TASC Social Studies 4

Question 1

The Louisiana Purchase of 1803 roughly doubled the size of the United States by acquiring land from which country?

Accepted Answer

France

Answer

The U.S. bought the Louisiana Territory from France under Napoleon.

Question 2

What is the term for a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services?

Accepted Answer

Inflation

Answer

Inflation is a general rise in prices over time.

Question 3

A climate that is hot and receives very little rainfall best describes which biome?

Accepted Answer

Desert

Answer

Deserts are characterized by high heat and low precipitation.

Question 4

How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

Ten

Answer

The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten amendments.

Question 5

The ancient civilization that built pyramids along the Nile River was located in which region?

Accepted Answer

Egypt

Answer

Ancient Egypt developed along the Nile and built the pyramids.

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