CSET Multiple Subject subtest 1 Midterm
Exam Questions Fully Solved.
Language written response possible answers - Answer trouble with e:
Needs instruction on silent ending 'e', word sorting, exposure to print that includes 'e' words
3 Immigrant Groups in California that contributed economically, socially, culturally, or politically?
- Answer Latino- economically agriculture and labor in oil, politically changed politics of
california. They are an important voting block.
Indians/East and South Asian immigrants- Contributed to tech industry in silicon valley
African Americans- social impact they are migrants who moved to california. Fight for civil rights
and faced discrimination
3 Principles of the US Constitution - Answer 1. Bill of Rights. Gave people rights they deserve,
declares america have individual rights ( the freedom of speech, protest, bear arms)
2. Reason. People have power, it is no longer the king or monarchy there is democracy now
3. Checks and Balances. 3 branches of government, divide the power, share power, reduce
possibility of abuse
Causes for the fall of the Roman Empire - Answer 1. Intermediate cause was continuous
barbaric invasion
2. Internal factors included political instability, decreasing farm production, inflation, excessive
taxation, decline of military
3. rise of Christianity divided population
Fuedalism in the middle ages - Answer There were no formal countries, but the fiefdom held
economic and political power
What was necessary for the Industrial Revolution to begin in England? - Answer -Existence of
large quantities of coal and iron
-rapid increase in the English middle class
-large supply of cheap labor
,Shang Dynasty (China) - Answer (1650 - 1027 BCE) Considered to be the earliest dynasty in
China. A major contribution to Chinese culture was an advanced system of writing
-Ceramics made from jade
-Government was a Monarchy
-Religion was Polytheistic
Ch'in (Qin) Dynasty - Answer (221-207 BC)The dynasty that gives China its name. Most
remarkable achievement was the construction of the Great Wall.
the Qin instituted an authoritarian government; they standardized the writing system,
measurements of length and weight and the width of highways, abolished all feudal privileges.
Tang Dynasty - Answer (618-907 BC) used Confucianism. This dynasty had the equal-field
system, a bureaucracy based on merit, and a Confucian education system.
-Practice of Buddhism
-invented gunpowder, waterproofing, fireproofing, gas stoves, and air conditioning.
Confucianism - Answer -The system of ethics, education, and statesmanship taught by
Confucius and his disciples, stressing love for humanity, ancestor worship, reverence for
parents, and harmony in thought and conduct.
-rests upon the belief that human beings are fundamentally good, and teachable, improvable,
and perfectible through personal and communal endeavor, especially self-cultivation and self-
creation.
Silk Road - Answer An ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea
extending some 6,440 km (4,000 mi) and linking China with the Roman Empire. Marco Polo
followed the route on his journey to Cathay.
Homophone - Answer a word that is pronounced the same as another word but is different in
meaning or spelling
dear deer
diction - Answer word choice
World War 1 - Answer first global conflict, sometimes called the Great War, which was fought
, World War 2 - Answer 1939-1945 A global military conflict which involved a majority of the
worlds nations, including all of the great powers, organized into two opposing military alliances:
the allies and the axis; The United States joined WW2 after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. (japan)
-Hitler invaded Poland
Impact of WWII - Answer Economic:
-Aircraft and shipbuilding industries boomed with defense work
-Film industry increased population (propaganda of war movies)
Social:
-Tensions of war and rising immigration affected race relations
-Forced detention of Japanese and Japanese Americans, and forced to sell homes/businesses
Demographic:
-New wave of migration and population boom
3 Factors that inhibit language acquisition during early to middle childhood - Answer 1. Mental
Growth
2. Emotional Growth
3. Social Growth
Mental Growth - Answer As children grow mentally, they expand their ability to retain
information. If this mental growth is slowed, words could be more difficult to learn and
memorize
Emotional Growth - Answer As children come in touch with expressing their feelings, their
language usually expands. If a child has inhibitions (restraint) or emotional problems, this could
slow their need or will to acquire language.
Social Growth - Answer As children learn to interact with other children, additional language
becomes necessary. If this social growth is slowed, and there is less interest or exchange,
language growth may be inhibited.
Two techniques to make a short story more interesting - Answer 1. Flashback
2. Foreshadowing
Exam Questions Fully Solved.
Language written response possible answers - Answer trouble with e:
Needs instruction on silent ending 'e', word sorting, exposure to print that includes 'e' words
3 Immigrant Groups in California that contributed economically, socially, culturally, or politically?
- Answer Latino- economically agriculture and labor in oil, politically changed politics of
california. They are an important voting block.
Indians/East and South Asian immigrants- Contributed to tech industry in silicon valley
African Americans- social impact they are migrants who moved to california. Fight for civil rights
and faced discrimination
3 Principles of the US Constitution - Answer 1. Bill of Rights. Gave people rights they deserve,
declares america have individual rights ( the freedom of speech, protest, bear arms)
2. Reason. People have power, it is no longer the king or monarchy there is democracy now
3. Checks and Balances. 3 branches of government, divide the power, share power, reduce
possibility of abuse
Causes for the fall of the Roman Empire - Answer 1. Intermediate cause was continuous
barbaric invasion
2. Internal factors included political instability, decreasing farm production, inflation, excessive
taxation, decline of military
3. rise of Christianity divided population
Fuedalism in the middle ages - Answer There were no formal countries, but the fiefdom held
economic and political power
What was necessary for the Industrial Revolution to begin in England? - Answer -Existence of
large quantities of coal and iron
-rapid increase in the English middle class
-large supply of cheap labor
,Shang Dynasty (China) - Answer (1650 - 1027 BCE) Considered to be the earliest dynasty in
China. A major contribution to Chinese culture was an advanced system of writing
-Ceramics made from jade
-Government was a Monarchy
-Religion was Polytheistic
Ch'in (Qin) Dynasty - Answer (221-207 BC)The dynasty that gives China its name. Most
remarkable achievement was the construction of the Great Wall.
the Qin instituted an authoritarian government; they standardized the writing system,
measurements of length and weight and the width of highways, abolished all feudal privileges.
Tang Dynasty - Answer (618-907 BC) used Confucianism. This dynasty had the equal-field
system, a bureaucracy based on merit, and a Confucian education system.
-Practice of Buddhism
-invented gunpowder, waterproofing, fireproofing, gas stoves, and air conditioning.
Confucianism - Answer -The system of ethics, education, and statesmanship taught by
Confucius and his disciples, stressing love for humanity, ancestor worship, reverence for
parents, and harmony in thought and conduct.
-rests upon the belief that human beings are fundamentally good, and teachable, improvable,
and perfectible through personal and communal endeavor, especially self-cultivation and self-
creation.
Silk Road - Answer An ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea
extending some 6,440 km (4,000 mi) and linking China with the Roman Empire. Marco Polo
followed the route on his journey to Cathay.
Homophone - Answer a word that is pronounced the same as another word but is different in
meaning or spelling
dear deer
diction - Answer word choice
World War 1 - Answer first global conflict, sometimes called the Great War, which was fought
, World War 2 - Answer 1939-1945 A global military conflict which involved a majority of the
worlds nations, including all of the great powers, organized into two opposing military alliances:
the allies and the axis; The United States joined WW2 after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. (japan)
-Hitler invaded Poland
Impact of WWII - Answer Economic:
-Aircraft and shipbuilding industries boomed with defense work
-Film industry increased population (propaganda of war movies)
Social:
-Tensions of war and rising immigration affected race relations
-Forced detention of Japanese and Japanese Americans, and forced to sell homes/businesses
Demographic:
-New wave of migration and population boom
3 Factors that inhibit language acquisition during early to middle childhood - Answer 1. Mental
Growth
2. Emotional Growth
3. Social Growth
Mental Growth - Answer As children grow mentally, they expand their ability to retain
information. If this mental growth is slowed, words could be more difficult to learn and
memorize
Emotional Growth - Answer As children come in touch with expressing their feelings, their
language usually expands. If a child has inhibitions (restraint) or emotional problems, this could
slow their need or will to acquire language.
Social Growth - Answer As children learn to interact with other children, additional language
becomes necessary. If this social growth is slowed, and there is less interest or exchange,
language growth may be inhibited.
Two techniques to make a short story more interesting - Answer 1. Flashback
2. Foreshadowing
