Key To Social Studies 3 Lesson Assessment

Theme 1
World
Geography
Lesson assessment
Lesson 1: Communities
Words We Know:
1 Draw a line from the word to the definition.
Urban community A. A medium-sized community, usually

located near a large city
Natural areas B. People with jobs that improve our
health and well-being
Suburban community C. A place where people do not live close
together and buildings are far apart
Rural community D. A place where many people live in a
city
Community helpers E. Open space with parks and trees
Draw a Word:
2 Choose one word from the lesson. Draw a picture to show what the word means.
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Lesson 1: Communities Theme 1
World
Geography
Say What You Know:
3 Circle the correct answer.
What is a community member?

a. Someone in your family.
b. Someone who lives and works in your neighborhood.
c. Someone who lives in a city far away.
What type of community is New York City?

a. Rural community.
b. Suburban community.
c. Urban community.
What might you see in a rural community?

a. Animals like cows or horses.
b. Lots of cars, buses, and trucks.
c. Tall apartment buildings and large malls for shopping.
What does a doctor do?

a. Sells healthy food and healthy snacks.
b. Takes care of people’s health by helping sick or injured patients.
c. Helps people to learn to ride bicycles for exercise.
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Lesson 1: Communities Theme 1
World
Geography
What does a plumber do?

a. Installs pipes and makes sure that sinks and bathtubs work properly.
b. Helps to make lamps and electricity work.
c. Helps to make walls and floors for buildings.
What might you find in an urban community?

a. Many places to shop and work.
b. Lots of open space and natural areas.
c. Houses that are far apart.
Show What You Know:
4 Draw a picture of a community helper at work.
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Theme 1
World
Geography
Lesson assessment
Lesson 2: Where Do We Live?
Words We Know:
1 What word belongs? Put the correct word or words in the sentence.
(geographic tools - scale - symbols - grid - Equator)
The line passing through the middle of the Earth at zero latitude is called the ................ .
Map makers use pictures, or ................ like trees, buildings, or colors to help us read a map.
A series of crossing lines that create squares or rectangles is called a ................ .
Maps and globes are examples of ................ .
We use ................ if we want to show that 5 cm on a paper map might equal 1 km when
you walk on a street.
Draw a Word:
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Lesson 2: Where Do We Live? Theme 1
World
Geography
Say What You Know:
3.1 Circle the correct answer.
What is a compass rose?

a. An image or figure showing us north/east/south/west.
b. A special flower that grows at the Equator.
c. Something you can hold in your hand to show you directions.
What geographic tool is a round three-dimensional representation of the Earth?

a. A map.
b. A globe.
c. A compass.
What is a cartographer?
a. Someone who makes maps.
b. Someone who discovers new lands.
c. Someone who studies history.
3.2 True or False? Circle True or False for each sentence.
A globe is a square representation of the Earth. (True - False)
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Lesson 2: Where Do We Live? Theme 1
World
Geography
Maps show us the shapes and sizes of countries. (True - False)
All points on our planet can be found on the geographic (True - False)
grid.
Show What You Know:
4 Draw a picture of a globe.
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Theme 1
World
Geography
Lesson assessment
Lesson 3: Physical Features of Egypt
Words We Know:
Region A. Dirt or earth that is used for growing

crops
Soil B. A place in the desert that provides
water
High Dam C. A large area of a country or continent
Bedouins D. A big structure that holds water back
Oasis E. Groups of people who live in desert
areas
Draw a Word:
2 Draw a picture of an oasis.
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Lesson 3: Physical Features of Egypt Theme 1
World
Geography
Say What You Know:
How does the High Dam of Aswan help Egypt?

a. It holds water that lets people swim and sail.
b. It helps water turn into rain for the dry season.
c. It uses water to generate electricity.
People enjoy going to the coast of Egypt. What is a coast?

a. An area where the sea meets the land.
b. An area that has a large lake for swimming.
c. An area with mountains for hiking and camping.
What is the name of the area where the Nile River meets the Mediterranean Sea?
a. The Nile Triangle.
b. The Nile Beta.
c. The Nile Delta.
Egypt is divided into two sections: Upper Egypt and (True - False)
Lower Egypt.
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Lesson 3: Physical Features of Egypt Theme 1
World
Geography
Sahara means “large lake” in Arabic. (True - False)
In Egypt, summers are hot, while winters are colder. (True - False)
Show What You Know:
4 Draw one thing that you might see on or along the Nile River.
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Theme 1
World
Geography
Lesson assessment
Lesson 4: Around the World
Words We Know:
(Pacific - Atlantic - Indian - Southern - Arctic)
The ................ Ocean is the smallest and is near the North Pole.
The ................ Ocean lies south of Asia and separates East Africa from Australia.
The largest ocean on Earth is the ................ Ocean.
The second largest ocean that separates the Americas from Europe and Africa is the
................ Ocean.
The ................ Ocean sits at the South Pole and is the second smallest ocean on Earth.
Draw a Word:
2 Draw one thing or one special creature that you might see in an ocean.
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Lesson 4: Around the World Theme 1
World
Geography
Say What You Know:
How much of the Earth is covered by land?

a. One-half.
b. One-third.
c. One-quarter.
What is the smallest continent?

a. Australia.
b. Africa.
c. Asia.
There are seven continents. (True - False)
There are more than 100 countries on the continent of (True - False)
Africa.
Oceans are the largest bodies of water. (True - False)
Scientists are the main people who live on Antarctica. (True - False)
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Lesson 4: Around the World Theme 1
World
Geography
Show What You Know:
4 Draw a picture of what you would need to wear on the continent of Antarctica.
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Theme 1
World
Geography
Lesson assessment
Lesson 5: The Continent of Africa
Words We Know:
Sahara Desert A. The largest lake in Africa

Nile River B. The world’s largest hot region of sand
Congo River C. The highest point in Africa
Lake Victoria D. A world-famous and important
physical feature in Egypt
Mount Kilimanjaro E. A physical feature that is the second to
the Nile in length
Draw a Word:
Draw one landform (desert, river, lake, mountain). Draw its picture to show
2 what the word means.
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Lesson 5: The Continent of Africa Theme 1
World
Geography
Say What You Know:
What line of latitude divides the continent of Africa in half?

a. Prime meridian.
b. Diagonal.
c. Equator.
What are two important rivers of Africa?

a. Nile and Congo.
b. Amazon and Congo.
c. Congo and Yangtze.
Why is the Sahara Desert important in Africa?

a. It brings a lot of rainfall to the continent.
b. It divides the continent into two regions.
c. It has many farms and forests.
Africa is three times larger than the United States. (True - False)
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Lesson 5: The Continent of Africa Theme 1
World
Geography
A lake is usually part of an ocean or a sea. (True - False)
A mountain is a landform made of rocks and earth. (True - False)
Show What You Know:

Draw something that you need to travel on the Nile River or the Congo
4 River.
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Theme 1
World
Geography
Lesson assessment
Lesson 6: The Continent of North America
Words We Know:
(bounded - plains - shields - glacier - Ice Age)
Large, flat, open areas of land are called ................ .
Glaciers were made during the ................ .
An area of very old rocks that lie at the base of a continent is called ................ .
We might describe a country as ................ by, or next to, an ocean, a river, or another
country.
A slowly moving mass of ice is called a ................ .
Draw a Word:
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Lesson 6: The Continent of North America Theme 1
World
Geography
Say What You Know:
Where are glaciers found on the North American continent?

a. In the middle of the United States.
b. In the very north areas of the continent.
c. Mexico.
What is the highest mountain or mountain peak in North America?

a. Denali.
b. Everest.
c. Kilimanjaro.
What land feature separates the countries of Canada and the United States?
a. The Andes Mountains.
b. The Great Plains.
c. The St. Lawrence River.
The continent of North America is bounded by four (True - False)

oceans.
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Lesson 6: The Continent of North America Theme 1
World
Geography
The Rocky Mountains separate the United States from (True - False)
Mexico.
Plains have very few mountains. (True - False)
Show What You Know:
4 Draw a picture of what a mountain range looks like.
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Theme 1
World
Geography
Lesson assessment
Lesson 7: The Continent of South America
Words We Know:
Grassland A. Near the Equator or warm humid weather

Rainforest B. A series of high peaks found close together
Tropical C. A place where water falls downward to
rocks or water below
Mountain range D. A large open area covered with grass
Waterfall E. An area of large trees and vegetation
because of the wet climate
Draw a Word:
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Lesson 7: The Continent of South America Theme 1
World
Geography
Say What You Know:
What is the largest country in South America?

a. Brazil.
b. Peru.
c. Colombia.
What are grasslands often used for?

a. Raising chickens and turkeys.
b. Raising dogs and cats.
c. Raising cattle and other livestock.
What is the highest waterfall in South America and the world?

a. Angel Falls.
b. Niagara Falls.
c. Multnomah Falls.
The Atacama Desert in Chile is the driest place in South (True - False)
America.
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Lesson 7: The Continent of South America Theme 1
World
Geography
The Amazon River runs through the Andes Mountains. (True - False)
Many unusual animals live in the Amazon rainforest. (True - False)
Show What You Know:
Draw what you think is a special place in South America that you would like to
4 visit.
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Theme 2
History
Lesson assessment
Lesson 8: Governments & Communities
Words We Know:
(government - monarchy - dictatorship - democracy - oligarchy)
A government that is ruled by a small group of people is referred to as an ................ .
A country where an absolute ruler is in charge is a ................ .
A ................ is a group of people that governs a community, to set the public policy and
rules to keep order.
A country that is led by a king or queen is a ................ .
A country where citizens vote for their leaders and can tell them their ideas is a ................ .
Draw a Word:
2 Draw something that you might see the ruler of a monarchy use or wear.
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Lesson 8: Governments & Communities Theme 2
History
Say What You Know:
In ancient Egypt, who was the absolute ruler?

a. The president.
b. The pharaoh.
c. The prime minister.
When should a government change?

a. When the community or citizens need a change for the welfare of the people.
b. When the citizens decide they would just like to try something different.
c. When the citizens decide the rules are too easy or too hard to follow.
What is the role of a government?

a. To set rules or policies for the people.
b. To make sure everyone has a house or apartment.
c. To make sure there are enough shops for people to spend money.
Communities change over time. (True - False)
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Lesson 8: Governments & Communities Theme 2
History
A monarch is elected by the people. (True - False)
The government of Egypt has changed over time. (True - False)
Show What You Know:
4 Draw one way that the government of your country helps your community.
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Theme 2
History
Lesson assessment
Lesson 9: Early Communities of Egypt
Words We Know:
Civilization A. Growing crops

Pharaoh B. A stage where people live together
with a common culture
Agriculture C. Someone who sells or trades for a living
Merchant D. A way to preserve bodies after death
Mummification E. The ruler of ancient Egyptians
Draw a Word:
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Lesson 9: Early Communities of Egypt Theme 2
History
Say What You Know:
What were the three major periods of Egyptian history?

a. The Beginning Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom, the End Kingdom.
b. The Early Kingdom, the Growing Kingdom, the Final Kingdom.
c. The Old Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom, the New Kingdom.
Why did ancient Egyptians invent mummification?

a. They thought their souls would need bodies.
b. They thought later generations would want to know what they looked like.
c. They thought it was good training to become a doctor.
What is the name of the form of writing of the ancient Egyptians?

a. Cuneiform.
b. Hieroglyphs.
c. Sanskrit.
The people of Egypt believed the pharaoh had been (True - False)
chosen by their god.
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Lesson 9: Early Communities of Egypt Theme 2
History
Boys and girls were taught the same things as they grew (True - False)
up.
Scientists think it took twenty to thirty years to build the (True - False)
Giza Pyramids.
Show What You Know:
4 Draw something that shows an important fact about ancient Egypt.
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Theme 2
History
Lesson assessment
Lesson 10: Early Communities
in Mexico and South America
Words We Know:
Native A. A group of states, countries, or regions

ruled by an emperor
Nomad B. A person who moves from place to place
Empire C. Watering for crops to grow
Terrace D. A person who was born in the same place
where they live
Irrigation E. Raised land with a levelled top, often on
several levels
Draw a Word:
Show what the word terrace means through a drawing. Show something
2 growing.
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Lesson 10: Early Communities in Mexico
and South America Theme 2
History
Say What You Know:
The Inca Empire started in what country?

a. Peru.
b. Argentina.
c. Brazil.
What is the name of the famous wonder of the modern world in South America?
a. Mount Pierton.
b. Macon Pico.
c. Machu Picchu.
The Aztec Empire started in what country?

a. Brazil.
b. Mexico.
c. Chile.
The Aztec people built irrigation systems to grow crops. (True - False)
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Lesson 10: Early Communities in Mexico
and South America Theme 2
History
A civilization has cities, government, written language, (True - False)

and social classes.
The Aztecs did not educate boys and girls of the empire. (True - False)
Show What You Know:
Draw a picture of a building or a house that you might see in the Inca or Aztec
4 Empire.
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Theme 3
Civics
Lesson assessment
Lesson 11: A Community Market
Words We Know:
(service - good - consumer - producer - interdependent)
A ................ is something you can see or touch to buy.
Someone who makes something or provides a service is a ................ .
Someone who buys something or uses something is a ................ .
Two or more people who work together are ................ .
A ................ is work or help that people need.
Draw a Word:
2 Draw a picture of a “good” that is important to your daily life.
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Lesson 11: A Community Market Theme 3
Civics
3 True or False? Circle True or False for each sentence.
In the past, there was no money. (True - False)
The computer that you use in school is an example of a (True - False)

service.
Goods and services have the same cost or the same (True - False)
price.
People use coins, paper money, and credit cards to buy (True - False)
items.
Community markets allow consumers to buy directly (True - False)

from local producers.
There are large stores in communities which allow (True - False)

people to buy things from all around the world.
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Lesson 11: A Community Market Theme 3
Civics
Show What You Know:

Draw a picture of two things of value that you could trade for goods if you had
4 no money.
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Theme 3
Civics
Lesson assessment
Lesson 12: Exchange in the Market
Words We Know:
Barter A. Money that the bank gives you to use

your money
Saving B. To trade or exchange goods and
services
Interest C. A spending and savings plan
Invest D. Keeping some money for a later time
Budget E. Placing your money in a business to
help your money grow
Draw a Word:
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Lesson 12: Exchange in the Market Theme 3
Civics
Say What You Know:
What is something that people use as money?

a. Coins or metal money.
b. Rocks or stones.
c. Apples and oranges.
What is the name of the currency of the European Union?

a. Dollar.
b. Yen.
c. Euro.
One form of money is plastic credit cards. (True - False)
People put their money in a safe place at home to earn (True - False)
interest.
The name of the currency of Great Britain is the pound (True - False)
sterling.
Coins and paper money show people, buildings, animals, (True - False)
or plants to identify the country where it is used.
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Lesson 12: Exchange in the Market Theme 3
Civics
Show What You Know:
4 Draw a picture of yourself buying something special in a store.
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Lesson assessment
Answer Key
Lesson 1: Communities
Answer Key: (total of 15 points possible)
Words We Know: 1: D / 2: E / 3: A / 4: C / 5: B
Draw a Word: Full Credit: 2 points / Partial Credit: 1 point / No Credit: 0 points
Say What You Know: 1: b / 2: c / 3: a / 4: b / 5: a / 6: a
Show What You Know: Full Credit: 2 points / Partial Credit: 1 point / No Credit: 0 points
Full Credit: The student’s drawing matches the task, includes thoughtful illustration, includes high
level of appropriate detail, and may include a written label or grade-appropriate sentence.
Partial Credit: The student’s drawing matches the task and displays some thought but little attention
to detail or explanation.
No Credit: The student draws a picture of something that is not connected to the task or fails to draw
an image, leaving a blank area.
Lesson 2: Where Do We Live?

Words We Know: 1: Equator / 2: symbols / 3: grid / 4: geographic tools / 5: scale
Say What You Know: 3.1: 1: a / 2: b / 3: a
3.2: 1: False / 2: True / 3: True
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Lesson assessment
Answer Key
Lesson 3: Physical Features of Egypt
Words We Know: 1: C / 2: A / 3: D / 4: E / 5: B
Say What You Know: 3.1: 1: c / 2: a / 3: c
3.2: 1: True / 2: False / 3: True
Lesson 4: Around the World
Words We Know: 1: Arctic / 2: Indian / 3: Pacific / 4: Atlantic / 5: Southern
Say What You Know: 3.1: 1: b / 2: a
3.2: 1: True / 2: False / 3: True / 4: True
an image, leaving a blank area. 38
Lesson assessment
Answer Key
Lesson 5: The Continent of Africa
Words We Know: 1: B / 2: D / 3: E / 4: A / 5: C
Say What You Know: 3.1: 1: c / 2: a / 3: b
3.2: 1: True / 2: False / 3: True
Lesson 6: The Continent of North America
Words We Know: 1: plains / 2: Ice Age / 3: shields / 4: bounded / 5: glacier
Say What You Know: 3.1: 1: b / 2: a / 3: c
3.2: 1: False / 2: False / 3: True
an image, leaving a blank area. 39
Lesson assessment
Answer Key
Lesson 7: The Continent of South America
Words We Know: 1: D / 2: E / 3: A / 4: B / 5: C
Say What You Know: 3.1: 1: a / 2: c / 3: a
3.2: 1: True / 2: False / 3: True
Lesson 8: Governments & Communities
Words We Know: 1: oligarchy / 2: dictatorship / 3: government / 4: monarchy / 5: democracy
Say What You Know: 3.1: 1: b / 2: a / 3: a
3.2: 1: True / 2: False / 3: True
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Lesson assessment
Answer Key
Lesson 9: Early Communities of Egypt
Words We Know: 1: B / 2: E / 3: A / 4: C / 5: D
Say What You Know: 3.1: 1: c / 2: a / 3: b
3.2: 1: True / 2: False / 3: True
Lesson 10: Early Communities in Mexico and South America
Words We Know: 1: D / 2: B / 3: A / 4: E / 5: C
Say What You Know: 3.1: 1: a / 2: c / 3: b
3.2: 1: True / 2: True / 3: False
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Lesson assessment
Answer Key
Lesson 11: A Community Market
Words We Know: 1: good / 2: producer / 3: consumer / 4: interdependent / 5: service
Say What You Know: 1: True / 2: False / 3: False / 4: True / 5: True / 6: True
Lesson 12: Exchange in the Market

Words We Know: 1: B / 2: D / 3: A / 4: E / 5: C
Say What You Know: 3.1: 1: a / 2: c
3.2: 1: True / 2: False / 3: True / 4: True
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Theme 1

1 Draw a line from the word to the definition.

 Urban community A. A medium-sized community, usually

Say What You Know:

3 Circle the correct answer.

 What is a community member?

 What type of community is New York City?

 What might you see in a rural community?

 What does a doctor do?

 What does a plumber do?

 What might you find in an urban community?

Show What You Know:

4 Draw a picture of a community helper at work.

Lesson 2: Where Do We Live?

(geographic tools - scale - symbols - grid - Equator)

 A series of crossing lines that create squares or rectangles is called a ................ .

 Maps and globes are examples of ................ .

Say What You Know:

3.1 Circle the correct answer.

 What is a compass rose?

 What geographic tool is a round three-dimensional representation of the Earth?

3.2 True or False? Circle True or False for each sentence.

 A globe is a square representation of the Earth. (True - False)

 Maps show us the shapes and sizes of countries. (True - False)

Show What You Know:

4 Draw a picture of a globe.

Lesson 3: Physical Features of Egypt

1 Draw a line from the word to the definition.

 Region A. Dirt or earth that is used for growing

2 Draw a picture of an oasis.

Say What You Know:

3.1 Circle the correct answer.

 How does the High Dam of Aswan help Egypt?

 People enjoy going to the coast of Egypt. What is a coast?

3.2 True or False? Circle True or False for each sentence.

 Sahara means “large lake” in Arabic. (True - False)

Show What You Know:

Lesson 4: Around the World

(Pacific - Atlantic - Indian - Southern - Arctic)

 The largest ocean on Earth is the ................ Ocean.

Say What You Know:

3.1 Circle the correct answer.

 How much of the Earth is covered by land?

 What is the smallest continent?

3.2 True or False? Circle True or False for each sentence.

 There are seven continents. (True - False)

 Oceans are the largest bodies of water. (True - False)

Show What You Know:

Lesson 5: The Continent of Africa

1 Draw a line from the word to the definition.

 Sahara Desert A. The largest lake in Africa

Say What You Know:

3.1 Circle the correct answer.

 What line of latitude divides the continent of Africa in half?

 What are two important rivers of Africa?

 Why is the Sahara Desert important in Africa?

3.2 True or False? Circle True or False for each sentence.

Urban community A. A medium-sized community, usually

What is a community member?

What type of community is New York City?

What might you see in a rural community?

What does a doctor do?

What does a plumber do?

What might you find in an urban community?

A series of crossing lines that create squares or rectangles is called a ................ .

Maps and globes are examples of ................ .

What is a compass rose?

What geographic tool is a round three-dimensional representation of the Earth?

A globe is a square representation of the Earth. (True - False)

Maps show us the shapes and sizes of countries. (True - False)

Region A. Dirt or earth that is used for growing

How does the High Dam of Aswan help Egypt?

People enjoy going to the coast of Egypt. What is a coast?

Sahara means “large lake” in Arabic. (True - False)

The largest ocean on Earth is the ................ Ocean.

How much of the Earth is covered by land?

What is the smallest continent?

There are seven continents. (True - False)

Oceans are the largest bodies of water. (True - False)

Sahara Desert A. The largest lake in Africa

What line of latitude divides the continent of Africa in half?

What are two important rivers of Africa?

Why is the Sahara Desert important in Africa?

A lake is usually part of an ocean or a sea. (True - False)

A mountain is a landform made of rocks and earth. (True - False)

Large, flat, open areas of land are called ................ .

Glaciers were made during the ................ .

A slowly moving mass of ice is called a ................ .

Where are glaciers found on the North American continent?

What is the highest mountain or mountain peak in North America?

The continent of North America is bounded by four (True - False)

Plains have very few mountains. (True - False)

Grassland A. Near the Equator or warm humid weather

What is the largest country in South America?

What are grasslands often used for?

What is the highest waterfall in South America and the world?

Many unusual animals live in the Amazon rainforest. (True - False)

A government that is ruled by a small group of people is referred to as an ................ .

A country where an absolute ruler is in charge is a ................ .

A country that is led by a king or queen is a ................ .

In ancient Egypt, who was the absolute ruler?

When should a government change?

What is the role of a government?

Communities change over time. (True - False)

A monarch is elected by the people. (True - False)

The government of Egypt has changed over time. (True - False)

Civilization A. Growing crops

What were the three major periods of Egyptian history?

Why did ancient Egyptians invent mummification?

What is the name of the form of writing of the ancient Egyptians?

Native A. A group of states, countries, or regions

The Inca Empire started in what country?

The Aztec Empire started in what country?

A civilization has cities, government, written language, (True - False)

A ................ is something you can see or touch to buy.

Someone who makes something or provides a service is a ................ .

Someone who buys something or uses something is a ................ .

Two or more people who work together are ................ .

A ................ is work or help that people need.