5th Grade Social Studies
5th Grade Social Studies 2
6th Grade Social Studies
6th Grade Social Studies
Grammar
100
Which nation started colonies in the Americas first?
Spain
100
What was England's first permanent settlement in North America?
Jamestown
100
The lowest class in Sumerian society was made up of...
farmers and slaves
100
What is a scribe?
a person who writes things for others
100
Mrs. Reynolds made me a costume for the masquerade.
Costume is the direct object. Me is the indirect object.
200
What did Spain start in the boderlands of New Spain to convert the Native Americans to Christianity.
missions
200
How did Tisquantum ( a Native American) help the first colonists of New England?
He taught them how to farm and to fish in their new home.
200
Sargon is known for...
creating the world's first empire
200
What did the Assyrians learn from the Hittites?
to make and use chariots
200
She gave the museum a rare sculpture.
Sculpture is the direct object. Museum is the indirect object.
300
Which colony made profits because they sold tobacco to Europe?
Virginia
300
In which present day states did the Dutch establish New Netherland?
New York and New Jersey
300
What innovation did the Sumerian farmers use to control river flooding?
They built dikes.
300
After the Medes conquered the ASsyrian Empire, what city became the center of civilization in Mesopotamia?
Babylon
300
Allyn told Kevin his ideas for the English project.
Ideas is the direct object. Kevin is the indirect object.
400
What is a legislature?
A legislature is the part of the government that makes laws.
400
Which part of North America did La Salle claim for France?
the Mississippi River valley
400
Name one of Assyrians achievements.
They linked major citist by building the first system of paced roads. They developed the first locks that opened with keys. They influenced how our government is organized.
400
How did the Kassites conquer Babylon?
They waited until the Hittites left the city with its riches.
400
Should Eliot bring Mother her robe?
Robe is the direct object. Mother is the indirect object.
500
What is a primary source?
A primary source is a source that was written by the people that lived at the time. For example, John Smith's book "A description of New England" would be a primary source.
500
How did missionaries affect Native Americans in New Spain?
They held ceremonies to make the Native Americans Catholic. They taught Native Americans Catholic beliefs. Some missionaries forced Native Americans to become Catholic and to work as slaves. Many Native Americans fought to hold on to their beliefs, but others were forced to change how they lived and worshipped.
500
a governing group of specially selected officials. Is it a code, territory, monarchy, decree or bureaucracy.
bureaucracy
500
Why did the Sumerians develop a writing system?
Tehy wanted to keep records of food production and distribution
500
Jennie's mom brought her a warm-up suit for gymnastics practice.
Suit is the direct object. Her is the indirect object.