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Two clauses—"the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for
a redress of grievances"—are found in which of the following Amendments to the United States
Bill of Rights? First Amendment
What strait was also called the Pillars of Hercules by the Greeks since they believed that
Hercules had broken the land apart? Strait of Gibraltar
At what grade level do social studies teachers introduce topographic maps? 4th
In 1943, the "zoot suit" riots in Los Angeles caused city officials to prohibit the wearing of "zoot
suits." What was this riot about? The U.S. government allowing Mexican workers in to
help alleviate the manpower shortage
Which of the following pre-Columbian civilizations was located in the coastal lowlands of south-
central Mexico and is known for having carved large stone heads? Olmec
On the size and spacing of human settlements:
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The larger the size of the settlements, the fewer in number they will be.
The larger the growth of the settlements, the greater the distance between them.
As a settlement increases in size, the range and number of its functions will increase .
As a settlement increases in size, the number of higher-order services will also increase.
The four points above detail the main ideas behind which Central Place Theory
Which of the following best describes an operant conditioning theory of language acquisition?
Children learn to speak because they receive positive reinforcement such as hugs, smiles,
and food when they imitate adult speech.
What type of government is ruled by the aristocracy? Oligarchy
What river was known to the ancient Greeks as the Oxus and today marks the northern border of
Afghanistan? Amu Darya
In the United States Bill of Rights, the Seventh Amendment ensures which of the following
rights? Trial by jury in civil cases
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Reims, France, is located just above 49º latitude, and has an average temperature in January of
about 36º F, and an average temperature in July of about 65º F. Quebec City, Canada, located on
a different continent, slightly further south, is located a little under 47º latitude, and has a January
average temperature of 9º F, and a July average temperature of 66º F. Which of the following
climatic phenomena best explains why Reims is warmer in the winter than Quebec City?
Gulf Stream
What is not a field that social sciences can be divided into? Movement patterns
What woman married Louis VII of France and Henry II of England? Eleanor of Aquitaine
What was an important factor in the collapse of the Romanov Dynasty in early 1917?
Food shortages
"No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a
presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury...nor shall any person be subject for the same offense
to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a
witness against himself."
, TExES Social Studies 7-12 232 Exam Edge
Questions With Solutions
The quote above is from which of the following Amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
Fifth Amendment
What do lines of longitude determine? The distance east west of the prime meridian
The first national legislation that effectively regulated child labor in the United States was:
Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
What uprising in Pennsylvania led to strained relationships between the Native Americans and
the frontiersmen? Paxton Boys Uprising
You are an explorer. You want a good map to prepare for the types of land and waterways that
you will be exploring. What type of map will you prefer? Physical
Your government is overthrown by a military coup. Now a group of military leaders are ruling.
What type of government is this? Junta
Questions With Solutions
Two clauses—"the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for
a redress of grievances"—are found in which of the following Amendments to the United States
Bill of Rights? First Amendment
What strait was also called the Pillars of Hercules by the Greeks since they believed that
Hercules had broken the land apart? Strait of Gibraltar
At what grade level do social studies teachers introduce topographic maps? 4th
In 1943, the "zoot suit" riots in Los Angeles caused city officials to prohibit the wearing of "zoot
suits." What was this riot about? The U.S. government allowing Mexican workers in to
help alleviate the manpower shortage
Which of the following pre-Columbian civilizations was located in the coastal lowlands of south-
central Mexico and is known for having carved large stone heads? Olmec
On the size and spacing of human settlements:
, TExES Social Studies 7-12 232 Exam Edge
Questions With Solutions
The larger the size of the settlements, the fewer in number they will be.
The larger the growth of the settlements, the greater the distance between them.
As a settlement increases in size, the range and number of its functions will increase .
As a settlement increases in size, the number of higher-order services will also increase.
The four points above detail the main ideas behind which Central Place Theory
Which of the following best describes an operant conditioning theory of language acquisition?
Children learn to speak because they receive positive reinforcement such as hugs, smiles,
and food when they imitate adult speech.
What type of government is ruled by the aristocracy? Oligarchy
What river was known to the ancient Greeks as the Oxus and today marks the northern border of
Afghanistan? Amu Darya
In the United States Bill of Rights, the Seventh Amendment ensures which of the following
rights? Trial by jury in civil cases
, TExES Social Studies 7-12 232 Exam Edge
Questions With Solutions
Reims, France, is located just above 49º latitude, and has an average temperature in January of
about 36º F, and an average temperature in July of about 65º F. Quebec City, Canada, located on
a different continent, slightly further south, is located a little under 47º latitude, and has a January
average temperature of 9º F, and a July average temperature of 66º F. Which of the following
climatic phenomena best explains why Reims is warmer in the winter than Quebec City?
Gulf Stream
What is not a field that social sciences can be divided into? Movement patterns
What woman married Louis VII of France and Henry II of England? Eleanor of Aquitaine
What was an important factor in the collapse of the Romanov Dynasty in early 1917?
Food shortages
"No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a
presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury...nor shall any person be subject for the same offense
to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a
witness against himself."
, TExES Social Studies 7-12 232 Exam Edge
Questions With Solutions
The quote above is from which of the following Amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
Fifth Amendment
What do lines of longitude determine? The distance east west of the prime meridian
The first national legislation that effectively regulated child labor in the United States was:
Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
What uprising in Pennsylvania led to strained relationships between the Native Americans and
the frontiersmen? Paxton Boys Uprising
You are an explorer. You want a good map to prepare for the types of land and waterways that
you will be exploring. What type of map will you prefer? Physical
Your government is overthrown by a military coup. Now a group of military leaders are ruling.
What type of government is this? Junta
