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5th grade social studies worksheet with open-response questions about civilizations, culture, and society.
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What Civilizations Need

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This printable social studies worksheet asks 5th graders six open-response questions about civilizations, culture, and society. Questions explore what defines a civilization, examples of culture, parts of society, ways of life in different environments, cultural diversity within civilizations, and whether the United States qualifies as a civilization. Works well as a follow-up to class discussion and vocabulary introduction.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Anthropology
Grade Level:
5th Grade
Updated September 2025

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