Grade 5 Answer Key Social Studies

Please mark your answer for each multiple-choice question by filling in the circle completely for the correct answer. Mark only one answer for each question. If you do not know the answer, make your best guess.

Use the quotation below to answer question 1.

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish…

1. / The above quotation is taken from the Preamble to the
Ο / Constitution
Ο / Mayflower Compact
Ο / Articles of Confederation
Ο / Declaration of Independence
2. / Democracy is a form of government. The word democracy means rule by
Ο / The people
Ο / A king
Ο / The nobles
Ο / A dictator
3. / Which economic role are you acting in when you go to the store to buy a candy bar?
Ο / Producer
Ο / Worker
Ο / Leader
Ο / Consumer
4. / Native American cultures have contributed many ideas to modern American culture. One of these is
Ο / Using paper money to buy goods
Ο / Owning property
Ο / Writing books
Ο / Respecting nature

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5. / Which was the main cause of conflict between Native Americans and American settlers?
Ο / There was not enough food for everyone
Ο / The two cultures had different beliefs and traditions
Ο / The two cultures had different homes
Ο / There were not enough natural resources for everyone

Use the map below to answer question 6.

6. / Which of the continents listed below has all of its land area in BOTH the Eastern and Southern Hemispheres?
Ο / North America
Ο / Australia
Ο / South America
Ο / Europe
7. / Florida is what type of landform?
Ο / A strait
Ο / An isthmus
Ο / A peninsula
Ο / An island

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8. / Which of the following was an important food for the Plains Indians?
Ο / Cranberries
Ο / Whale blubber
Ο / Buffalo meat
Ο / Rice
9. / The Mayflower Compact is BEST described as a
Ο / Declaration of independence from England
Ο / Request to form a new colony in North America
Ο / Statements of freedoms for the people of Massachusetts
Ο / Set of rules to govern the Pilgrims
10. / The battle that ended the Revolutionary War was the Battle of
Ο / Bunker Hill
Ο / Trenton
Ο / Saratoga
Ο / Yorktown

Open Response Question: Form A

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave a famous speech in 1963. In his speech, Dr. King said,

"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."

a.  Tell who Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was. Be sure to use specific details in your answer.

b.  In your own words, explain what he meant in the statement above. Be sure to use specific details in your answer.

c.  Explain his importance in United States history. Be sure to use specific details in your answer.

Scoring Guide

Score / Description
4 / Student tells who Dr. King was, explains what Dr. King meant by the statement, and explains why he is important in United States history. The response is accurate and thorough. The connection between Dr. King and his importance in United States history is evident.
3 / Student tells who Dr. King was, explains what Dr. King meant by the statement and explains why he is important in United States history. The response is accurate, but general. The connection between Dr. King and his importance in United States history is evident. The response may contain minor inaccuracies.
2 / Student tells who Dr. King was, explains what Dr. King meant by the statement, and explains why he is important in United States history. The response is accurate, but limited. The connection between Dr. King and his importance in United States history is weak. The response may contain minor inaccuracies.
OR
Student either tells who Dr. King was and explains what Dr. King meant by the statement OR explains why he is important in United States history. The response is accurate and thorough.
1 / Student either tells who Dr. King was and explains what Dr. King meant by the statement OR explains why he is important in United States history. The response is minimal and may contain major inaccuracies.
0 / Response is incorrect or contains come correct work that is irrelevant to the skill or concept being measured.
Blank / No Response.

Score Point 4

Score Point 3

Score Point 2

Score Point 1

Score Point 0


Open Response Question: Form B

There were many differences among groups of Native Americans during colonial times. The following is a list of groups of Native Americans.

·  Eastern Woodlands

·  Plains

·  Southwest

·  Northwest Coast

·  Arctic

a.  Choose TWO different groups and write their names.

b.  Think about the culture of the Native Americans. Then describe TWO important differences between the groups you selected.

Scoring Guide

Score / Description
4 / Student chooses two of the groups and describes two important differences between the Native Americans that live there. The response is logical and thorough.
3 / Student chooses two of the groups and describes two important differences between the Native Americans that live there. The response is logical, but general. It may contain minor inaccuracies.
2 / Student chooses two of the groups and describes two important differences between the Native Americans that live there. The response is logical, but limited. It may contain minor inaccuracies.
OR
Student chooses two of the groups and describes one important difference between the Native Americans that live there. The response is logical and thorough.
1 / Student chooses two of the groups and describes at least one important difference between the Native Americans that live there. The response is minimal or contains significant inaccuracies.
0 / Response is incorrect or contains some correct work that is irrelevant to the skill or concept being measured.
Blank / No response.

Score-4

Score – 3

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