GED GED-Social-Studies 問題集

質問 1：
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Which mode of transportation would a family traveling in 1852 from St. Louis, Missouri, to San Francisco, California, be most likely to use?
A. Model T automobile
B. railroad
C. covered wagon
D. canal boat
E. steamboat
正解：C

質問 2：
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This 1868 lithograph shows an idealized scene presenting farmers and settlers from the East, along with railroads, moving into lands already occupied by Native Americans.

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This 1868 lithograph shows an idealized scene presenting farmers and settlers from the East, along with railroads, moving into lands already occupied by Native Americans.
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Which technology contributed to greater wheat harvests in the West?
A. canals and barges
B. steel plows and reapers
C. the assembly line process
D. oil wells and mine shafts
E. stockyards and trails
正解：B

質問 3：
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Why did President Roosevelt address the nation immediately after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in December 1941?
A. encourage a national policy of isolationism in relation to the war in Europe and Asia
B. reassure citizens that international problems would not affect their daily lives
C. increase his popularity as President of the United States
D. gain public support for U.S. economic and military mobilization for war
E. announce the military strategy of the United States and its Allies
正解：D

質問 4：
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Many accomplished geographers, scientists, and mathematicians worked under the rule of the Islamic caliphs (leaders).
According to the information on the map, what practical use did the Muslim rulers make of the technical knowledge and skills described above?
A. built seaworthy vessels that sailed to the Americas
B. named the stars and planets for gods and goddesses
C. increased travel times to India, Syria, and Egypt
D. helped astrologers predict the future
E. established commercial trade around the Mediterranean region
正解：E

質問 5：
According to this viewpoint, why is Japan less likely to have problems with careless firestarters than is the United States?
A. likely to show enough sympathy for the person
B. a strong preventive measure
C. considered inhumane in Japanese society
D. less harsh than imprisonment
E. the easiest way to deal with the problem
正解：B

質問 6：
You will be able to use an Information button to view the material on each question screen.
This 1868 lithograph shows an idealized scene presenting farmers and settlers from the East, along with railroads, moving into lands already occupied by Native Americans.

-- Exhibit -This 1868 lithograph shows an idealized scene presenting farmers and settlers from the East, along with railroads, moving into lands already occupied by Native Americans.
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Which of the following statements best describes the lithograph?
A. The Westward Movement benefited both settlers and Native Americans.
B. Settlers and Native Americans live in harmony with the railroad.
C. Native Americans watch as settlers and railroad move endlessly forward.
D. The West was a vast wilderness with few natural resources.
E. Native Americans welcome settlers and the coming of the railroad.
正解：C

質問 7：
Which activity is an example of competition within a group?
A. participating in an archaeological dig
B. visiting residents of a nursing home
C. becoming salesperson of the month
D. performing in a community play
E. raising money for a charity project
正解：C