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2nd Grade Social Studies Practice — Iowa Assessments (ITBS) Prep

This 2nd Grade social studies practice set targets the history, geography, civics, and economics knowledge tested on the Iowa Assessments (ITBS). Students will answer questions about historical events, map reading skills, government structures, cultural understanding, and economic concepts appropriate for their grade level. The social studies section of the Iowa Test of Basic Skills measures students' understanding of the world around them and their ability to analyze social, historical, and geographic information. These practice questions help students build the broad content knowledge and analytical skills needed for success on standardized social studies assessments.

Total Questions: 50 Grade: 2nd Grade Iowa Level: Level 7 Ages: 7-8
American SymbolsFamous AmericansHolidaysGeographyCivics
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American Symbols

  1. What is the national bird of the United States? (Robin | Bald Eagle | Blue Jay | Owl)
  2. How many stripes are on the American flag? (50 | 13 | 7 | 15)
  3. What do the 50 stars on the flag represent? (The 50 states | 50 presidents | 50 cities | 50 countries)
  4. What famous statue is in New York Harbor? (Statue of Freedom | Statue of Liberty | Statue of Peace | Statue of Justice)
  5. What is our national anthem called? (America the Beautiful | The Star-Spangled Banner | God Bless America | My Country Tis of Thee)
  6. What is the Liberty Bell a symbol of? (Money | Freedom | War | Music)
  7. What colors are on the American flag? (Red, white, and green | Red, white, and blue | Red, yellow, and blue | Blue, white, and yellow)
  8. What building does the President live in? (The Capitol | The White House | The Pentagon | The Supreme Court)
  9. The Pledge of Allegiance shows loyalty to our: (School | Country | City | Team)
  10. Uncle Sam is a symbol that represents: (A real person | The United States government | A holiday | A state)

Famous Americans

  1. Who was the first President of the United States? (Abraham Lincoln | George Washington | Thomas Jefferson | John Adams)
  2. Who helped free enslaved people and gave the Gettysburg Address? (George Washington | Abraham Lincoln | Benjamin Franklin | Theodore Roosevelt)
  3. Who said (George Washington | Martin Luther King Jr. | Abraham Lincoln | Thomas Edison)
  4. Who invented the light bulb? (Benjamin Franklin | Thomas Edison | Alexander Bell | Henry Ford)
  5. Who flew a kite in a storm to learn about electricity? (Thomas Edison | Benjamin Franklin | George Washington | Alexander Bell)
  6. Who refused to give up her bus seat and fought for civil rights? (Harriet Tubman | Rosa Parks | Susan B. Anthony | Amelia Earhart)
  7. Who helped enslaved people escape through the Underground Railroad? (Rosa Parks | Harriet Tubman | Sojourner Truth | Clara Barton)
  8. Who was a famous woman pilot who flew across the Atlantic Ocean? (Rosa Parks | Amelia Earhart | Susan B. Anthony | Pocahontas)
  9. Who was the first person to walk on the moon? (Buzz Aldrin | Neil Armstrong | John Glenn | Alan Shepard)
  10. Who helped women get the right to vote? (Harriet Tubman | Susan B. Anthony | Clara Barton | Pocahontas)

Holidays

  1. What holiday do we celebrate on July 4th? (Memorial Day | Independence Day | Veterans Day | Labor Day)
  2. On Thanksgiving, we give thanks and often eat: (Hot dogs | Turkey | Pizza | Ice cream)
  3. Presidents (All presidents | Washington and Lincoln | Only Washington | The current president)
  4. What holiday honors people who work in America? (Veterans Day | Labor Day | Memorial Day | Independence Day)
  5. What holiday honors soldiers who died serving our country? (Veterans Day | Memorial Day | Labor Day | Independence Day)
  6. What holiday honors all military veterans? (Memorial Day | Veterans Day | Labor Day | Armed Forces Day)
  7. We celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in which month? (February | January | March | April)
  8. Columbus Day celebrates who arriving in America? (The Pilgrims | Christopher Columbus | George Washington | Abraham Lincoln)
  9. What do we remember on the 4th of July? (When the war ended | When America declared independence | When the Constitution was signed | The first Thanksgiving)
  10. Flag Day celebrates what? (The creation of the American flag | The President | The military | Independence)

Geography

  1. What country do we live in? (Canada | United States of America | Mexico | England)
  2. What is the capital of the United States? (New York City | Washington, D.C. | Los Angeles | Chicago)
  3. What ocean is on the east coast of the United States? (Pacific Ocean | Atlantic Ocean | Indian Ocean | Arctic Ocean)
  4. What ocean is on the west coast of the United States? (Atlantic Ocean | Pacific Ocean | Indian Ocean | Arctic Ocean)
  5. What country is north of the United States? (Mexico | Canada | Brazil | England)
  6. What country is south of the United States? (Canada | Mexico | Cuba | Brazil)
  7. Which state is the biggest in size? (Texas | Alaska | California | Montana)
  8. Which state is known for its beaches and Disney World? (California | Florida | Texas | Hawaii)
  9. What is a globe? (A flat map | A round model of Earth | A picture | A book)
  10. A compass rose on a map shows: (Colors | Directions (North, South, East, West) | Pictures | Numbers)

Civics

  1. What does a citizen of a country have? (Just duties | Rights and responsibilities | Just money | Just land)
  2. What do we do when we vote? (Buy things | Choose leaders | Play games | Go to school)
  3. Who makes laws for our country? (The President alone | Congress | Police officers | Teachers)
  4. What is one responsibility of a good citizen? (Breaking rules | Following laws | Being mean | Not helping)
  5. Where does the President work? (The Capitol | The White House | The Pentagon | City Hall)
  6. What are taxes used for? (Buying toys | Paying for schools, roads, and services | Making candy | Nothing important)
  7. A volunteer is someone who: (Gets paid a lot | Helps others without being paid | Works at a store | Stays home)
  8. Recycling helps: (Make more trash | Protect the environment | Cost more money | Nothing)
  9. What is freedom? (Doing anything you want even if it hurts others | Being able to make choices within the law | Not following rules | Having no responsibilities)
  10. Being honest means: (Telling lies | Telling the truth | Keeping secrets | Not talking)
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