GED Social Studies : GED Social Studies

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for GED Social Studies

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Example Questions

Example Question #15 : Society Development

The Industrial Revolution began in which country?

Possible Answers:

China

England

The United States

Japan

France

Correct answer:

England

Explanation:

The Industrial Revolution began in England towards the end of the eighteenth century and eventually spread to Europe and the United States. It was the primary reason why England was able to dominate so effectively the economic stage during the nineteenth century.

Example Question #342 : Ged Social Studies

Who invented the world’s first polio vaccine, effectively saving millions of lives?

Possible Answers:

William Jennings Bryan

Eugene Debs

Jonas Salk

Victor Hugo

Robert Fulton

Correct answer:

Jonas Salk

Explanation:

Jonas Salk invented the world’s first polio vaccine in 1953. Prior to the invention of this vaccine polio had crippled and killed millions of people throughout human history.

Example Question #16 : Society Development

The Industrial Revolution began in __________

Possible Answers:

the seventeenth century.

the sixteenth century.

the nineteenth century.

the twentieth century.

the eighteenth century.

Correct answer:

the eighteenth century.

Explanation:

The Industrial Revolution is generally considered to have begun in England and shortly thereafter in Northern and Western Europe towards the end of the eighteenth century. The pace of change dramatically accelerated in the nineteenth century. The Industrial Revolution was a period of massive economic and social upheaval in Europe and the United States. On the back of new technologies, in particular the creation of the factory system, a whole new labor system arose, and both the working and middle classes grew in number.

Example Question #21 : Society Development

Bourgeoise is another name for __________.

Possible Answers:

the aristocracy

the middle class

The Vatican

The Clergy

the working class

Correct answer:

the middle class

Explanation:

Bourgeoise is a French term, also widely used in the English language to refer to the Middle Class. It has its origins around the time of the Industrial Revolution, and it is often used in a demeaning fashion to suggest certain materialistic or superficial social values.

Example Question #345 : Ged Social Studies

Which of these statements is most true? During the Industrial Revolution much of the population __________.

Possible Answers:

migrated to urban centers in search of work

became ill due to the release of smog and toxic chemicals

migrated to rural areas to escape the poverty and harsh conditions of city life

grew immensely wealthy from the sale of manufactured goods

invested in railroad companies

Correct answer:

migrated to urban centers in search of work

Explanation:

Although it is probably true that some people moved away from cities to escape the poverty of city life and that some became ill from toxic chemicals. and it is also true that a small minority of people grew immensely wealthy during the Industrial Revolution, none of these statements represents the experience of the majority of people. The majority of the English population was no longer needed on farmland and was migrating to urban centers in search of work. As the Industrial Revolution spread around the world this seems to be the experience everywhere: Industrial Revolution led to urbanization.

Example Question #22 : Society Development

Which of these countries has the highest population density?

Possible Answers:

China

The United States

Brazil

France

Bangladesh

Correct answer:

Bangladesh

Explanation:

Population density refers to the number of people living in a certain area of land. A country with a high population density has a large number of people living in a relatively small amount of land. Although the populations of the U.S.A., China, and Brazil are all higher than the population of Bangladesh, the land area of Bangladesh is much smaller, so it has the highest population density.

Example Question #3 : Urban And Rural Societies

From 1700 to 1800, the population of Europe __________.

Possible Answers:

increased slightly due to agricultural improvements

fell slightly due to widespread famine

remained roughly the same before exploding in the Industrial Revolution

fell heavily due to widespread famine and frequent plague

almost doubled, providing the necessary labor for the Industrial Revolution

Correct answer:

almost doubled, providing the necessary labor for the Industrial Revolution

Explanation:

The eighteenth century was a time of dramatic population growth in Europe, particularly Western Europe. Advances in agriculture and fewer plagues meant a much lower death rate. The population rose from just under 100 million in 1700 to roughly 180 million by 1800. This population growth was vital for providing the conditions necessary for the Industrial Revolution to take off in the nineteenth century.

Example Question #1 : Human Populations And Cultures

What is the name given to the forced dispersal of a people or a nation from their homeland to live among other societies?

Possible Answers:

Diaspora

Hegemony

Immigration

Emigration

Assimilation

Correct answer:

Diaspora

Explanation:

The term, "diaspora," is used to describe a group of people, or a nation, who have been evicted from their homeland and forced to live among other societies. In recent history this has been used to describe the community of Jewish people who lived in various European societies throughout much of history.  

Example Question #348 : Ged Social Studies

The Amazon rainforest, in Brazil, is found on which continent?

Possible Answers:

South America

Central America

North America

Africa

Europe

Correct answer:

South America

Explanation:

The Amazon rainforest, and the Amazon River, are both found in Brazil, which is a country in South America. Central America is not a continent..

Example Question #1 : Cultural Diversity

Which of these is not a monotheistic religion?

Possible Answers:

Islam.

Christianity.

Judaism.

Hinduism.

Zoroastrianism.

Correct answer:

Hinduism.

Explanation:

A monotheistic religion is defined by the belief in only one God. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all monotheistic religions. As is Zoroastrianism, an ancient Iranian monotheistic religion and philosophy. Of these choices only Hinduism is polytheistic, having a large range and variety of Gods.

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