Unit 1 & 2 Social Studies Test Review

What is Pierre- Charles L'Enfant best known for?

• He designed Washington, DC

• He discovered America in 1492

• He designed the Statue of Liberty

• He was a Founding Father of America

How can people in a community receive important and current news?

• Reading fiction books at the library

• Watching a movie about Texas History

• Through newspapers, news websites, and news stations

• Having a 4th of July parade

What is a time period of 100 years called?

• Year

• Decade

• Era

• Century

Why does Wylie have public parks like Valentine and Community park?

• So the city can teach safety lessons

• People can buy plants and trees from the park.

• Wylie collects taxes from children to pay to use the park.

• People can enjoy many fun activities at a park.

Which direction would you travel FROM texas to Missouri?

• Northwest

• Northeast

• Southeast

• Southwest

People form communities to...

• Be safe

• Have laws

• Be alone

• Help each other

What natural disaster is found in the ocean and causes high winds and heavy rains?

• Volcano

• Hurricane

• Wildfire

• Earthquake

Which of the following are natural resources?

• water

• gold

• soil

• trees

To change something means to _______ it.

• Modify

• Destroy

• Harm

• Fix

Based on this timeline, when was the first iphone released?

• 1977

• 2010

• 2001

• 2007