High School Questions

Which of the following is an important Greek contribution to the study of history? A. The Greeks wrote the most complete history of the early Olympics. B. The Greeks had no interest in the study of history, so there were very few Greek historians. C. The Greeks were the first people to study history in an organized manner. D. The Greeks are famous because the Egyptians recorded their entire history.
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What does the quote means "Nothing Puzzles God "
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Which of the following represents an effect of the dissections of human bodies that occurred during the Scientific Revolution? It led to the discovery of DNA. It allowed for important discoveries such as the circulation of blood through the body. It was a first step toward creating the germ theory of disease. It reaffirmed the importance of tools such as the microscope in the study of human anatomy.
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Is 1/2 equal to 3/6?
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What distinguishes the U.S. Supreme Court from a state supreme court? State supreme courts have rulings that can be overturned, while U.S. Supreme Court rulings are final. State supreme courts have limited jurisdiction on the types of cases they can rule on, while the jurisdiction of the U.S. Supreme Court is unlimited. State supreme courts cannot rule on cases involving personal rights, while the U.S. supreme court can. The U.S. Supreme Court must hear all appeals cases, while state supreme courts chose the cases they hear.
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1.. If a golfer’s score of 4 under par is represented by –4 on a number line, then how would a golfers score of 4 over par best be represented? a +4b 0c –4d +82. The Salton Sink in California is approximately 215 feet below sea level. Which of the following best describes the location of the Salton Sink as it relates to sea level? a –215b 0c +215d +2150
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What is the purpose of interphase in the eukaryotic cell cycle?
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Which statement describes Nicholas Copernicus's most famous contribution to science? A. He improved the telescope, thermometer, and compass and challenged Ptolemy’s theory that the moon was smooth with a polished surface. B. He used mathematics to conclude that the earth revolves around the sun and published his findings in On the Revolution of Heavenly Bodies. C. He reinforced the idea that observation and experimentation was necessary to acquire knowledge. D. He is often called the father of modern mathematics because of his Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting the the Reason and Seeking Truth in the Sciences.
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Which of the following statements is not true about the Abolition Movement in the United States? a. Abolitionists were strongest in the Southern states where most slaves were found. b. Abolitionists were split between those who wanted gradual emancipation and those who wanted to immediately free all slaves and grant them full citizenship rights. c. Abolitionists were strongest in the Northern states where few people benefited directly from slave ownership. d. Abolitionists included a number of freed slaves who served as conductors on the Underground Railroad or public speakers against slav
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Over time Pangaea broke apart to form other continents. Which modern day continents composed Laurasia? A. North America, Europe, and most of Asia B. North America and South America C. Africa, South America, Antarctica, Australia, and the subcontinent of India D. Antarctica, South America and Europe
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What impact did the Declaration of Independence have on the Revolutionary War effort? A. It made colonists proud and unified them in their determination. B. It brought France into the war on the side of the colonists. C. It made the war more difficult because the British were angry. D. It had very little impact on the war.
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1. About five thousand years ago, the rains over the Sahara began to decline and grasslands gave way to desert. The population of this region began to migrate east and south. Describe how the landforms and climate of Africa influenced the way these people lived as they settled in new areas.
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How were Native Americans affected by the American Revolution? A. They lost much of their land east of the Applachians. B. They refused to take part in the war on either side. C. They decided to ally themselves with the Spanish. D. They were forced to move west of the Mississippi River.
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A main reason President Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark west in the early 1800s was to find a water route to the Pacific. discover new native peoples. discover a new water route to Canada. remove native peoples from US lands.
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Which of the following has not been a result of improved transportation? faster movement of people, products, and ideas increased CO2 emissions increased pollution reduced dependence on nonrenewable resources
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Progressives knew that the best way to guarantee nationwide change was to: A. Amend the Constitution. B. Gain voting rights for all citizens of the United States. C. Break up trusts and regulate businesses. D. Support national strikes and boycotts.
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How did the Magna Carta limit England's monarchy? A. It gave common people the right to vote. B. It said that the people had rights even kings must respect. C. It established a republic. D. It created the Estates General.
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Which strategy was George Washington forced to use early in the Revolutionary War? A. hire Spanish mercenaries to attack British forts B. retreat whenever necessary to save his army C. always fight in the traditional European style D. attack the enemy regardless of losses to his army
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