Social Studies Review

Question 1

A timeline that displays the relationship between events and places which are occurring simultaneously (at the same time)

Answer 1

Multiple-Tier Timeline

Question 2

BCE (before common era)
CE (common era)
BC (before christ)
AD (anno domini)
events occur on the timeline moving from the largest number to the smallest (BCE/BC) and then continue in increasing order (CE/AD)

Answer 2

timeline labels

Question 3

King or Queen in power
Power is passed though the family line
In some cases, power is shared between the monarch and other part of government/constitution

Answer 3

Monarchy

Question 4

A small group of people hold the power
The group may gain power though force, wealth, status, race, education, etc.

Answer 4

oligarchy

Question 5

citizens hold the power
Citizens elect representatives to make decision
can also be called indirect

Answer 5

Representative Democracy

Question 6

No representatives
Citizens participate in daily government functions
Only works for smaller regions/systems

Answer 6

Direct Democracy

Question 7

One leader who has complete control over citizens
power if often taken by force
Citizens are not represented

Answer 7

Dictatorship

Question 8

A government that focuses on one particular Religion using one God or supreme being
this must occur alongside another form of government

Answer 8

Theocracy

Question 9

Originated in India
Buddha was the founder
Meditation and Enlightenment
Do not believe in a person creator/single God
Try to understand the meaning or nature of life within themselves

Answer 9

Buddhism

Question 10

Originated in Pakistan/India
Believe in Brahman-God
Reincarnation
Followers believe a person determines their destiny though the ways they live their life (Karma)

Answer 10

Hinduism

Question 11

Originated in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Founded by the prophet Muhammed
One God named Allah
The Qur’an Is the holy text
Worship in a mosque
Islam is thought to be a complete way of life (5 pillars)

Answer 11

Islam

Question 12

Originated in Israel
Jesus Christ was the founder
Bible is the holy text
Worship in a church
Has many denominations/parts
Christianity is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ (10 Commandments)

Answer 12

Christianity

Question 13

Originated in Israel
Founded by Hebrew people/Abraham
Torah is the holy text
Worship in synagogue
Jews believe in one God who created the universe

Answer 13

Judaism

Question 14

Images taken and collected from outer space to display the earth and its physical/ geographical features.

Answer 14

Satellite Map (Image)

Question 15

A map that identifies locations and display lines and borders separating cities, countries, contents, etc.

Answer 15

Political Map

Question 16

A map that displays various geography features of the earths surface.

Answer 16

Psychical Map