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Social Studies Midterm Vocabulary Review

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Social Studies

7th Grade

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Social Studies Midterm Vocabulary Review
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1.

MATCH QUESTION

15 mins • 5 pts

Match the term to the definition.

values

something that is accepted, considered to be true, or held as an opinion.

behavioral science

the study of governments, public policies and political behavior both in the United States and abroad

political science

a person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life.

rights

the scientific study of human and animal behavior.

beliefs

a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.

2.

MATCH QUESTION

15 mins • 5 pts

Match the following

bias

a legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized.

perspective

a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something

citizen

the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.

culture

a part of a community that is a unit distinguishable by particular aims or standards of living or conduct

society

prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

3.

MATCH QUESTION

15 mins • 5 pts

Match the following terms to their def

militarism

A strong attachment to a particular country or nation. It is also called patriotism.

imperialism

A philosophy that places importance on reason (thinking) and the value of people over religious beliefs

nationalism

The idea that the way for a nation to have a strong economy was to protect their home industries, increase exports to foreign countries and to own as much gold and silver as possible

mercantilism

The opinions or actions of people who believe that a country should use military methods to gain power and to achieve its goals

humanism

The actions and policies that allow a nation to control smaller, weaker nations

4.

MATCH QUESTION

15 mins • 5 pts

Match the following terms to their definitions.

oppress

To focus attention or energy on one job, task or topic of interest

credible

To control or rule in a harsh or cruel way that is not fair

specialize

believable; possible to be true; trustworthy

corrupt

Not honest; wicked; not moral; bad

cohabitate

To live or exist together

5.

MATCH QUESTION

15 mins • 5 pts

Match the following terms to their definitions.

colony

A person, group, or country that has joined with another for a particular purpose

reparations

A distant territory that belongs to or is under the control of a nation

indulgences

Something given to Catholics to reduce the punishment for sins; believers must do something to earn the indulgence- pray, visit a holy place, do a good work

industrial

Payment made to those who have suffered wrongdoing or to their descendants  for damages or wrongful acts

allies

Having to do with the making of goods or services; related to industry (factories/businesses)

6.

MATCH QUESTION

15 mins • 5 pts

Match the following terms to their definitions.

authoritarian

The use of terror as a means of achieving a goal

communism

A place where people are held as prisoners for political reasons

terrorism

A type of leadership that favors blind submission to authority

concentration camp

A type of government and economic system. The government or the whole community owns the land, factories, or machinery

totalitarian

The type of government that attempts to assert total control over the lives of its citizens

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