5th Grade Social Studies Review

Early Civilivations

100

Early settlements had to be located near a source of a. water b. coal c. lumber d. gold

water

200

Nomads are most likely to... a. form a permanent settlement b. move from place to place c. start a farm community d. build a school

move from place to place

300

The American colonists who supported the British government during the Revolutionary War were known as.... a. Whigs b. Rebels c. Patriots d. Loyalists

Loyalists

400

After the Revolutionary War, many settlers moved to New York's western frontier and beyond. Which term best describes this group of people? a. merchants b. pioneers c. patroons d. soldiers

pioneers

500

Who was the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution? a. George Washington b. Benedict Arnold c. Patrick Henry d. John Burgoyne

George Washington

Geography

100

What is the name given to the study of climate, landforms, bodies of water and natural resources of a specific place? a. civics b. geography c. economics d. history

geography

200

The lines on a political map that show where a nation or state begins and ends are called..... a. latitude lines b. longitude lines c. border lines d. parallel lines

border lines

300

A border can best be defined as an imaginary line that.... a. separates one state or country from another b. circles Earth c. separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres d. separates mountain ranges and rivers

separates one state or country from another

400

Examples of natural resources are.... a. factories, goods, roads, and a large population b. soil, forests, and minerals c. automobiles, dairy farms, and governments d. stores, chemical companies, and clothing factories

soil, forests, and minerals

500

Which heading best completes the partial outline below? I._________ a. Pacific b. Arctic c. Indian d. Atlantic a. countries b. rivers c. oceans d. states

oceans

Government

100

When a president refuses to sign a proposed law, he is.... a. vetoing it b. accepting it c. ratifying it d. passing it

vetoing it

200

Who was responsible for involvement with the Declaration of Independence?

a. Benjamin Franklin

b. Nathan Hale

c. George Washington

d. Daniel Shay

Benjamin Franklin

300

The system of checks and balances has to do with....

a. George Washington

b. branches of government

c. money

branches of government

400

Which branch of government enforces laws? a. legislative b. executive c. judicial d. congress

B. judicial

500

In a democratic country, the government is run by... 

a. officials who are appointed for life

 b. one person who gains power by force 

c. the richest people 

d. leaders elected by the people

leaders elected by the people

Leaders in History

100

Who was responsible for a rebellion led by farmers, also known as Shay's rebellion?

a. Thomas Jefferson

b. Nathan Hale

c. Daniel Shay

d. George Mason

Daniel Shay

200

Who is the leader of the executive branch?

a. Congress

b. The courts

c. The people

d. The president

The president

300

Which soldier spied on the British for America?

a. Daniel SHay

b. George Washington

c. James Madison

d. Nathan Hale

Nathan Hale

400

Who is known as the "father of the Constitution"

a. James Madison

b. George Mason

c. George Washington

James Madison

500

Who was known for signing the most important documents such as the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and Articles of Confederation?

a. Roger Sherman

b. Nathan Hale

c. Thomas Jefferson

d. George Mason

Roger Sherman

Random

100

In New York State, all adult citizens have a civic responsibility to...

a. pass the laws b. run for office c. vote in elections d. give money to political campaigns

c. vote in elections

200

Children in China celebrate the New Year by receiving red envelopes with money and by watching dragon parades. These activities are examples of... a. needs b. foods c. customs d. responsibilities

c. customs

300

A person who buys and uses goods and services is called a.... a. nomad b. loyalist c. consumer d. rebel

c. consumer

400

Which group of items did the Native American Indians introduce to Europeans?

 a. corn, tobacco, and squash 

b. gold, silver, and copper

 c. silk, tea, and spices 

d. horses, rifles, and gunpowder

a. corn, tobacco, and squash

500

Who was known for helping with our 1st amendment rights of freedom of speech, religion, and the press?

a. Ben Franklin

b. Nathan Hale

c. George Washington

d. George Mason

d. George Mason