Example Items
Social Studies 6
Pre-AP
Social Studies 6 Pre-AP Example Items
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First Semester
2016–2017
Code #: 4161
(Version 3 : 12/01/16)
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EXAMPLE ITEMS Social Studies 6 Pre-AP, Sem 1
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When considering where to establish a new city or town, people are most likely to look for an
area near —
A
swamps
B
mountains
C
rivers and waterways
D
deserts and irrigation systems
Factors of Production
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Coal:
Factories:
Engineers:
Oil:
Teachers:
Business Owner:
Land
Capital
Labor
Land
Labor
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Which factor of production completes the chart?
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4
A
Natural resources
B
Time
C
Entrepreneurship
D
Labor
People who share the same ethnic group often share the same —
A
income
B
education
C
hobbies
D
language
Why is George Washington known as the Father of the United States of America?
A
He was the major writer of the Declaration of Independence.
B
He was admired for his leadership during the Revolutionary War.
C
He arranged for the purchase of land west of the Mississippi River.
D
He gave a speech to urge Virginians to prepare for war against the British.
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EXAMPLE ITEMS Social Studies 6 Pre-AP, Sem 1
Population
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Land Use
Source: 2008 Nystrom Desk Atlas
Based on the maps, which statement best describes the location of manufacturing and trade
industries in South America?
A
Manufacturing and trade industries are centered near the unpopulated areas in Southern
Argentina.
B
The populated centers in the central area of the continent hold the majority of the
manufacturing and trade industries.
C
The cities in Venezuela control all of South America’s manufacturing and trade industries.
D
A majority of the manufacturing and trade industries are located in the populated areas
near the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.
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EXAMPLE ITEMS Social Studies 6 Pre-AP, Sem 1
Mineral Resources of Latin America
6
Based on the map, which conclusion is most accurate about the distribution of resources in Latin
American countries?
A
Chile has no mining industries.
B
South America has an abundance of natural resources.
C
Mexico has gold and tin production near the U.S. border.
D
All areas of Brazil are rich in natural resources.
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EXAMPLE ITEMS Social Studies 6 Pre-AP, Sem 1
World Governments, 1999
7
Which continent has the most variety in types of governments?
A
Antarctica
B
Australia
C
Europe
D
Africa
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EXAMPLE ITEMS Social Studies 6 Pre-AP, Sem 1
Land Area and Population
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Continent or
Region
Land Area
(sq. mi)
% of World
Land Area
Population
% of World
Population
Europe
4,033,000
7.0
727,986,000
12.0
North America
9,348,000
16.2
488,801,000
8.1
South America
6,885,000
11.9
347,343,000
5.7
What conclusion can be made about the land area and population of the continents listed?
A
North America needs to be concerned about over population.
B
The continent with the largest land area has the largest population.
C
Europe has a declining population due to its small land area.
D
The continent with the smallest land area has the largest population.
Henna is a reddish-brown dye that is used to color hair and for temporary body
art. The art of henna has been practiced for over 5000 years in Pakistan, India,
Africa, and Southwest Asia. Henna has natural cooling properties. Today, henna
is used for special occasions like holidays, birthdays, and weddings.
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The passage shows how contemporary expressions of culture are —
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A
characteristics that lead to cultural divisions
B
rooted in ancient traditions
C
ignored by younger generations
D
viewed as disrespectful by the older generations
The Midwest region of the United States remained predominantly rural until the time of the Civil
War, with small farms across Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa. As industrialization,
immigration, and urbanization fed the Industrial Revolution, the heart of the industrial progress
became the Great Lakes states of the Midwest.
Source: Glencoe “Our World Today” 2003
Industrialization affected the economic development of the Midwest region of the United States
by —
A
transforming the region from an agricultural area to an urban industrial region
B
increasing the amount of farmland in the Midwest
C
making the Midwest the richest region in the United States
D
forcing immigrant workers to leave the cities and to find work on farms
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EXAMPLE ITEMS Social Studies 6 Pre-AP, Sem 1
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12
Thomas Furniture Company buys their rocking chairs from the lumber company that produces
them. Thomas then sells the chairs to consumers. What type of business is Thomas Furniture
Company?
A
Retail
B
Manufacturing
C
Wholesale
D
Agriculture
Which factor limits Cuba’s internet usage?
A
Cuba’s strict government controls
B
Cuba’s location as an island country
C
Cuba’s lack of education
D
Cuba’s failure to improve European relations
13
What is the absolute location of Washington, D.C.?
A
33° 74’ N, 84° 38’ W
B
41° 87’ N, 87° 62’ W
C
25° 78’ N, 80° 22’ W
D
38° 89’ N, 77° 03’ W
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EXAMPLE ITEMS Social Studies 6 Pre-AP, Sem 1
Birthrate and GDP Comparison
14
Countries classified as having “High to Very High” levels of human development have a lower
birthrate and —
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A
a large population
B
more children per family
C
fewer college graduates
D
a higher level of economic growth
What is a characteristic of an unlimited government?
A
Decisions are made by the people.
B
The government owns the land and natural resources.
C
Citizen rights are protected.
D
Business owners control economic activities.
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EXAMPLE ITEMS Social Studies 6 Pre-AP, Sem 1
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Defines the different ways people and nations meet their daily needs
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Determines how goods are produced and distributed
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Examples: Traditional, Free enterprise, and Communistic
What is the best title for the chart?
17
A
Characteristics of Assimilation
B
Characteristics of Globalization
C
Economic Systems
D
Political Systems
In 1900, a small desert settlement in Nevada, known as Las Vegas, had a population of 25
people. By 1920, the population had climbed to 2,304. Construction on the Hoover Dam, which
could supply water from the Colorado River to desert settlements in Nevada, Utah, and Arizona,
began in 1931 and ended in 1936. By 1950, Las Vegas boasted a population of 24,642.
According to the passage, the Hoover Dam —
A
was built due to over-population in the region
B
supplied water to desert settlements in the west
C
had little impact on population patterns in the region
D
rerouted the Colorado River to supply electricity
As immigrant groups settle in a region, they adapt to the customs and
technology of their new country while bringing with them rich cultural
traditions that remain a part of their every day lives and transform the
character of their new country.
18
Which trend is supported by the passage?
A
The rise of Spanish-language media in the United States
B
The increase in the number of Americans who resist learning Spanish
C
A decrease in the number of Spanish-language media companies
D
Immigrants who appear more American by only speaking English
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EXAMPLE ITEMS Social Studies 6 Pre-AP, Sem 1
In the country of Sweden, the government controls some of the industries central to its
country’s well being, such as electrical utilities, communications network and healthcare. This
is to ensure all citizens have access to services. Outside of those industries, Sweden has
privately controlled industries, such as timber, hydropower and iron ore.
19
Based on the information in the passage, what type of economy does Sweden have?
A
Traditional
B
Socialistic
C
Free enterprise
D
Communistic
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Power belongs to the ruler(s)
Dictatorships
Absolute ruler
No laws limit what the ruler can do
What type of government is described in the chart?
A
Limited Government
B
Direct Democracy
C
Constitutional Monarchy
D
Unlimited Government
Basic Institutions in
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What is the best title for the list?
A
Eastern Societies
B
Traditional Societies
C
Western Societies
D
All Societies
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Economics
Educational
Government
Religious
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EXAMPLE ITEMS Social Studies 6 Pre-AP, Sem 1
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Answer
SE
Process Skills
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Answer
SE
Process Skills
1
1 C
6.3B
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12
12 A
6.20B
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2
2 C
6.8A
21B, 21C
13
13 D
6.4A
21C, 21E
3
3 D
6.15B
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14
14 D
6.10B
21E
4
4 B
6.2B
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15
15 B
6.11B
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5
5 D
6.4B
21B, 21E
16
16 C
6.9A
21B
6
6 B
6.5A
21B, 21E
17
17 B
6.7B
21B
7
7 D
6.3C
21B, 21E
18
18 A
6.4C
21B
8
8 D
6.3C
21B, 21C
19
19 B
6.9B
21B, 22A
9
9 B
6.18B
21B
20
20 D
6.11A
21B
10
10 A
6.1A
21B
21
21 D
6.16A
21B
11
11 A
6.10A
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