these causes of migration is NOT an example of a push factor? *
1 point
warfare
poverty
job availability
an earthquake
11. Which is the difference between a renewable resource and a nonrenewable resource? *
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A renewable resource is something that can be found in nature, and a nonrenewable resource is something that is made by people.
A renewable resource is something that is made by people, and a nonrenewable resource is something that can be found in nature.
A renewable resource can be replaced in the near future, and a nonrenewable resource cannot be replaced for many lifetimes.
A renewable resource cannot be replaced for many lifetimes, and a nonrenewable resource can be replaced in the near future.
12. Which branch of the U.S. government makes laws? *
1 point
executive branch
judicial branch
legislative branch
none of the above
13. Which field of research answers questions about how people lived in different places and times by focusing on human development and culture? *
1 point
archaeology
anthropology
geology
history