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Social Studies 7B Unit 7 Test
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Unit 7 Social Studies 7B covers the following topics:
1. Industrial Revolution: Explains the period when there was a shift from manual labor to machine-powered manufacturing, which sparked the rise of factories, large-scale production, and a new way of life for people in Western countries.
2. Immigration: Discusses the reasons why people left their home countries to seek a better life in America, and the impact this had on American society, economy, and culture.
3. Urbanization: Talks about how the growth of cities and the need for more workers in factories led to the rise of urban centers, and the resulting living conditions for the people living there.
4. Labor Unions: Delves into the reasons why workers formed unions to protect their rights, the efforts they made to improve working conditions, and the impact this had on society.
5. Political Reforms: Examines the efforts to make changes to the political system and the laws governing the country, including the Progressive Era, the Women's Suffrage Movement, and Civil Rights Movement.
6. Environmental Issues: Discusses the impact industrialization has had on the environment, the efforts made to address these issues, and the ongoing struggle to find a balance between economic growth and environmental protection.
Students will be quizzed on their knowledge of these topics, including key events, figures, and concepts that shaped American history. They will also have to demonstrate their ability to analyze primary and secondary sources, make connections between different events and trends, and develop their own interpretations of historical events.
Unit 7 Social Studies 7B covers the following topics:
1. Industrial Revolution: Explains the period when there was a shift from manual labor to machine-powered manufacturing, which sparked the rise of factories, large-scale production, and a new way of life for people in Western countries.
2. Immigration: Discusses the reasons why people left their home countries to seek a better life in America, and the impact this had on American society, economy, and culture.
3. Urbanization: Talks about how the growth of cities and the need for more workers in factories led to the rise of urban centers, and the resulting living conditions for the people living there.
4. Labor Unions: Delves into the reasons why workers formed unions to protect their rights, the efforts they made to improve working conditions, and the impact this had on society.
5. Political Reforms: Examines the efforts to make changes to the political system and the laws governing the country, including the Progressive Era, the Women's Suffrage Movement, and Civil Rights Movement.
6. Environmental Issues: Discusses the impact industrialization has had on the environment, the efforts made to address these issues, and the ongoing struggle to find a balance between economic growth and environmental protection.
Students will be quizzed on their knowledge of these topics, including key events, figures, and concepts that shaped American history. They will also have to demonstrate their ability to analyze primary and secondary sources, make connections between different events and trends, and develop their own interpretations of historical events.
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Why do very few people live in the interior of Australia?
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The dangers posed by volcanic eruptions make it unsuitable for settlement.
The interior has few natural resources that are useful to people.
The interior region is reserved for the Aborigines.
Its extremely dry climate makes farming difficult.
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The dangers posed by volcanic eruptions make it unsuitable for settlement.
The interior has few natural resources that are useful to people.
The interior region is reserved for the Aborigines.
Its extremely dry climate makes farming difficult.
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Its extremely dry climate makes farming difficult.
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Which of the following is the best example of how many Pacific islands have adapted to a mix of different ethnic groups?
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They have developed national pidgin languages.
They have populations where immigrants make up the majority.
They practice traditional forms of art, dance, and music.
They use many modern technologies, such as computers.
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They have developed national pidgin languages.
They have populations where immigrants make up the majority.
They practice traditional forms of art, dance, and music.
They use many modern technologies, such as computers.
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They have developed national pidgin languages.
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Read the excerpt from an 1893 book describing the settlement of Australia and New Zealand.
“It is not necessary here to follow the complicated history of New Zealand in later years, which unfortunately comprises [includes] several bloody wars with the Maoris. The present prosperous condition of this great colony is well known, but it has not been effected without the rapid diminution [decrease in number] of the natives, who have met with the fate of most aborigines in contact with Europeans, especially when the former were naturally bold and warlike.”
—Notes on Captain Cook’s Journal
Which statement is best supported by the excerpt?
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The British had little trouble conquering and colonizing New Zealand.
The British attempt to wipe out the Maori was successful.
The Maori population gradually declined after Britain colonized New Zealand.
The Maori suffered a loss of population and decline in power.
“It is not necessary here to follow the complicated history of New Zealand in later years, which unfortunately comprises [includes] several bloody wars with the Maoris. The present prosperous condition of this great colony is well known, but it has not been effected without the rapid diminution [decrease in number] of the natives, who have met with the fate of most aborigines in contact with Europeans, especially when the former were naturally bold and warlike.”
—Notes on Captain Cook’s Journal
Which statement is best supported by the excerpt?
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The British had little trouble conquering and colonizing New Zealand.
The British attempt to wipe out the Maori was successful.
The Maori population gradually declined after Britain colonized New Zealand.
The Maori suffered a loss of population and decline in power.
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The Maori suffered a loss of population and decline in power.
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Why is the activity shown in this photograph vital to the economies of many islands in Micronesia?
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Seafood is so plentiful in the Pacific Ocean that fishing has little environmental impact.
Many islanders cling to traditional ways of life and refuse to use modern technology.
Many islands have limited fertile land or mineral resources and must depend on the ocean.
The tourism industry is the main source of income for many people on these island
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Seafood is so plentiful in the Pacific Ocean that fishing has little environmental impact.
Many islanders cling to traditional ways of life and refuse to use modern technology.
Many islands have limited fertile land or mineral resources and must depend on the ocean.
The tourism industry is the main source of income for many people on these island
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Many islands have limited fertile land or mineral resources and must depend on the ocean.
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Study the timeline. Which European explorer claimed Australia as a British territory?
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Willem Jansz
Abel Tasman
James Cook
Christopher Columbus
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Willem Jansz
Abel Tasman
James Cook
Christopher Columbus
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James Cook.
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According to the chart, which statement is true?
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No European nations hold territory in the Pacific today.
All colonies were established during the nineteenth century.
All colonies became independent during the twentieth century.
Australia was the only former colony to form its own colony.
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No European nations hold territory in the Pacific today.
All colonies were established during the nineteenth century.
All colonies became independent during the twentieth century.
Australia was the only former colony to form its own colony.
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No European nations hold territory in the Pacific today.
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As a result of the mining taking place, Australia has struggled with
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Which letter represents the native home of the Maori?
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A
B
C
D
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B
C
D
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D.
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In 1999, Australian citizens voted to retain the British monarch as their head of state, keeping Australia in a group of over 50 former British colonies known as
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the British Empire
the Commonwealth of Nations
the United Nations
the International Organisation of British People (IOBP)
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the British Empire
the Commonwealth of Nations
the United Nations
the International Organisation of British People (IOBP)
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the Commonwealth of Nations.
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The British monarch is the symbolic head of state for both Australia and New Zealand, while their respective prime ministers are
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chosen by elected parliaments to be their heads of government.
chosen by popular vote in general elections.
important religious leaders with great cultural influence.
authoritarian rulers with absolute power.
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chosen by elected parliaments to be their heads of government.
chosen by popular vote in general elections.
important religious leaders with great cultural influence.
authoritarian rulers with absolute power.
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chosen by elected parliaments to be their heads of government.
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What can you infer from the cause and effect chart below?
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The native people of Australia successfully resisted European colonization efforts.
European interests led to destruction of native cultures in Australia.
The positives of European colonization outweighed the negatives in Australia.
All of these statements are true.
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The native people of Australia successfully resisted European colonization efforts.
European interests led to destruction of native cultures in Australia.
The positives of European colonization outweighed the negatives in Australia.
All of these statements are true.
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European interests led to destruction of native cultures in Australia.
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Read the chart. Which of the following is not true about the Pacific region?
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Australia and New Zealand have weaker economies than other Pacific Islands.
Many different cultures have inhabited the Pacific region.
Australia and New Zealand have more cities than the other Pacific Islands.
There are many forms of government used in the Pacific Islands.
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Australia and New Zealand have weaker economies than other Pacific Islands.
Many different cultures have inhabited the Pacific region.
Australia and New Zealand have more cities than the other Pacific Islands.
There are many forms of government used in the Pacific Islands.
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Australia and New Zealand have weaker economies than other Pacific Islands.
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Read the passage from the apology to the Aborigines issued in 2008 by the Australian government.
“Let the parliament reflect for a moment on the following facts: that, between 1910 and 1970, between 10 and 30 per cent of Indigenous children were forcibly taken from their mothers and fathers; that, as a result, up to 50,000 children were forcibly taken from their families; that this was the product of the deliberate, calculated policies of the state. . . .”
—Prime Minister Kevin Rudd
Which Australian policy is being described?
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the conversion of Aborigines by European missionaries
the conquest of Australia by the first European colonists
the displacement of indigenous peoples by European settlers
the forced assimilation of Aborigines
“Let the parliament reflect for a moment on the following facts: that, between 1910 and 1970, between 10 and 30 per cent of Indigenous children were forcibly taken from their mothers and fathers; that, as a result, up to 50,000 children were forcibly taken from their families; that this was the product of the deliberate, calculated policies of the state. . . .”
—Prime Minister Kevin Rudd
Which Australian policy is being described?
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the conversion of Aborigines by European missionaries
the conquest of Australia by the first European colonists
the displacement of indigenous peoples by European settlers
the forced assimilation of Aborigines
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The forced assimilation of Aborigines.
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Which statement best explains why rising sea levels are a serious problem for Pacific islands?
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The higher temperatures associated with rising sea levels harm agriculture.
Rising sea levels are causing some species of marine life to go extinct.
Tourists do not want to visit islands with coastal erosion.
Some islands are at risk of disappearing completely.
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The higher temperatures associated with rising sea levels harm agriculture.
Rising sea levels are causing some species of marine life to go extinct.
Tourists do not want to visit islands with coastal erosion.
Some islands are at risk of disappearing completely.
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Some islands are at risk of disappearing completely.
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Look at the map. The original inhabitants of Micronesia and Melanesia settled between which two lines of latitude?
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Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
Equator and Tropic of Capricorn
120° West and 150° East
120° East and 150° West
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Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
Equator and Tropic of Capricorn
120° West and 150° East
120° East and 150° West
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Equator and Tropic of Capricorn.
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Based on the information in the chart, which country likely has a greater overall GDP?
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Australia
Solomon Islands
Their GDPs are equal
It's impossible to tell
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Australia
Solomon Islands
Their GDPs are equal
It's impossible to tell
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Australia.
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Which location on the map has the highest overall population density?
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Australia
Papua New Guinea
New Zealand
Antarctica
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Australia
Papua New Guinea
New Zealand
Antarctica
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Papua New Guinea.
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Read the passage below. Write a paragraph that compares and contrasts the two opposing viewpoints.
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As an AI language model, I do not have the passage to compare and contrast the two opposing viewpoints. Please provide the passage to assist you properly.