
Social Studies Midterm Vocabulary Review
Authored by Kathryne Welborn
Social Studies
7th Grade
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1.
MATCH QUESTION
15 mins • 5 pts
Match the term to the definition.
behavioral science
the scientific study of human and animal behavior.
political science
something that is accepted, considered to be true, or held as an opinion.
values
a person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life.
rights
the study of governments, public policies and political behavior both in the United States and abroad
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
the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.
a legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized.
citizen
a part of a community that is a unit distinguishable by particular aims or standards of living or conduct
perspective
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something
3.
MATCH QUESTION
15 mins • 5 pts
Match the following terms to their def
humanism
The actions and policies that allow a nation to control smaller, weaker nations
nationalism
A philosophy that places importance on reason (thinking) and the value of people over religious beliefs
imperialism
A strong attachment to a particular country or nation. It is also called patriotism.
militarism
The opinions or actions of people who believe that a country should use military methods to gain power and to achieve its goals
mercantilism
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
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
cohabitate
believable; possible to be true; trustworthy
corrupt
To control or rule in a harsh or cruel way that is not fair
specialize
To live or exist together
credible
Not honest; wicked; not moral; bad
5.
MATCH QUESTION
15 mins • 5 pts
Match the following terms to their definitions.
reparations
Having to do with the making of goods or services; related to industry (factories/businesses)
industrial
A distant territory that belongs to or is under the control of a nation
allies
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
indulgences
Payment made to those who have suffered wrongdoing or to their descendants for damages or wrongful acts
colony
A person, group, or country that has joined with another for a particular purpose
6.
MATCH QUESTION
15 mins • 5 pts
Match the following terms to their definitions.
communism
A type of leadership that favors blind submission to authority
authoritarian
The use of terror as a means of achieving a goal
concentration camp
A place where people are held as prisoners for political reasons
terrorism
The type of government that attempts to assert total control over the lives of its citizens
totalitarian
A type of government and economic system. The government or the whole community owns the land, factories, or machinery
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