Social Studies
Why is it important to study the stories of Native American tribes from different regions?
A) To learn about ancient architecture
B) To better understand the rich diversity and history of the land before European settlement
C) To prepare for vacation
D) To compare hunting methods
B) To better understand the rich diversity and history of the land before European settlement
What is the volume of a rectangular prism with a length of 4 cm, width of 3 cm, and height of 5 cm?
a) 12 cm³
b) 60 cm³
c) 30 cm³
d) 12 cm²
b) 60 cm³
What basic relationship do animals have with each other in an ecosystem?
A) Some are predators and others are prey
B) All animals are herbivores
C) Some animals live independently of others
D) Animals are only affected by climate change
A) Some are predators and others are prey
What is the main theme of the novel Esperanza Rising?
a) The importance of friendship and loyalty
b) Overcoming adversity and standing up for human rights
c) The journey to self-discovery through travel
d) Exploring the natural world and its beauty
b) Overcoming adversity and standing up for human rights
What is one way that the Columbian Exchange changed life in North America?
A) It created new sports
B) It introduced new plants, animals, and diseases
C) It gave everyone voting rights
D) It ended all wars
B) It introduced new plants, animals, and diseases
Which number represents the place value of the 5 in 4.56?
a) 5 hundredths
b) 50 thousandths
c) 5 tenths
d) 50 hundredths
c) 5 tenths
What role do decomposers like fungi and earthworms play in the ecosystem?
A) They produce oxygen for plants
B) They consume dead material and produce soil
C) They only eat living plants
D) They help predators find prey
B) They consume dead material and produce soil
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)?
a) A list of the rules for good manners
b) A set of guidelines for how people should treat animals
c) A document that outlines the basic rights every person should have
d) A book that explains how to become a good citizen
c) A document that outlines the basic rights every person should have
The phrase “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” comes from:
A) The Bill of Rights
B) The Declaration of Independence
C) The Constitution’s Preamble
D) A famous poem
B) The Declaration of Independence
What is the sum of 7.5 and 3.25?
a) 10.75
b) 10.25
c) 11.25
d) 8.25
a) 10.75
What causes the Earth’s day and night cycle?
A) The Sun moving around the Earth
B) The Earth spinning on its axis
C) The Moon reflecting light
D) The Earth's orbit around the Sun
B) The Earth spinning on its axis
What is the overall purpose of analyzing Jackie Robinson’s life in the context of social change?
A) To learn about baseball statistics.
B) To understand how professional athletes can influence social change and leadership through their actions.
C) To focus on his personal life and relationships.
D) To study the history of professional sports in the United States.
B) To understand how professional athletes can influence social change and leadership through their actions.
What does the system of “checks and balances” do in our government?
A) Keeps government buildings clean
B) Helps each branch of government limit the powers of the others
C) Makes sure the president wins elections
D) Allows states to make their own money
B) Helps each branch of government limit the powers of the others
If a recipe calls for 2 1/2 cups of sugar, and you are making 3 batches, how much sugar will you need?
a) 6 cups
b) 7 1/2 cups
c) 5 1/2 cups
d) 7 cups
b) 7 1/2 cups
What causes the Moon to appear to change shape in the sky?
A) The Moon is actually changing shape
B) The Sun is blocked by the Earth
C) The Moon is in different phases depending on its position relative to the Earth and Sun
D) The Earth’s atmosphere makes the Moon look different
C) The Moon is in different phases depending on its position relative to the Earth and Sun
What does "sensory language" refer to in narrative writing?
A) Using precise statistics and data to describe the rainforest.
B) Writing that includes descriptions that appeal to the five senses (sight, smell, touch, taste, sound).
C) Using complex vocabulary to describe the rainforest.
D) Writing that describes only what is seen in the rainforest.
B) Writing that includes descriptions that appeal to the five senses (sight, smell, touch, taste, sound).
Why is Jamestown important in American history?
A) It was the first successful English colony in North America
B) It was where the Constitution was signed
C) It ended slavery
D) It started the Civil War
A) It was the first successful English colony in North America
What is the result of dividing 456 by 12?
a) 38
b) 46
c) 39
d) 45
a) 38
What is a chemical reaction?
a) A process that changes the color of a substance without affecting its properties.
b) A process where substances are mixed, and new substances are formed with different properties.
c) A simple mixing of substances without any change in properties.
d) A reaction where substances freeze into solid form.
b) A process where substances are mixed, and new substances are formed with different properties.
What is a first-person narrative?
A) A story told from the perspective of an outside observer.
B) A story where the narrator is telling the story from their own point of view, using "I" or "we."
C) A story that describes what happens to a group of people, using "they."
D) A story written in the third-person omniscient perspective, where the narrator knows everything.
A story where the narrator is telling the story from their own point of view, using "I" or "we."