Social Studies Quiz - Grade 5

What is a country?

• A city

• A nation with its own government

• A continent

• A village

What is the capital of Jamaica?

• Montego Bay

• Kingston

• Ocho Rios

• Negril

Who was Christopher Columbus?

• A scientist

• An explorer

• A king

• A president

What is a colony?

• A country ruled by another country

• A city

• A farm

• An island

Which ocean is east of Jamaica?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What is the national flower of Jamaica?

• Hibiscus

• Lignum Vitae

• Rose

• Lily

Who makes the laws in a country?

• Citizens

• Government or Parliament

• Police

• Teachers

Which of these is a continent?

• Africa

• Jamaica

• Kingston

• Caribbean

What do we call money used in a country?

• Currency

• Coin

• Cash only

• Gold

Which of these is an island?

• Jamaica

• Canada

• USA

• Brazil