GACE History exam
Exam Coverage:
U.S. history, world history, Georgia history, civics and government,
economics, geography, and historical analysis skills.
The GACE History exam, administered by the Georgia Professional
Standards Commission, evaluates a candidate's knowledge of
historical events, concepts, and teaching competencies. It emphasizes
critical thinking, interpretation of historical sources, and the ability to
apply historical knowledge in educational settings.
,The end of hunter-gatherers in prehistoric times was due to which
major moment?
Agricultural Revolution. Domesticating animals, building huts, and
organizing governments were important - but the development of
agriculture was more important.
Why did early ancient civilizations develop systems of government?
They needed to regulate and direct the economic activities of the
people that were beginning to live together in groups.
,Out of France, England, Portugal, and China, which country did not
have a colonial stake in America?
China. They were under spheres of influence themselves.
What was Charlemagne's most important influence on Western
Civilization?
While having a strong military and respecting learning was important,
the most important legacy was the relationship between church and
state. He made sure to re-crown himself to establish a secular
kingdom.
, Jim Crow laws were
racist and "separate but equal".
The chemical process of radiocarbon dating would be BEST suited for
which field: archaeology, geography, sociology, or anthropology?
Since archaeologists study past cultures by studying their remains,
they would be best suited to using radiocarbon dating.
Exam Coverage:
U.S. history, world history, Georgia history, civics and government,
economics, geography, and historical analysis skills.
The GACE History exam, administered by the Georgia Professional
Standards Commission, evaluates a candidate's knowledge of
historical events, concepts, and teaching competencies. It emphasizes
critical thinking, interpretation of historical sources, and the ability to
apply historical knowledge in educational settings.
,The end of hunter-gatherers in prehistoric times was due to which
major moment?
Agricultural Revolution. Domesticating animals, building huts, and
organizing governments were important - but the development of
agriculture was more important.
Why did early ancient civilizations develop systems of government?
They needed to regulate and direct the economic activities of the
people that were beginning to live together in groups.
,Out of France, England, Portugal, and China, which country did not
have a colonial stake in America?
China. They were under spheres of influence themselves.
What was Charlemagne's most important influence on Western
Civilization?
While having a strong military and respecting learning was important,
the most important legacy was the relationship between church and
state. He made sure to re-crown himself to establish a secular
kingdom.
, Jim Crow laws were
racist and "separate but equal".
The chemical process of radiocarbon dating would be BEST suited for
which field: archaeology, geography, sociology, or anthropology?
Since archaeologists study past cultures by studying their remains,
they would be best suited to using radiocarbon dating.
