Understanding Social Studies

Which of the following is NOT one of the five themes of social studies?

• Biology

• Geography

• History

• Economy

Who studies early humans and their behaviors?

• Anthropologists

• Historians

• Economists

• Geographers

What is a fact?

• A biased opinion

• A statement of someone's belief

• A truth that can be proven with evidence

• An exaggerated statement

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

• A textbook

• A biography

• A personal journal entry

• An online encyclopedia

What does the term 'perspective' refer to in social studies?

• A proven fact

• The way a person thinks about or views something

• A type of government

• A historical event

Which social scientist studies politics and how governments work?

• Geographers

• Political Scientists

• Economists

• Anthropologists

What is bias?

• A historical event

• A type of primary source

• A proven fact

• A one-sided point of view

Which of the following is a secondary source?

• A signed document

• A personal letter

• A news commentator's report

• An eyewitness testimony

What is the role of social scientists?

• To document studies to understand the past and its effects today

• To create new laws

• To build physical structures

• To study the stars

Why is perspective important in social studies?

• It creates bias

• It is a type of primary source

• It proves facts

• It helps consider different points of view on the same topic