FTCE Social Science 6-12 Exam
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In 1831, Nat Turner organized and led a slave insurrection in Southhampton County,
Virginia, that resulted in CORRECT ANSWERS the southern states expanding their
militia system and strengthening the slave codes
The Soviet leader whose polocies of glasnost and perestroika encouraged the fall of
communism in the Eastern bloc was CORRECT ANSWERS Gorbachev
Studies in astronomy, skills in mapping, and other contributions to geographic
knowledge came from: CORRECT ANSWERS Ptolemy
Which of the following does not affect Climate? A. Elevation and altitude B. Ocean
Currents C. Latitude D. Longitude CORRECT ANSWERS Longitude
Soil erosion is most likely to occur in large amounts in: CORRECT ANSWERS Tropical
Rainforests
Which one of the following is not a use for a region's wetlands? A. Produces fresh clean
water B. Provides habitat for wildlife C. Provides water for hydroelectric power D.
Controls Floods CORRECT ANSWERS C. Provides water for hydroelectric power
The geographical drought-stricken region of Africa south of the Sahara and extending
east and west from Senegal to Somalia is CORRECT ANSWERS The Sahel
Meridians, or lines of longitude, not only help in pinpointing locations, but are also used
for CORRECT ANSWERS Determining the time around the world
The Yangtze River primarily flows in which direction? CORRECT ANSWERS East
The Nile River flows in which direction? CORRECT ANSWERS North
The Ganges River empties into the: CORRECT ANSWERS Bay of Bengal
What river is considered to be the most sacred river in India according to the Hindus?
CORRECT ANSWERS The Ganges
The "father" of modern economics is considered by most economist today to be:
CORRECT ANSWERS Adam Smith
, Which political theorist says that capitalism could be maintained if there were sufficient
checks on the economy? CORRECT ANSWERS Keynes
The idea that continued population growth would, in future years, seriously affect a
nation's productive capabilities was stated by: CORRECT ANSWERS Malthus
The refusal to buy goods or services is a CORRECT ANSWERS boycott
the study of how individuals and nations make choices about ways to use scarce
resources to fulfill their needs and wants CORRECT ANSWERS Economics
The idea or proposal for more equal division of profits among employers and workers
was put forth by CORRECT ANSWERS John Stuart Mill
The purchase of goods or services on one market for immediate resale on naother
market is CORRECT ANSWERS Arbitrage
Potential customers for any product or service are not only called consumers but can
also be called a : CORRECT ANSWERS Market
The economic system promoting individual ownership of land, capital, and businesses
with minimal governmental regulations is called: CORRECT ANSWERS Free enterprise
Government regulation of economic activities for favorable balance of trade was the first
major economic theory. It was called: CORRECT ANSWERS Mercantalism
The economist who disagreed with the idea that free markets lead to full employment
and prosperity and suggested that increasing government spending would end
depression was: CORRECT ANSWERS Keynes
The belief that government should stay out of economic affairs is called: CORRECT
ANSWERS Laissez-faire
A tax a government places on internationally traded goods, usually goods entering a
country is a CORRECT ANSWERS Tariff
George Washington's opinion of America having trade with other nations was:
CORRECT ANSWERS Approval
The process of the state taking over industries and businesses is called: CORRECT
ANSWERS Nationalization
One method of trade restriction used by some nations is CORRECT ANSWERS Import
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The "father of political science" is considered to be: CORRECT ANSWERS Aristotle
Review Questions With 100% Verified
Solutions 2025
In 1831, Nat Turner organized and led a slave insurrection in Southhampton County,
Virginia, that resulted in CORRECT ANSWERS the southern states expanding their
militia system and strengthening the slave codes
The Soviet leader whose polocies of glasnost and perestroika encouraged the fall of
communism in the Eastern bloc was CORRECT ANSWERS Gorbachev
Studies in astronomy, skills in mapping, and other contributions to geographic
knowledge came from: CORRECT ANSWERS Ptolemy
Which of the following does not affect Climate? A. Elevation and altitude B. Ocean
Currents C. Latitude D. Longitude CORRECT ANSWERS Longitude
Soil erosion is most likely to occur in large amounts in: CORRECT ANSWERS Tropical
Rainforests
Which one of the following is not a use for a region's wetlands? A. Produces fresh clean
water B. Provides habitat for wildlife C. Provides water for hydroelectric power D.
Controls Floods CORRECT ANSWERS C. Provides water for hydroelectric power
The geographical drought-stricken region of Africa south of the Sahara and extending
east and west from Senegal to Somalia is CORRECT ANSWERS The Sahel
Meridians, or lines of longitude, not only help in pinpointing locations, but are also used
for CORRECT ANSWERS Determining the time around the world
The Yangtze River primarily flows in which direction? CORRECT ANSWERS East
The Nile River flows in which direction? CORRECT ANSWERS North
The Ganges River empties into the: CORRECT ANSWERS Bay of Bengal
What river is considered to be the most sacred river in India according to the Hindus?
CORRECT ANSWERS The Ganges
The "father" of modern economics is considered by most economist today to be:
CORRECT ANSWERS Adam Smith
, Which political theorist says that capitalism could be maintained if there were sufficient
checks on the economy? CORRECT ANSWERS Keynes
The idea that continued population growth would, in future years, seriously affect a
nation's productive capabilities was stated by: CORRECT ANSWERS Malthus
The refusal to buy goods or services is a CORRECT ANSWERS boycott
the study of how individuals and nations make choices about ways to use scarce
resources to fulfill their needs and wants CORRECT ANSWERS Economics
The idea or proposal for more equal division of profits among employers and workers
was put forth by CORRECT ANSWERS John Stuart Mill
The purchase of goods or services on one market for immediate resale on naother
market is CORRECT ANSWERS Arbitrage
Potential customers for any product or service are not only called consumers but can
also be called a : CORRECT ANSWERS Market
The economic system promoting individual ownership of land, capital, and businesses
with minimal governmental regulations is called: CORRECT ANSWERS Free enterprise
Government regulation of economic activities for favorable balance of trade was the first
major economic theory. It was called: CORRECT ANSWERS Mercantalism
The economist who disagreed with the idea that free markets lead to full employment
and prosperity and suggested that increasing government spending would end
depression was: CORRECT ANSWERS Keynes
The belief that government should stay out of economic affairs is called: CORRECT
ANSWERS Laissez-faire
A tax a government places on internationally traded goods, usually goods entering a
country is a CORRECT ANSWERS Tariff
George Washington's opinion of America having trade with other nations was:
CORRECT ANSWERS Approval
The process of the state taking over industries and businesses is called: CORRECT
ANSWERS Nationalization
One method of trade restriction used by some nations is CORRECT ANSWERS Import
quotas
The "father of political science" is considered to be: CORRECT ANSWERS Aristotle
