Grade 2 · Social Studies · Challenge
Free Social Studies Review worksheet - version 18
Grade 2 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 2 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-1OWYJHH-KIE8
1.What is a constitution?
2.What does a scale on a map show?
3.What is a primary source?
4.What does chronological order mean?
5.What are the three branches of U.S. government?
6.What is a democracy?
7.What is migration?
8.What is a region?
9.What is cultural diffusion?
10.Why were rivers important to early settlements?
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 18
- What is a constitution?A framework of basic government principles and laws
- What does a scale on a map show?The relationship between map and real distance
- What is a primary source?Evidence created during the time studied
- What does chronological order mean?Events arranged by time
- What are the three branches of U.S. government?Legislative, executive, judicial
- What is a democracy?Government in which people participate in choosing leaders
- What is migration?Movement from one place to another
- What is a region?An area sharing common features
- What is cultural diffusion?The spread of ideas and customs between groups
- Why were rivers important to early settlements?They supplied water, food, transport, and fertile soil
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.