GACE History Exam Questions with
All Correct Answers
What were Woodrow Wilson's 14 points - Answer-a plan for the rehabilitation of
Germany after WWI
Cities founded for pilgrims fleeing religious persecution - Answer-plymouth, boston,
providence
Economic crisis that led to the creation of SEC (securities and exchange commission) -
Answer-the Great Depression to regulate stock exchanges
Purpose of the Mayflower compact - Answer-to create a temporary government for the
pilgrims
What was the purpose of the Marshall plan - Answer-to rebuild Europe after WWI and
strengthen its allie
What country did not have a colonial stake in America? - Answer-China
Countries who were rapidly involved in the colonization of the New World - Answer-
European countries and Portugal
The end to hunting, gathering, and fishing of prehistoric people was due to - Answer-
development of agriculture
The early ancient civilizations developed systems of government - Answer-to regulate
and direct the economic activities of the people as they worked together in groups
Charlamagne's most important influence on Western civilization is seen today in -
Answer-relationship of church and state
Charmalamge was responsible for - Answer-the promotion of the Holy Roman Empire
across Europe
Jim Crow refers to - Answer-racism
the chemical process of radiocarbon dating would be most useful and beneficial in the
field of - Answer-archeology
, the study of the exercise of power and political behavior in human society today would
be conducted by experts in - Answer-political science
the study of people's language and writing would be part of - Answer-sociology,
archaeology, and history. NOT geography
Which is a social science reference resource - Answer-encyclopedia, almanacs, atlas.
NOT Moody's
A primary source is written - Answer-during the time period being studied
distortions in maps occur because of - Answer-maps are flat and the earth is a sphere
the fertile crescent is surrounded by - Answer-the Meditteranean Sea, Arabian desert,
and the Taurus Mountains.
Where are the Ural Mountains - Answer-are further North in Russia and form the border
between Russia and Europe
Which civilization is first to develop irrigation techniques - Answer-the Sumerians
the Kushites... - Answer--female rulers
- polytheism
-lion warrior god
- NOT male rulers
development of a solar calendar, invention of the decimal system, and contributions to
the development of geometry and astronomy are all the legacy of - Answer-the
Egyptians
Babylonians - Answer-Hammurabi's Code, fell to the Persians.
Sumerians - Answer-most noted for early advancements in written language
the world religion which includes a caste system - Answer-Hinduism
religions of China - Answer-confucianism, taoism, and buddhism
religion of Japan - Answer-shintoism
cradle of western civilization - Answer-ancient Greece
direct democracy was - Answer-based on direct, personal, and active participation
"father of political science" - Answer-Aristotle
All Correct Answers
What were Woodrow Wilson's 14 points - Answer-a plan for the rehabilitation of
Germany after WWI
Cities founded for pilgrims fleeing religious persecution - Answer-plymouth, boston,
providence
Economic crisis that led to the creation of SEC (securities and exchange commission) -
Answer-the Great Depression to regulate stock exchanges
Purpose of the Mayflower compact - Answer-to create a temporary government for the
pilgrims
What was the purpose of the Marshall plan - Answer-to rebuild Europe after WWI and
strengthen its allie
What country did not have a colonial stake in America? - Answer-China
Countries who were rapidly involved in the colonization of the New World - Answer-
European countries and Portugal
The end to hunting, gathering, and fishing of prehistoric people was due to - Answer-
development of agriculture
The early ancient civilizations developed systems of government - Answer-to regulate
and direct the economic activities of the people as they worked together in groups
Charlamagne's most important influence on Western civilization is seen today in -
Answer-relationship of church and state
Charmalamge was responsible for - Answer-the promotion of the Holy Roman Empire
across Europe
Jim Crow refers to - Answer-racism
the chemical process of radiocarbon dating would be most useful and beneficial in the
field of - Answer-archeology
, the study of the exercise of power and political behavior in human society today would
be conducted by experts in - Answer-political science
the study of people's language and writing would be part of - Answer-sociology,
archaeology, and history. NOT geography
Which is a social science reference resource - Answer-encyclopedia, almanacs, atlas.
NOT Moody's
A primary source is written - Answer-during the time period being studied
distortions in maps occur because of - Answer-maps are flat and the earth is a sphere
the fertile crescent is surrounded by - Answer-the Meditteranean Sea, Arabian desert,
and the Taurus Mountains.
Where are the Ural Mountains - Answer-are further North in Russia and form the border
between Russia and Europe
Which civilization is first to develop irrigation techniques - Answer-the Sumerians
the Kushites... - Answer--female rulers
- polytheism
-lion warrior god
- NOT male rulers
development of a solar calendar, invention of the decimal system, and contributions to
the development of geometry and astronomy are all the legacy of - Answer-the
Egyptians
Babylonians - Answer-Hammurabi's Code, fell to the Persians.
Sumerians - Answer-most noted for early advancements in written language
the world religion which includes a caste system - Answer-Hinduism
religions of China - Answer-confucianism, taoism, and buddhism
religion of Japan - Answer-shintoism
cradle of western civilization - Answer-ancient Greece
direct democracy was - Answer-based on direct, personal, and active participation
"father of political science" - Answer-Aristotle
