Social Studies Quiz

Social studies is best defined as:

• The study of natural sciences

• An interdisciplinary field exploring human societies

• The study of literature

• The study of mathematics

Which of the following is NOT included in the scope of social studies?

• History

• Geography

• Economics

• Astronomy

What does history primarily study?

• Human cultures

• Earth’s climate

• Past events, people, and societies

• Resource distribution

Which skill is developed through the study of history?

• Cooking skills

• Critical thinking and analysis

• Painting skills

• Singing ability

Geography deals with the study of:

• Government and politics

• Physical features, climate, and population

• Human rights and responsibilities

• Economic systems

What is promoted through the study of geography?

• Civic engagement

• Spatial reasoning and awareness

• Musical talent

• Leadership skills

Which field studies how societies allocate scarce resources?

• History

• Economics

• Civics

• Anthropology

Which of the following is NOT a concern of economics?

• Production of goods

• Consumption of services

• Resource allocation

• Weather forecasting

Political science is mainly concerned with:

• Human social behavior

• Government, politics, and public policy

• Trade and commerce

• Climate and environment

Civics focuses on:

• The past events of human society

• The rights and responsibilities of citizens

• Population studies

• Global trade