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2009 TEXAS TAKS TEST Grade 10 – Social Studies Needed Correct to Pass: 29 Commended Performance: 44 Total Possible Score: 50

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Texas Assessmentof Knowledge and Skills

GRADE 10SOCIAL STUDIES

Administered April 2009

Copyright © 2009, Texas Education Agency. All rights reserved. Reproduction of all or portions of this work is prohibitedwithout express written permission from the Texas Education Agency.

STUDENT NAME

SOCIAL STUDIES

Who served as president of the United Statesduring the Civil War?

A Thomas Jefferson

B Andrew Jackson

C James K. Polk

D Abraham Lincoln

DIRECTIONSRead each question and choose the best answer. Then fill in the correct answer on your answerdocument.

SAMPLE A

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2 The U.S. Constitution’s establishment of theexecutive, legislative, and judicial branches ofgovernment most clearly reflects whichprinciple?

F Popular sovereignty

G Individual rights

H Separation of powers

J Federalism

Turkmenistan Tajikistan

Pakistan

Uzbekistan

AfghanistanIran

China

Kabul

India

Afghanistan and Neighboring Countries

Use the map and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.

1 According to the map above, which of these statements is true?

A Turkmenistan is between Uzbekistan and Iran.

B Uzbekistan has the longest border with Afghanistan.

C The border between Iran and Afghanistan runs east to west.

D Kabul is closest to Afghanistan’s border with Uzbekistan.

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4 In 1945, Russian writer AleksandrSolzhenitsyn was arrested and sent to a Sovietprison for criticizing Joseph Stalin. Americancitizens are protected from such arrestsprimarily by the —

F First Amendment right to free speech

G Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination

H Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial

J Eighth Amendment protection againstexcessive bail

Per

cent

Region of Birth ofU.S. Foreign-Born Population

Europe Asia Latin America Other

100

20100

40

60

80

30

50

70

90

19901960

Region

Use the graph and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.

3 Which conclusion is best supported by the graph above?

A In 1960, more immigrants had been born in Asia than in Europe.

B From 1960 to 1990, promotional campaigns increased the overall number of European immigrants.

C In 1990, more immigrants had been born in Latin America than in Asia.

D From 1960 to 1990, immigration restrictions reduced the overall number of Asian immigrants.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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Availability of Tamalesin the Mississippi Delta, 2007

Corinth (2)

Natchez (2)

Vicksburg (1)

Yazoo City (3)

Greenwood (7)Inverness (1)

Bourbon (1)

Onward (1)

Tunica (1)

Sledge (1)

Clarksdale (5)

Cleveland (5)

Rosedale (1)

Indianola (2)

Leland (1)

Greenville (12)

Drew (1)

D’Iberville (1)

Lumberton (1)

Jackson (1)

Vendor locations onMississippi’s “Tamale Trail”

Legend

Delta region

(1) Number of vendors

Duncan (1)


5 Which statement is supported by the information in the map above?

A Tamales have become a popular food in the Mississippi Delta region.

B Tamales are inexpensive in coastal Mississippi.

C Tamales made in Mississippi are different from those made in Texas.

D Tamale production in the Mississippi Delta region is supported by government subsidies.

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7 The first 10 amendments to the U.S.Constitution were intended to protect therights of individuals from potential abuses by —

A foreign countries

B the federal government

C big business

D religious organizations

Average Hourly Labor Costs,2000

Hou

rly L

abor

Cos

t(U

.S. d

olla

rs)

25

20

15

10

5

0Australia Italy Peru Sweden Thailand

Country

Source: The Economist, Economist Intelligence Unit

Use the graph and your knowledge of socialstudies to answer the following question.

6 According to the information in the graph, in2000 —

F labor costs in Thailand were subsidized bythe government

G unemployment was higher in Peru than inSweden

H labor costs were lower in Italy than inSweden

J labor costs were higher in Italy than inAustralia

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Canada

Greenland

United States

FinlandIceland

Arctic Circle

Norway

Sweden

RussiaRussiaRussia

Arctic Circle

UnitedKingdom


8 According to the map above, which of these countries does not include land within the Arctic Circle?

F Greenland

G Norway

H United Kingdom

J United States

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10 One result of the expansion of Islam was thespread of which language?

F Arabic

G Farsi

H Sanskrit

J Swahili

Use the information in the box and yourknowledge of social studies to answer thefollowing question.

• Mayflower Compact

• Virginia House of Burgesses

• New England town meetings

9 Which title best describes the list above?

A Colonial Military Organizations

B Colonial Attempts to DeclareIndependence

C Colonial Trade Organizations

D Colonial Examples of Self-Government

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Country Type of EconomyGDP per Capita

(U.S. dollars)

Bhutan

North Korea

Nepal

Japan

Traditional

Command

Market

1,200

1,000

1,400

27,200

Economic Data for Selected Asian Countries, 2001

Source: CIA World Factbook (2002)

South Korea

Taiwan

Traditional

Market

Market 18,000

17,200

Use the table and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.

11 Which conclusion can be drawn from the information in the table above?

A Goods and services are most expensive in traditional economies.

B Countries with market economies have a higher standard of living.

C Smaller and less-developed countries tend to encourage free enterprise.

D Individual purchasing power is greatest in command economies.

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Beginning of the Second Punic War, 218 B.C.

Legend

Carthaginian territory

Roman territory

BalkanPeninsula

Rome

Mediterranean Sea

Nile River

Adriatic Sea

Carthage


12 It can be concluded from the map above that the Punic Wars were fought between Rome and Carthagemost likely over control of the —

F Adriatic Sea

G Balkan Peninsula

H Nile Delta

J Mediterranean Sea

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• Veto power

• Power to impeach

• Power to ratify treaties

• Judicial review

13 The items in the list above represent examplesof which constitutional principle?

A Republicanism

B Checks and balances

C Individual rights

D Popular sovereignty

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16 Which invention contributed most to theIndustrial Revolution?

F Magnetic compass

G Electric lightbulb

H Steam engine

J Mechanical reaper

15 The framers of the Articles of Confederationwere particularly concerned about —

A protecting the rights of Native Americans

B establishing trade agreements withFrance

C limiting the power of the nationalgovernment

D bringing an end to the institution ofslavery

Congress enacts protective tariffs.

South Carolina adopts an ordinance declaring that tariffs arevoid within state borders.

President Andrew Jackson sends naval forces to Charleston and warns South Carolina not to commit treason.

South Carolina repeals its ordinance.

Congress passes a bill giving the president power to enforce the tariffs.

Use the diagram and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.

14 Which of the following is the best title for the diagram?

F Events Leading to the Mexican War

G Causes of Shays’s Rebellion

H Adoption of the Missouri Compromise

J Chronology of the Nullification Crisis

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Cologne

Constantinople

Tana

Kaffa

NewSarai

Astrakhan

Trebizond

Damascus

GazaAlexandria

Avignon Genoa

Paris

Venice

Rome

Tunis

Spread of the Bubonic Plague, 1347–1348

Messina

Legend

Spread of plague


17 Which conclusion about the spread of the bubonic plague to southern Europe can best be drawn fromthe map above?

A The spread of the disease followed the routes of old Roman roads.

B The disease was carried by ship to port cities.

C The spread of the disease was limited by cold climates.

D The disease affected only European cities.

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Use the excerpt and your knowledge of socialstudies to answer the following question.

THESE are the times that try men’s souls.The summer soldier and the sunshine patriotwill, in this crisis, shrink from the service oftheir country; but he that stands by it now,deserves the love and thanks of man andwoman.

18 George Washington had these words read tohis troops at Valley Forge most likely to —

F find out whether they would compromisewith British troops

G inspire them to continue serving underdifficult conditions

H explain that they would receive supportfrom the French

J signal his retirement as their commander

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Population Density in Madagascar, 2000

LegendPersons per square km

1–4

5–24

25–249

250+

Moz

ambi

que

Cha

nnel

Indian

Ocean


19 According to the map above, the most densely populated areas of Madagascar are —

A on the island’s northern tip

B located along the western coast

C located mainly in the central region

D found primarily in the south

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No soldier shall, in time of peace, bequartered in any house, without the consent ofthe owner. . . .

— Third Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

21 This amendment was passed in response to —

A budget pressures that created a shortageof military housing

B house searches conducted by Britishtroops

C the housing of British troops in civilianhomes

D the use of civilian houses to store militarysupplies

20 Which of these is an example of a biasedstatement?

F Texas is the second-largest state in theUnited States.

G Texas is the most important state in theUnited States.

H Texas contains three of the ten largestcities in the United States.

J Texas borders four other states in theUnited States.

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M e d i t e r r a n e a n S e a

N i l e

R.

Al e xander ’ s Empir e , circa 323 B.C. .

C a s p i a n S e a

P e r s i a n G u l f

Arabian Sea

Black Sea

Red Sea

I n d u

s R .

Ba b ylo n

Al e xand r i a

Al e xan d r opoli s

G r anicu s , 334 Issu s ,

333 Gaugamela,

331

I n d u

s R .

E u p h r a t e s R .

Al e xand r i a

Ba b ylo n

Al e xand r i a

Al e xan d r opoli s

Hydaspe s , 326

Hydaspe s , 326

P ell a P ell a

G r anicu s , 334 Issu s ,

333 Gaugamela,

331

Legend

Alexander’s empire

Al e xande r ’ s campaign r oute

Battl e , date ( B . C . )

Egypt

Macedonia

E W

N

S

Al e xand r i a Mesopotamia

Al e xand r i a Mesopotamia

Arabian Peninsula

Persia Persia Persepolis Persepolis

Alexandria

Aral Sea

22 Information on the map above supports the conclusion that the empire was gained through —

F warfare

G trade

H migration

J revolution


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1. Men are born and remain free and equalin rights. Social distinctions may be foundedonly upon the general good.

2. The aim of all political association is thepreservation of the natural and imprescriptiblerights of man. These rights are liberty, property,security, and resistance to oppression.

— Declaration of the Rights of Man and theCitizen, France, 1789

23 It can be inferred from the excerpt above thatthe French Revolution emphasized the —

A principles of liberty and equality

B disbanding of political associations

C redistribution of property and income

D preservation of social distinctions

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The Arab-IsraeliWar:Arab forcescapture theGaza Strip andthe West Bank.

1948–1949

The SuezCrisis: Israel invadesthe Sinai Peninsula andthe Gaza Stripand thenwithdraws.

1956

The Six-DayWar: Israel capturesthe SinaiPeninsula andthe Gaza Strip.

1967

The YomKippur War: Israel successfullydefendsoccupiedterritories.

1973

Camp DavidAccords:Egypt andIsrael signa peaceagreement.

1979

Time Line of Selected Events in Israeli History, 1948–1979

Use the time line and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.

24 Which of the following conclusions about the period from 1948 to 1979 is supported by the time lineabove?

F Israel has always occupied the Gaza Strip and the Sinai Peninsula.

G Relations between Israel and neighboring countries were often hostile.

H Most territorial disputes in Israel were resolved through diplomatic means.

J Israel lost more wars than it won against neighboring areas.

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Harappa Rupar

Kalibangan

Mohenjo-Daro

Lothal

ArabianSea

IndusRiver

Harappan Civilization, circa 2500 B.C.

Extent of Harappan civilization

Harappan city

Legend


25 It can be inferred from the map above that in the ancient Harappan civilization, the Indus River mostlikely served as a —

A trade route

B defensive barrier

C mountain pass

D political boundary

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PhiladelphiaDaily News

New Constitution Signed by Convention

States to Vote on Document Soon

Use the headline and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.

26 In what year would the headline shown above have been published?

F 1756

G 1787

H 1803

J 1821

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28 Which statement best summarizes a keyargument of The Federalist Papers?

F The national legislature should establishan official church.

G The country needs a strong centralgovernment.

H The state governments should provide fornational defense.

J A bill of rights is necessary to protectindividual liberties.


In the wars of the European Powers, inmatters relating to themselves, we have nevertaken any part, nor does it comport with ourpolicy so to do. It is only when our rights areinvaded, or seriously menaced, that we resentinjuries, or make preparation for our defence.

— Monroe Doctrine

27 According to the Monroe Doctrine, the UnitedStates will —

A ignore international trade embargoes andtrade freely with all nations

B work as a neutral power to quickly endany conflicts

C fight only if its interests are threatened

D preserve the international balance ofpower through military alliances

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British Base at Gibraltar

KeyBritish base

Morocco

SpanishMorocco

AlgeriaTunisia

Libya

SpainPortugal

France

Switz.

Germany

AustriaHung.

Czech.

YugoslaviaItaly

AtlanticOcean

Mediterranean Sea

Bay ofBiscay


29 During World War II, the primary reason Great Britain maintained the military base shown on themap above was to —

A prevent a Portuguese invasion of Morocco

B intercept transport vessels between Spain and Italy

C control sea traffic between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean

D protect Allied troops moving from Spain into Tunisia

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30 Which of the following has allowed soccer fansin different countries to watch the World Cupfinals live?

F Data storage and retrieval systems

G Lightweight construction materials

H Satellite communications andbroadcasting networks

J Better semiconductors

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Burqin

Karamay

Urumqi

Yumen

Xining

Xi’an

Chengdu

Chongqing

Changsha

Guiyang

Kunming

Lanzhou

Yinchuan

Hohhot

Taiyuan

Shijiazhuang

Beijing

Tianjin Dalian

Yantai

QingdaoLianyungang

Jinan

Zhengzhou

Nanjing

Hefei

Wuhan

Shanghai

Hangzhou

Nanchang

Fuzhou

Xiamen

Guangzhou

Nanning

Shenyang

Changchun

Harbin

Qiqihar

Hailar

Golmud

Lhasa

Shiquanhe

Kashi

Yining

Plateau ofTibet

China

China


31 According to the map above, which statement most accurately describes the distribution of cities shown above?

A The population density is greatest along China’s inland borders.

B Urban development is more heavily concentrated in eastern China.

C Rice farming is most successful in the mountains of southwestern China.

D Extreme temperatures in northeastern China make the region unsuitable for human habitation.

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Use the excerpts and your knowledge ofsocial studies to answer the followingquestion.

All Bills for raising Revenue shall originatein the House of Representatives. . . .

— U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 7

The Congress shall have Power To lay andcollect . . . Duties, Imposts and Excises. . . .

— U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 8

33 Which grievance cited in the Declaration ofIndependence was addressed by the provisionsabove?

A “FOR depriving us, in many Cases, of theBenefits of Trial by Jury . . .”

B “FOR imposing Taxes on us without ourConsent . . .”

C “FOR quartering large Bodies of ArmedTroops among us . . .”

D “FOR taking away our Charters . . .”

32 Slavery was legally abolished throughout theUnited States as a result of the —

F ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment

G surrender of Confederate forces

H passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1875

J end of Reconstruction

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Texas Cattle Trails,1840 –1883

MEXICO

Gulf of Mexico

TEXAS

Pecos

Red River

Brazos

Sabine

Colorado

LegendTownFortCattle trailRiver

Laredo

Tascosa

Brownsville

Indianola

Houston

Ft. Worth

Dallas

Red River Station

WesternTrail

Goodnight- Loving Trail

Shawnee Trail

Red Bluff Crossing

Austin

San Antonio

Alice

Chisholm TrailPotter-Bacon Trail

Ft. Griffin

Doan’sCrossing

Fort Concho


34 According to the map above, which of these statements is true?

F The Chisholm Trail and the Western Trail split just north of Fort Worth.

G Fort Griffin was the last stop along the Western Trail.

H San Antonio was an important town on the Brazos River.

J Red Bluff Crossing and Doan’s Crossing were located where cattle trails crossed the Red River.

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1765 Passage of the Stamp Act by Parliament

1770 Boston Massacre

1775 Battles of Lexington and Concord

1776 Common Sense written by Thomas Paine

Use the time line and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.

35 The sequence of events shown above convinced many American colonists to —

A disband local militias

B join the British army

C elect new representatives to Parliament

D support the independence movement

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Religious Divisionsin Europe, c.1378

Key

Allegianceto Rome

Allegianceto Avignon

EasternOrthodox

Islamiccontrol

Shiftingallegiances

Border

IRELANDDENMARK

PORTUGAL

NorthSea

AtlanticOcean

Baltic S

ea

Mediterranean Sea

SCOTLAND

BULGARIA

Rome

SWEDEN

CASTILEAND

LEON

ARAGON

Avignon

FRANCE

NAPLES

SERBIA

HUNGARY

POLANDLI

THUANIA

HOLYROMANEMPIRE

ENGLAND

NORWAY

RU

SS

IAN

STA

TE

S


36 According to the map above, which European power had major internal religious divisions during thelate fourteenth century?

F England

G The Holy Roman Empire

H Castile and Leon

J Poland

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• Advertising

• Airline travel

• Internet

• Popular entertainment

• Telecommunications

37 The box above lists important influences onthe —

A decline in international conflicts

B interactions within a global community

C reduction of global poverty

D creation of an international government

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Greece and Its Colonies, 800–500 B.C.

Legend

Areas of Greek settlementRivers

Black Sea

Mediterranean Sea


38 Based on the map above, which geographic factor best determined the location of Greek colonies?

F Accessibility of water for communication and trade

G Proximity to valuable mineral deposits

H Availability of land in fertile river valleys

J Closeness to parent cities for support and military aid

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39 Which of these institutions of the Britishcolonies in North America was a model for thegovernment established by the U.S.Constitution?

A An appointed governor

B A representative assembly

C An independent judiciary

D A hereditary monarchy


No free man shall be seized or imprisoned,or stripped of his rights or possessions . . . exceptby the lawful judgement of his equals or by thelaw of the land.

— Magna Carta

40 Which protection contained in the Bill ofRights was most influenced by the provision ofthe Magna Carta excerpted above?

F “No person shall . . . be subject for thesame offence to be twice put in jeopardy oflife or limb. . . .”

G “Congress shall make no law . . .prohibiting the right of the people . . . topetition the government for a redress ofgrievances.”

H “Congress shall make no law respectingan establishment of religion. . . .”

J “No person shall . . . be deprived of life,liberty, or property, without due process oflaw. . . .”

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Demographic Indicators for Selected South American Countries, 2005

CountryLife Expectancy

(years)Infant Deaths

(per 1,000 live births)Deaths

(per 1,000 population)

Argentina 75.9 15 8

Bolivia 65.5 53 8

Chile 76.6 9 6

Venezuela 74.3 22 5


41 Based on the table above, which country appears to have the best health care?

A Argentina

B Bolivia

C Chile

D Venezuela

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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43 Which of the following events occurredbetween 1861 and 1865?

A Surrender of Fort Sumter

B Publication of Uncle Tom’s Cabin

C Enactment of the Tariff of Abominations

D Writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner”

Ottoman Expansion, 1300 –1683

LegendDates of Expansion

1300 –14511451–15201520 –1683

Mediterranean Sea

Black Sea

AdriaticSea

AralSea

PersianGulf

Red S

ea

Caspian S

ea


42 According to the map above, which sea was totally surrounded by Ottoman territory by 1683?

F Caspian Sea

G Mediterranean Sea

H Adriatic Sea

J Black Sea

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45 Which of the following is an achievement ofThomas Jefferson?

A Serving as ambassador to Russia

B Buying Florida from Spain

C Writing most of the Declaration ofIndependence

D Commanding troops during theRevolutionary War


No State shall make or enforce any lawwhich shall abridge the privileges or immunitiesof citizens of the United States; nor shall anyState deprive any person of life, liberty, orproperty, without due process of law; nor deny toany person within its jurisdiction the equalprotection of the laws.

— Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

44 Based on the excerpt above, the Fourteenth Amendment —

F ensures that the states will be able toremain independent from the federalgovernment

G prohibits states from interfering with aperson’s constitutional rights

H allows state legislatures to placerestrictions on voting

J prevents states from seceding from theUnion

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Use the map and the diagram and your knowledge of social studies to answer the followingquestion.

46 The completion of the Channel Tunnel most likely resulted in —

F decreased tourism in the United Kingdom and France

G greater ease of travel between the United Kingdom and France

H a decline in automobile sales in the United Kingdom

J an increase in air pollution in France

Cross Section of the Tunnel

UnitedKingdom

FranceEnglish

Channel

English Channel

Channel Tunnel

FranceUnited

Kingdom

The Channel Tunnel

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47 Which of the following violates freedom of thepress?

A A newspaper office building is destroyedby fire.

B A speeding ticket is issued to a televisionnews reporter.

C A journalist is arrested for criticizing agovernment policy.

D An all-news radio station is required topurchase a broadcast license.

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Region

Percentage Share of World Exportsfor Selected Regions, 2003

Agriculture

Latin America

North America

Asia

Africa

11.1

16.3

17.6

3.6

Mining

8.7

8.8

14.3

9.9

Manufactures

3.9

13.8

29.3

0.9

Source: World Trade Organization, International Trade Statistics, 2004


48 Which of the following statements is supported by the information above?

F North America has not developed a manufacturing capability.

G Latin America and North America produce similar percentages of mining exports.

H Asia has not developed agricultural products suitable for export.

J Latin America and Africa export the majority of the world’s manufactured goods.

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The Silk Road

Chang’an(Xi’an)

To Japan

Rome

Constantinople

ArabianSea

Indian Ocean

Mediterranean Sea

Red S

ea

Alexandria

KEYMajor city


49 The map above indicates that —

A trade along the Silk Road was dominated by Italian and Greek merchants

B the Silk Road was constructed by the governments of the countries it connected

C trade along the Silk Road involved covering long distances and mountainous terrain

D the Silk Road included ports on the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean

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Regional Share of Energy Consumption, 2004

North, Central,and SouthAmerica

Europe1 Eurasia2

Middle East

Africa

Asia andOceania1

32% 31%

5%10%19%

3%

Use the graph and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.

50 Which of the following statements is supported by the information in the graph above?

F Energy consumption in the Asia and Oceania region was lower than in any other region.

G The Americas as a region consumed more energy than any other region.

H On a regional level, Africa consumed more energy than Eurasia.

J On a regional level, the Middle East consumed more energy than Europe.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

1 Excludes countries that were part of the U.S.S.R.2 Includes only countries that were part of the U.S.S.R.

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Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills - Answer Key

Grade: 10Subject: Social StudiesAdministration: April 2009

The letter W indicates that thestudent expectation listed is from theWorld History TEKS.

The letter G indicates that thestudent expectation listed is from theWorld Geography TEKS.

Item Correct Objective StudentNumber Answer Measured Expectations

Copyright © 2009, Texas Education Agency. All rights reserved. Reproduction of all or portions of this work isprohibited without express written permission from the Texas Education Agency.

01 A 05 W.26 (C)

02 H 04 8.16 (D)

03 C 05 W.25 (C)

04 F 04 8.22 (B)

05 A 02 G.1 (B)

06 H 03 G.5 (B)

07 B 04 8.20 (B)

08 H 05 W.26 (C)

09 D 04 8.3 (A)

10 F 02 G.1 (A)

11 B 03 G.5 (B)

12 J 02 W.12 (C)

13 B 04 8.16 (D)

14 J 04 8.18 (B)

15 C 01 8.4 (C)

16 H 02 W.23 (A)

17 B 02 G.1 (B)

18 G 05 8.30 (D)

19 C 02 G.6 (A)

20 G 05 8.30 (F)

21 C 01 8.16 (C)

22 F 03 G.18 (A)

23 A 03 G.18 (A)

24 G 05 W.25 (C)

25 A 05 G.8 (B)

26 G 01 8.1 (C)

27 C 05 8.30 (A)

28 G 04 8.16 (A)

29 C 02 W.12 (C)

30 H 02 W.23 (A)

31 B 02 G.6 (A)

32 F 04 8.17 (B)

33 B 01 8.16 (C)

34 J 02 G.6 (A)

35 D 01 8.4 (C)

36 G 05 G.21 (C)

37 B 03 G.18 (A)

38 F 02 G.1 (A)

39 B 04 8.3 (A)

40 J 04 8.16 (A)

41 C 03 G.5 (B)

42 J 05 G.21 (C)

43 A 01 8.1 (C)

44 G 04 8.17 (B)

45 C 01 8.4 (B)

46 G 05 G.8 (B)

47 C 04 8.22 (B)

48 G 03 G.5 (B)

49 C 05 G.8 (B)

50 G 02 8.10 (B)

Grade 10 Social Studies

Objective 1:

Objective 2:

For a more complete description of the objectives measured, please refer to the Revised TAKSInformation Booklet for Grade 10 Social Studies athttp://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/taks/booklets/index.html.

(8.1) The student understands traditional historical points of reference in U.S. history through1877. The student is expected to

(C) explain the significance of the following dates: [1607,] 1776, 1787, [1803,] and 1861-1865.

(8.4) The student understands significant political and economic issues of the revolutionaryera. The student is expected to

(B) explain the roles played by significant individuals during the Revolution, including [SamuelAdams, Benjamin Franklin, King George III,] Thomas Jefferson, [the Marquis de Lafayette,Thomas Paine,] and George Washington; and

(C) explain the issues surrounding [important events of] the American Revolution, includingdeclaring independence; [writing] the Articles of Confederation; [fighting the battles ofLexington, Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown; and signing the Treaty of Paris].

(8.16) The student understands the American beliefs and principles reflected in the U.S.Constitution and other important historic documents. The student is expected to

(C) identify colonial grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence and explain how thosegrievances were addressed in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

(8.10) The student uses geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data. Thestudent is expected to

(B) [pose and] answer questions about geographic distributions and patterns shown on maps,graphs, charts, [models, and databases].

(WG1) The student understands how geographic contexts (the geography of places in the past)and processes of spatial exchange (diffusion) influenced events in the past and helped to shapethe present. The student is expected to

(A) analyze the effects of physical and human geographic patterns and processes on events inthe past and describe their effects on present conditions, including significant physicalfeatures and environmental conditions that influenced migration patterns in the past andshaped the distribution of culture groups today (correlates with WH12B); and

(B) trace the spatial diffusion of a phenomenon and describe its effects on regions of contactsuch as the spread of bubonic plague, the diffusion and exchange of foods between theNew and Old Worlds, [or the diffusion of American slang] (correlates with WH11B).

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The student will demonstrate an understanding of issues and events in U.S.history.

History.

History.

Government.

The student will demonstrate an understanding of geographic influences onhistorical issues and events.

Geography.

History.

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Grade 10 Social Studies (continued)

Objective 3:

Objective 4:

(WG6) The student understands the types and patterns of settlement, the factors thataffect where people settle, and processes of settlement development over time. The student isexpected to

(A) [locate settlements and] observe patterns in the size and distribution of cities using maps,graphics, and other information (correlates with WH26C).

(WH12) The student understands the impact of geographic factors on major historic events.The student is expected to

(C) interpret historical [and contemporary] maps to identify and explain geographic factors [suchas control of the Straits of Hormuz] that have influenced people and events in the past(correlates with WG21C).

(WH23) The student understands how major scientific andmathematical discoveries and technological innovations have affected societies throughout history.The student is expected to

(A) give examples of [major mathematical and scientific discoveries and] technologicalinnovations that occurred at different periods in history and describe the changes producedby these discoveries and innovations (correlates with WG19A and WG20A).

(WG5) The student understands how political, economic, and social processes shapecultural patterns and characteristics in various places and regions. The student is expected to

(B) analyze political, economic, social, and demographic data to determine the level ofdevelopment and standard of living in nations (correlates with WH14C).

(WG10) The student understands the distribution and characteristics of economic systemsthroughout the world. The student is expected to

(C) compare the ways people satisfy their basic needs through the production of goods andservices such as subsistence agriculture versus market-oriented agriculture or cottageindustries versus commercial industries (correlates with WH14C).

(WG18) The student understands the ways in which cultures change and maintain continuity.The student is expected to

(A) describe the impact of general processes such as migration, war, trade, independentinventions, and diffusion of ideas and motivations on cultural change (correlates withWH1B).

(8.3) The student understands the foundations of representative government in the UnitedStates. The student is expected to

(A) explain the reasons for the growth of representative government and institutions during thecolonial period.

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Geography.

Geography.

Science, technology, and society.

The student will demonstrate an understanding of economic and socialinfluences on historical issues and events.

Geography.

Economics.

Culture.

The student will demonstate an understanding of political influences onhistorical issues and events.

History.


Objective 5:

(8.16) The student understands the American beliefs and principles reflected in the U.S.Constitution and other important historic documents. The student is expected to

(A) identify the influence of ideas from historic documents including the Magna Carta, the EnglishBill of Rights, [the Mayflower Compact,] the Declaration of Independence, the FederalistPapers, [and selected anti-federalist writings] on the U.S. system of government; and

(D) analyze how the U.S. Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, republicanism,checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individualrights.

(8.17) The student understands the process of changing the U.S. Constitution and theimpact of amendments on American society. The student is expected to

(B) describe the impact of 19th-century amendments including the 13th, 14th, and 15thamendments on life in the United States.

(8.18) The student understands the dynamic nature of the powers of the nationalgovernment and state governments in a federal system. The student is expected to

(B) describe historical conflicts arising over the issue of states' rights, including the NullificationCrisis and the Civil War.

(8.20) The student understands the rights and responsibilities of citizens of the UnitedStates. The student is expected to

(A) define and give examples of unalienable rights; and

(B) summarize rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.

(8.22) The student understands the importance of the expression of different points of viewin a democratic society. The student is expected to

(B) describe the importance of free speech and press in a democratic society.

(8.30) The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use informationacquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology. The student is expected to

(A) [differentiate between, locate, and] use primary and secondary sources [such as computersoftware, databases, media and news services, biographies, interviews, and artifacts] toacquire information about the United States;

(D) identify points of view from the historical context surrounding an event and the frame ofreference which influenced the participants; and

(F) identify bias in written, [oral,] and visual material.

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Government.

Government.

Government.

Citizenship.

Citizenship.

The student will use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information.

Social studies skills.


(WG8) The student understands how people, places, and environments are connected andinterdependent. The student is expected to

(B) compare ways that humans depend on, adapt to, and modify the physical environment using[local,] state, national, and international human activities in a variety of cultural andtechnological contexts (correlates with WH12B and WH12C).

(WG21) The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use informationacquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology. The student is expected to

(C) [construct and] interpret maps to answer geographic questions, infer geographicrelationships, and analyze geographic change (correlates with WH11B and WH12C).

(WH25) The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use informationacquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology. The student is expected to

(C) analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships,comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations [andpredictions,] and drawing inferences and conclusions (correlates with WG21A).

(WH26) The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The studentis expected to

(C) interpret [and create databases, research outlines, bibliographies, and] visuals includinggraphs, charts, timelines, and maps (correlates with WG21C).

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