WorksheetsSocial Studies CUA 1 Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 43mins
Why do people form communities? Choose three.
A. They provide material well-being.
B. They provide security.
C. They want to have the same types of houses.
D. They want religious freedom.
Lenny is bringing rice for the food drive at school. The food collected will be donated to the food bank. What need of the community does the food meet?
A. education
B. transportation
C. safety
D. material well-being
Which of these best completes the diagram?
A. Gather Free Money
B. Social Distancing
C. Religious Rights
D. Reasons Communities Form
What is the meaning of the word laws as it is used in the sentence? “Today, rules and laws create order and protect people’s rights and property.”
A. formal rules that apply to everyone
B. formal rules that apply to only children
C. the right to practice your religion
D. rules created with your friends at school
Which sentence best shows how Jack can make his classroom community better?
A. Keep his room clean at home.
B. Help other students when possible.
C. Pick up trash in his neighborhood.
D. Do his chores at home.
Early American settlers created many communities where they could practice their religion freely. Which of the following statements best reflects a result of this today?
A. Laws were created to stop religious freedom.
B. Only one religion is allowed in each state.
C. Many communities have multiple religious groups.
D. Religious groups are no longer allowed.
What is an example of how a community meets its transportation needs? Choose three.
A. airports
B. libraries
C. city buses
D. train stations
Which sentence describes how a community provides recreation opportunities for its citizens?
A. Governments create parks and trails.
B. Some people teach their children at home.
C. Trains and buses provide transportation options.
D. Businesses need communications systems to grow
What is the most likely reason communities create local governments?
A. to make their citizens unhappy
B. to elect a president for the country
C. to provide a plan for community services
D. to make sure there are a lot of rules to follow
Study the image. Which idea is supported by the image?
A. The government builds new houses.
B. Education builds stronger communities.
C. Public transportation helps the economy.
D. Volunteer opportunities provide well-being.
Study the graphic organizer. Which label completes the graphic organizer best?
A. communication
B. schools
C. swimming pool
D. trains
The pictures help the reader understand _________________________.
A. how people can change communities
B. how a large fire once destroyed Galveston
C. how communities do not change over time
D. how natural events can change communities
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?
A. outer space
B. elect a mayor
C. become larger
D. blow up a balloon
Viruses like COVID-19 changed the way people interact with one another. Which sentence best describes how communities changed? A. People spent more time at home. B. People washed their hands less often. C. People gathered together in large groups. D. People spent more time at work and school.
A. People spent more time at home.
B. People washed their hands less often.
C. People gathered together in large groups.
D. People spent more time at work and school.
Study the diagram. Which of these best completes the diagram?
A. entertainment
B. inventions
C. sports
D. television
Banneker sent a copy of his almanac and a letter to Thomas Jefferson. In his letter, Banneker wrote about how terrible slavery was. He asked Jefferson to imagine what it was like to be enslaved. Banneker fought for equality for all people.
With which statement about Benjamin Banneker would the author most likely agree?
a. Banneker discovered new territories and founded new towns.
b. Banneker was responsible for creating statues in Washington, D.C.
c. Banneker had freedom and felt everyone should be treated equally.
d. Banneker helped his community by improving the transportation system
(a) is remembered for settling new land.
(Daniel Boone; Benjamin Franklin; George Washington; Pierre-Charles L’Enfant)
Pierre-Charles L'Enfant is recognized for designing Washington, D.C. He placed the Capitol on high ground. This made the Capitol stand out as a place of importance to all citizens.
The reader can conclude from the passage that L’Enfant __________.
a. respected the government
b. was not a good city planner
c. hid the government from its citizens
d. believed the Capitol was not a symbol
Study the image and its caption. The caption helps explain __________.
a. Benjamin Banneker’s role in helping to free enslaved people
b. Daniel Boone’s role in the creation of new communities
c. Benjamin Franklin’s role in developing the postal system
d. Pierre-Charles L’Enfant role in designing Washington, D.C.
Which sentence BEST shows that Benjamin Franklin helped make his community a better place?
a. He served as a police officer.
b. He shared his wisdom through books.
c. He fought in the American Revolution.
d. He built swimming pools for all families.
