TExES Social Studies 7-12 232 Exam Edge
UPDATED Questions and CORRECT
Answers
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? - CORRECT ANSWER - First Amendment
What strait was also called the Pillars of Hercules by the Greeks since they believed that
Hercules had broken the land apart? - CORRECT ANSWER - Strait of Gibraltar
At what grade level do social studies teachers introduce topographic maps? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Olmec
On the size and spacing of human settlements:
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 - CORRECT ANSWER -
Central Place Theory
Which of the following best describes an operant conditioning theory of language acquisition? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Oligarchy
What river was known to the ancient Greeks as the Oxus and today marks the northern border of
Afghanistan? - CORRECT ANSWER - Amu Darya
In the United States Bill of Rights, the Seventh Amendment ensures which of the following
rights? - CORRECT ANSWER - Trial by jury in civil cases
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Gulf Stream
What is not a field that social sciences can be divided into? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Movement patterns
What woman married Louis VII of France and Henry II of England? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Eleanor of Aquitaine
What was an important factor in the collapse of the Romanov Dynasty in early 1917? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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."
The quote above is from which of the following Amendments to the U.S. Constitution? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Fifth Amendment
What do lines of longitude determine? - CORRECT ANSWER - The distance east west of
the prime meridian
The first national legislation that effectively regulated child labor in the United States was: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
What uprising in Pennsylvania led to strained relationships between the Native Americans and
the frontiersmen? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Physical
Your government is overthrown by a military coup. Now a group of military leaders are ruling.
What type of government is this? - CORRECT ANSWER - Junta
Korematsu vs US was brought forth to say that the United States had violated which
amendment? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5th
Sir Francis Drake was the first sea captain to circumnavigate the globe. What else did he do first
for England? - CORRECT ANSWER - His ship was the first English ship to sail up the
western coast of America.
, Which of the following is TRUE about secondary groups in a society? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Usually institutional
For the 5th-8th grade social studies classes, teachers introduce how many integrated science
process skills? - CORRECT ANSWER -3
The term affirmative action describes many policies intended to promote access to education or
employment for historically and socio-political non-dominant groups.
Based on the definition above, affirmative action is an attempt to institute what - CORRECT
ANSWER - Multi-cultural diversity
What amendment made poll taxes illegal? - CORRECT ANSWER - 24th
Which of these four peaks does not belong to the volcanic mountain range of Tanzania known as
the Kilimanjaro?
Meru.
Kibo.
Mawenzi.
Shira. - CORRECT ANSWER - Meru.
Appearing in brown on this world image, this geographic area is known for having average
temperatures of minus 10 degrees Celsius. What is it? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
Tundra
What best describes the functions of the executive branch in the ancient Roman Republic? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Dictators were absolute rulers of the government during times of
military crisis and served limited terms.
UPDATED Questions and CORRECT
Answers
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? - CORRECT ANSWER - First Amendment
What strait was also called the Pillars of Hercules by the Greeks since they believed that
Hercules had broken the land apart? - CORRECT ANSWER - Strait of Gibraltar
At what grade level do social studies teachers introduce topographic maps? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Olmec
On the size and spacing of human settlements:
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 - CORRECT ANSWER -
Central Place Theory
Which of the following best describes an operant conditioning theory of language acquisition? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Oligarchy
What river was known to the ancient Greeks as the Oxus and today marks the northern border of
Afghanistan? - CORRECT ANSWER - Amu Darya
In the United States Bill of Rights, the Seventh Amendment ensures which of the following
rights? - CORRECT ANSWER - Trial by jury in civil cases
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Gulf Stream
What is not a field that social sciences can be divided into? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Movement patterns
What woman married Louis VII of France and Henry II of England? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Eleanor of Aquitaine
What was an important factor in the collapse of the Romanov Dynasty in early 1917? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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."
The quote above is from which of the following Amendments to the U.S. Constitution? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Fifth Amendment
What do lines of longitude determine? - CORRECT ANSWER - The distance east west of
the prime meridian
The first national legislation that effectively regulated child labor in the United States was: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
What uprising in Pennsylvania led to strained relationships between the Native Americans and
the frontiersmen? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Physical
Your government is overthrown by a military coup. Now a group of military leaders are ruling.
What type of government is this? - CORRECT ANSWER - Junta
Korematsu vs US was brought forth to say that the United States had violated which
amendment? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5th
Sir Francis Drake was the first sea captain to circumnavigate the globe. What else did he do first
for England? - CORRECT ANSWER - His ship was the first English ship to sail up the
western coast of America.
, Which of the following is TRUE about secondary groups in a society? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Usually institutional
For the 5th-8th grade social studies classes, teachers introduce how many integrated science
process skills? - CORRECT ANSWER -3
The term affirmative action describes many policies intended to promote access to education or
employment for historically and socio-political non-dominant groups.
Based on the definition above, affirmative action is an attempt to institute what - CORRECT
ANSWER - Multi-cultural diversity
What amendment made poll taxes illegal? - CORRECT ANSWER - 24th
Which of these four peaks does not belong to the volcanic mountain range of Tanzania known as
the Kilimanjaro?
Meru.
Kibo.
Mawenzi.
Shira. - CORRECT ANSWER - Meru.
Appearing in brown on this world image, this geographic area is known for having average
temperatures of minus 10 degrees Celsius. What is it? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
Tundra
What best describes the functions of the executive branch in the ancient Roman Republic? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Dictators were absolute rulers of the government during times of
military crisis and served limited terms.
