Grade 2 · Social Studies

Grade 2 Social Studies questions and answers

US symbols, states, maps, holidays, and civics for kids. Written in American English for students, parents, and teachers in the United States.

Full Social Studies quiz All Grade 2 subjects

Topics

Maps

North, south, and US map skills.

 US holidays

Thanksgiving, July 4, and Memorial Day.

Practice quiz

Question and answer list

Open a card to see the answer. These are original practice items for US elementary students — not a state test copy.

1. A compass rose shows

Answer: directions

2. North is toward the

Answer: top of most US classroom maps

3. The United States is in

Answer: North America

4. A map key / legend explains

Answer: symbols

5. The Pacific Ocean is off the US

Answer: West Coast

6. The Atlantic Ocean is off the US

Answer: East Coast

7. A globe is a

Answer: model of Earth

8. A capital city is often marked with a

Answer: star or special symbol

9. Independence Day in the USA is

Answer: July 4

10. Thanksgiving is in

Answer: November

11. Memorial Day honors

Answer: people who died in military service

12. Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors a leader of

Answer: civil rights

13. Presidents’ Day is in

Answer: February

14. Labor Day honors

Answer: workers

15. New Year’s Day is

Answer: January 1

16. Veterans Day is

Answer: November 11

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