MTEL History Test
The History MTEL® test has three content subtests: US history, world history and geography, government and economics. The candidate is also tested on the ability to apply knowledge and understanding of the subject matter by writing an essay and/or short answer that evaluates and analyzes a subarea of history. There are 97 to 103 multiple choice questions covering the content subareas that count 80percent of the final score and two open response questions relevant to the understanding and application of the content that counts 20percent of the final score.
MTEL History Test Practice Questions
1.
Economics is:
- A physical science
- Globally disconnected
- Studied at the micro and macro levels
- Capitalism
2.
Which of the following is not an economic system?
- Capitalism
- Imperialism
- Mercantilism
- Communism
3.
Geography studies:
- Places, cultures and ideas
- How humans interact with the land
- Surface of the earth
- All of the above
4.
World history and geography should be studied together because:
- Location, place and region are tied to time, period and events.
- It’s all one subject
- Isolated dates are important.
- Individual facts should be understood.
5.
Which of the following statements is not true about science and technology?
- Use empirical evidence
- Must be able to replicate studies
- Must be studied separately
- Developed creative and destructive processes
Answer Key | MTEL History Test Breakdown
