Grade 3 Social Studies practice sheet
Manitoba Curriculum · from Gradelings · Name: ______________________
Question 1
The French words that begin the anthem are…
- O Canada! Terre de nos aïeux!
- Bonjour, mon ami!
- Joyeux Anniversaire!
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O Canada! Terre de nos aïeux!
Hint: The French version begins “Ô Canada! Terre de nos aïeux!”
Question 2
A friend who always suggests fair rules at recess is…
- a formal leader with a title
- not a leader
- an informal leader
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an informal leader
Hint: Informal leaders guide others without a title.
Question 3
On most maps, north is toward the…
- left
- bottom
- top
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top
Hint: North is usually at the top of the map.
Question 4
Which is a job in a fishing community?
- Boat builder
- Ski instructor
- Camel driver
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Boat builder
Hint: Boats are needed where people fish.
Question 5
A clean water well in a village helps people…
- meet a basic need
- avoid learning
- get lost
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meet a basic need
Hint: Clean water is a basic need.
Question 6
Ancient Egyptians often wore clothes made of…
- nylon
- linen
- fleece
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linen
Hint: Linen is made from the flax plant and is light in hot weather.
Question 7
Why do communities need rules and laws?
- To stop everyone having fun
- So nobody can ever help
- To keep people safe and treated fairly
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To keep people safe and treated fairly
Hint: Laws help people live together fairly and safely.
Question 8
Which is a way to solve a conflict?
- Talk about it calmly
- Call names
- Hit
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Talk about it calmly
Hint: Calm talk helps people understand each other.
Question 9
The half of Earth south of the equator is the…
- Northern Hemisphere
- Arctic
- Southern Hemisphere
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Southern Hemisphere
Hint: South of the equator is the Southern Hemisphere.
Question 10
A community in rich farmland might have many…
- glaciers
- fishing boats only
- farms
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farms
Hint: Good soil helps farmers grow food.
Answer key
- 1. O Canada! Terre de nos aïeux! (Canadian Citizens)
- 2. an informal leader (Groups, Leaders & Getting Along)
- 3. top (Maps of Our World)
- 4. Boat builder (Communities Around the World)
- 5. meet a basic need (Needs, Rights & Sharing)
- 6. linen (Ancient Egypt)
- 7. To keep people safe and treated fairly (Canadian Citizens)
- 8. Talk about it calmly (Groups, Leaders & Getting Along)
- 9. Southern Hemisphere (Maps of Our World)
- 10. farms (Communities Around the World)
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