Drill #14 Flashcards by Ranj Remedios

Which of the following best describes the function of status symbols?
A. They serve as a means of expressing individual identity.
B. They are used to display wealth and social status.

B. They are used to display wealth and social status.

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Which of the following is an example of formal social control?
A. A parent scolding their child for misbehaving
B. A group of friends teasing someone for not conforming to group norms
C. A police officer arresting someone for breaking the law
D. A teacher praising a student for good behavior

C. A police officer arresting someone for breaking the law

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Who is the Egyptian pharaoh known for building the Great Pyramid of Giza?
A. Tutankhamun
B. Ramses II
C. Khufu
D. Hatshepsut

C. Khufu

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Which female pharaoh ruled ancient Egypt for over 20 years and is known for her successful reign?
A. Cleopatra
B. Hatshepsut
C. Nefertiti
D. Ankhesenamun

B. Hatshepsut

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Which ancient civilization is known for developing the first system of writing?
A. Mesopotamia
B. Ancient Greece
C. Ancient Egypt
D. Ancient China

A. Mesopotamia

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Mesopotamian deity was the god of wisdom, writing, and magic.
A. Enki
B. Marduk
C. Anu
D. Shamash

A. Enki

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Which Greek philosopher is known for his idea of the “divided line”?
A. Plato
B. Aristotle
C. Socrates
D. Epicurus

A. Plato

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Which of the following was a major outcome of the Protestant Reformation?
A. The establishment of the Anglican Church
B. The strengthening of the authority of the Roman Catholic Church
C. The decline of religious tolerance and increased persecution of minorities
D. The rise of secularism and the separation of church and state

A. The establishment of the Anglican Church

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What is one of the distinctive features of the Indus Valley Civilization’s written language
A. It was written on papyrus scrolls
B. It was written in hieroglyphics
C. It was written in cuneiform
D. It has not yet been fully deciphered

D. It has not yet been fully deciphered

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During which dynasty did the construction of the Great Wall of China begin?
A. Han dynasty
B. Ming dynasty
C. Tang dynasty
D. Qin dynasty

D. Qin dynasty

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Which Chinese philosopher is known for his teachings on ethics and personal morality, as well as for founding a school of thought that became influential in China for centuries?
A. Confucius
B. Lao Tzu
C. Sun Tzu
D. Mencius

A. Confucius

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Which of the following inventions was developed in ancient China?
A. The printing press
B. The compass
C. The steam engine
D. The telegraph

B. The compass

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In Feudal Japan, who held the highest social status?
A. Daimyo
B. Samurai
C. Shogun
D. Vassals

C. Shogun

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Who wrote the epic poem “Paradise Lost” during the Renaissance period?
A. John Milton
B. William Shakespeare
C. Geoffrey Chaucer
D. Christopher Marlowe

A. John Milton

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Which is true about the First Triumvirate of Rome?
A. It consisted of Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Mark Antony.
B. It was formed to oppose the dictatorship of Sulla.
C. It was dissolved after a civil war between Caesar and Pompey.
D. It lasted for over 50 years.

C. It was dissolved after a civil war between Caesar and Pompey.

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Roman emperor known for his extensive building projects, including a massive wall in Britain, and for being the last of the “Five Good Emperors”
A. Augustus
B. Nero
C. Trajan
D. Hadrian

D. Hadrian

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The event which marked the official end of the Roman Empire in the West
A. The sack of Rome by the Visigoths in 410 AD
B. The deposition of the last Western Roman Emperor in 476 AD
C. The adoption of Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire in 380 AD
D. The assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC

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B. The deposition of the last Western Roman Emperor in 476 AD

Which of the following groups in Spartan society was responsible for the administration of
justice and the enforcement of laws?
A. The kings
B. The ephors
C. The helots
D. The hoplites

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B. The ephors

Which country was not a member of the Axis powers during World War II?
A. Germany
B. Japan
C. Italy
D. Soviet Union

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D. Soviet Union

Which event sparked the beginning of World War I?
A. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary
B. The sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine
C. The invasion of Belgium by Germany
D. The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

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A. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary

Which event marked the beginning of World War II?
A. The bombing of Pearl Harbor
B. The invasion of Poland
C. The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
D. The Battle of Britain

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B. The invasion of Poland

Which country was not a member of the Triple Entente alliance during World War I?
A. France
B. Russia
C. Italy
D. Germany

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D. Germany

Which event contributed to the United States joining World War I?
A. The sinking of the Lusitania
B. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
C. The invasion of Belgium
D. The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

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A. The sinking of the Lusitania

Which city did Emperor Constantine choose as the new capital of the Roman Empire?
A. Rome
B. Alexandria
C. Constantinople
D. Athens

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C. Constantinople

Which of the following inventions had a major impact on the textile industry during the Industrial Revolution? A. The steam engine B. The spinning jenny C. The telegraph D. The locomotive

B. The spinning jenny

What is the largest lake in the Philippines? A. Laguna de Bay B. Lake Buluan C. Lake Lanao D. Lake Mainit

A. Laguna de Bay

How is the study geography significant to us? A. It helps us understand the physical and human characteristics of the Earth. B. It provides us with information about the location of countries and cities. C. It helps us predict natural disasters and plan for their prevention. D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

What is cultural geography? A. The study of the physical features of the Earth. B. The study of the relationship between humans and the environment. C. The study of the distribution and characteristics of human culture. D. The study of the economic activities of humans.

C. The study of the distribution and characteristics of human culture.

Which of the following greenhouse gases is primarily responsible for climate change? A. Carbon dioxide (CO2) B. Methane (CH4) C. Nitrous oxide (N2O) D. All of the above

A. Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Which of the following is a potential impact of climate change on the world's oceans? A. Increased ocean acidity B. More frequent and severe hurricanes C. Decreased sea levels D. All of the above

A. Increased ocean acidity

Which of the following countries is located in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres? A. Brazil B. Russia C. South Africa D. Australia

A. Brazil

Which of the following correctly describes absolute location? A. The location of a place in relation to other places B. The location of a place based on its physical characteristics C. The exact location of a place using latitude and longitude coordinates D. The location of a place based on its cultural characteristics

C. The exact location of a place using latitude and longitude coordinates

Which of the following mountain ranges is located in the western United States? A. Appalachian Mountains B. Rocky Mountains C. Blue Ridge Mountains D. Great Smoky Mountains

B. Rocky Mountains

Which of the following is the longest river in the United States? A. Mississippi River B. Colorado River C. Missouri River D. Ohio River

A. Mississippi River

Executive Order 183 created or formed which region in the Philippines? A. NIR B. CALABARZON C. MIMAROPA D. BARMM

A. NIR

All are South Asian countries except: A. India B. Pakistan C. Sri Lanka D. Oman

D. Oman

Which of the following landforms is formed by the movement of glaciers? A. Delta B. Canyon C. Volcano D. Fjord

D. Fjord

Which of the following water forms is a narrow and shallow body of water that separates two pieces of land? A. Gulf B. Bay C. Strait D. Lagoon

C. Strait

148. A good research question is.... A. Feasible, clear, significant and includes a hypothesis B. Feasible, clear, significant, and ethical

B. Feasible, clear, significant, and ethical

The following statements describe theoretical framework except A. is broader and can be used in different studies B. refers to actual ideas, beliefs, and tentative theories that specifically support the study C. presents one theory at a time D. is already existing before the conduct of the study

C. presents one theory at a time

Drill #14 Flashcards

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