Unit 1- Basic Knowledge And Intro Game 2 Question Preview (ID: 7058)


Regents Multiple Choice Questions For Unit 1 On Basic Knowledge And Intro To Global History. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

The main purpose of a time line is to show the
a) causes and effects of wars
b) location of important places
c) benefits of modern civilizations
d) chronological relationship between events

Studying oral histories, archaeological evidence, and cultural histories are methods most often used by
a) economists
b) anthropologists
c) philosophers
d) political scientists

When studying ancient civilizations, a geographer would be most interested in looking at
a) language as a form of expression
b) family structure
c) climatic influences on food production
d) standards for leadership

In which field of study do people learn about the development of early human beings?
a) economics
b) cartography
c) political science
d) anthropology

Which document is an example of a primary source?
a) a novel on the Age of Discovery
b) a diary of a Holocaust survivor
c) a textbook on Latin American history
d) an encyclopedia article on Songhai culture

Which example is a primary source of information for historians?
a) textbook
b) encyclopedia
c) almanac
d) autobiography

Which aspect of social science would a geographer most likely study in depth
a) how beliefs influence the behavior of a group of people
b) how economic events influence history
c) how location influences the way people live
d) how people influence governmental decisions

Which social scientist specializes in studying issues such as the scarcity of resources an the availability of goods?
a) anthropologist
b) sociologist
c) economist
d) archaeologist

Which topic is central to the study of economics?
a) tracking the development and spread of diseases
b) understanding the causes of ethnic rivalries
c) examining the distribution and use of limited resources
d) studying the growth and role of political parties

Which social scientist would directly engage in analyzing radiocarbon dating results, examining artifacts, and keeping notes from excavation sites?
a) political scientist
b) archaeologist
c) historian
d) sociologist

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