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Social Studies Chapter 1

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an example of a natural resource?

a)

trees

b)

toys

c)

Diet Coke

d)

TV

2.

What is an example of a natural resource?

a)

water

b)

socks

c)

Dr. Pepper

d)

mirrors

3.

Food, clothing, and shelter are examples of our basic ______.

a)

needs

b)

wants

c)

functions

d)

units

4.

The citizens of a community depend on their police officers and firefighters for ___________.

a)

homework help

b)

safety

c)

food

d)

electricity

5.

Which of the following people provide a service?

**PICK TWO ANSWERS**

a)

doctors

b)

dentists

c)

welders

d)

stay at home mom

6.

A ____________ is work that someone does for someone else.

a)

service

b)

car ride

c)

shower

d)

sleepover

7.

_____________________ are things from nature that we use everyday.

a)

natural resources

b)

Frozen dinners

c)

Fun pets

d)

Diet Coke

8.

Where do citizens go to find books and other materials?

a)

library

b)

grocery store

c)

gas station

d)

car dealership

9.

A way of doing something is called a ________________.

a)

custom

b)

culture

c)

holiday

d)

heritage

10.

A group of people who have the same language and culture as well as share a way of life is a _________________________.

a)

ethnic group

b)

football team

c)

grade school

d)

best friends

11.

____________________ can be seen in a group's clothing and heard in their language and music.

a)

culture

b)

custom

c)

heritage

d)

friendship

12.

A set of values and traditions handed down to a group from those who lived before them is a person's _____________.

a)

heritage

b)

tradition

c)

culture

d)

custom

13.

A special day for remembering a person or an event is a __________________.

a)

holiday

b)

vacation

c)

fun event

d)

custom

14.

__________ are rules that citizens of a community must follow.

a)

laws

b)

demands

c)

peace

d)

consequences

15.

People who break laws face __________________.

a)

consequences

b)

judge

c)

mayor

d)

peace

16.

People must ______________ with one another to work together peacefully.

a)

cooperate

b)

be fair

c)

judge

d)

mayor

17.

A group of people who make laws is the ________________.

a)

government

b)

teacher

c)

mayor

d)

judge

18.

The leader of COMMUNITY governments is a _____________.

a)

mayor

b)

judge

c)

president

d)

teacher

19.

A __________________ is something a person should do because it is necessary and important.

a)

responsibility

b)

cooperation

c)

consequence

d)

government

20.

People who are chosen to work as leaders in the courts are called _______________.

a)

judges

b)

students

c)

teachers

d)

mayors

21.

___________ is a time of quiet or calm.

a)

peace

b)

sleep

c)

laws

d)

fair

22.

Judges must always be ________ and honest.

a)

fair

b)

quick

c)

peaceful

d)

quiet

23.

Things that can be bought or sold.

a)

goods

b)

peace

c)

laws

d)

judges

24.

What happens because of what a person does.

a)

consequence

b)

responsibility

c)

culture

d)

custom

25.

A group's customs and beliefs that its members share.

a)

heritage

b)

culture

c)

goods

d)

service

26.

One _____________ of every citizen is to obey the laws.

a)

responsibility

b)

consequence

c)

government

d)

cooperation

27.

Why do many people live in a community with a business center?

a)

So they can live near their work.

b)

So they can shop on their lunch hour.

c)

So they can meet new people.

d)

So they can get steps on their Fit Bit.

28.

What national holiday celebrates our country's freedom?

a)

Fourth of July

b)

Valentine's Day

c)

Groundhog's Day

d)

Thanksgiving

29.

What places are important in a community because they are places where they can learn?

a)

schools

b)

department stores

c)

factories

d)

parks

30.

______________ is a leader whose job is to see that a community's problems are solved.

a)

mayor

b)

governor

c)

president

d)

teacher

31.

Paying a fine, getting hurt, and going to jail are all _________________ for breaking the law.

a)

consequences

b)

responsibilities

c)

assignments

d)

fun

32.

What do people need to do in a community in order to make it a safe and peaceful place to live?

a)

cooperate

b)

hide

c)

go to college

d)

shower

33.

An _________________brings some of its culture to the communities they live in.

a)

ethnic group

b)

actual softball team

c)

unique group

d)

incredible teacher

34.

What is a place where a group of people live or work together?

a)

community

b)

state

c)

country

d)

universe

35.

TRUE OR FALSE?

Laws help keep communities safe.

a)

true

b)

false

36.

TRUE OR FALSE?

People in a community government work to solve problems.

a)

true

b)

false

37.

TRUE OR FALSE?

Only members of a government have responsibilities in a community.

a)

true

b)

false

38.

In the United States it is custom to shake hands when meeting new people. In Japan, what is their custom when they meet new people?

a)

bow

b)

run away

c)

high five

d)

wink

39.

What is the symbol of our nation's strength and freedom?

a)

bald eagle

b)

chipmunk

c)

badger

d)

warrior

40.

A set of values and traditions handed down to a group from those who lived before them.

a)

heritage

b)

custom

c)

culture

d)

responsibilty

41.

What holiday is an important part of our American heritage?

a)

Fourth of July

b)

Valentine's Day

c)

Grandparent's Day

d)

Groundhog's Day