Question 1

Which of the following is a monotheistic religion?

Accepted Answer

Christianity

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Buddhism

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Shintoism

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Hinduism

Question 2

What is the holy book of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Quran

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Vedas

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Bible

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Torah

Question 3

Which holiday marks the end of Ramadan?

Accepted Answer

Eid al-Fitr

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Christmas

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Hanukkah

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Diwali

Question 4

Which holiday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ?

Accepted Answer

Easter

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Hanukkah

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Diwali

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Christmas

Question 5

Which holiday is considered the holiest day of the year in Judaism?

Accepted Answer

Yom Kippur

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Christmas

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Diwali

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Easter

Question 6

What is cultural diversity?

Accepted Answer

A variety of different cultures existing within a society

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A clothing fashion trend

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A form of transportation

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A type of music genre

Question 7

Which US state is the Rocky Mountains located in?

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Colorado

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Texas

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California

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Florida

Question 8

What does it mean when we say voting is a right in the United States?

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Every eligible citizen has the opportunity to vote

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Only a select few citizens have the right to vote

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Only citizens of specific age groups can vote

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Voting is mandatory for all citizens

Question 9

What is the Prime Meridian?

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0 degrees longitude

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180 degrees longitude

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0 degrees latitude

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90 degrees longitude

Question 10

What is the goal of limited government?

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To protect individual rights

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To regulate personal choices

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To increase taxes

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To control the economy

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a transportation barrier?

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Mountain range

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Bridge

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Tunnel

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Highway

Question 12

What is a benefit of a free market economy?

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Encourages competition and innovation

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Reduces economic growth

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Limits consumer choices

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Increases government control

Question 13

What is cultural diffusion?

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The spread of ideas, beliefs, and customs from one culture to another.

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The development of a unique language within a culture.

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The preservation of traditional practices within a culture.

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The separation of different cultural groups.

Question 14

Why is access to water important for settlement locations?

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Water is essential for survival and agriculture

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Water improves the soil fertility

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Water helps in transport and communication

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Water provides entertainment and recreational activities

Question 15

What is a pull factor for people moving to a foreign country?

Accepted Answer

Desire for a better quality of life

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Strict immigration policies

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Language barriers

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Cultural differences

Question 16

What is the main role of the government in a free enterprise system?

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To protect property rights and enforce laws

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To control all businesses

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To determine prices in the market

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To create jobs for everyone

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of culture?

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Cultural traditions

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Physical appearance

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Geographical location

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Math skills

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of German influence in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Oktoberfest celebrations

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St. Patrick's Day parades

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Chinese New Year festivals

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Cinco de Mayo parades

Question 19

Why is deforestation a concern?

Accepted Answer

Loss of habitat and negative impact on climate

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Promotion of biodiversity and enhancement of water resources

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Increase in wildlife population and improvement of air quality

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Expansion of natural habitats and reduction of greenhouse gases

Question 20

What does relative location refer to?

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The position of a place compared to other places

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The elevation of a place

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The exact coordinates of a place

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The size of a place

Question 21

What is the definition of supply and demand?

Accepted Answer

The relationship between the quantity of a product and the desire for that product

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The amount of money a person makes

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The exchange of money for goods

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The process of producing goods

Question 22

What does literacy rate refer to?

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The percentage of people in a population who can read and write

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The level of intelligence in a population

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The number of books read per year

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The number of schools in a country

Question 23

What is a direct democracy?

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A form of government where citizens vote directly on laws and policies.

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A form of government where a group of elected representatives make decisions on behalf of the citizens.

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A form of government where the military controls the government.

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A form of government where a single person rules with absolute power and authority.

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A system of government where power is held by a small group of people.

Question 24

What is a representative democracy?

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A form of government where a group of elected representatives make decisions on behalf of the citizens.

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A form of government where the military controls the government.

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A form of government where citizens vote directly on laws and policies.

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A form of government where a single person rules with absolute power and authority.

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A system of government where power is held by a small group of people.

Question 25

What does scarcity mean?

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Limited availability of resources

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Abundance of resources

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Unlimited access to resources

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Equal distribution of resources

Question 26

What does shortage mean?

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Not enough of something

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Nothing at all

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A special discount on something

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Too much of something

Question 27

What does surplus mean?

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More than enough of something

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No longer in existence

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A shortage of something

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Not enough of something

Question 28

What is the pilgrimage to Mecca called?

Accepted Answer

Hajj

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Eid

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Ramadan

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Umrah

Question 29

What is an example of modification in architecture?

Accepted Answer

Adding solar panels to a building for energy efficiency

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Designing a building with large windows for natural light

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Creating open floor plans for better flow

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Using eco-friendly materials for construction

Question 30

Which of the following is a characteristic of limited government?

Accepted Answer

Protection of individual rights and freedoms

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Free provision of all services

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Strict control over citizens' actions

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Unlimited power for the government

Question 31

What are some characteristics of unlimited government?

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No limits on power, lack of individual freedoms, no checks and balances

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Limited power, protection of individual freedoms, checks and balances

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Absolute power, full citizen participation, rule of law

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Equal power among citizens, respect for individual freedoms, separation of powers

Question 32

Which of the following is an example of Spanish influence in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Mission San José

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Statue of Liberty

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Golden Gate Bridge

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Mount Rushmore

Question 33

What is a push factor?

Accepted Answer

A factor that makes people want to leave their current location

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A factor that attracts people to a new location

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A factor that determines the population of a location

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A factor that makes people want to stay in their current location

Question 34

Which document established the fundamental principles and laws of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

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The Bill of Rights

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Emancipation Proclamation

Question 35

What is the economic term for the act of buying and selling goods and services?

Accepted Answer

Trade

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Production

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Consumption

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Investment

Question 36

What is the term used to describe the resources, such as land, labor, and capital, that are used to produce goods and services?

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Factors of production

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Profit and loss

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Supply and demand

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Bartering system

Question 37

Which mountain range runs along the western coast of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Cascades Mountains

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Sierra Nevada Mountains

Question 38

Which is the longest river in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Mississippi River

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Columbia River

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Colorado River

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Ohio River

Question 39

Which country established the 13 colonies?

Accepted Answer

England

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Portugal

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France

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Spain

Question 40

What is the official language of Canada?

Accepted Answer

English and French

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Spanish

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Italian

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German

Question 41

Which ocean borders Canada on the east coast?

Accepted Answer

Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

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Pacific Ocean

Question 42

What is an oligarchy?

Accepted Answer

A form of government where a small group of people have control and power

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A form of government where one person has complete control and power

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A form of government where everyone has equal control and power

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A form of government where no one has control and power

Question 43

Which cardinal direction is known as the opposite of North?

Accepted Answer

South

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East

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West

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Northeast

Question 44

Which cardinal direction is known as the opposite of West?

Accepted Answer

East

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South

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Northeast

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North

Question 45

Which of the following countries had a significant influence on Texas?

Accepted Answer

Germany

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Spain

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France

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England

Question 46

Which city in Texas has a strong German heritage?

Accepted Answer

Fredericksburg

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Houston

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Dallas

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Austin

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