Introduction to Revolution (Social Studies - Year 5)

What is a revolution?

• A peaceful gathering in a town

• A sudden change in rules or leadership

• A type of celebration

• A new invention in science

Which of the following is a common cause of revolutions?

• People being very happy with their leaders

• New sports being introduced

• People wanting better rights and freedom

• More animals being born in farms

Why would unfair taxes make people start a revolution?

• Because people enjoy paying extra

• Because taxes make people healthier

• Because unfair taxes can make people poor and angry

• Because taxes give everyone a party

The American Revolution began because...

• The weather was too cold

• The people wanted independence from Britain

• The British gave them too many gifts

• The colonies were full of animals

Which of these was a cause of the French Revolution?

• Too many holidays

• Equal wealth among all people

• Unfair treatment of poor people and high taxes

• Lack of new inventions

What happens when people feel their voices are not being heard by the government?

• They ignore it and go on with life

• They vote more for the government

• They may start to protest or rebel

• They bake a cake

Which of these revolutions involved people fighting to end slavery?

• AI Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

• Haitian Revolution

• Scientific Revolution

Which is the best explanation for how unfair leadership can cause a revolution?

• People enjoy unfair rules

• Leaders don’t work hard enough

• People want to be ruled forever

• People will rise up to demand fairness and change

What role did high food prices play in starting revolutions?

• They made people cook better meals

• They made people happy

• They caused hunger and anger among the poor

• They helped farmers get richer

Why is it important to study different revolutions from history?

• To copy them exactly

• To understand why change happens and how people fight for justice

• To learn how to build rockets

• So we can have more wars