Grade 3 History SOL Practice Test
24 free Grade 3 History Virginia SOL practice questions drawn from official Virginia Department of Education released tests. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review. No signup required.
1. The word ancient means something that —
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Answer: B — happened long, long ago
2. Which group of American Indians most often used this object for travel?
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Answer: D — Powhatan
3. Which river did Christopher Newport explore?
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Answer: A — James River
4. Which idea used in the United States government came from ancient Rome?
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Answer: A — People elect a small group to make the laws.
5. Who is believed to have sewn the first flag of the United States?
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Answer: A — Betsy Ross
6. George Washington Carver invented new ways to use —
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Answer: C — peanuts
7. The explorer Jacques Cartier claimed land in the New World for —
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Answer: B — France
8. Which words best complete this diagram comparing Ancient Greece and today? Ancient Greece: Olympic games Today: Representative democracy
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Answer: D — Representative democracy
9. Where was Timbuktu located?
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Answer: C — Mali
10. Because they lived on peninsulas and islands, many ancient Greeks became —
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Answer: A — fishermen
11. Which two areas were located along the Mediterranean Sea?
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Answer: C — Rome and Greece
12. During colonial times, the Powhatan lived mostly in what is now —
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Answer: D — Virginia
13. The climate of an island where people pick fruit from trees whenever they are hungry, wear shorts all year, and go swimming almost every day is —
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Answer: C — hot in summer and cold in winter
14. Which American Indians are described as living in the Southwest, building adobe houses, and working as farmers?
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Answer: C — Powhatan
15. Which continent is next to the Indian Ocean?
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Answer: A — Europe
16. What is produced at a bread bakery?
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Answer: B — A capital resource
17. Sandy's parents want to buy a better car next year. They put away some money from their jobs each month so they will have enough to get the better car. What are Sandy’s parents doing with their money?
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Answer: A — Trading
18. Which person is acting as a producer?
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Answer: B — Mrs. Hong who is buying a book
19. When an ancient Greek ship was used for carrying trade goods, it was an example of —
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Answer: C — economic choice
20. Americans who died in wars while serving their country are honored on —
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Answer: C — Memorial Day
21. Which example shows the government protecting citizens’ property?
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Answer: B — A teacher helping a student read a book
22. What unites these people as Virginia citizens?
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Answer: C — Driving the same cars
23. Thurgood Marshall helped people through his work as a —
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Answer: B — doctor
24. Helen Keller is best known for helping people who —
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Answer: B — had disabilities
Grade 3 History SOL practice test — FAQ
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Across all sets, there are 24 Grade 3 History practice questions drawn from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests. This set has 24.
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