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Social Studies Review

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-RSUCH2-KIE8

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1.

What is cultural diffusion?

2.

Why do people pay taxes?

3.

What line divides Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

4.

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

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What is a primary source?

6.

What is a constitution?

7.

What is an export?

8.

What is a region?

9.

What is migration?

10.

What is a democracy?

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 is cultural diffusion?The spread of ideas and customs between groups
  2. Why do people pay taxes?To fund public services
  3. What line divides Northern and Southern Hemispheres?The Equator
  4. What are the three branches of U.S. government?Legislative, executive, judicial
  5. What is a primary source?Evidence created during the time studied
  6. What is a constitution?A framework of basic government principles and laws
  7. What is an export?A good sent to another country
  8. What is a region?An area sharing common features
  9. What is migration?Movement from one place to another
  10. What is a democracy?Government in which people participate in choosing leaders

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.