Grade 5 · Social Studies · Challenge
Free Social Studies Review worksheet - version 6
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-16RB2T5-KDWT
1.What principle divides power among government branches?
2.What is the rule of law?
3.What is federalism?
4.What is a tariff?
5.Why can map projections distort Earth?
6.How do checks and balances limit power?
7.What is opportunity cost?
8.What is a pull factor in migration?
9.What is specialization in economics?
10.What does supply and demand help determine?
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 6
- What principle divides power among government branches?Separation of powers
- What is the rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law
- What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
- What is a tariff?A tax on imported goods
- Why can map projections distort Earth?A sphere is flattened onto a plane
- How do checks and balances limit power?Each branch can restrain the others
- What is opportunity cost?The next-best choice given up
- What is a pull factor in migration?A condition that attracts people
- What is specialization in economics?Focusing on particular goods, services, or tasks
- What does supply and demand help determine?Prices and quantities in markets
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.