WorksheetsUnit 1&2 Cumulative Social Studies Study Guide
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 38mins
What continents are included in the Western Hemisphere?
A) Africa & Europe
B) North & South America
C) Asia & Australia
D) Antarctica
Which continents are part of the Eastern Hemisphere?
North & South America
Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia
Antarctica & Australia
North America & Europe
The Northern Hemisphere includes everything north of the _________?
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
Prime Meridian
Arctic Circle
The Southern Hemisphere includes everything south of the _________
Equator
Prime Meridian
Tropic of Cancer
Arctic Circle
What does the Equator (0° latitude) divide?
A) Eastern & Western Hemispheres
B) Northern & Southern Hemispheres
C) North & South America
D) Africa & Asia
What does the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) divide?
Northern & Southern Hemispheres
Eastern & Western Hemispheres
North & South America
Europe & Asia
Which type of map shows landforms such as mountains, rivers, and coasts?
Political Map
Physical Map
Population Density Map
Climate Map
Which type of map shows borders, countries, and cities?
Physical Map
Political Map
Population Density Map
Climate Map
What does a Thematic Map show?
A Thematic Map shows data like climate, population, precipitation or resources.
A Thematic Map shows only the boundaries of countries and states.
A Thematic Map shows the physical features like mountains and rivers.
A Thematic Map shows only the locations of cities and roads.
Which map element shows directions?
Compass Rose
Legend/Key
Title
Which map element explains map symbols?
Compass Rose
Legend/Key
Title
Which map element tells the subject of the map?
Compass Rose
Legend/Key
Title
0° Latitude is called the ________ and divides North/South.
Equator
Prime Meridian
Tropic of Cancer
International Date Line
0° Longitude is called the ________ and divides East/West.
Prime Meridian
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
International Date Line
Which holidays are celebrated in Christianity?
Christmas, Easter.
Diwali, Holi.
Hanukkah, Passover.
Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr.
Which holidays are celebrated in Judaism?
Yom Kippur, Hanukkah.
Christmas, Easter.
Diwali, Holi.
Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr.
Which holiday is celebrated in Hinduism?
Diwali.
Christmas.
Eid al-Fitr.
Hanukkah.
Which holidays are celebrated in Islam?
Ramadan, Eid Al-Fitr.
Christmas, Easter.
Diwali, Holi.
Hanukkah, Passover.
What does polytheistic mean?
Belief in more than one god.
Belief in only one god.
Belief in no gods.
Belief in spirits only.
What does monotheistic mean?
Belief in one god.
Belief in many gods.
Belief in no gods.
Belief in nature spirits.
What is religion?
A system of beliefs, values, and practices based on faith/spiritual leaders.
A type of government system.
A scientific theory about the universe.
A form of physical exercise.
Which climate zone is cold year-round with little precipitation?
Polar.
Tropical.
Desert.
Temperate.
Which climate zone has moderate climate and 4 seasons?
Temperate.
Tropical.
Polar.
Desert.
Which climate zone is hot with high rainfall?
Tropical.
Desert.
Polar.
Temperate.
Which climate zone can be hot and is very dry?
Desert.
Rainforest.
Tundra.
Savanna.
Which of the following is a positive impact of multiculturalism?
Discrimination
Language barriers
Trying new foods
None of the above
Which of the following is a negative impact of multiculturalism?
Learning different perspectives
Discrimination
Trying new foods
None of the above
What is the largest ocean in the world?
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
What is the second largest ocean in the world?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Southern Ocean
What is the largest continent (landmass) in the world?
Asia
Africa
Europe
Australia
What continent is located at 60°N, 90°W?
North America
Europe
Asia
Australia
What country is located at 30°S, 120°E?
Australia
Brazil
South Africa
Indonesia
If you travel from Europe to South America, in which direction are you traveling?
Southwest
Northeast
Northwest
Southeast
What is this an example of?
compass rose
physical map
map grid
map key
What climate zone is the green area in the picture?
Polar zone
Temperate zone
Tropical zone
Which climate zone is represented by the green area in the picture?
Polar zone
Temperate zone
Tropical zone
Region between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. The sun's rays are most intense and the temperatures are always warm.
tropical zone
temperate zone
polar zone
warm front
What continent is located at 60°N, 90°W?
North America
Europe
Asia
Australia
What country is located at 30°S, 120°E?
Australia
Brazil
South Africa
Indonesia
What climate zone is the green area in the picture?
Polar zone
Temperate zone
Tropical zone
Area of people who share common cultural traits.
Culture
Culture region
Multicultural
Religion
Process of spreading knowledge, ideas, skills, and goods to other cultures.
Institution
Culture
Culture Diffusion
Culture traits
The variety of cultures within a community.
Institution
Culture region
Culture
Multicultural
The way of life of a group of people who share common values and beliefs.
Culture
Culture diffusion
Region
History
Religion is a system of beliefs, values, or practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader(s) or natural elements
What cardinal direction goes in the yellow box?
east
west
south
north
What cardinal direction goes in the yellow box?
north
south
east
west
What cardinal direction goes in the yellow box?
northeast
southwest
north
south
What cardinal direction goes in the yellow box?
west
east
southeast
northwest
Choose ALL the cardinal directions.
north
south
east
west
northwest
Choose ALL the intermediate directions.
northwest
southeast
west
south
What intermediate direction goes in the purple box?
northeast
northwest
south
west
What intermediate direction goes in the purple box?
northeast
south
west
southwest
What intermediate direction goes in the purple box?
north
southeast
west
southwest
What intermediate direction goes in the purple box?
north
northwest
northeast
south
Colorado (CO).
What are the intermediate directions?
north, south, west, east
northwest, southwest, northeast, southeast
the direction the Earth rotates
the direction all students walk to Northwest Middle School
Michigan is _________ of Wisconsin.
North
South
East
West
Which of the following is a social aspect of culture?
Food
Money/currency
Natural resources
Transportation Centers
