Kentucky Social Studies Standards Practice Test

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• Which term refers to the act of speaking on behalf of someone or portraying someone or something?
• The angular distance north or south of the earth's equator that is expressed in degrees.
• Which term refers to beliefs about what is important in life and shapes decisions?
• What term means financial gain in return for a product or service?
• Which term describes the transfer of goods and services among an interconnected system?
• Bluegrass, Pennyroyal, Jackson Purchase, Eastern Coalfields, Western Coalfields are examples of what?
• In economics, the general price level that does not change much over time is known as what?
• Productive resources that are finite; for example: money, time, workers, land, materials, natural resources (both renewable and non-renewable).
• Which term describes the economic system guided by customs and time-honored beliefs?
• The process of making laws.
• In economics, which concept describes a price level that remains stable over time?
• Which term is defined as a specific physical feature on the earth's surface such as mountains, plains and valleys?
• Which term explains when the actions of people and governments have unintended effects.
• A defined geographic area is known as what?
• Which term can refer to both a central city and financial resources used for production?
• Which term describes an overarching message that connects multiple topics within a curriculum and is integrated through a theme?
• Which term refers to a historical network that linked East and West trade across continents?
• Which term describes a system in which economic decisions are made by private individuals and businesses with little government intervention?
• Which term best describes the help provided to people and the public systems that meet daily needs such as utilities and transportation?
• Which term describes when people experience a change in their way of life as a result of moving from place to place.
• Which term refers to how the information within a source is organized?
• What belief or worship centers on the existence of only one god?
• What term refers to goods, land or possessions owned by an individual or group?
• Which term is the introductory part of a document such as a constitution?
• In debates over the U.S. Constitution, which group argued against ratification?
• The angular distance of a place east or west of the earth's prime meridian that is expressed in degrees.
• What is the process of rebuilding after damage or destruction called?
• Which term refers to ancient civilizations centered around rivers such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China?
• Which term means to establish a stable or permanent home or community?
• Which term best describes the natural surroundings including soil, climate, and water?
• The rights inherent to individuals that cannot be taken away by the government are known as what?
• Which term is defined as an established law, practice or custom?
• Which policy uses tools to manage money supply and interest rates?
• Which term means to find or discover by investigation?
• What term describes the benefit missed when an investor, individual, or business chooses one alternative over another?
• Which term refers to a branch of government that interprets laws and administers justice?
• Which term is the branch of government that interprets laws and administers justice?
• An exaggerated concern for local or regional interests as opposed to the interests of the whole.
• Which term refers to what people consider important and desirable in life?
• Which term best describes someone with authority and control within a specific field or location?
• Belief or worship of more than one god is called?
• Which term refers to the set of systems and actions that meet public needs such as healthcare or transportation?
• If someone emphasizes moral character and doing the right thing, which term are they exhibiting?
• Which term describes a location where people have built physical structures to use as permanent or temporary living spaces?
• Which term refers to the relationship of one geographic place to another?
• What term describes all living and nonliving things found in nature, such as water, forests, minerals, and fertile land?
• Which term means moral goodness or adherence to ethical principles?
• Which term refers to a source of supply or aid that can be accessed when needed; the collective wealth (money and assets) of a county?
• Which term refers to the standard tool used to facilitate trade and measure value?
• What term denotes the total value of goods produced and services provided in a country for one year?
• What term describes a distinguishing mark or trait?
• Which term defines a government in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions about the law for all the people?
• To be clever, inventive or resourceful.
• Which term describes an exaggerated concern for local or regional interests over national interests?
• Which term describes entities that provide a good or service of economic value?
• Which term means to be aware of and accountable for something within one's power or control?
• The set of formal legal institutions that create a government is called?
• Which term corresponds to the idea that the dependence of two or more people or things on each other?
• Which term describes the branch of government that makes laws at federal and state levels?
• Which term describes the distribution or arrangement of features across space?
• In business terms, what is the term for a market with a single supplier?
• Which term is defined as the part of the earth's surface not covered by water; an area of ground that is defined by specific boundaries?
• Which term means a long-established way of thinking or behaving; the handing down of customs, beliefs, legends and information through the generations.
• A series of interconnected trade routes linking China, Southeast Asia, South Asia, East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula from the beginning of the Classical Period and remaining in use until the Early Modern Period.
• What word describes a person or organization that has power, control, and knowledge in a specific area?
• Which term describes tangible items that can be bought or sold?
• Which term describes the action when one legislative body blocks or delays a bill?
• What term would you use for beliefs about what is important that guide choices and actions?
• Which term means a starting point or reference for information?
• Which term refers to the combined landmasses of Africa, Asia, and Europe?
• The defining traits or features of a person or place are called what?
• What term means a demonstration of support or defense of one's country?
• Which term corresponds to the idea that the dependence of two or more people or things on each other?
• What term names the lower legislative branch in a bicameral governing body, where representation is proportionate to population?
• What term describes a group of advisors to a head of state, such as a President's Cabinet?
• Which term is a comprehensive written statement of the law?
• What term describes exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service?
• Which term is described as being synonymous with supporting questions that help focus the compelling question and can be answered using disciplinary concepts?
• Which term is the power of one branch of government to cancel or postpone the decision or another branch.
• What term describes an organization's workforce?
• A comprehensive written statement of the law.
• Which concept describes actions that are considered morally good?
• Which term can refer to an important city where the government is located and also to financial assets used to produce goods?
• Which term describes the division of government power among three branches?
• Which word means moral excellence and the quality of being morally good?
• Which form of government has a single hereditary ruler?
• Organizations that create, enforce and apply laws are called what?
• Which term refers to the part of the human environment that includes purely physical factors such as soil, climate, and water supply?
• Which term means economic gain from selling goods or services?
• The major transition in human history from hunter-gatherer lifestyles to settled farming communities is known as the what?
• Which set names distinct areas within Kentucky including Bluegrass and Jackson Purchase?
• Which term is defined as an established law, practice or custom?
• What term refers to the point or place where something starts or is derived?
• Primary sources are created by someone who experienced events firsthand. Which term best describes such sources?
• Which term describes an overarching message that connects multiple topics and is integrated through a theme?
• Which term is the process of concentrating on and becoming an expert in a particular skill?
• Which word describes things you wish for or would like to have?
• What term refers to an instrument with a standard accepted value used to facilitate exchange, such as currency?
• Which term refers to Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania?
• What term describes the relationship between events where one event causes another?
• Which concept means government authority comes from the people?
• Which term describes the act of assigning scarce resources to tasks in order to use them efficiently?
• Which term refers to written works that analyze or interpret events after the fact, rather than first-hand accounts?
• What term is a system of people, resources, activities and information involved in moving a product from producer to consumer?
• What term describes the environment of factors that affect business, investing and employment?
• New knowledge which leads to development of new or improved products, processes or ideas.
• Which concept describes the idea that all citizens are held to the same rules established by government law?
• An introduction or preface to a document such as the Declaration of Independence or U.S. Constitution is called what?
• A person or group that can inform the actions and decisions of others.
• Which term describes rights inherently held by every person, such as life, liberty, and property, that cannot be removed by government?
• Which word means something that is beneficial or promotes well-being?
• A prescribed guide for conduct or action; an accepted procedure, custom or habit is best described by which term?
• Which term refers to the ways humans, through their daily activities, shape and reshape the earth?
• Which term refers to the defining traits or features of a person or place?
• What term describes the ability to see things from several points of view and understand that perspectives are based on one's thinking, position, or beliefs?
• What term denotes the relative size or a ratio of the size of a location?
• Which term describes the movement of people caused by opportunities or dangers?
• What term describes the system of rule used to govern a community, state or country?
• Which term describes the concept that students explore and gather information about topics they want to investigate in order to present information?
• Which term is defined as the part of the earth's surface not covered by water; an area of ground that is defined by specific boundaries?
• Which term describes fundamental rights that cannot be taken away by government?
• Which term refers to the relationships and interactions that occur within a place, anchored in a physical location; arrangement of a phenomenon across the Earth's surface?
• What is the transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture and settlement called?
• Which term describes a community, nation, or grouping of people having shared institutions, traditions and other common standards of living?
• Which term describes the act of speaking on behalf of someone or portraying someone or something?
• Which term means the defining traits or features found in most people?
• Which term means 'rebirth' and refers to the period in Europe between the 14th and 17th centuries when there was a surge of interest in art and literature from Ancient Greece and Rome?
• What word refers to something that is good, helpful, or promotes well-being?
• Which term refers to the period when developments in mathematics, physics, astronomy, biology, and chemistry transformed views of nature?
• Which term captures the things people yearn for but may or may not reflect moral quality?
• If a person demonstrates high moral character in everyday actions, they display what?
• A person who migrates to a new country, usually to take up permanent residence.
• Which term describes the total value of goods produced and services provided in a country for one year?
• What term describes the exact geographic spot where a place is located, defined by the intersection of latitude and longitude?
• Which term means data that can be applied to solve a problem?
• Which term describes resources that are naturally replenished as they are being used?
• What is the process of creating or manufacturing something of value?
• What term describes new knowledge leading to development of new or improved products or ideas?
• What term refers to a group of people who help direct the affairs of an institution or nation in partnership with its leaders?
• Which term describes the region that includes central Mexico to northern Costa Rica?
• Which term describes desires that people have for things they want?
• Which term describes exclusive control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service?
• What term describes things that are necessary to have for survival?
• Which term describes people who are in charge and can dictate or influence change?
• Which term describes a network of sea-based trade routes connecting Asia, Africa, and beyond?
• Which term is synonymous with supporting questions?
• Which term is defined as the process by which legislative and executive actions are subject to review by the judiciary; it is part of the checks and balances process that can determine if an act is unconstitutional?
• Which term is used to describe the origin or starting point of information?
• Which term refers to the land-based trade routes connecting China to the Mediterranean from the Classical Period to the Early Modern Period?
• Who were the opponents of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in the late 1780s?
• Which term describes a form of government in which a deity is the supreme ruler?
• Which term describes the principle of dividing government powers among legislative, executive, and judicial branches to prevent concentration of power?
• Which term denotes the transfer of goods and/or services among an interconnected system?
• Which term describes the system of rule used to govern a community, state or country?
• In economic terms, what is the word for the resources found in nature that can be used to create value?
• What term refers to the defining traits or features that are found in most people?
• A defined geographic area is described by which term when referring to examples like Bluegrass or Jackson Purchase?
• Which term means being of, relating to, or reflective of many cultures?
• What term means movement of people or animals from one location to another?
• What describes factors that push people away from a place and pull them to a new location?
• Which organizations are run and funded by the government?
• Which term means the movement of populations?
• What term refers to natural resources that, once used, are gone forever?
• Which word would you use to describe a strong wish or desire for something?
• A secondary source is created by someone who did not experience first-hand or participate in the events.
• Which term describes a moral or legal entitlement to take a certain action?
• Which term means to find or discover by investigation?
• The upper house of the United States Congress, which contains two members per state.
• In the United States, the branch of government at the federal and state levels that makes the laws; includes the Senate and House of Representatives.
• Which market structure is characterized by a small number of producers sharing the market?
• In economic terms, what describes when needs and wants exceed the resources available?
• Which term means 'rebirth' and refers to the period in Europe between the 14th and 17th centuries?
• What term describes the distinction that a good is tangible and a service is a job you pay someone to do?
• The forgone benefit that results from choosing one option over another is called what?
• Which concept guides behavior by social rules and expectations about right conduct?
• Which term refers to early civilizations forming around river basins, known for agricultural surplus and centralized management?
• What term means the action or process of distributing resources?
• Rights inherently possessed by all people, such as described in the Declaration of Independence.
• The principals and regulations within a community to which people are held accountable.
• Which term describes a moral or legal entitlement to take a certain action?
• Which term refers to a form of government in which a god or deity is recognized as the supreme ruler?
• Which term describes a reward or inducement to take a certain action?
• Government is ruled by the people.
• Which term means to furnish or supply something that is lacking?
• What term refers to possessions or personal property items of value used for trade or sale?
• What term describes a market state of limited competition in which a small number of producers share the market?
• Which term is used to describe the measurement of size or proportion on maps or models?
• Which term means data that can be applied to solve a problem?
• Which term describes the concept that students explore and gather information about topics they want to investigate in order to present information?
• People who are in charge and can dictate or influence change.
• Which term means a source of supply or aid that can be accessed when needed; the collective wealth (money and assets) of a county?
• What term describes organizations not under government control?
• Which term describes developing the political body of a geographic area?
• Which term is best described as the standard of behavior that people regard as right or acceptable within a society?
• The angular distance east or west of the earth's prime meridian that is expressed in degrees.
• Which term describes questions that reflect enduring issues and engage students?
• Something that encourages action or effort such as a reward.
• Which concept is about how a society defines acceptable behavior and duties?
• What phrase means using the disciplinary concepts and practices of civics, economics, geography and history to make sense of the world?
• Which term refers to the ability to influence decisions and actions within a group?
• What is the process of formally changing a constitutional document called?
• Which term describes a community that survives by foraging for food and may regularly move to obtain resources?
• Which term describes a group of people who help direct the affairs of an institution or nation in partnership with its leaders?
• What term refers to materials found in nature that can be used for economic gain?
• Which term describes a system that relies on customs, history and time-honored beliefs to guide economic decisions on production and distribution.
• Which term is defined as the set of questions that guide inquiry by asking what, why and how?
• The environment of factors that affect business, investing and employment.
• Which term describes the process of creating and organizing government within a geographic area?
• Which term describes the period of rebuilding after a war?