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Social Studies Review

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-1RVD8T3-1673

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1.What is a primary source?
2.What does chronological order mean?
3.What is migration?
4.What is an import?
5.What line divides Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
6.What are the three branches of U.S. government?
7.What is a constitution?
8.What is a region?
9.Why were rivers important to early settlements?
10.Why do people pay taxes?

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 is a primary source?Evidence created during the time studied
  2. What does chronological order mean?Events arranged by time
  3. What is migration?Movement from one place to another
  4. What is an import?A good brought into a country
  5. What line divides Northern and Southern Hemispheres?The Equator
  6. What are the three branches of U.S. government?Legislative, executive, judicial
  7. What is a constitution?A framework of basic government principles and laws
  8. What is a region?An area sharing common features
  9. Why were rivers important to early settlements?They supplied water, food, transport, and fertile soil
  10. Why do people pay taxes?To fund public services

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.