Social Studies Semester 1 Final Review

Question 1

St. Lucia, 2nd paragraph: She would wear _________ on her head to guide her so that both hands would be free...

Accepted Answer

Candles

Question 2

From La Befana, 1st paragraph: She is described as a lovely old ____________ lady with a big red nose...

Accepted Answer

Witch

Question 3

Australians gather with their friends and ________________ on Christmas Eve to sing Christmas carols.

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Family

Question 4

Children who have been well-behaved in the past year will find sweets... in their stockings. Naughty kids get?

Accepted Answer

Lumps of coal

Question 5

From Diwali, 2nd paragraph: Diwali is a five-day Festival of _______________ celebration.

Accepted Answer

Lights

Question 6

A map that shows where certain natural resources exist in specific areas.

Accepted Answer

Resource Map

Question 7

From Diwali, 1st paragraph: This festival is as important to Hindus as the ___________________ holiday is to Christians.

Accepted Answer

Christmas

Question 8

Advent is a special time that reminds people to _________________ on the past with joy and await the future with hope.

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Reflect

Question 9

From Ramadan, 3rd paragraph: To mark the end of _______________, Muslims celebrate the Eid al-Fitr festival

Accepted Answer

Ramadan

Question 10

A truth that can be proven with evidence.

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Fact

Question 11

What is the mascot for our Social Studies class?

Accepted Answer

Tony, the Tourist

Question 12

4th paragraph: Like the ________________ ______________ tradition, many children write notes to La Befana and even lea

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Santa Claus

Question 13

From St. Lucia, 3rd paragraph: The boys dress up as Stjärngossar (__________ _________).

Accepted Answer

Star boys

Question 14

From La Befana, 2nd paragraph: Unfortunately, she couldn’t find the _____________ Men.

Accepted Answer

Wise

Question 15

Hanukkah means “_________________” in Hebrew, which symbolizes Jewish continuity.

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Dedication

Question 16

December 25th was chosen to coincide with Pagan ______________ celebrations.

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Roman

Question 17

A half of the earth when divided in the middle.

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Hemisphere

Question 18

1st paragraph: Kwanzaa is a vibrant and meaningful annual holiday celebrated primarily by African Americans in the

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United States

Question 19

An essential part of the celebration is a _____________ for the children.

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Pinata

Question 20

A statement of a personal belief, attitude, or feeling.

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Opinion

Question 21

The study of how people interact with one another so we can learn to build strong societies.

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Social Studies

Question 22

From Diwali, 1st paragraph: Diwali originated as a _______________ festival.

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Harvest

Question 23

Chinese New Year, also called the _______________ New Year or Spring Festival, is a time for traditional ceremonies

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Lunar

Question 24

From Advent, 2nd paragraph: Many traditions are associated with Advent, such as _________________ calendars.

Accepted Answer

Advent

Question 25

One of the central symbols of Kwanzaa is the kinara, a unique ________________ that is lit every day of the festival.

Accepted Answer

Candleabra

Question 26

A map that shows borders of countries and states and may also include the names of cities and capitals.

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Political Map

Question 27

Christmas in Australia is celebrated on December 25th, which coincides with the _________________ season.

Accepted Answer

Summer

Question 28

Ramadan dates vary yearly because Islam follows the ______________ calendar based on the moon.

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Lunar

Question 29

What is the mascot for BHS?

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Bulldog

Question 30

The significant change to average weather patterns on earth.

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Climate change

Question 31

is also known as the Festival of ________________ and is celebrated for eight days and eight nights worldwide.

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Lights

Question 32

From Christmas, 3rd paragraph: Christmas ___________ were first decorated with food such as fruits.

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Trees

Question 33

The study of the features and places that make up the surface of the earth.

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Geography

Question 34

Since it is summertime, people usually head out to the _________________ or go camping with loved ones.

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Beach

Question 35

A symbol that shows directions on a map or globe

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Compass Rose

Question 36

From Chinese New Year, 2nd paragraph: Each year, a Chinese Zodiac _____________ is selected to symbolize the year.

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Animal

Question 37

From Christmas, 2nd paragraph: Christmas was declared a national holiday in the _______________ ____________ in 1870.

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United States

Question 38

The tradition of naughty children receiving a lump of _____________ in their stockings...

Accepted Answer

Coal

Question 39

From Ramadan, 3rd paragraph: Children receive ____________ such as new clothes, toys, and money.

Accepted Answer

Gifts

Question 40

From Ramadan, 2nd paragraph: From dawn until sunset, Muslims _________ by refraining from drinking and eating.

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Fast

Question 41

2nd paragraph: Each day is devoted to one of these principles, with ___________ coming together...

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Families

Question 42

A box that explains what the symbols, colors, or labels on a map mean.

Accepted Answer

Map Key

Question 43

From Advent, 3rd paragraph: On each of the four Sundays, one _______________ is lit.

Accepted Answer

Candle

Question 44

A child is chosen to dress up as an ____________ to lead the procession.

Accepted Answer

Angel

Question 45

Las Posadas is a ___________________ tradition celebrated in Mexico and many parts of Central America.

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Christmas

Question 46

Kwanzaa is a time for family and community, and on the last day of the holiday... exchange _______ called “Zawadi”.

Accepted Answer

Gifts

Question 47

Massive bodies of salt water that cover over 70% of the earth’s surface.

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Ocean

Question 48

A drawing of the earth, or a part of the earth, on a flat surface

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Map

Question 49

Hanukkah, 3rd paragraph: All the candles are lit on the last night, and the children play games, sing songs, and _______

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Exchange gifts

Question 50

Christian communities and churches around the world celebrate the Season of the Advent four weeks before __________ Day.

Accepted Answer

Christmas

Question 51

The Spring Festival is 15 days and is marked by dragon or lion dances, ___________________ exchanges, and fireworks

Accepted Answer

Gift

Question 52

From St. Lucia, 1st paragraph: During Christmastime in ____________, one of the biggest celebrations is St. Lucia’s Day.

Accepted Answer

Sweden

Question 53

From Hanukkah, 3rd paragraph: The Hanukkah __________________ has nine candles.

Accepted Answer

Menorah

Question 54

A 3-D sphere of the entire planet.

Accepted Answer

Globe

Question 55

Large continuous (nonstop) landmasses

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Continent

Social Studies Semester 1 Final Review

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Social Studies Semester 1 Final Review

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