Social Studies Week 10

What are some factors that affect the growth of society?

• Economic development

• Technological advancements

• Cultural traditions

• All of the above

What are some characteristics of responsible citizens in any society?

• Obeying laws and regulations

• Participating in the democratic process

• Paying taxes

• All of the above

What does the word "swath" mean?

• A type of fabric

• A row of cut grain or grass left by a scythe or mowing machine

• A small stream

• A method of painting

What is the definition of "influence"?

• A historical period

• The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself

• A type of musical instrument

• A mathematical formula

What does "diplomacy" refer to?

• The art of designing buildings

• A type of dance

• The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations, typically by a country's representatives abroad

• A branch of philosophy

What is a "dynasty"?

• A traditional dish

• A musical genre

• A type of currency

• A succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field

What is a biome?

• A widely accepted way of doing something, specific to a particular society

• An area classified according to the species that live in that location

• A type of climate characterized by its plants and animals

• A large community of plants and animals that occupies a distinct region

What are customs?

• Traditional stories passed down through generations

• Laws that are written down and enforced by a legal system

• A widely accepted way of doing something, specific to a particular society, place or time, and that has developed through repetition over a long period of time

• Social behaviors that are characteristic of a particular region

What desert is near the Songhai Empire?

• Kalahari Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Atacama Desert

• Sahara Desert

What city was an important center of trade in the Songhai Empire?

• The Cairo

• Timbuktu

• Marrakech

• Dakar