美国社会与文化 知到智慧树答案2024 z27652

第一章 单元测试

1、

Which two states in America share no boundaries with the rest of the country? 

A:Utah and Alaska
B:Alaska and Hawaii
C:Hawaii and Tennessee
D:Vermont and Rhode island
答案: Alaska and Hawaii

2、

Which of the following is NOT true of the Rocky Mountains? 

A:irregular
B:new
C:rough
D:old 
答案: old 

3、

Which of the following statement is true about the Northeast region in the United States? 

A:Americans tend to trace many of the nation’s core values to this region.
B:All of the above statements.
C:This region is a leader in innovative business methods, publishing, and the design and production of high-tech weaponry, aircraft, engines, tools and computers.
D:This region has a long tradition of supporting education.
答案: All of the above statements.

4、

Which of the following is NOT a core value that is said to have derived from the early settlers of New England in the region of Northeast in the United States? 

A:The American commitment to homogeneous community life.

B:The American belief in progress and their optimistic attitude toward life.
C:The American philosophy of pragmatism.
D:The American emphases on individualism, thrifty lifestyles, and hard work.
答案: The American philosophy of pragmatism.

5、

______ is not a state in the South of the United States. 

A:California
B:Louisiana 
C:South Carolina     
D:Florida 
答案: California

6、

Of all the major cities in the Midwest, ______ remains the region’s premier city, for it is both the national hub of the commodities market and the regional hub of air transportation and the home of widely diversified industries and cultural institutions. 

A:Kansas City
B:St. Louis 
C:Chicago
D:Indianapolis
答案: Chicago

7、

The forces that drove the early immigrants from Europe to the New World don’t include_.

A:the sense of other worlds to conquer
B:the decline of trade and the growth of feudalism in Europe
C:the 15th century Renaissance
D:the Crusades 
答案: the decline of trade and the growth of feudalism in Europe

8、

Culturally, the West has a place in American minds as a myth as well as a set of values.  It represents all the following except______ . 

A:possibility
B:self-reliance and the future.
C:individualism
D:freedom 
答案: individualism

9、

In order to curb the massive flow of immigrants, the United States enacted ______ to limit immigration. 

A:the Immigration Act of 1924
B: the Immigration Act of 1921
C:the liberalization of immigration law in 1965
D:the liberalization of immigration law in 1924
答案: the Immigration Act of 1924

10、

Which of the following statements about Hispanics (or: Latinos) is NOT true? 

A:They generally share Spanish as a second language, and sometimes the first language.
B:Puerto Ricans and the Cubans have similar American experience with Mexican Americans.
C:They constitute the largest ethnic minority in the United States.
D:The majority of them are of Mexican origin.
答案: Puerto Ricans and the Cubans have similar American experience with Mexican Americans.

第二章 单元测试

1、

The pilgrims were able to survive in America because____.

A:they received help from the Indians
B:they were supported by rich companies
C:they had signed the Mayflower Compact
D:many ships brought them food from England
答案: they received help from the Indians

2、

Which settler of the early American colonies was in the service of the English king? 

A:Henry Hudson 
B:John Cabot
C:John Calvin      
D:Christopher Columbus
答案: John Cabot

3、

Which of the following was NOT true of the traditions established by the Puritans in New England? 

A:An intolerant moralism.
B:The right to vote was restricted to church members.
C:The state should not interfere with religions.
D:A sense of mission.
答案: The state should not interfere with religions.

4、

 Black slaves first came to North America in ____ colony. 

A:Pennsylvania
B:Maryland
C:Virginia
D:New England
答案: Virginia

5、

How many continental states were there at the time of independence of the United States? 

A:48
B:35
C:13  
D:50
答案: 13  

6、

The puritans were Protestants who followed the doctrine preached by______.

A:Martin Luther 
B:John Calvin
C:John Rolfe
D:John Smith
答案: John Calvin

7、

Which of the following is NOT true of the religious beliefs of the Quakers? 

A:Church and the Bible were of the highest authority.
B:All were born equal but not born sinful.
C:Everyone had an inner light and God was in everyone’s soul and in man’s heart.
D:People could communicate directly with God
答案: Church and the Bible were of the highest authority.

8、

Which of the following is an impact of the “The Holy Experiment” carried out by Penn? 

A:The experiment advocated the separation of state and church.
B:The experiment inspired American founding fathers such as Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.
C:The experiment challenged the melting-pot idea.
D:The experiment proved that man could not lead a good life without absolute monarch, feudalism or religious and racial uniformity.
答案: The experiment inspired American founding fathers such as Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.

9、

Which of the following is NOT true of the Declaration of Independence? 

A: It was adopted by the Congress in 1776.
B: It is short and explicit in meaning.
C:It explained the philosophy of government.
D:It declared that all men are created equal and was endowed with such unalienable rights as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
答案:  It is short and explicit in meaning.

10、

Who was the chief author of the Declaration of Independence? 

A:Thomas Jefferson
B:Benjamin Franklin
C:John Adams  
D:George Washington
答案: Thomas Jefferson 

第三章 单元测试

1、

The United States of America was established as an independent nation on July 4, 1776, with a federal government exercising highest authority since then.

A:对
B:错
答案: 错

2、

 Some of the most important principles established in the US Constitution include ____.

A:checks and balances
B: limited government
C:popular sovereignty
D:federal system
E:separation of powers
答案: checks and balances, limited government,popular sovereignty,federal system,separation of powers

3、

 Separation of powers ensures that political power in the US is separated between a federal or national government and a series of state governments.

A:对
B:错
答案: 错

4、

Which of the following statements concerning the US Congress are NOT true?

A:Senators and House members are different in their numbers and their terms of office.
B:Congress is made up of Senate and the House of Representatives, each with legislators elected by the people.
C:The number of House members is equal among all 50 states, with 2 members from each state.
D:All suggested legislations would be decided by members of the US Congress.
答案: The number of House members is equal among all 50 states, with 2 members from each state.

5、

The number of Senators each state has is determined by its population. More populated states have more senators.

A:对
B:错
答案: 错

6、

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States, which means a decision of the Supreme Court cannot be appealed to any other court.

A:错
B:对
答案: 对

7、

 In the United States federal government, the executive branch ____.

A:is headed by President, Vice President and a group of advisors collectively known as the President’s cabinet.
B:  is responsible for foreign relations with other countries
C:comprises President, Vice President, and other executive officials
D: is with the most important function of making the federal law and collecting federal taxes
答案: is headed by President, Vice President and a group of advisors collectively known as the President’s cabinet.,  is responsible for foreign relations with other countries,comprises President, Vice President, and other executive officials

8、

 Which of the following statements concerning the US political parties is NOT true?

A:The Republican Party is the party with longer history in American political stage.
B:The Democratic Party is the more conservative party, supporting limited government regulation of the economy, lower taxes, and more traditional social policies.

C:There are virtually no other party except for the Democratic Party and the Republican Party in the US.
D: The US has a two-party system, with Democratic Party and the Republican Party as the two leading parties.
答案: The Republican Party is the party with longer history in American political stage.,The Democratic Party is the more conservative party, supporting limited government regulation of the economy, lower taxes, and more traditional social policies.

,There are virtually no other party except for the Democratic Party and the Republican Party in the US.

9、

All members of the Congress are directly elected by the people of each state.

A:对
B:错
答案: 对

10、

  American Presidents and Vice-Presidents are directly elected by voters in each state.

A:对
B:错
答案: 错

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