Social Studies Review

Which of the best describes Christopher Columbus?

• I set sail in 1942

• I landed in North America

• Communities began to develop as a result of my journey

• All of these describe Christopher Columbus

What did the explorations of Lewis and Clark do to help the young United States?

• create new communities

• invent new technologies

• bring more people into government

• expand existing cities

How did the invention of cars change this town?

• Trees grew larger.

• Roads were paved.

• Stores sold fewer goods.

• People used more horses.

All of the following are examples of why people have formed communities

EXCEPT–

• people want to explore new lands

• people want to feel secure

• people want religious freedom

• people want material well-being

How do police help the citizens of a community? Select two answers

• They fight fires and They print newspapers.

• They build roads.

• They enforce laws and They protect people.

People in a community need recreation. Which is one way to meet this need?

• Businesses hire more workers.

• New roads are built.

• Police and fire fighters keep people safe.

• The community builds a park.

Which BEST completes the chart in the picture?

• Visits

• Emails

• Radios

• Televisions

The safety patrol helps students at school stay safe. In the same way, ______ help people in the community stay safe.

• judges

• librarians

• dog catchers

• police officers

Many urban community governments provide

transportation to their citizens by having which of the following.

• newspaper

• libraries

• city buses

• city parks

Which place best completes the diagram in the picture?

• zoo

• school

• fire station

• police station