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Social Studies Review

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-182AVS4-1673

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1.

What is a primary source?

2.

What is an economy?

3.

What is cultural diffusion?

4.

Why do people pay taxes?

5.

What is an export?

6.

What does a scale on a map show?

7.

What is migration?

8.

Name one responsibility of a citizen.

9.

What is a constitution?

10.

What line divides Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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 a primary source?Evidence created during the time studied
  2. What is an economy?A system for producing and exchanging goods and services
  3. What is cultural diffusion?The spread of ideas and customs between groups
  4. Why do people pay taxes?To fund public services
  5. What is an export?A good sent to another country
  6. What does a scale on a map show?The relationship between map and real distance
  7. What is migration?Movement from one place to another
  8. Name one responsibility of a citizen.Obey laws, vote, serve community, or pay taxes
  9. What is a constitution?A framework of basic government principles and laws
  10. What line divides Northern and Southern Hemispheres?The Equator

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.