Social Studies CUA#1 Review

Which idea is supported by the image?

• Volunteer opportunities provide well-being

• Education builds strong communities

• The government builds new houses

• Public transportation helps the economy

Which sentence describes how a community provides recreation opportunities for citizens?

• Governments create parks and trails

• Some people teach their children at home

• Businesses need communications systems to grow

• Trains and buses provide transportation options

Which sentence best shows how Josiah can make his classroom community better?

• Keep his room clean at home

• Pick up trash in his neighborhood

• Do his chores at home

• Help other students when possible

Viruses like COVID-19 changed the way people interact with one another. Which sentence best describes how communities changed?

• People gather together in large groups

• People spent more time at work and school

• People spent more time at home

• People washed their hands less often

Which sentence best shows that Benjamin Franklin helped make his community a better place?

• He served as a police officer

• He fought in the American Revolution

• He built swimming pools for all families

• He shared his wisdom through books

Read the passage:

“Pierre-Charles L’Enfant is recognized for designing Washington, D.C. He placed the Capitol on high ground. This made the Capitol stand out as a place of importance to all citizens.”

The reader can conclude from the passage that L’Enfant_________.

• Respected the government

• Believed the capitol was not a symbol

• Hid the government from its citizens

• Was not a good city planner

Early American settlers created many communities where they could practice their religion freely.

Which of the following statements best reflects a result of this today?

• Laws were created to stop religious freedom

• Many communities have multiple religious groups

• Religious groups are no longer allowed

• Only one religion is allowed in each state

What is the meaning of the word laws as it is used in the sentence? “Today, rules and laws create order and protect people’s rights and property.“

• Formal rules that apply to everyone

• Rules created with your friends at school

• The right to practice your religion

• Formal rules that apply to children

Aliyah is bringing rice for the food drive at school. The food collected will be donated to the food bank. What need of the community does the food meet?

• Education

• Transportation

• Safety

• Material well-being

Read the passage: “Banneker sent a copy of his almanac and a letter to Thomas Jefferson. In his letter Banneker wrote about how terrible slavery was. He asked Jefferson to imagine what it was like to be enslaved. Banneker fought for equality for all people.”

With which statement about Benjamin Banneker would the author most likely agree?

• Banneker discovered new territories and founded new towns

• Banneker had freedom and felt everyone should be treated equally

• Banneker helped his community by improving the transportation system

• Banneker was responsible for creating statues in Washington, D.C.