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Social Studies Review

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-1S5CUI2-1673

1.

What line divides Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

2.

What is a constitution?

3.

What is a primary source?

4.

What is migration?

5.

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

6.

Why were rivers important to early settlements?

7.

What does chronological order mean?

8.

Name one responsibility of a citizen.

9.

What does a scale on a map show?

10.

What is a region?

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 line divides Northern and Southern Hemispheres?The Equator
  2. What is a constitution?A framework of basic government principles and laws
  3. What is a primary source?Evidence created during the time studied
  4. What is migration?Movement from one place to another
  5. What are the three branches of U.S. government?Legislative, executive, judicial
  6. Why were rivers important to early settlements?They supplied water, food, transport, and fertile soil
  7. What does chronological order mean?Events arranged by time
  8. Name one responsibility of a citizen.Obey laws, vote, serve community, or pay taxes
  9. What does a scale on a map show?The relationship between map and real distance
  10. What is a region?An area sharing common features

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.