Social Studies Review Grade 2 1. Which word BEST describes the weather in Egypt? A.Snowy B.Cloudy C.Rainy D.Sunny.

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Grade 2Grade 2

1. Which word BEST describes 1. Which word BEST describes the weather in Egypt?the weather in Egypt?

A.A. SnowySnowy

B.B. CloudyCloudy

C.C. RainyRainy

D.D. SunnySunny

2. A place where people 2. A place where people live, work and play is called live, work and play is called a ______.a ______.

A.A. PopulationPopulation

B.B. SchoolSchool

C.C. CommunicationCommunication

D.D. CommunityCommunity

3. Which of these places has four seasons like Virginia?

A. Antarctic

B. Egypt

C. All of China

D. Parts of China

4. We have many choices for the 4. We have many choices for the way we travel today. Long ago, way we travel today. Long ago,

people ______.people ______.A.A. Rode on planesRode on planes

B.B. Rode on horsesRode on horses

C.C. Rode in carsRode in cars

D.D. Rode in busesRode in buses

5. Which of the following workers can tell you the climate of places around the world?

A. Weather person

B. Doctor

C. Cook

D. Truck driver

6. Which word would you use to 6. Which word would you use to tell about how many people live in tell about how many people live in

a community?a community?A.A. CommunicationCommunication

B.B. TransportationTransportation

C.C. PopulationPopulation

D.D. RecreationRecreation

7. New inventions have made changes in communities and the way people live today. Which of these is the BEST example of how communities have changed over time?

A. People have the same jobs

B. Boys and girls like to play

C. People’s names are different

D. Buildings have changed

8. The ancient Chinese and Egyptian 8. The ancient Chinese and Egyptian farmers did which one of these things farmers did which one of these things

because of the dry, desert-like because of the dry, desert-like conditions?conditions?

A.A. Irrigated the landIrrigated the land

B.B. Did not plant anythingDid not plant anything

C.C. Did nothing to the landDid nothing to the land

D.D. Sprayed for bugsSprayed for bugs

9. Which is NOT an invention of ancient

Egypt?A. Clock

B. Paper

C. Wood

D. 365 day calendar

10. Which of these was NOT an 10. Which of these was NOT an invention of ancient China?invention of ancient China?

A.A. FireworksFireworks

B.B. GoldGold

C.C. BronzeBronze

D.D. CompassCompass

11. The people of ancient 11. The people of ancient China used which of these China used which of these

when they wrote?when they wrote?A.A. AlphabetsAlphabets

B.B. HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics

C.C. CharactersCharacters

D.D. MarksMarks

12. Many things were invented by the ancient Egyptians. Which of these was an invention of ancient Egypt?

A. Cloth

B. Basket

C. Pencil

D. Paper

13. What is the name of the 13. What is the name of the type of writing used by the type of writing used by the

ancient Egyptians?ancient Egyptians?A.A. HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics

B.B. HandwritingHandwriting

C.C. CharactersCharacters

D.D. PrintingPrinting

14. Which of these is an 14. Which of these is an invention of ancient China?invention of ancient China?

A.A. WagonWagon

B.B. KiteKite

C.C. BalloonBalloon

D.D. ScooterScooter

15. Which of these examples of 15. Which of these examples of architecture is a contribution of architecture is a contribution of

ancient Egypt?ancient Egypt?A. Great Wall

B. Coliseum

C. Pyramids

D. Eiffel Tower

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doing an AWESOME doing an AWESOME job. Keep up the job. Keep up the

good work. good work. Remember to think Remember to think about the answer about the answer before you choose before you choose

it.it.

16. This is an example of architecture for which ancient civilization?

A. Ancient Rome

B. Ancient Greece

C. Ancient China

D. Ancient Egypt

17. Which American Indians 17. Which American Indians lived in adobe houses in lived in adobe houses in villages?villages?A.A. PuebloPueblo

B.B. SiouxSioux

C.C. PowhatanPowhatan

D.D. NavajoNavajo

18. The Sioux Indians lived in an area where you would find much of the land covered by which one of these?A. Cactus plants

B. Tall trees

C. Flowers

D. Grasses

19. What word describes the climate during summer days for the American Indians of the Eastern Woodlands, Plains and the Southwest.

A. Hot

B. Rainy

C. Cold

D. Mild

20. According to the map, 20. According to the map, where do the Plains Indians where do the Plains Indians live? live? A.A. 11

B.B. 22

C.C. 33

D.D. 44

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21. According to the map, 21. According to the map, where do the Powhatan Indians where do the Powhatan Indians

live?live?A.A. 22

B.B. 33

C.C. 11

D.D. 44

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22. According to the map, 22. According to the map, what area do the Pueblo what area do the Pueblo

Indians live?Indians live?A.A. 44

B.B. 22

C.C. 11

D.D. 33

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23. This picture shows a 23. This picture shows a community. When do you think community. When do you think

people may have lived in this type people may have lived in this type of community?of community?

A.A. During the time During the time of the Pilgrimsof the Pilgrims

B.B. TodayToday

C.C. In ancient timesIn ancient times

D.D. Long agoLong ago

24. Look at this picture. It shows a type of transportation used _______.

A. A long time ago

B. By ancient people

C. Today

D. By the pioneers

25. Look at these pictures. Which 25. Look at these pictures. Which picture BEST shows a community picture BEST shows a community

from a long time ago?from a long time ago?A.A.

B.B.

C.C.

26. Wood and bark houses were the type of home for which American Indians?

A. Southwest Indians

B. Pueblo Indians

C. Eastern Woodland Indians

D. Sioux Indians

27. What did the Sioux Indians 27. What did the Sioux Indians use the MOST for use the MOST for transportation?transportation?A.A. BuggiesBuggies

B.B. TrainsTrains

C.C. CanoesCanoes

D.D. HorsesHorses

28. Which is NOT a 28. Which is NOT a contribution of American contribution of American

Indians?Indians?A.A. FireworksFireworks

B.B. FarmingFarming

C.C. Respect for Respect for naturenature

D.D. Legends and Legends and storiesstories

29. Which of the following is an example of the type of home for the Pueblo Indians?A. Longhouses

B. Igloo

C. Multi-story terraced building

D. Tepee

30. Which of these American Indian tribes lived in Virginia?

A. Pueblo

B. Sioux

C. Powhatan

D. Eskimo