WorksheetsTest -Topic 1: Introduction to Social Studies
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 24mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Multiple Choice:
Which of the following civilizations is not a topic you will study this year in World Cultures 1?
a)
River Valley Civilizations
b)
Modern America
c)
Medieval Europe
2.
Fill in the Blank:
Assignments, classwork, tests, and projects all count toward your ________________ in this class.
a)
attendance
b)
grades
c)
behavior
3.
True/False:
If you are absent, you have as many days to complete missed work as days you were absent.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Multiple Choice:
Why is it important to bring a good attitude to class each day?
a)
It helps create a positive learning environment
b)
It makes the school day longer
c)
It allows students to avoid homework
5.
Multiple Choice:
What is the late work policy for Mr. Town’s class?
a)
Late work is not accepted
b)
10% off for each day late
c)
No consequences for late work
6.
Fill in the Blank:
Before leaving the classroom, students must ask for _______________ and get a pass.
a)
permission
b)
food
c)
books
7.
True/False:
You can pack up and line up at the door before the teacher dismisses you.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Multiple Choice
Describe what you should do if you arrive late to class.
a)
Ignore the teacher and start talking to friends
b)
Quietly enter, take your seat, Grab a Tardy Slip
c)
Interrupt the class and tell everyone why you are late
9.
Multiple Choice:
If you finish your work early, what should you not do?
a)
Distract other students
b)
Read quietly
c)
Work on homework for another class
10.
Multiple Choice:
If you do not follow classroom expectations, what is the first consequence?
a)
Office referral
b)
Detention
c)
Warning
11.
True/False:
It is okay to use your phone in class without permission.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Fill in the Blank:
You may not use _______________ tools for assignments or assessments unless Mr. Town says you may.
a)
AI
b)
math
c)
science
13.
Multiple Choice
Why are rules about academic integrity (cheating, citing sources, etc.) important?
a)
They help make learning fair for everyone
b)
They give students more homework
c)
They allow students to guess on tests
14.
Multiple Choice:
What is the main purpose of a Bell Ringer activity at the start of class?
a)
To get homework checked
b)
To earn extra credit
c)
To help you get focused for learning
15.
True/False:
Parents will receive weekly progress reports from Google Classroom.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Multiple Choice
Which of the following are ways that Google Classroom helps you keep track of your assignments or classwork and stay organized?
a)
It shows upcoming due dates and posts all assignments in one place
b)
It only works for science classes
c)
It does not allow students to see feedback from teachers
17.
Fill in the Blank:
A __________ Day is a flexible instructional day where you complete your World Cultures assignments at home.
a)
homework
b)
FID
c)
supply
18.
Multiple Choice:
What must you do with your Bell Ringer/Exit Ticket sheet at the end of each class?
a)
Leave it on your desk
b)
Throw it away
c)
Fill out the last column with the teacher’s prompt
19.
Multiple Choice:
Which of the following is an example of a good daily routine for starting class?
a)
Talking with friends the whole time
b)
Checking the board for announcements
c)
Playing on your device until the teacher tells you to stop
20.
Multiple Choice
Which combination includes two organizational tools students can use to help keep track of assignments and an explanation for each?
a)
A textbook and a sports schedule
b)
A planner and a digital calendar
c)
A lunch menu and a TV guide
21.
Fill in the Blank:
A helpful way to remember important dates and assignments is to use a __________ (digital or paper) to write things down each day.
a)
textbook
b)
water bottle
c)
planner
22.
Multiple Choice
Read this quote:
"The key is in not spending time, but in investing it." —Stephen R. Covey
What does it mean to “invest” your time, based on the quote by Stephen R. Covey, and why is it important?
a)
Using your time to do things that help you learn and grow for the future
b)
Only using time to play games
c)
Spending time on activities that have no purpose
23.
Multiple Choice:
When you have no homework for a class, what should you do in your assignment notebook?
a)
Leave the box completely blank
b)
Write “NONE” in the homework section
c)
Write the lesson topic, reminders, or other notes from class
24.
Multiple Choice:
Which of the following is not a recommended method of taking notes described in the lesson?
a)
Outline Method
b)
Cornell Method
c)
Copy-and-Paste Method
25.
Multiple Choice
Why is it helpful to put information into your own words when taking notes instead of copying word-for-word?
a)
It makes your notes look exactly like the textbook
b)
It helps you understand the material better
c)
t is faster to copy everything word-for-word
26.
Multiple Choice:
What is one key reason that effective group communication is important?
a)
It allows one person to make all the decisions for the group
b)
It helps the group make thoughtful decisions and reach common goals
c)
It makes the project last longer
27.
Checkbox: (Select all that apply)
Which clues can help you identify important information to include in your notes?
a)
Bolded, underlined, or highlighted words
b)
Repeated words and phrases
c)
Teacher or reading says “This is important”
d)
Summaries and main ideas
28.
Multiple Choice
If two group members strongly disagree and begin to argue, which respectful strategy could your group use to solve the problem and keep the project moving forward?
a)
Pick the idea just because one member is louder
b)
Listen to each other's ideas and try to find a compromise
c)
Ignore both members and do the project alone
29.
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is true about your digital footprint?
a)
Only things you post yourself become part of your digital footprint
b)
Both your own posts and things others post about you can be part of your digital footprint
c)
Anything someone else shares about you online does not affect your digital footprint
30.
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a way to decide if an online source is reliable?
a)
Only use sources that agree with your opinion
b)
Choose the first website that appears in the search results
c)
Check the author's credentials
31.
Multiple Choice
Which is the BEST example of plagiarism?
a)
Quoting a source with quotation marks and giving credit
b)
Copying several answers you found online into your assignment without giving credit
c)
Researching a topic but writing your own work from memory
32.
Checkbox: (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are important internet safety practices?
a)
Keep your passwords private and complex
b)
Never meet in person with someone you met online
c)
Tell a trusted adult if you feel unsafe or are bullied online
d)
Share personal photos and information on social media with everyone
33.
Short Answer
Which statement lists two differences between cyberbullying and face-to-face bullying?
a)
Cyberbullying can happen at any time and is often anonymous
b)
Face-to-face bullying is always funnier and doesn’t hurt
c)
Cyberbullying happens only at school and is always public
34.
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an essential part of a professional email?
a)
Starting the message with “Yo!”
b)
Writing the entire message in the subject line
c)
Including a clear subject, polite greeting, and respectful closing
35.
Multiple Choice
Why is it important to review your email before you send it?
a)
To make sure your message is clear and free of mistakes
b)
So you can add as many emojis as possible
c)
Because it makes your email longer
36.
Checkbox (Select all that apply)
Which are effective self-advocacy strategies according to the lesson?
a)
Use rude or demanding language to get what you want
b)
Ask for help politely and respectfully
c)
Take action to resolve your problem
d)
Wait and hope someone notices your problem
37.
Multiple Choice
If you are confused about your homework and it is due tomorrow, what is an appropriate way to communicate with your teacher to get help
a)
Send a polite email, such as: "Hi, I am confused about the homework due tomorrow. Could you please help explain it to me?"
b)
Yell at your teacher in class
c)
Ignore the problem and do nothing
38.
Multiple Choice:
What is an example of an active study strategy (not a passive one)?
a)
Rereading your notes
b)
Highlighting every sentence in your textbook
c)
Creating and quizzing yourself with flashcards
39.
Multiple Choice
Which two steps should you take before or during your study time to help prepare for a test or quiz?
a)
Find a quiet place to study and have all of the material
b)
Watch TV and skip reading your notes
c)
Wait until the last minute and hope for the best
40.
Multiple Choice:
When starting a test, what is a “brain dump”?
a)
Randomly answering the questions quickly
b)
Writing down everything you remember before you begin
c)
Asking the teacher for the answers
41.
Checkbox: (Select all that apply)
Which of the following help create a productive study environment?
a)
Studying at your desk or table
b)
Having your phone beside you and texting friends
c)
Keeping your workspace clutter-free
42.
Multiple Choice
If you finish your test faster than your classmates, what important steps should you take before turning it in?
a)
Review your answers and check for mistakes
b)
Turn it in immediately without looking it over
c)
Start talking loudly to your classmates
43.
Multiple Choice
Who was responsible for organizing the September 11th attacks?
a)
George W. Bush
b)
Osama bin Laden
c)
Vladimir Putin
44.
True or False
Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
a)
True
b)
False
45.
Multiple Choice
When is Constitution Day celebrated each year?
a)
July 4th
b)
November 11th
c)
September 17th
46.
True or False
The Constitution sets up three branches of government in the United States.
a)
True
b)
False
47.
Fill in the Blank
The authors of the U.S. Constitution are known as the __________.
a)
Framers
b)
Authors
c)
Fathers
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