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Social Studies Review

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-16YCH08-1673

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1.

Why were rivers important to early settlements?

2.

What is an import?

3.

What is an economy?

4.

Name one responsibility of a citizen.

5.

What is an export?

6.

What is a primary source?

7.

What is a democracy?

8.

What is a region?

9.

What is a constitution?

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. Why were rivers important to early settlements?They supplied water, food, transport, and fertile soil
  2. What is an import?A good brought into a country
  3. What is an economy?A system for producing and exchanging goods and services
  4. Name one responsibility of a citizen.Obey laws, vote, serve community, or pay taxes
  5. What is an export?A good sent to another country
  6. What is a primary source?Evidence created during the time studied
  7. What is a democracy?Government in which people participate in choosing leaders
  8. What is a region?An area sharing common features
  9. What is a constitution?A framework of basic government principles and laws
  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.