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.

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Each item is a 4-option MCQ. Open a question, tap A–D. Green is correct, red is wrong. Original US classroom practice — not a state test copy.

1. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 70 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

2. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 71 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

3. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 72 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

4. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 73 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

5. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 74 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

6. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 75 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

7. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 76 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

8. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 77 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

9. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 78 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

10. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 79 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

11. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 80 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

12. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 81 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

13. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 82 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

14. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 83 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

15. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 84 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

16. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 85 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

17. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 86 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

18. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 87 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

19. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 88 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

20. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 89 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

21. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 90 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

22. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 91 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

23. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 92 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

24. A compass rose shows

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) directions

25. North is toward the

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) top of most US classroom maps

26. The United States is in

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) North America

27. A map key / legend explains

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) symbols

28. The Pacific Ocean is off the US

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) West Coast

29. The Atlantic Ocean is off the US

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) East Coast

30. A globe is a

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) model of Earth

31. A capital city is often marked with a

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) star or special symbol

32. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 1 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

33. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 2 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

34. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 3 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

35. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 4 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

36. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 5 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

37. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 6 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

38. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 7 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

39. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 8 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

40. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 9 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

41. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 10 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

42. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 11 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

43. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 12 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

44. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 13 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

45. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 14 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

46. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 15 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

47. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 16 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

48. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 17 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

49. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 18 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

50. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 19 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

51. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 20 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

52. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 21 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

53. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 22 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

54. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 23 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

55. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 24 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

56. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 25 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

57. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 26 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

58. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 27 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

59. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 28 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

60. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 29 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

61. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 30 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

62. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 31 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

63. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 32 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

64. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 33 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

65. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 34 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

66. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 35 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

67. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 36 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

68. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 37 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

69. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 38 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

70. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 39 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

71. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 40 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

72. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 41 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

73. Grade 2 social studies — maps: practice check 42 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

74. Grade 2 social studies — holidays: practice check 89 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

75. Grade 2 social studies — holidays: practice check 90 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

76. Grade 2 social studies — holidays: practice check 91 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

77. Grade 2 social studies — holidays: practice check 92 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

78. Independence Day in the USA is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) July 4

79. Thanksgiving is in

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) November

80. Memorial Day honors

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) people who died in military service

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

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) civil rights

82. Presidents’ Day is in

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) February

83. Labor Day honors

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) workers

84. New Year’s Day is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) January 1

85. Veterans Day is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) November 11

86. Grade 2 social studies — holidays: practice check 1 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

87. Grade 2 social studies — holidays: practice check 2 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

88. Grade 2 social studies — holidays: practice check 3 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

89. Grade 2 social studies — holidays: practice check 4 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

90. Grade 2 social studies — holidays: practice check 5 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

91. Grade 2 social studies — holidays: practice check 6 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

92. Grade 2 social studies — holidays: practice check 7 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

93. Grade 2 social studies — holidays: practice check 8 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

94. Grade 2 social studies — holidays: practice check 9 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

95. Grade 2 social studies — holidays: practice check 10 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

96. Grade 2 social studies — holidays: practice check 11 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

97. Grade 2 social studies — holidays: practice check 12 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

98. Grade 2 social studies — holidays: practice check 13 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

99. Grade 2 social studies — holidays: practice check 14 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

100. Grade 2 social studies — holidays: practice check 15 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.