CSET MULTIPLE SUBJECT SUBTEST
1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
,Language written response possible answers - ANSWERStrouble 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? - ANSWERSLatino- 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 - ANSWERS1. 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 - ANSWERS1. 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 - ANSWERSThere were no formal countries, but the
fiefdom held economic and political power
What was necessary for the Industrial Revolution to begin in England? - ANSWERS-
Existence of large quantities of coal and iron
-rapid increase in the English middle class
-large supply of cheap labor
The Octopus: A California Story (1901), by Frank Norris, vividly describes the negative
impact of monopolies on the lives of many California citizens. Which one of the following
industries was the focus of The Octopus? - ANSWERSThe Railroad Industry
Shang Dynasty (China) - ANSWERS(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 - ANSWERS(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 - ANSWERS(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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERSAn 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 - ANSWERSa word that is pronounced the same as another word but is
different in meaning or spelling
dear deer
diction - ANSWERSword choice
World War 1 - ANSWERSfirst global conflict, sometimes called the Great War, which
was fought between 1914 and 1918
World War I began after the assassination of Austrian archduke Franz Ferdinand
World War 2 - ANSWERS1939-1945 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 - ANSWERSEconomic:
-Aircraft and shipbuilding industries boomed with defense work
-Film industry increased population (propaganda of war movies)
Social:
1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
,Language written response possible answers - ANSWERStrouble 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? - ANSWERSLatino- 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 - ANSWERS1. 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 - ANSWERS1. 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 - ANSWERSThere were no formal countries, but the
fiefdom held economic and political power
What was necessary for the Industrial Revolution to begin in England? - ANSWERS-
Existence of large quantities of coal and iron
-rapid increase in the English middle class
-large supply of cheap labor
The Octopus: A California Story (1901), by Frank Norris, vividly describes the negative
impact of monopolies on the lives of many California citizens. Which one of the following
industries was the focus of The Octopus? - ANSWERSThe Railroad Industry
Shang Dynasty (China) - ANSWERS(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 - ANSWERS(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 - ANSWERS(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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERSAn 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 - ANSWERSa word that is pronounced the same as another word but is
different in meaning or spelling
dear deer
diction - ANSWERSword choice
World War 1 - ANSWERSfirst global conflict, sometimes called the Great War, which
was fought between 1914 and 1918
World War I began after the assassination of Austrian archduke Franz Ferdinand
World War 2 - ANSWERS1939-1945 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 - ANSWERSEconomic:
-Aircraft and shipbuilding industries boomed with defense work
-Film industry increased population (propaganda of war movies)
Social:
