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Social Studies Review

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-1UQ4QBY-1RBQ

1.

What does chronological order mean?

2.

What is a primary source?

3.

Name one responsibility of a citizen.

4.

Why were rivers important to early settlements?

5.

What is an economy?

6.

What is a democracy?

7.

What are the three branches of U.S. government?

8.

What is migration?

9.

Why do people pay taxes?

10.

What does a scale on a map show?

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. What does chronological order mean?Events arranged by time
  2. What is a primary source?Evidence created during the time studied
  3. Name one responsibility of a citizen.Obey laws, vote, serve community, or pay taxes
  4. Why were rivers important to early settlements?They supplied water, food, transport, and fertile soil
  5. What is an economy?A system for producing and exchanging goods and services
  6. What is a democracy?Government in which people participate in choosing leaders
  7. What are the three branches of U.S. government?Legislative, executive, judicial
  8. What is migration?Movement from one place to another
  9. Why do people pay taxes?To fund public services
  10. What does a scale on a map show?The relationship between map and real distance

Worked example

Identify the time, place, people, and evidence in the question.

Common mistake

Treating an opinion as a historical fact.

Helpful hint

Look for context and source evidence.