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Quarter 1: Foundations of the Western Hemisphere

Name ____________________ Date ____________ Weeks 1–9.

Items
3
Weeks
Weeks 1–9
Framework
NYS K–12

Contents

  1. #Q1.1 — Quiz 1.1 — Geography of the Americas · Weekly quiz · Week 3 · 20 min
  2. #Q1.2 — Quiz 1.2 — Ancient Civilizations · Weekly quiz · Week 7 · 20 min
  3. #Q1A — Q1 Unit Assessment — Foundations of the Western Hemisphere · Unit assessment · Week 9 · 60 min

Weekly quiz · #Q1.1 · Week 3 · 20 min

Quiz 1.1 — Geography of the Americas

10-question quiz on hemispheres, continents, oceans, and major landforms.

Name
Date
  1. The Western Hemisphere lies west of which line? (a) equator (b) Prime Meridian (c) Tropic of Cancer
  2. Name the two continents in the Western Hemisphere.
  3. Which ocean borders the U.S. East Coast?
  4. Which mountain range runs through Peru, Bolivia, and Chile?
  5. The largest river by volume in the world is the ____ River.
  6. Which line of latitude marks 0°?
  7. List two countries in Central America.
  8. What is the capital of Mexico?
  9. What climate is found near the equator?
  10. Open response: Why does climate change as you move away from the equator?

Weekly quiz · #Q1.2 · Week 7 · 20 min

Quiz 1.2 — Ancient Civilizations

10-question quiz comparing the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations.

Name
Date
  1. The Maya developed a base-___ number system.
  2. The Aztec capital was named _________.
  3. The Inca built their empire across the ________ Mountains.
  4. Which civilization built Machu Picchu?
  5. Which civilization used quipus to keep records?
  6. Floating gardens in Tenochtitlán were called _________.
  7. Which European led the conquest of the Aztec Empire?
  8. Which European led the conquest of the Inca Empire?
  9. Name one achievement shared by all three civilizations.
  10. Open response: Which civilization's engineering impresses you most, and why?

Unit assessment · #Q1A · Week 9 · 60 min

Q1 Unit Assessment — Foundations of the Western Hemisphere

20-pt mixed-format unit assessment: 10 multiple choice + 5 short answer + one rubric-scored short essay.

Name
Date

Section A — Multiple choice (10 pts)

  1. 10 questions across geography, Maya, Aztec, Inca: capitals, achievements, conquerors, key dates.

Section B — Short answer (5 pts)

  1. Explain the mit'a system in 2–3 sentences.
  2. Compare the Aztec tribute system to Inca taxation.
  3. Identify two factors that shaped Maya farming practices.

Section C — Short essay (5 pts, 4-pt rubric scaled to 5)

  1. Choose ONE civilization (Maya, Aztec, or Inca). Explain how its environment shaped its achievements. Use at least two specific facts.
FifthGrade · Grade 5 Social Studies · Student print packQuarter 1 · Weeks 1–9