GACE Middle Grades Social Science (4–8) (707)
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10 sample questions for the GACE Middle Grades Social Science (4–8) (707), with the correct answer and an explanation for each. No account needed. Try each one before you open the answer.
Sections covered on the exam: United States History, World History, Geography, Civics and Political Science, Economics.
Question 1 · United States History
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Answer: C. Mercantilism
Mercantilism aimed to increase national wealth by controlling trade. Colonies supplied raw materials and served as markets for British goods.
Question 2 · World History
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Reply “Continue” to proceed to Section 2: World History (Questions 21–40).
Answer: D. Rivers
Rivers provided water, fertile soil, and transportation, supporting agriculture and settlement.
Question 3 · Geography
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Reply “Continue” to proceed to Section 3: Geography (Questions 41–60).
Answer: D. Plateau
A plateau is a flat area raised above the surrounding land.
Question 4 · Civics and Political Science
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Reply “Continue” to proceed to Section 4: Civics and Political Science (Questions 61–80).
Answer: B. Popular sovereignty
Popular sovereignty means authority is derived from the consent of the governed.
Question 5 · Geography
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Reply “Continue” to proceed to Section 5: Economics (Questions 81–100).
Answer: A. Limited resources with unlimited wants
Scarcity exists because resources are limited while human wants are unlimited.
Question 6 · United States History
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Practice Test 1 complete (Questions 1–100).
Reply “Continue” to begin Practice Test 2 (Questions 101–200), Section 1: United States History.
Answer: C. Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania was established by William Penn as a place for religious freedom, especially for Quakers.
Question 7 · World History
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Reply “Continue” to proceed to Section 2: World History (Questions 121–140).
Answer: B. Fertile soil and reliable water supply
River valleys provided water for irrigation and fertile soil, supporting agriculture and population growth.
Question 8 · Geography
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Reply “Continue” to proceed to Section 3: Geography (Questions 141–160).
Answer: B. Latitude
Latitude determines the angle of sunlight received, which affects temperature and climate zones.
Question 9 · Civics and Political Science
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Reply “Continue” to proceed to Section 4: Civics and Political Science (Questions 161–180).
Answer: B. Limited government
Limited government ensures that authority is restricted by law, often through a constitution.
Question 10 · Geography
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Reply “Continue” to proceed to Section 5: Economics (Questions 181–200).
Answer: A. Scarcity
Scarcity is the fundamental economic problem due to limited resources and unlimited wants.
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