Grade 5 · Social Studies · Challenge
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 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-1997I1W-KDWT
1.What is a push factor in migration?
2.What is opportunity cost?
3.What is a pull factor in migration?
4.What is historical context?
5.What is civic participation?
6.What is federalism?
7.Why do historians corroborate sources?
8.How do checks and balances limit power?
9.What principle divides power among government branches?
10.What is a tariff?
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
- What is a push factor in migration?A condition that drives people away
- What is opportunity cost?The next-best choice given up
- What is a pull factor in migration?A condition that attracts people
- What is historical context?Conditions and ideas surrounding an event
- What is civic participation?Taking part in community and government
- What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
- Why do historians corroborate sources?To compare evidence and improve reliability
- How do checks and balances limit power?Each branch can restrain the others
- What principle divides power among government branches?Separation of powers
- What is a tariff?A tax on imported goods
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.