Social Studies Citizenship Review

The word “equality” means __________.

• only some people need extra help

• all people should behave in a way that is honest

• you can think, speak and make decisions for others

• everyone should have the same opportunities

Citizens have the responsibility to __________.

• finish their chores

• Learn many languages

• Buy lots of goods and services

• Help make communities successful

Which sentence best demonstrates that Clara Barton was a good citizen?

• She was nice.

• She had a brother.

• She took care of wounded soldiers.

• She was born in 1821

How do local food banks help the community?

• They build and repair homes for free.

• They provide food to families in need.

• They offer medical care to children.

• They find loving homes for stray animals.

Which sentence is the best example of an unplanned act of bravery?

• Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross.

• Students fill sandbags to prepare for a coming storm.

• Todd Beamer led a group of passengers to fight hijackers.

• Firefighters practice every day to be prepared to help people.

James A. Lovell showed courage when he __________.

• landed the damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft safely

• helped enslaved people escape to freedom

• represented Hispanic veterans

• worked as a chaplain

When making decisions, it is important to __________.

• listen only to one person‘s opinion

• use multiple trusted sources of information

• Believe everything Google says

• Ignore people who have experience

What is the first step in problem solving?

• Gather information

• Identify a problem

• Implement a solution

• List and consider options

What does the word “discrimination” mean?

• To treat everyone fairly

• To treat people badly because of how they look or where they’re from

• To break the law

• Slavery

How can students be good citizens?

• Blurt out answers during class

• Ignore trash on the ground because they didn’t make the mess

• Tattle on other students

• Be respectful of teachers, other students, and school property