WEST-E 028 Social Studies Nusser
Questions and Answers
"Demo" - ANSWER-People
"Mono" - ANSWER-One
"Oligi" - ANSWER-Few; Small
"Theo" - ANSWER-God; Deity
A historian would most likely use the term
liberal to describe an eighteenth-century political theorist who: - ANSWER-supported
government regulation of trade
a major source of conflict over religious nationalism in the late twentieth century with
two countries ? - ANSWER-India and Pakistan
A researcher who is studying patterns of late twentieth-century Mexican immigration to
the United States would likely find data about changes in what the most useful? -
ANSWER-the average income of Mexican families
A social science researcher would most likely use content or textual analysis to examine
which of the following questions? - ANSWER-How did popular attitudes toward the
Vietnam War change between 1965 and 1975?
Absolute Location - ANSWER-coordinated position on a map using longitude and
latitude
Altitude - ANSWER-the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground
level. Temperatures decrease with height
Amenhotep III - ANSWER-The ninth king of the 18th dynasty of Egypt. He maintained
peace and prosperity, which enabled him to devote his time to the arts. Many of the
most impressive structures of ancient Egypt were built under his reign. Through military
campaigns, he strengthened the borders of his land and expanded them. He ruled
Egypt with Tiye for 38 years until his death
Ancient Greek Democracy - ANSWER-IN 507 BC, Cleisthenes introduced a system of
political reforms that he called demokratia, or "rule by the people." It had three
components: the ekklesia, the boule, and the dikasteria
Aspect - ANSWER-The horizontal direction to which a mountain slope faces. Slopes
facing the sun are warmer than those which are not
,Battle of the Little-Bighorn - ANSWER-Sioux and Cheyenne victory in 1875 against the
U.S. army led by General Custer.
Benjamin Franklin - ANSWER-Diplomat and ambassador of the thirteen colonies sent
abroad by the Continental Congress to secure aid from other nations, including France.
Created the treaty that granted American Independence
Bill of Rights - ANSWER-Ten amendments which guarantees individuals certain basic
protections as citizens
Black Power - ANSWER-Movement that marked a turn from hoped-for peaceful
integration and a movement towards Black independence, pride, and active measures
for rights.
Brown v. Board of Education - ANSWER-Court case which banned racial segregation
public schools and ruled separate but equal as inherently unequal
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - ANSWER-Ruled that separate but equal is
inherently unequal
Buddhism - ANSWER-A major religion that emerged in the 500s BC. Buddhism urged
people to seek enlightenment through meditation and its founder was Siddhartha
Gautama. He taught through the followings of the Eightfold Path (which he describes as
right views, right aspirations, right speech, right conduct, right livelihood, right effort,
right mindfulness, and right contemplation).
Chief Joseph and the resistance of the Nez Perce - ANSWER-Nez Perce chief who
actively worked to protect his people from relocation of his people and land during the
late 1800's. After being forced to move to Idaho in 1877, the Nez Perce attacked a
nearby white settlement. The battle lasted over 300 months.
Circular Flow - ANSWER-Money flows to workers in the form of wages, and money
flows back to firms in exchange for products. Can be broken into two markets: Goods
and services and factor. These two markets together keep the firms from gaining all
control and from households gaining all the money
City States - ANSWER-Developed during the Greek Dark Ages as villages expanded
and bonded together. Some built walls, marketplaces or a community gathering place.
These city states established a form of government, and organized their citizens
according to some sort of constitution or set of laws. They raised armies and collected
taxes. Each city state was protected by a particular God or Goddess
Cleopatra VII - ANSWER-The last Egyptian Queen
,Climate - ANSWER-measure of long term weather conditions based upon mean montly
temperatures and precipitation
Colonial objects to taxation without representation - ANSWER-Colonists held the view
of actual representation, which meant that in order to be taxed by parliament they must
have representatives voting in their favor
Command Economic System - ANSWER-Economic system in which the government
controls the economy. The state decides how to use and distribute resources, regulates
prices and wages, and may even determine what sorts of work individuals do.
Comparative Advantage - ANSWER-The ability of a firm or individual to produce goods
and/or services at a lower opportunity cost than other firms or individuals
Compare modernization efforts in Europe and Asia - ANSWER-The development and
adoption of technology in Europe led to higher standards of living and an increase in
development. In Asia, such as China and Japan, the new technology and science was
adopted but it did not bring Western ideals.
Confucianism - ANSWER-A philosophy that adheres to the teachings of the Chinese
philosopher Confucius. The main principle of Confucianism is ren ("humaneness" or
"benevolence"), signifying excellent character in accord with li (ritual norms), zhong
(loyalty to one's true nature), shu (reciprocity), and xiao (filial piety). Together these
constitute de (virtue). Stresses tradition
Continentality - ANSWER-Distance from the sea. The sea acts as an insulator for
coastal areas
Dartmouth College v. Woodward - ANSWER-Established the limitations of the powers
of the states. States cannot change a contract. This encouraged Business and
investment growth
Democratic Government - ANSWER-Rule by the people, whether directly or through
representatives
Describe the emergence of Japanese civilization - ANSWER-Likely settled about 35,000
years ago by Paleolithic people from the Asian mainland. About 10,000 years ago
Jomon hunter-gatherers developed. Around 400 B.C. the Yayoi people introduced
metal-working, rice cultivation, and weaving to Japan. Around 250 AD emerged the
Kofun headed by a class of aristocratic warlords; they adopted many Chinese customs
and innovations. The Asuka Period in 538 marked the first established government and
Buddhism. The Heian era, 794 saw the development of Japanese unique culture and
the Samaria.
Doctrine of States' Rights - ANSWER-The rights of the individual states are protected by
the U.S. Constitution from interference by the federal government. Gave sovereign and
, independent states the right to interpose themselves between their citizens and
improper national legislative actions and to nullify acts of Congress they deemed
unconstitutional
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - ANSWER-Baptist Minister and civil rights activists. He was a
proponent of non-violent resistance, and helped bring about the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Dred Scott - ANSWER-Slave who tried to sue for his freedom in 1847. 1857, his case
was brought to the U.S. Supreme court which ruled that all people of African ancestry
could never become citizens of the U.S. and therefore could not sue in federal court
Dry Climate Zone - ANSWER-Little rain and large daily temperature range. Includes
Arid/Desert
During the 1880s and 1890s, what strategy most distinguished the American Federation
of Labor (AFL) from other early labor organizations in the United States? - ANSWER-
organizing skilled workers into national trade unions
Economic Movement - ANSWER-A change along a curve when the supply or demand
remains constant but there is a change in price
Economic Shift - ANSWER-A good's quantity demand or supply changes even though
price remains the same
Egypt under the rule of Pharaohs? - ANSWER-Began with the the unification of Upper
and Lower Egypt. Led to an increase in wealth and power, including the building of
pyramids. It began to wane after the defeat of the Egyptians by the Persians at the
Battle of Pelusium in 525 BCE and the conquests of Alexander the Great. In 30 BCE,
Egypt became a Roman province and the rule of the pharaohs ended
Eighth Amendment - ANSWER-Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual
punishments.
Erasmus - ANSWER-Dutch priest and scholar. He was considered the greatest
humanist of the north and helped to spread humanism and the Renaissance movement
to northern Europe. He is also famous for his book Praise of Folly.
Executive Veto - ANSWER-The President can veto a legislature passed by congress
within ten days. Congress can override the presidential veto with two-thirds vote from
each house
expansionary fiscal policy - ANSWER-An increase in government purchases, a
decrease in taxes, and/or an increase in transfer payments are used to correct the
problems of a business-cycle contraction. The goal is to close a recessionary gap,
stimulate the economy, and decrease the unemployment rate
Questions and Answers
"Demo" - ANSWER-People
"Mono" - ANSWER-One
"Oligi" - ANSWER-Few; Small
"Theo" - ANSWER-God; Deity
A historian would most likely use the term
liberal to describe an eighteenth-century political theorist who: - ANSWER-supported
government regulation of trade
a major source of conflict over religious nationalism in the late twentieth century with
two countries ? - ANSWER-India and Pakistan
A researcher who is studying patterns of late twentieth-century Mexican immigration to
the United States would likely find data about changes in what the most useful? -
ANSWER-the average income of Mexican families
A social science researcher would most likely use content or textual analysis to examine
which of the following questions? - ANSWER-How did popular attitudes toward the
Vietnam War change between 1965 and 1975?
Absolute Location - ANSWER-coordinated position on a map using longitude and
latitude
Altitude - ANSWER-the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground
level. Temperatures decrease with height
Amenhotep III - ANSWER-The ninth king of the 18th dynasty of Egypt. He maintained
peace and prosperity, which enabled him to devote his time to the arts. Many of the
most impressive structures of ancient Egypt were built under his reign. Through military
campaigns, he strengthened the borders of his land and expanded them. He ruled
Egypt with Tiye for 38 years until his death
Ancient Greek Democracy - ANSWER-IN 507 BC, Cleisthenes introduced a system of
political reforms that he called demokratia, or "rule by the people." It had three
components: the ekklesia, the boule, and the dikasteria
Aspect - ANSWER-The horizontal direction to which a mountain slope faces. Slopes
facing the sun are warmer than those which are not
,Battle of the Little-Bighorn - ANSWER-Sioux and Cheyenne victory in 1875 against the
U.S. army led by General Custer.
Benjamin Franklin - ANSWER-Diplomat and ambassador of the thirteen colonies sent
abroad by the Continental Congress to secure aid from other nations, including France.
Created the treaty that granted American Independence
Bill of Rights - ANSWER-Ten amendments which guarantees individuals certain basic
protections as citizens
Black Power - ANSWER-Movement that marked a turn from hoped-for peaceful
integration and a movement towards Black independence, pride, and active measures
for rights.
Brown v. Board of Education - ANSWER-Court case which banned racial segregation
public schools and ruled separate but equal as inherently unequal
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - ANSWER-Ruled that separate but equal is
inherently unequal
Buddhism - ANSWER-A major religion that emerged in the 500s BC. Buddhism urged
people to seek enlightenment through meditation and its founder was Siddhartha
Gautama. He taught through the followings of the Eightfold Path (which he describes as
right views, right aspirations, right speech, right conduct, right livelihood, right effort,
right mindfulness, and right contemplation).
Chief Joseph and the resistance of the Nez Perce - ANSWER-Nez Perce chief who
actively worked to protect his people from relocation of his people and land during the
late 1800's. After being forced to move to Idaho in 1877, the Nez Perce attacked a
nearby white settlement. The battle lasted over 300 months.
Circular Flow - ANSWER-Money flows to workers in the form of wages, and money
flows back to firms in exchange for products. Can be broken into two markets: Goods
and services and factor. These two markets together keep the firms from gaining all
control and from households gaining all the money
City States - ANSWER-Developed during the Greek Dark Ages as villages expanded
and bonded together. Some built walls, marketplaces or a community gathering place.
These city states established a form of government, and organized their citizens
according to some sort of constitution or set of laws. They raised armies and collected
taxes. Each city state was protected by a particular God or Goddess
Cleopatra VII - ANSWER-The last Egyptian Queen
,Climate - ANSWER-measure of long term weather conditions based upon mean montly
temperatures and precipitation
Colonial objects to taxation without representation - ANSWER-Colonists held the view
of actual representation, which meant that in order to be taxed by parliament they must
have representatives voting in their favor
Command Economic System - ANSWER-Economic system in which the government
controls the economy. The state decides how to use and distribute resources, regulates
prices and wages, and may even determine what sorts of work individuals do.
Comparative Advantage - ANSWER-The ability of a firm or individual to produce goods
and/or services at a lower opportunity cost than other firms or individuals
Compare modernization efforts in Europe and Asia - ANSWER-The development and
adoption of technology in Europe led to higher standards of living and an increase in
development. In Asia, such as China and Japan, the new technology and science was
adopted but it did not bring Western ideals.
Confucianism - ANSWER-A philosophy that adheres to the teachings of the Chinese
philosopher Confucius. The main principle of Confucianism is ren ("humaneness" or
"benevolence"), signifying excellent character in accord with li (ritual norms), zhong
(loyalty to one's true nature), shu (reciprocity), and xiao (filial piety). Together these
constitute de (virtue). Stresses tradition
Continentality - ANSWER-Distance from the sea. The sea acts as an insulator for
coastal areas
Dartmouth College v. Woodward - ANSWER-Established the limitations of the powers
of the states. States cannot change a contract. This encouraged Business and
investment growth
Democratic Government - ANSWER-Rule by the people, whether directly or through
representatives
Describe the emergence of Japanese civilization - ANSWER-Likely settled about 35,000
years ago by Paleolithic people from the Asian mainland. About 10,000 years ago
Jomon hunter-gatherers developed. Around 400 B.C. the Yayoi people introduced
metal-working, rice cultivation, and weaving to Japan. Around 250 AD emerged the
Kofun headed by a class of aristocratic warlords; they adopted many Chinese customs
and innovations. The Asuka Period in 538 marked the first established government and
Buddhism. The Heian era, 794 saw the development of Japanese unique culture and
the Samaria.
Doctrine of States' Rights - ANSWER-The rights of the individual states are protected by
the U.S. Constitution from interference by the federal government. Gave sovereign and
, independent states the right to interpose themselves between their citizens and
improper national legislative actions and to nullify acts of Congress they deemed
unconstitutional
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - ANSWER-Baptist Minister and civil rights activists. He was a
proponent of non-violent resistance, and helped bring about the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Dred Scott - ANSWER-Slave who tried to sue for his freedom in 1847. 1857, his case
was brought to the U.S. Supreme court which ruled that all people of African ancestry
could never become citizens of the U.S. and therefore could not sue in federal court
Dry Climate Zone - ANSWER-Little rain and large daily temperature range. Includes
Arid/Desert
During the 1880s and 1890s, what strategy most distinguished the American Federation
of Labor (AFL) from other early labor organizations in the United States? - ANSWER-
organizing skilled workers into national trade unions
Economic Movement - ANSWER-A change along a curve when the supply or demand
remains constant but there is a change in price
Economic Shift - ANSWER-A good's quantity demand or supply changes even though
price remains the same
Egypt under the rule of Pharaohs? - ANSWER-Began with the the unification of Upper
and Lower Egypt. Led to an increase in wealth and power, including the building of
pyramids. It began to wane after the defeat of the Egyptians by the Persians at the
Battle of Pelusium in 525 BCE and the conquests of Alexander the Great. In 30 BCE,
Egypt became a Roman province and the rule of the pharaohs ended
Eighth Amendment - ANSWER-Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual
punishments.
Erasmus - ANSWER-Dutch priest and scholar. He was considered the greatest
humanist of the north and helped to spread humanism and the Renaissance movement
to northern Europe. He is also famous for his book Praise of Folly.
Executive Veto - ANSWER-The President can veto a legislature passed by congress
within ten days. Congress can override the presidential veto with two-thirds vote from
each house
expansionary fiscal policy - ANSWER-An increase in government purchases, a
decrease in taxes, and/or an increase in transfer payments are used to correct the
problems of a business-cycle contraction. The goal is to close a recessionary gap,
stimulate the economy, and decrease the unemployment rate
