3rd Grade S.S. Unit 1 Test

What is a community?

• where people live, work, and play

• where people go on vacation

• where people go to work

• where people cross a bridge

What is the history of El Paso, Texas?

• It was first settled by Native Americans

• It is where Carlos lives.

• It is Spanish for "the pass."

• People work and have fun together.

Where is El Paso, Texas located?

• near lakes

• between two mountains

• where two rivers meet

• in a desert region

What state is Astoria?

• Colorade

• Texas

• North Carolina

• Oregon

Where is Wilmington located?

• between Cape Fear River and Atlantic Ocean

• in the desert

• between two mountains

• between two rivers

Who settled in Wilmington after the Native American?

• English

• Arapaho

• Texans

• Norwegians

The culture of Mali and Timbuktu__________________

• is located in West Africa.

• does a lot of merchant business.

• has a main language of French.

• is sunny most days.

How is Timbuktu like it was in the past?

• Religion is still important.

• Thousand of people live there.

• It is a center of learning.

• Camels carry blocks of salt.

What might you have seen in Timbuktu many centuries ago?

• few people

• rain every day

• camels carrying goods

• two mosques

Why is the Pacific Ocean important to the people of Astoria?

• People swim, fish, boat, and ride the waves.

• They hold a special celebration.

• It is across the United States from Wilmington.

• It has many museums to visit.