Local Communities Quiz

Which of the following is NOT an example of a local community?

• town

• city

• neighborhood

• country

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: Many early communities in America gathered together so they could practice _______. a) religion b) soccer

What are formal rules that apply to everyone in the community called?

• rights

• members

• laws

• problems

Which of the following are things that influence communities? Select ALL that apply.

• flowers

• Ideas

• Events

• Individuals

New roads and buildings are examples of physical changes to a community.

• True

• False

It is important that all members of a community actively

• play

• learn

• communicate

• participate

Match each community need to its example.

• Communication

• Transportation

• Education

• Recreation

Study the graphic organizer. What label completes the graphic organizer best?

• schools

• trains

• swimming pools

• communication

Read the following: "Many communities expand over time. Leaders make decisions to guide how their community grows." What is the best meaning of the word expand in this example?

• outer space

• elect a mayor

• blow up a balloon

• become larger

The Founding Fathers help to create

• A house

• A playground

• A new nation

• A new library