STAAR Reading Vocabulary

What does the term 'culture' refer to in social studies?

• A type of government

• A set of beliefs, customs, and traditions

• A geographical location

• A historical event

Which of the following best defines 'democracy'?

• Rule by a single leader

• Rule by a religious group

• Rule by the people

• Rule by a military force

What is 'economy' in the context of social studies?

• A system of government

• A system of production, consumption, and distribution

• A type of cultural practice

• A historical period

Which term describes the movement of people from one place to another?

• Migration

• Colonization

• Urbanization

• Globalization

What does 'urbanization' mean?

• The process of making an area more rural

• The process of making an area more urban

• The process of decreasing population

• The process of increasing agricultural activities

What is 'globalization'?

• The process of isolating countries

• The process of increasing connections between countries

• The process of reducing trade

• The process of cultural decline

Which term refers to the study of past events?

• Geography

• Sociology

• History

• Economics

What does 'sovereignty' mean in social studies?

• The power of a state to govern itself

• The influence of culture on society

• The economic strength of a nation

• The historical significance of a region

Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'monarchy'?

• Rule by elected officials

• Rule by a king or queen

• Rule by a group of citizens

• Rule by a military leader

What is 'colonization'?

• The process of a country taking control over another area

• The process of a country gaining independence

• The process of cultural exchange

• The process of economic development