Introduction / 5000 Year Leap

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Introduction / 5000 Year Leap - Quiz

The first in a series of quizes on "The 5000 Year Leap" by W. Cleon Skousen


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

     The first permanent colony of England on the North American Continent was…

    • A. 

      Providence

    • B. 

      Jamestown

    • C. 

      New Port

    • D. 

      Philadelphia

    • E. 

      New York

    Correct Answer
    B. Jamestown
    Explanation
    Jamestown was the first permanent colony of England on the North American Continent. It was established in 1607 in present-day Virginia. Jamestown was founded by the Virginia Company of London and played a significant role in the early history of the United States. The colony faced numerous challenges, including conflicts with Native Americans and harsh living conditions, but it eventually became successful and paved the way for future English settlements in America.

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  • 2. 

     Of the approximately 9,000 settlers who settled old Jamestown, about how many survived?

    • A. 

      756

    • B. 

      265

    • C. 

      2300

    • D. 

      1000

    • E. 

      3200

    Correct Answer
    D. 1000
    Explanation
    Approximately 1,000 settlers survived out of the approximately 9,000 settlers who settled old Jamestown.

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  • 3. 

     The free enterprise principles that began in Jamestown were later refined and developed in Adam Smith’s famous book…

    • A. 

      Keys to National Wealth

    • B. 

      Principles of Economics

    • C. 

      Systems of Free Enterprise

    • D. 

      The Art of National Finance

    • E. 

      The Wealth of Nations

    Correct Answer
    E. The Wealth of Nations
    Explanation
    Adam Smith's famous book, "The Wealth of Nations," refined and developed the free enterprise principles that began in Jamestown. In this book, Smith outlined the concept of the invisible hand, which suggests that individuals pursuing their own self-interest in a free market system can unintentionally benefit society as a whole. "The Wealth of Nations" also emphasized the importance of division of labor, specialization, and the role of markets in determining prices and allocating resources. Overall, Smith's book played a crucial role in shaping and promoting the principles of free enterprise and capitalism.

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  • 4. 

     Virginia was the largest of the thirteen colonies, she furnished the first ______ Presidents of the United States?

    • A. 

      4

    • B. 

      2

    • C. 

      6

    • D. 

      5

    • E. 

      3

    Correct Answer
    D. 5
    Explanation
    Virginia, being the largest of the thirteen colonies, had a significant influence on the early history of the United States. It produced a total of five presidents - George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, and William Henry Harrison. These presidents played crucial roles in shaping the nation and its government during its formative years.

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  • 5. 

     A basic idea presented in "The 5000 Year Leap" is that in _____ years the human race had made more progress than in the previous 5000 years.

    • A. 

      75

    • B. 

      200

    • C. 

      150

    • D. 

      185

    • E. 

      55

    Correct Answer
    B. 200
    Explanation
    The basic idea presented in "The 5000 Year Leap" is that in 200 years the human race had made more progress than in the previous 5000 years.

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  • 6. 

    Just a few years after the signing of the constitution, ______ _______ said, "The United States enjoy a scene of prosperity and tranquility under the new government that could hardly been hoped for."

    • A. 

      James Madison

    • B. 

      George Mason

    • C. 

      Thomas Jefferson

    • D. 

      Benjamin Franklin

    • E. 

      George Washington

    Correct Answer
    E. George Washington
    Explanation
    George Washington is the correct answer because he was the first President of the United States and made this statement a few years after the signing of the constitution. As the leader of the country, he would have had firsthand knowledge of the state of prosperity and tranquility that the United States was experiencing under the new government.

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  • 7. 

     The 28 principles discussed in "The 5000 Year Leap" …

    • A. 

      Need to be updated

    • B. 

      Can work for us today because they are eternally true

    • C. 

      Are old fashioned

    • D. 

      Are outdated and don’t work anymore.

    • E. 

      Were fine for their time but we have progressed beyond them

    Correct Answer
    B. Can work for us today because they are eternally true
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Can work for us today because they are eternally true." The explanation for this answer is that the 28 principles discussed in "The 5000 Year Leap" are believed to be timeless and applicable in any era. These principles are based on the idea that there are certain fundamental truths and principles that are unchanging and can guide societies towards prosperity and good governance. Therefore, they can still be relevant and effective in today's world, regardless of technological advancements or societal changes.

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  • 8. 

     Failure to adhere to the principles taught by the founding fathers will result in…

    • A. 

      Forgetting what made America Great

    • B. 

      Duplicating errors made in times past

    • C. 

      Increased crime

    • D. 

      Moral decay

    • E. 

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    E. All of the above
    Explanation
    Failure to adhere to the principles taught by the founding fathers will result in forgetting what made America great, duplicating errors made in times past, increased crime, and moral decay. This means that not following the principles established by the founding fathers can lead to a decline in the values and achievements that made America great, repeating past mistakes, an increase in criminal activities, and a deterioration of moral standards.

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