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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:
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.
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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
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
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"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? - ✔✔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
Korematsu vs US was brought forth to say that the United States had violated which amendment? -
✔✔5th
Sir Francis Drake was the first sea captain to circumnavigate the globe. What else did he do first for
England? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Usually institutional
For the 5th-8th grade social studies classes, teachers introduce how many integrated science process
skills? - ✔✔3
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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 - ✔✔Multi-cultural
diversity
What amendment made poll taxes illegal? - ✔✔24th
Which of these four peaks does not belong to the volcanic mountain range of Tanzania known as the
Kilimanjaro?
Meru.
Kibo.
Mawenzi.
Shira. - ✔✔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? - ✔✔The Tundra
What best describes the functions of the executive branch in the ancient Roman Republic? - ✔✔Dictators
were absolute rulers of the government during times of military crisis and served limited terms.
A social studies teacher is most likely to discuss which of the following in a unit on the Paleolithic
Period?
The advent of flint tool making.
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TExES Social Studies 7-12 232 Exam
Edge Questions and Answers 100%
Pass
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:
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.
Emily Charlene © 2025, All Rights Reserved.
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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
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
Emily Charlene © 2025, All Rights Reserved.
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"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? - ✔✔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
Korematsu vs US was brought forth to say that the United States had violated which amendment? -
✔✔5th
Sir Francis Drake was the first sea captain to circumnavigate the globe. What else did he do first for
England? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Usually institutional
For the 5th-8th grade social studies classes, teachers introduce how many integrated science process
skills? - ✔✔3
Emily Charlene © 2025, All Rights Reserved.
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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 - ✔✔Multi-cultural
diversity
What amendment made poll taxes illegal? - ✔✔24th
Which of these four peaks does not belong to the volcanic mountain range of Tanzania known as the
Kilimanjaro?
Meru.
Kibo.
Mawenzi.
Shira. - ✔✔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? - ✔✔The Tundra
What best describes the functions of the executive branch in the ancient Roman Republic? - ✔✔Dictators
were absolute rulers of the government during times of military crisis and served limited terms.
A social studies teacher is most likely to discuss which of the following in a unit on the Paleolithic
Period?
The advent of flint tool making.
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