NM-MSSA Social Studies 3

Question 1

The Gadsden Purchase of 1853 added land to the U.S. that is now part of which two states?

Accepted Answer

Arizona and New Mexico

Answer

The Gadsden Purchase acquired approximately 29,000 square miles from Mexico that became the southern portions of present-day Arizona and New Mexico.

Question 2

In a democratic government, what does 'popular sovereignty' mean?

Accepted Answer

Political authority comes from the people

Answer

Popular sovereignty is the principle that government authority derives from the consent and will of the people.

Question 3

Which major world religion originated in the Arabian Peninsula in the 7th century CE?

Accepted Answer

Islam

Answer

Islam was founded by the Prophet Muhammad in the Arabian Peninsula around 610 CE and spread rapidly across the Middle East and beyond.

Question 4

What type of economic system does the United States primarily use?

Accepted Answer

Mixed market economy

Answer

The U.S. operates a mixed market economy where private enterprise drives most decisions but government regulates and provides some services.

Question 5

The Silk Road was historically significant because it

Accepted Answer

Connected East Asia to Europe for trade and cultural exchange

Answer

The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes connecting China and East Asia to Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, facilitating commerce and cultural exchange.

(NM-MSSA) New Mexico Measures of Student Success and Achievement Practice Test

(NM-MSSA) New Mexico Measures of Student Success and Achievement Practice Test

NM-MSSA Social Studies 3