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Social Studies Review

Grade 1 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-EKGD9N-B77Z

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1.What symbol represents the United States?
2.What direction is opposite north?
3.What is voting?
4.Why do communities have laws?
5.What does a compass rose show?
6.Name one job that serves a community.
7.Where do people borrow books?
8.What is a holiday?
9.Who helps put out fires?
10.Who leads a city government?

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. What symbol represents the United States?The U.S. flag
  2. What direction is opposite north?South
  3. What is voting?Choosing among options or leaders
  4. Why do communities have laws?To protect people and keep order
  5. What does a compass rose show?Directions
  6. Name one job that serves a community.Any valid community job
  7. Where do people borrow books?A library
  8. What is a holiday?A special day of celebration or remembrance
  9. Who helps put out fires?A firefighter
  10. Who leads a city government?A mayor

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.