Questions from Past EOC - Culture & Science Strand
Below are questions from past EOC tests:
(25 A)
From the 2015 EOC:
Which event is commonly associated with the type of music described in this excerpt?
A The March on Washington
B The Freedom Rides
C Woodstock
D The California grape boycott
*answer: C
From the 2015 EOC:
Which event is commonly associated with the type of music described in this excerpt?
A The March on Washington
B The Freedom Rides
C Woodstock
D The California grape boycott
*answer: C
From the 2013 EOC:
This excerpt describes changes in student fashion toward the end of --
A the Jazz Age
B the Cold War
C the counterculture movement
D the conservative movement
*answer: C
This excerpt describes changes in student fashion toward the end of --
A the Jazz Age
B the Cold War
C the counterculture movement
D the conservative movement
*answer: C
(25B)
From the 2016 EOC:
Which theme formed the basis of the Chicano Mural Movement?
A Environmental preservation
B Assimilation
C Education
D Cultural pride
*answer: D
From the 2016 EOC:
Which theme formed the basis of the Chicano Mural Movement?
A Environmental preservation
B Assimilation
C Education
D Cultural pride
*answer: D
From the 2015 EOC:
Which of these cause-and-effect relationships is accurate?
A The ideas of social Darwinism led to the passage of Prohibition laws.
B The signing of the Treaty of Versailles contributed to the implementation of the New Deal.
C The ideas of the Harlem Renaissance influenced the growth of the Civil Rights movement.
D The rise of fascism in Italy influenced the onset of the Red Scare.
*answer: C
Which of these cause-and-effect relationships is accurate?
A The ideas of social Darwinism led to the passage of Prohibition laws.
B The signing of the Treaty of Versailles contributed to the implementation of the New Deal.
C The ideas of the Harlem Renaissance influenced the growth of the Civil Rights movement.
D The rise of fascism in Italy influenced the onset of the Red Scare.
*answer: C
From the 2014 EOC:
Which of the following was a major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to U.S. culture?
A It led to the increased popularity of vaudeville stage performers.
B It brought the most significant beat poets together.
C It established jazz as a prominent musical form.
D It focused attention on the antiwar literary genre.
*answer: C
From the 2013 EOC:
Which of these is an effect rock and roll had on society in the United States in the 1950s?
A It reminded people of prewar days.
B It contributed to a cultural divide between generations.
C It increased the fear of communist expansion.
D It promoted values learned during times of economic hardship
*answer: B
Which of these is an effect rock and roll had on society in the United States in the 1950s?
A It reminded people of prewar days.
B It contributed to a cultural divide between generations.
C It increased the fear of communist expansion.
D It promoted values learned during times of economic hardship
*answer: B
(25 C)
From the 2016 EOC:
Which of the following does this event celebrate?
A The economic impact of the music industry
B The global diffusion of an original form of music
C Improved acoustic qualities of recorded music
D The relationships between different types of music
*answer: B
From the 2016 EOC:
Which of the following does this event celebrate?
A The economic impact of the music industry
B The global diffusion of an original form of music
C Improved acoustic qualities of recorded music
D The relationships between different types of music
*answer: B
From the 2015 EOC:
This event best illustrates the global --
A effects of U.S. foreign policy
B influence of U.S. popular culture
C exchange of political ideals
D exchange of technological innovations
*answer: B
This event best illustrates the global --
A effects of U.S. foreign policy
B influence of U.S. popular culture
C exchange of political ideals
D exchange of technological innovations
*answer: B
From the 2014 EOC:
Which situation demonstrates one way that U.S. culture has spread to other parts of the world?
A A young boy in Great Britain watches anime.
B A teenage girl buys a hip-hop CD in China.
C A businesswoman eats at a sushi restaurant in Canada.
D A college athlete in Brazil trains for the Olympics.
*answer: B
Which situation demonstrates one way that U.S. culture has spread to other parts of the world?
A A young boy in Great Britain watches anime.
B A teenage girl buys a hip-hop CD in China.
C A businesswoman eats at a sushi restaurant in Canada.
D A college athlete in Brazil trains for the Olympics.
*answer: B
(25 D)
From the 2014 EOC:
Senator Boxer supported the legislation mentioned in this excerpt most likely because she was concerned that --
A foreign production companies might not make films of the same quality as domestic companies
B foreign production companies might not release their movies in the United States
C the loss of domestic production work would result in fewer job opportunities for Americans
D the price of DVDs would increase if they had to be imported from other countries
*answer: C
From the 2014 EOC:
Senator Boxer supported the legislation mentioned in this excerpt most likely because she was concerned that --
A foreign production companies might not make films of the same quality as domestic companies
B foreign production companies might not release their movies in the United States
C the loss of domestic production work would result in fewer job opportunities for Americans
D the price of DVDs would increase if they had to be imported from other countries
*answer: C
(26 A)
From the 2016 EOC:
Why did Chicano migrant workers establish the United Farm Workers?
A To exert influence on foreign policy
B To obtain fair wages and improve labor conditions
C To attain the right to vote in federal elections
D To change citizenship requirements
*answer: B
From the 2016 EOC:
Why did Chicano migrant workers establish the United Farm Workers?
A To exert influence on foreign policy
B To obtain fair wages and improve labor conditions
C To attain the right to vote in federal elections
D To change citizenship requirements
*answer: B
From the 2015 EOC:
How did Chavez accomplish the change referred to in this excerpt?
A By promoting military service as an opportunity for minority youths
B By filing legal cases to overturn segregation in public facilities
C By organizing an economic boycott to improve working conditions for migrant farmers
D By protesting fines imposed on employers for hiring illegal immigrants
*answer: C
How did Chavez accomplish the change referred to in this excerpt?
A By promoting military service as an opportunity for minority youths
B By filing legal cases to overturn segregation in public facilities
C By organizing an economic boycott to improve working conditions for migrant farmers
D By protesting fines imposed on employers for hiring illegal immigrants
*answer: C
From the 2014 EOC:
How did the person named in this 1909 handbill work to improve the lives of African Americans?
A By organizing voter-registration drives for African Americans
B By supporting the formation of labor unions by African American workers
C By promoting vocational training for African Americans
D By organizing boycotts of businesses that refused service to African Americans
*answer: C
How did the person named in this 1909 handbill work to improve the lives of African Americans?
A By organizing voter-registration drives for African Americans
B By supporting the formation of labor unions by African American workers
C By promoting vocational training for African Americans
D By organizing boycotts of businesses that refused service to African Americans
*answer: C
From the 2013 EOC:
This 1972 poster depicts an organization originally formed to advocate --
A publicly funded health care for children
B better economic treatment of migrant workers
C a retirement system for farm laborers
D equal employment opportunities for women
*answer: B
This 1972 poster depicts an organization originally formed to advocate --
A publicly funded health care for children
B better economic treatment of migrant workers
C a retirement system for farm laborers
D equal employment opportunities for women
*answer: B
(26 C)
From the 2016 EOC:
Which sentence best completes this sequence of events?
A The temperance movement begins.
B Religious schools are granted federal aid.
C Protest music becomes a popular genre.
D Gospel music gains national attention.
*answer: D
From the 2016 EOC:
Which sentence best completes this sequence of events?
A The temperance movement begins.
B Religious schools are granted federal aid.
C Protest music becomes a popular genre.
D Gospel music gains national attention.
*answer: D
From the 2015 EOC:
Which of the following does this menu best reflect?
A Successful agricultural trade agreements with other countries
B Strict U.S. regulations on food preparation
C Diverse ethnic contributions to U.S. culture
D Lowered nutritional standards for public schools
*answer: C
Which of the following does this menu best reflect?
A Successful agricultural trade agreements with other countries
B Strict U.S. regulations on food preparation
C Diverse ethnic contributions to U.S. culture
D Lowered nutritional standards for public schools
*answer: C
From the 2014 EOC
Which of these contributed to the ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment?
A Veteran soldiers protesting to obtain benefits
B The growing political influence of women
C Politicians campaigning for education reform
D The growing number of workers organizing into labor unions
*answer: B
Which of these contributed to the ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment?
A Veteran soldiers protesting to obtain benefits
B The growing political influence of women
C Politicians campaigning for education reform
D The growing number of workers organizing into labor unions
*answer: B
From the 2013 EOC:
Jackie Robinson first rose to national prominence in the late 1940s when he --
A organized sit-ins to desegregate lunch counters
B enrolled in the racially segregated University of Mississippi
C helped bring an end to racial segregation in Major League Baseball
D participated in the Freedom Rides to desegregate interstate bus terminals
*answer: C
Jackie Robinson first rose to national prominence in the late 1940s when he --
A organized sit-ins to desegregate lunch counters
B enrolled in the racially segregated University of Mississippi
C helped bring an end to racial segregation in Major League Baseball
D participated in the Freedom Rides to desegregate interstate bus terminals
*answer: C
(26 D)
From the 2015 EOC:
Which statement best describes one of Shirley Chisholm’s most celebrated achievements?
A Chisholm overcame gender and racial barriers to be elected to Congress.
B Chisholm overcame physical disabilities to compete in professional sports.
C Chisholm helped shape policies that provided famine relief in Latin America.
D Chisholm successfully advocated the expansion of the military draft.
*answer: A
From the 2015 EOC:
Which statement best describes one of Shirley Chisholm’s most celebrated achievements?
A Chisholm overcame gender and racial barriers to be elected to Congress.
B Chisholm overcame physical disabilities to compete in professional sports.
C Chisholm helped shape policies that provided famine relief in Latin America.
D Chisholm successfully advocated the expansion of the military draft.
*answer: A
From the 2014 EOC:
The political activism of the group described in the excerpt contributed directly to --
A the elimination of poll taxes
B the repeal of the 18th Amendment
C the outlawing of child labor
D the ratification of the 19th Amendment
*answer: D
The political activism of the group described in the excerpt contributed directly to --
A the elimination of poll taxes
B the repeal of the 18th Amendment
C the outlawing of child labor
D the ratification of the 19th Amendment
*answer: D
From the 2013 EOC:
Which of these was a major goal of Jane Addams’s Settlement House movement in Chicago?
A The founding of women’s colleges
B The introduction of prison reform
C The assimilation of immigrants
D The establishment of public libraries
*answer: C
Which of these was a major goal of Jane Addams’s Settlement House movement in Chicago?
A The founding of women’s colleges
B The introduction of prison reform
C The assimilation of immigrants
D The establishment of public libraries
*answer: C
(26 E)
From the 2013 EOC:
Why did the United States adopt the motto In God We Trust in 1956?
A To honor the financial and societal contributions of various religious organizations
B To distinguish the nation from countries that restricted religious practices
C To commemorate the social changes introduced by Christian leaders
D To encourage the growth of religious institutions throughout the country
*answer: B
From the 2013 EOC:
Why did the United States adopt the motto In God We Trust in 1956?
A To honor the financial and societal contributions of various religious organizations
B To distinguish the nation from countries that restricted religious practices
C To commemorate the social changes introduced by Christian leaders
D To encourage the growth of religious institutions throughout the country
*answer: B
(26 F)
From the 2016 EOC:
Which action did the federal government take to recognize these soldiers?
A Passing the GI Bill to give them educational benefits
B Awarding them the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions above the call of duty
C Providing them with monetary bonuses for demonstrating courage under fire
D Awarding them battlefield promotions from enlisted to officer
*answer: B
From the 2016 EOC:
Which action did the federal government take to recognize these soldiers?
A Passing the GI Bill to give them educational benefits
B Awarding them the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions above the call of duty
C Providing them with monetary bonuses for demonstrating courage under fire
D Awarding them battlefield promotions from enlisted to officer
*answer: B
From the 2014 EOC:
In 1997, Vernon Baker was awarded the Medal of Honor. How was this award historically significant?
A Baker was the first U.S. naval officer to be honored for bravery in combat.
B Baker was the only living African American veteran of World War II ever to receive the medal.
C Baker commanded the first Marine brigade to land at Normandy during World War II.
D Baker was the only recipient to serve in both World War I and World War II.
*answer: B
In 1997, Vernon Baker was awarded the Medal of Honor. How was this award historically significant?
A Baker was the first U.S. naval officer to be honored for bravery in combat.
B Baker was the only living African American veteran of World War II ever to receive the medal.
C Baker commanded the first Marine brigade to land at Normandy during World War II.
D Baker was the only recipient to serve in both World War I and World War II.
*answer: B
(27 A)
From the 2016 EOC:
Which statement best explains how the application of electricity in the early 1900s affected the development of the U.S. economy?
A Long-distance travel became more expensive.
B College education became more accessible.
C Manufacturing processes became more efficient.
D Household appliances became more costly
*answer: C
From the 2016 EOC:
Which statement best explains how the application of electricity in the early 1900s affected the development of the U.S. economy?
A Long-distance travel became more expensive.
B College education became more accessible.
C Manufacturing processes became more efficient.
D Household appliances became more costly
*answer: C
From the 2015 EOC:
How did the invention shown in this patent illustration affect industry?
A Machines needed to be repaired less frequently.
B Products could be manufactured on an assembly line.
C Businesses needed to hire skilled workers.
D Factories could extend working hours.
*answer: D
How did the invention shown in this patent illustration affect industry?
A Machines needed to be repaired less frequently.
B Products could be manufactured on an assembly line.
C Businesses needed to hire skilled workers.
D Factories could extend working hours.
*answer: D
From the 2015 EOC:
How has the development of satellite technology affected the U.S. economy?
A By resulting in increased private funding of research institutions
B By increasing efficiency in telecommunications
C By enabling transoceanic air travel
D By facilitating the development of technologies that improve fuel efficiency
*answer: B
How has the development of satellite technology affected the U.S. economy?
A By resulting in increased private funding of research institutions
B By increasing efficiency in telecommunications
C By enabling transoceanic air travel
D By facilitating the development of technologies that improve fuel efficiency
*answer: B
From the 2014 EOC:
Which of these natural resources correctly fills in the blanks in this excerpt?
A Coal
B Iron
C Gold
D Petroleum
*answer: D
Which of these natural resources correctly fills in the blanks in this excerpt?
A Coal
B Iron
C Gold
D Petroleum
*answer: D
27 (B)
From the 2016 EOC:
Which technological advance from World War II fulfilled this mission?
A Sonar
B Jet engines
C Radar
D Cipher machines
*answer: C
From the 2016 EOC:
Which technological advance from World War II fulfilled this mission?
A Sonar
B Jet engines
C Radar
D Cipher machines
*answer: C
From the 2015 EOC:
Which words correctly complete this excerpt?
A 1: chicken pox, 2: antibiotics
B 1: tuberculosis, 2: iron lung treatment
C 1: polio, 2: vaccines
D 1: whooping cough, 2: serum
*answer: C
Which words correctly complete this excerpt?
A 1: chicken pox, 2: antibiotics
B 1: tuberculosis, 2: iron lung treatment
C 1: polio, 2: vaccines
D 1: whooping cough, 2: serum
*answer: C
From the 2014 EOC:
Jobs such as the ones described in this 1956 advertisement became available because --
A federal law required private businesses to recruit for the military
B weak college programs had produced few scientists qualified for high-level research
C Cold War defense programs had spurred technological innovation
D most U.S. citizens opposed the development of atomic weapons
*answer: C
Jobs such as the ones described in this 1956 advertisement became available because --
A federal law required private businesses to recruit for the military
B weak college programs had produced few scientists qualified for high-level research
C Cold War defense programs had spurred technological innovation
D most U.S. citizens opposed the development of atomic weapons
*answer: C
From the 2013 EOC:
The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped --
A limit the risk in consuming imported produce
B improve the hygiene of medical procedures
C improve the quality of the water supply
D limit the spread of infectious diseases
*answer: D
The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped --
A limit the risk in consuming imported produce
B improve the hygiene of medical procedures
C improve the quality of the water supply
D limit the spread of infectious diseases
*answer: D
(27 C)
From the 2016 EOC:
Which of these is an example of a successful innovation of the assembly-line production model?
A A social-media company initiates a new privacy policy for its subscribers.
B A financial adviser redistributes money throughout a customer’s portfolio.
C A computer is built to a purchaser’s specifications using the available inventory of supplies.
D A cable-television company updates its system to include more channels.
*answer: C
From the 2016 EOC:
Which of these is an example of a successful innovation of the assembly-line production model?
A A social-media company initiates a new privacy policy for its subscribers.
B A financial adviser redistributes money throughout a customer’s portfolio.
C A computer is built to a purchaser’s specifications using the available inventory of supplies.
D A cable-television company updates its system to include more channels.
*answer: C
From the 2015 EOC:
A company specializes in manufacturing and distributing automobile parts. Which use of computer technology would most enhance the productivity of this business?
A Providing employees with remote access to the company’s network
B Using direct deposit for employee paychecks
C Developing a website to advertise discounts on products
D Using an automated tracking system for shipping and warehouse inventory
*answer: D
A company specializes in manufacturing and distributing automobile parts. Which use of computer technology would most enhance the productivity of this business?
A Providing employees with remote access to the company’s network
B Using direct deposit for employee paychecks
C Developing a website to advertise discounts on products
D Using an automated tracking system for shipping and warehouse inventory
*answer: D
From the 2014 EOC:
How did the events on this time line affect U.S. businesses?
A Profit sharing became a standard practice for industrial corporations.
B Monopolistic practices were abolished by federal legislation.
C Mass-manufacturing techniques were adopted to maximize production.
D Retirement plans were guaranteed to factory workers.
*answer: C
How did the events on this time line affect U.S. businesses?
A Profit sharing became a standard practice for industrial corporations.
B Monopolistic practices were abolished by federal legislation.
C Mass-manufacturing techniques were adopted to maximize production.
D Retirement plans were guaranteed to factory workers.
*answer: C
From the 2013 EOC:
Which of the following has resulted from the increased use of computers in the workplace?
A Corporate use of vertical integration has increased.
B Employees are required to sign Internet-usage agreements.
C Unions demand that a forty-hour workweek be enforced.
D The number of employees that are granted off-site access has decreased.
*answer: B
Which of the following has resulted from the increased use of computers in the workplace?
A Corporate use of vertical integration has increased.
B Employees are required to sign Internet-usage agreements.
C Unions demand that a forty-hour workweek be enforced.
D The number of employees that are granted off-site access has decreased.
*answer: B
(28 A)
From the 2016 EOC:
How did the expansion of railroad transportation most benefit farmers in the United States?
A By raising the consumer price of agricultural products
B By increasing the variety of locally grown crops
C By providing farmers with affordable access to distant markets
D By encouraging farmers to form the first agricultural cooperatives
*answer: C
From the 2016 EOC:
How did the expansion of railroad transportation most benefit farmers in the United States?
A By raising the consumer price of agricultural products
B By increasing the variety of locally grown crops
C By providing farmers with affordable access to distant markets
D By encouraging farmers to form the first agricultural cooperatives
*answer: C
From the 2015 EOC:
One advantage offered by hybrid cars is that they --
A shorten the driving time to destinations
B decrease household electricity usage
C reduce the amount of money spent on gasoline
D expand the use of carpools
*answer: C
One advantage offered by hybrid cars is that they --
A shorten the driving time to destinations
B decrease household electricity usage
C reduce the amount of money spent on gasoline
D expand the use of carpools
*answer: C
From the 2014 EOC:
One way the development of the Internet has improved the quality of life in the United States is by --
A decreasing the influence of advertising on consumers
B increasing the ease of obtaining information
C improving privacy protection for individuals
D increasing the reliability of available information
*answer: B
One way the development of the Internet has improved the quality of life in the United States is by --
A decreasing the influence of advertising on consumers
B increasing the ease of obtaining information
C improving privacy protection for individuals
D increasing the reliability of available information
*answer: B
From the 2013 EOC:
During the 1920s, what was one result of innovations in U.S. transportation technology?
A Commercial airplanes replaced ocean liners as the primary means of travel to Europe.
B Mass-produced automobiles made travel more affordable for many people.
C Cable cars provided a comfortable means of quick travel to any city within a state.
D Container ships delivered agricultural goods to ports along the Pacific coast.
*answer: B
During the 1920s, what was one result of innovations in U.S. transportation technology?
A Commercial airplanes replaced ocean liners as the primary means of travel to Europe.
B Mass-produced automobiles made travel more affordable for many people.
C Cable cars provided a comfortable means of quick travel to any city within a state.
D Container ships delivered agricultural goods to ports along the Pacific coast.
*answer: B
(28 B)
From the 2016 EOC:
These technological advances can all be traced back to which industry?
A Telecommunications
B Energy
C Aerospace
D Transportation
*answer: C
From the 2016 EOC:
These technological advances can all be traced back to which industry?
A Telecommunications
B Energy
C Aerospace
D Transportation
*answer: C
From the 2015 EOC:
Which factor links all of these modern innovations?
A They are all products initially created for use in the U.S. communications industry.
B They each include material that was first grown on U.S. experimental farms in the late nineteenth century.
C They each include technology that was originally developed for use in the U.S. space exploration program.
D They are all special tools first created for U.S. transportation workers in the early twentieth century.
*answer: C
Which factor links all of these modern innovations?
A They are all products initially created for use in the U.S. communications industry.
B They each include material that was first grown on U.S. experimental farms in the late nineteenth century.
C They each include technology that was originally developed for use in the U.S. space exploration program.
D They are all special tools first created for U.S. transportation workers in the early twentieth century.
*answer: C
From the 2013 EOC:
What is one way to describe the developments shown above?
A Effects of programs to monitor national security
B Conclusions from research conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency
C Program results of the Federal Civil Defense Administration
D Practical applications of technologies developed for spaceflight
*answer: D
What is one way to describe the developments shown above?
A Effects of programs to monitor national security
B Conclusions from research conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency
C Program results of the Federal Civil Defense Administration
D Practical applications of technologies developed for spaceflight
*answer: D
(28 C)
From the 2013 EOC:
What do these advertisements suggest to consumers?
A Government regulation of the cell phone industry is increasing.
B Personal computers are replacing cell phones.
C Free enterprise promotes competition among cell phone providers.
D Cell phone users have limited choices in the marketplace
*answer: C
From the 2013 EOC:
What do these advertisements suggest to consumers?
A Government regulation of the cell phone industry is increasing.
B Personal computers are replacing cell phones.
C Free enterprise promotes competition among cell phone providers.
D Cell phone users have limited choices in the marketplace
*answer: C