Northeast Region Test

A very tall building that is often found in cities is called a...

• canal

• lock

• skyscraper

• peak

A ditch across land that connects two waterways is called a...

• canal

• lock

• skyscraper

• peak

The top of a mountain is called a...

• canal

• lock

• skyscraper

• peak

A water elevator that is used to raise or lower boats is called a...

• canal

• lock

• skyscraper

• peak

A way of making large quantities of products is called...

• wage

• mill

• mass production

• democracy

The war for independence between the American colonies and Great Britain was called...

• The United States Constitution

• The American Revolutionary War

• The Declaration of Independence

The document that declared the United States to be free from Great Britain.

• The United States Constitution

• The American Revolutionary War

• The Declaration of Independence

The plan of government for the United States is called...

• The United States Constitution

• The American Revolutionary War

• The Declaration of Independence

In a democracy, leaders are chosen by...

• a king or queen

• the people

• a few wise men

• rich people

Which phrase best describes New York City?

• our nation's capital

• a town built on chocolate

• the birthplace of our nation

• a city of skyscrapers