3 rd Grade Social Studies Jeopardy

Historical Figures EconomicsObstacles Government Geography Character Traits

Legislative, Executive, Judicial 100 These are the three branches of the government.

200 This is the type of democracy that ancient Greece practiced. Direct Democracy

300 This is the type of democracy that the United States practices today. Representative Democracy

400 This branch is responsible for interpreting the laws. Judicial Branch

500 This is the name of the legislative branch at the state level. General Assembly

100 This historical figure fought for the end of segregation. Thurgood Marshall

200 This historical figure fought for The United Farm Workers Union. Cesar Chavez

300 This historical figure fought for a Great Society. Lyndon B. Johnson

400 This historical figure created the New Deal to help Americans through the Great Depression. Franklin D. Roosevelt

500 Eleanor Roosevelt, Cesar Chavez, Susan B. Anthony, Franklin D Roosevelt. One of these people did NOT affect the rights of workers. Susan B. Anthony

100 Natural, human, tree, capital – One of these is NOT a productive resource. tree

200 This is what is used to pay for public services such as the military, libraries, and police services. taxes

300 This is the term that different countries call their money. currency

400 This is the term used to describe the relationship between consumers and producers and how they depend on each other. Interdependence

500 Whether or not to buy something can be a difficult decision to make. One should consider the _____ and _____ before deciding. Costs and benefits

100 This river is located in New York. Hudson River

200 These are the imaginary lines that run vertically north and south around the globe. Lines of longitude

300 This line is located at 0° latitude and divides the earth into the northern and southern hemispheres. Equator

400 This mountain range is located on the west coast. Rocky Mountains

500 This river borders Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri, and even Illinois. Mississippi River

100 Paul Revere was a noble patriot. His dedication to this character trait helped the United States win their freedom from British rule. liberty

200 Frederick Douglass showed this character trait when he spent most of his life speaking and writing about the evils of liberty. Freedom of conscience and expression

300 Susan B. Anthony showed this character trait when she helped to end slavery and win equal rights for women. diligence

400 Eleanor Roosevelt showed this trait when she worked for an agreement on the Declaration of Human Rights. Tolerance

500 Thurgood Marshall showed this character trait when he accepted the authority of the United States Supreme Court. Respect for and acceptance of authority

100 This historical figure was born into slavery. Frederick Douglass

200 This historical figure grew up in Texas without electricity or running water. Lyndon B. Johnson

300 This historical figure was not allowed to attend the University of Maryland Law School because of segregation. Thurgood Marshall

400 This historical figure was born into a poor South Carolina family, but was determined to get an education. Mary McLeod Bethune

500 This historical figure kept his political career alive while being diagnosed with polio. Franklin D. Roosevelt