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Grade Three History and Social Science Review Cardsthe act of givingor doing somethingWhat is a contribution?33The architects of ancientGreece and Rome usedcolumns and arches in theconstruction of their buildings.What styles in architecture usedtoday came from ancient Greece andRome?33the ParthenonWhat ancient examples of architecturestill exist in Greece today?33the ColosseumWhat ancient examples of architecturestill exist in Rome today?33direct democracy:a government in whichpeople vote to maketheir own rules and lawsWhat is direct democracy?3Page 1 of 193

Grade Three History and Social Science Review Cardsrepresentative democracy:a government in whichpeople vote for (elect)a smaller group ofcitizens to make theirrules and laws for everyoneWhat is representative democracy?33mosaics, sculpture,and paintings aredisplayed on buildingsWhat contributions were made fromancient Greece and Rome in the arts?33Greece was the birthplaceof democracy (governmentby the people);a direct democracyWhat principles of government fromancient Greece are part of ourgovernment today?33Rome had a republican (representative)form of government;a representativedemocracyWhat principles of governmentfrom ancient Rome are part of ourgovernment today?33The government is based on the ideasdeveloped in ancient Greece and Rome.What is the government of theUnited States based on?33Page 2 of 19

Grade Three History and Social Science Review Cardsthe OlympicsWhat sporting events today came fromancient Greece?33Where was ancient Greece located?located among mountains and hills;surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea33Ancient Greece had farmers, shipbuilders, and traders.What were the human characteristics ofancient Greece?3How did the people of ancient Greeceadapt to and change their environment tomeet their needs?3They farmed on hillsides;traded on the MediterraneanSea; and had small independentcommunities becauseof the mountains.33Where was ancient Rome located?Rome was located next to a river; citybuilt on many hills; and limited rich soil.3Page 3 of 193

Grade Three History and Social Science Review CardsAncient Rome had farmers,road builders, and traders.What were the humancharacteristics of ancient Rome?3How did the people of ancient Rome adaptto and change their environment to meettheir needs?3They farmed on hillsidesand trading took placeon the Mediterranean Sea.33Where was the birthplaceof democracy?ancient Greece33Where was the Empire of Mali located?located in West Africa; near rivers;desert-like conditions; gold mines33What were the humancharacteristics of West Africa (Mali) ?They farmed, mined,and traded.33Page 4 of 19

Grade Three History and Social Science Review CardsMany storytellers in Malipassed on traditions andstories from onegeneration to the next.Why were storytellers so importantin the early West Africanempire of Mali?33The kings of Mali wererichand powerful men whocontrolled trade in3 West Africa.What do we know about theleaders of the empire of Mali?3Mali lay across thetrade routes betweenthe sources of salt inthe Sahara Desertand the gold region/3 mines of West Africa.Why was the empire of Maliso wealthy?3What natural resource came from thedesert in the West African empire ofMali?salt33What did people use salt for during thetime of the West African empire of Mali?3Page 5 of 19Salt was used for their healthand for preserving foods.3

Grade Three History and Social Science Review CardsWhat natural resource come from themines of West Africa?gold33What was salt traded for duringthe time ofthe West African empire of Mali?gold33What important city in Mali had afamous university with a large library ofbooks from ancient Greece and Rome?Timbuktu33the empire of MaliWhat was one of the most prosperousempires in Africa?33How did the people of the empire of Maliadapt to and change their environmentto meet their needs?Salt was an importantnatural resource forpeoplein the desert and saltwas traded for gold.3Page 6 of 193

Grade Three History and Social Science Review Cardsa person whotravels seekingnew discoveriesWhat is an explorer?33What country sponsoredthe explorer, Christopher Columbus?Spain3What country sponsoredthe explorer, Juan Ponce de Leon?3Spain33What country sponsoredthe explorer, Jacques Cartier?France33What country sponsoredthe explorer, Christopher Newport ?England33Page 7 of 19

Grade Three History and Social Science Review CardsWhy did Christopher Columbus exploreand what were his successes?To find a western sea route to Asia.First European to discover sea route toAmerica. Discovered “New World”(landed at San Salvador)33To discover riches and land to conquer.First European to land in Florida (near St.Augustine); gave Spain claim to FloridaWhy did Juan Ponce de Leon exploreand what were his successes?33To colonize the New World.Explored the St. Lawrence River Valley(near Quebec, Canada) and gave France aNorth American claim.Why did Jacques Cartier exploreand what were his successes?33To discover riches, to find a western searoute to Asia, and to colonize Virginia.Arrived at Jamestown; made fouradditional voyages to bring more people;was one of the first men to reach theFall Line of the James RiverWhy did Christopher Newport exploreand what were his successes?3333Where are the countries ofSpain, England, and France located ona world map?Page 8 of 19

Grade Three History and Social Science Review CardsWhere are the seven continents and thefour oceans located on a world map?33Identify the shapes of the continents.33half a sphere (globe)created by the primemeridian or the equatorWhat is a hemisphere?33What is the equator?3an imaginary line aroundthe middle of the earththat divides the globe intothe northern and southernhemispheres3an imaginary line thatdivides the globe into theeastern and westernhemisphereWhat is the prime meridian?33Page 9 of 19

Grade Three History and Social Science Review Cardsto create the four hemispheres.What are the equator and the primemeridian used for?33EuropeWhich continent is England,Spain, and France located on?33North AmericaWhat continent is theUnited States located on?33the letter (left) and number (bottom)coordinates of a grid system identify theexact location of a placeHow is a simple letter-number gridsystem used to locate places on a map?33A R KA NS A SARIZONAGEO RGIAN EWMEXICOTEXASM I SS IS SI P P IAtl an ti cOceanAL ABA MAL OU ISIANAFLO RD IAChihuahuaTHEBAH AMA SNa ssa uGulfofMex icoL aPazME XIC OHa va naCU BADOM I NI CA NR EP UB LI CTampicoS anJua nGu adalajaraS an toMexicoWhere is San Salvadorin the Bahamas located on a map?Ge or geT o wnC A YM ANIS LA NDSVer acruzP or t- ‐au - ‐Do mi n goB A RB UDAS T.KI T TSA NDNEV I SP UER T ORI C OGUA DE LOUP EB as se- ‐T e rreP ri nc eJA M A IC AA NT IG UAA NDB as set erreHA I TIPaci fi cO c eanR os ea uK in g sto nDOM I NI CAF ort- ‐d e - ‐Fra n ceBE LIZEAc apulcoO ax acaC as tri esBelmopanGU ATEMA LAS T.VI NC E NTA NDT HEGR ENA DI NE SCa rib beanSeaHONDUR A STegucigalpaS t.Ge o rge 'sA R UBAGu at emalaNE THE R LA NDSSanSalvadorA NT IL LE SN ICARAG UAELSALVA DORP or t- ‐of- ‐S pa i nM A RT INI QUES T.LUC I AB A RB ADOSB ri dg et ow nK in g sto wnGR ENADAT RI NI DA DA NDT OBA GOManaguaSanJosŽCOS TAR ICAPA NAMAPanamaCOLOMB IA3Page 10 of 19V ENEZUELAGUY A NACentral America3

Grade Three History and Social Science Review CardsWhere is St. Augustine, Floridalocated on a map?in southern United States33Where is Jamestown, Virginialocated on a map?3near the east coast of the United States3Maps, table, graphs, charts, and picturesare used to gather and classifygeographic information.What visual aids are used to gather andclassify information?33materials that come from naturesuch as water, soil, wood, and coalWhat are natural resources?33people working to producegoods and servicesWhat are human resources?3Page 11 of 193

Grade Three History and Social Science Review Cardsgoods made by people andused to produce other goodsand services (machines, tools,buildings)What are capital resources?33people who use resourcesto make goods and/orprovide servicesWhat are producers?33activities thatsatisfy people’s needsand wantsWhat are services?33focusing on oneproduct or serviceWhat is economic specialization?33What is economic interdependence?other3Page 12 of 19two or more peopledepending on eachfor goods andservices

Grade Three History and Social Science Review Cardsbuilding ships,farming,andmaking potteryWhat did ancient Greece and Romespecialize in during ancient times?33growing food for theempire and protectingthe empireWhat did the people of the empire ofMali specialize in during ancient times?33What economic specializationdo you find in present Virginia?shipbuilding33Greeks and Romanstraded with Egypt andother nearbycommunities.What economic interdependenceexisted in ancient Greece and Rome?33What economic interdependenceexisted in the empire of Mali?The people of Mali traded (gold for salt)with other people.3Page 13 of 193

Grade Three History and Social Science Review CardsWhat economic interdependenceexists in present Virginia?3Virginia sells its coal to other countriesbut depends on other countries for oil.3the choice of or decision amongalternatives or possibilitiesWhat is economic choice?33the next best choicethat is given upwhen a decisionis madeWhat is opportunity cost?33both the opportunitycost and the monetarycost of choiceswith benefitsWhen you make an economicdecision what do you compare?33a place where people live, work, and playWhat is a community?33Page 14 of 19

Grade Three History and Social Science Review Cardswhat people mustor must not doWhat are rules?33What are laws?rules people live by33a group of people whomake rules and laws,carry out rules and laws,and decide if rules andlaws have been brokenWhat is government?33to let people knowhow theyshould act orbehaveWhat is the purpose of rules?33to make laws,carry out laws,anddecide if lawshavebeen brokenWhat is the purpose of government?3Page 15 of 193

Grade Three History and Social Science Review CardsThey develop thelaws and protectthe rights andproperty ofindividuals.Why is government necessary?33*Life, liberty, and the pursuitof happiness are privilegespeople are born withthat can’t be takenaway*Equality under the lawmeans that all peopleare treated fairlyWhat are some basic principlescommonly held by American citizens?33Why do we recognize Veterans Day?3Why do we recognize Memorial Day?3Who was the first President that workedunder the new republican form ofgovernment and put the basic principlesinto practice for the new nation?This is a day for therecognition of andrespect for Americanswho served in themilitary. It is observedin November.3This is a day for therecognition of andrespect for Americanswho died in wars whilethey were serving theircountry. It is observedin May.George Washington3Page 16 of 193

Grade Three History and Social Science Review CardsWho was the third President of theUnited States, was born in Virginia andwrote the Declaration of Independence?Thomas Jefferson33peoplehavecertainrightsWhat does the Declaration ofIndependence state?33Who was the United States Presidentwhen the country was divided over theissue of equality for all people?Abraham Lincoln33What United States Presidenthelped free African American slaves?Abraham Lincoln33What African American woman refused togive up her seat on a public bus as wasrequired by law many years ago?3Page 17 of 19Rosa Parks3