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Social Studies Review

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-2F16TJ-1EKO

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1.What does a compass rose show?
2.What is a neighborhood?
3.Name one need people have.
4.What does a map show?
5.What is a holiday?
6.What direction is opposite north?
7.Where do people borrow books?
8.Who leads a city government?
9.What symbol represents the United States?
10.Why do communities have laws?

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 does a compass rose show?Directions
  2. What is a neighborhood?An area where people live near one another
  3. Name one need people have.Food, water, shelter, or clothing
  4. What does a map show?Places and locations
  5. What is a holiday?A special day of celebration or remembrance
  6. What direction is opposite north?South
  7. Where do people borrow books?A library
  8. Who leads a city government?A mayor
  9. What symbol represents the United States?The U.S. flag
  10. Why do communities have laws?To protect people and keep order

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.