Praxis Social Studies: Content Knowledge (5081)

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• Individuals who study group interactions and societal structures typically identify as which of the following?
• What characterizes the Mediterranean-type climate?
• Which territory was annexed by the United States in 1898, contributing to the start of the Spanish-American War?
• In U.S. history, what was the primary focus of the Progressive Movement?
• What geographical feature was associated with the early settlers in the New England colonies?
• Which system of government allows for a division of powers between national and local authorities?
• The period from 1793-94 in France known for numerous trials and executions is called what?
• Which of the following interdisciplinary studies would NOT be considered under the social sciences?
• In the first aggression of World War II outside the Orient, which nation was the aggressor and which was invaded?
• Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
• Which document officially ended the Revolutionary War?
• Which amendment abolished poll taxes in federal elections?
• What differentiates monopolistic competition from perfect competition?
• What was the primary role of the Freedmen's Bureau?
• What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 address?
• Which event is generally recognized as starting the Age of Exploration?
• Which development is most closely linked with the Neolithic Age?
• What is the Bill of Rights?
• Modern geography is credited with which advancement?
• What was one of the consequences of the Industrial Revolution in the United States?
• The Compromise of 1850 came about as a result of which state's entry into the Union?
• How many states reentered the Union before 1868?
• What was the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
• Which inventors are correctly matched with their primary area of work?
• What aspect of history would best interest a historian?
• In which area do Peace Studies and Economics overlap?
• Who were the authors of the "Communist Manifesto"?
• What area of study is primarily concerned with human behavior in social contexts?
• Of the following, which contributed most to penetration of western areas by colonial Americans?
• What did the 19th Amendment achieve?
• What was the primary cause of the War of 1812?
• What is a significant role of education within state government expenditures?
• Which one of the following did not contribute to the early medieval European civilization?
• What was a major source of contention between American settlers in Texas and the Mexican government?
• What event marked the beginning of the women’s suffrage movement in the United States?
• In a barter economy, which of the following would not be considered an economic factor?
• What document is considered the supreme law of the land in the United States?
• Which concept refers to the government’s responsibility to protect civil rights?
• Monophysitism (the belief that Jesus was completely divine with no admixture of humanity) was declared a heresy by _____?
• Which American Secretary of War later became President of the Confederate States?
• What power allows the President to reject legislative proposals?
• What religion did the Pilgrims practice when they settled in Plymouth?
• What best describes an economic good?
• Which U.S. doctrine was invoked by President Kennedy in relation to Soviet ships during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
• Which conflict took place on the Korean Peninsula from 1950 to 1953?
• What was the primary reason for colonial expansion by Western European powers in the 18th and 19th centuries?
• Who was the principal architect of the U.S. Capitol building?
• What was the main focus of the New Deal?
• What best describes the Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v. Board of Education?
• How was the president elected according to the U.S. Constitution adopted in 1789?
• Which of the following is classified as an island nation?
• Who is recognized as the "Father of the Constitution"?
• How is economics best described?
• What is the significance of the Magna Carta?
• Who was the first African American Supreme Court Justice?
• What was the significance of the Lincoln-Douglas debates?
• What is the significance of the "Gilded Age" in U.S. history?
• Slavery arose in the southern colonies partly as a perceived economical way to:
• Which of the following areas would NOT be a primary area of hog production?
• Which doctrine was established to justify American intervention in the Western Hemisphere?
• Which of the following is not generally considered a discipline within the social sciences?
• Which statement best reflects a reason why Europeans ventured to the New World?
• What is the concept of federalism?
• Which event is associated with the rise of the Progressive movement in the early 20th century?
• Which U.S. Supreme Court case established the principle of "separate but equal"?
• What was the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
• Which sector is not included in the macro-economy?
• Which psychological field focuses on the assessment and treatment of mental health issues?
• Which activity might an economist engage in?
• A social scientist observes how individual persons react to the presence or absence of noise. This scientist is most likely a:
• Which approach examines the influence of culture on individual behavior?
• What did the Emancipation Proclamation accomplish?
• Which U.S. President is associated with the New Deal?
• What was the main objective of the Marshall Plan?
• The study of the social behavior of minority groups would be in the area of:
• Which practice of the Roman Catholic Church did Luther not object to?
• Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
• Which organization played a key role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
• Which economic term describes the additional benefit from consuming one more unit of a product?
• Which famous document begins with "We the People"?
• What was the primary purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862?
• Psychology is classified as a social science because it focuses on which of the following?
• Where did Christopher Columbus first land in the Western Hemisphere?
• What is the main idea of Mercantilism?
• For the historian studying ancient Egypt, which of the following would be least useful?
• The ____________ were fought between the Roman Empire and Carthage.
• Which of the following is most reasonably studied under the social sciences?
• Which U.S. territory was acquired through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848?
• What historical event is known as the "Trail of Tears"?
• Which principle of government prevents one branch from becoming too powerful?
• What was the significance of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision?
• Chinese civilization is generally credited with the original development of which of the following sets of technologies?
• Which war is often regarded as the second American war for independence?
• Which branch of government is responsible for making federal laws?
• Which movement sought to end racial discrimination and achieve legal rights for African Americans in the mid-20th century?
• Which event marked the end of the Soviet Union?
• Which method is least likely to be used by a political scientist?
• When comparing the governmental systems of the Roman Empire and the twentieth-century United States, what commonality is noted?
• In which state were the first shots of the American Revolution fired?
• What principle underlies the American system of checks and balances?
• What did the 18th Amendment to the Constitution establish?
• What economic system is characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods?
• Why do geographers include physical geography in their studies?
• Which of the following is NOT a focus area of psychology?
• What landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
• Abraham Lincoln won reelection in 1864 chiefly through:
• Among major causes of both World War I and II, which is often considered the most significant?
• Which latitude and longitude coordinate points to a location in Canada?
• What event influenced France's decision to assist the American colonies during their war against Britain?
• The concept of zero in mathematics was first discovered by which ancient civilization?
• What movement aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination in the United States?
• Which of the following was not one of the Middle Colonies of the Americas?
• Why was General Douglas MacArthur suspended from command during the Korean War?
• What law intended to regulate the railroad industry and prevent monopolistic practices?
• What type of climate does Southern Florida have?
• Who was the Union general who marched to the sea during the Civil War?
• Which legislation provided for the settlement of the Great Plains by offering land to homesteaders?
• What is the term for a measure of added satisfaction from consuming one more unit of a good?
• What event is characterized by political upheaval and calls for democracy in several countries during the late 20th century?
• What is one of the President’s checking powers in the United States government?
• What significant social change occurred during the 1960s in America?
• Cognitive, developmental, and behavioral are three types of:
• What was a major issue that provoked resentment among colonial Americans towards the British?
• What was one major consequence of the Industrial Revolution in the United States?
• If the price of Good G rises, what is likely to happen to the demand for comparable Good H?
• If an economist wanted to investigate spending patterns of low-income individuals, what data would be most relevant?
• Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
• A social scientist studies the behavior of four persons in a carpool. This is an example of:
• Which phrase describes the U.S. policy to resist the spread of communism during the Cold War?
• What mainly contributed to Great Britain's status as a center of technological and industrial development in the 19th century?
• What is the primary area of expenditure for state governments in the United States?
• What movement was responsible for the revitalization of art and culture in Europe during the 14th to 17th centuries?
• What is likely to happen to the supply of a good if the price increases?
• Which Asian country did the U.S. engage with during the Vietnam War?
• Which two ancient civilizations primarily thrived in the Tigris-Euphrates Valley?
• What was a contributing factor to the shift of the United States from an agricultural country to an industrial power?
• The Radical Republicans who pushed the harsh Reconstruction measures through Congress after Lincoln's death lost public and moderate Republican support when they went too far by?
• Who was the leader of the USSR during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
• Which of the following best exemplifies an oligopoly in the United States?
• What contributed to the severity of the Great Depression in California?
• Which of the following was a major consequence of the Protestant Reformation?
• Which event marked the beginning of the Great Depression?
• What major event prompted the United States to enter World War I?
• What is the term for an agreement allowing a business to sell products under a certain name, usually for a fee?
• What year did the United States formally enter World War I?
• What was the name of the 1924 Act of Congress that severely restricted immigration in the United States?
• What was a key issue faced by the federal government under the new Constitution?
• What year did the United States declare its independence from Great Britain?
• Which event is often cited as the beginning of the Great Depression?
• In a command economy, what determines the production and distribution of goods?
• What was the primary aim of the Marshall Plan post-World War II?
• Who articulated the principle of "popular sovereignty" regarding slavery?
• Which political party was founded in the 1850s to oppose the expansion of slavery?
• What did the Emancipation Proclamation achieve?
• Which type of psychologist focuses on changes in behavior from infancy through old age?
• What influenced the spread of Renaissance ideas across Europe?
• Which document declared the independence of the United States from Great Britain?
• A teacher and a group of students take a field trip to an Indian mound to examine artifacts. This activity most closely fits under which branch of the social sciences?
• What did the Teapot Dome scandal primarily involve?
• Which statement best describes the economic system of the United States?
• What is the name of the cape discovered by Bartholomeu Dias near the southern tip of Africa?
• What was unique about the founding of the colony of Georgia compared to other colonies?
• The Opium Wars were fought between China and which country?
• What was the main goal of the American Indian Movement (AIM)?
• Who led the non-violent civil disobedience movement during the Civil Rights Movement?
• What does the term "separation of powers" refer to?
• Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
• What is the primary function of the U.S. Supreme Court?
• Which Native American tribe was known for being nomadic and aggressive towards neighboring tribes?
• What was the primary cause of the Civil War in the United States?
• Which characteristic do Capitalism and Communism share?
• What Holy Roman Emperor was forced to do public penance because of his conflict with Pope Gregory VII over lay investiture of the clergy?
• Under which president did the United States effectively double its area through the purchase of the Louisiana Territory?
• Which of the following is most descriptive of the conflict between the U.S. government and the Seminoles?
• What was the impact of the fall of the Western Roman Empire on Europe?
• Which of the following was NOT a contributing factor to the United States' entry into World War I?
• Who was the first ancient civilization to adopt and practice monotheism?
• Which revolution is most associated with the rise of capitalist economies?
• The Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) was established in response to issues in which industry?
• For a geographer studying the effects of a flood on settlement patterns, which resource would be most useful?
• Margaret Mead may be credited with major advances in the study of:
• Which discipline is least likely to contribute to peace studies?
• Which branch of psychology primarily studies individual thought processes?
• What is the native metaphysical outlook of Japan commonly referred to as?
• Who was the first territorial governor of Florida after its purchase by the United States?
• Which factor contributed to the United States almost completely stopping all immigration in the 1920s?
• What are the three branches of government outlined in the U.S. Constitution?
• A consequence of the Gold Rush that led Americans to California was that:
• Which of the following groups includes individuals who have made significant contributions to the understanding of psychology?
• Which statement best describes the geopolitical events in the USSR during 1991-92?
• What is the main purpose of social science research?
• Which of the following is a feature of monopolistic competition?
• Which Native American group is characterized by cliff-dwelling apartments and shared governance?
• After the ratification of the new Constitution, which problem was considered the most urgent by the new federal government?
• Which food sources were primarily utilized by the Native Americans of the Eastern Woodlands?
• Which statement is true about both capitalism and communism?
• Which of the following statements is true about the Middle Colonies?
• Indo-European languages include all of the following regions except:
• The decision to buy a second candy bar relates to which economic concept?
• "Participant observation" is a method of study most closely associated with and used in:
• Of the legacies of the Roman Empire listed below, the most influential, effective, and lasting is:
• What does social Darwinism primarily assert?
• Which of the following best describes current thinking on the major purpose of social science?
• Which invention played a crucial role in spreading the ideas and innovations of the Renaissance?
• As one's income increases, which term describes the tendency to spend more on entertainment?
• How is the government of France distinct from that of the United States?
• Why did early ancient civilizations develop systems of government?
• In 1990, who became the first Asian elected president of Peru?
• Which of the following demonstrates evidence of the interaction between physical and cultural anthropology?
• Which of the following groups were slave states?
• Which region experienced more unfortunate results from the Renaissance and Industrial Revolutions?
• Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
• What was a key factor in the decline of the Roman Catholic Church’s influence in the 16th century?
• Which right is not included in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
• Which document is associated with the protection of freedom of speech and assembly?
• Which factor was not a reason for the United States' war with Great Britain in 1812?
• What does the term "manifest destiny" refer to in American history?
• Which colony was founded by debtors and not for religious or political reasons?
• Which group of terms would a physical geographer be focused on?
• Which document established the principle of a social contract in political philosophy?
• What role did the victory at Saratoga play in the American Revolutionary War?
• What does the term "colony" refer to in a historical context?
• The transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture was primarily due to:
• Who was the first commander for the North in the Civil War?
• What is the term for a coral island or series of islands surrounding a lagoon?
• Which one of the following is not an important legacy of the Byzantine Empire?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the Pillars of Faith of Islam?
• Which international organization was established after World War II to promote peace and cooperation?
• What movement sought to end racial segregation in the United States?
• As a sociologist, you would be most likely to observe:
• What significant event took place in 1929 that led to the Great Depression?
• Which statement best describes the main focus of anthropology?