Grade 5 · Social Studies · Building Confidence
Free Social Studies Review worksheet - version 9
Grade 5 social studies review matched to the learner's current level. This printable version includes 10 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Social Studies Review
Grade 5 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-1I6I6D2-1QLB
1.Why do historians corroborate sources?
2.What is judicial review?
3.How is absolute location expressed?
4.What is a tariff?
5.What is a push factor in migration?
6.What is civic participation?
7.How do checks and balances limit power?
8.What does supply and demand help determine?
9.What is the rule of law?
10.What is federalism?
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.
Show answers for version 9
- Why do historians corroborate sources?To compare evidence and improve reliability
- What is judicial review?Courts examine whether laws follow the Constitution
- How is absolute location expressed?Latitude and longitude
- What is a tariff?A tax on imported goods
- What is a push factor in migration?A condition that drives people away
- What is civic participation?Taking part in community and government
- How do checks and balances limit power?Each branch can restrain the others
- What does supply and demand help determine?Prices and quantities in markets
- What is the rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law
- What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
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.