Free Grade 5 Ontario social studies history worksheets

Free printable Grade 5 Ontario social studies worksheets on history. Circle the answer about people, time, and cause. Question types include order and cause, indigenous peoples before contact, european exploration, new france, and 15 more. Ontario · History — explain the British conquest, responsible government, and Confederation. Preview the sample questions, then make a worksheet to print or practise. Choices on this page stay unmarked. Canadian English. Unofficial practice — not a ministry document.

Ontario · History — explain the British conquest, responsible government, and Confederation

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Question types

  • Order and cause
  • Indigenous peoples before contact
  • European exploration
  • New France
  • British conquest
  • Rebellions and responsible government
  • Confederation
  • Indigenous peoples (U.S.)
  • Time depth and diversity
  • Civilizations
  • Three Sisters
  • Exploration
  • Columbian Exchange
  • Thirteen colonies
  • Jamestown and Plymouth
  • Colonial regions
  • Colonial government
  • Road to Revolution
  • Declaration

Sample questions

6 questions from history. Choices stay unmarked.

  1. 1.

    What was the role of oral storytelling in Indigenous cultures?

    • Ait was used only to entertain babies
    • Bit began only after European books arrived
    • Cit passed history, values, and knowledge to the next generation
    • Dit replaced every practical skill
  2. 2.

    How did Loyalist migration change Canada's population?

    • Ait ended settlement in the Maritimes
    • Bit removed every French-speaking person
    • Cit had no effect on language
    • Dit brought many English-speaking settlers
  3. 3.

    What was the role of women in New France?

    • Athey farmed, ran households, taught, nursed, and some joined religious orders
    • Bthey were not allowed to live in the colony
    • Cthey governed Rupert's Land
    • Dthey served only as soldiers in France
  4. 4.

    What did the Royal Proclamation say about Indigenous lands?

    • Athey were declared empty
    • Bany settler could claim them without asking
    • Cthey became provinces at once
    • Dthose lands were reserved, and private buyers could not purchase them from Indigenous nations
  5. 5.

    What were some challenges faced by early European explorers?

    • Amaps that were already perfect
    • Ba complete lack of ocean
    • Ctoo many railways in their way
    • Dstorms, cold, unknown waters, and limited food
  6. 6.

    How did exploration shape the future of Canada?

    • Ait left the land unchanged and empty of colonies
    • Bit led to colonies, the fur trade, and lasting contact between peoples
    • Cit created Confederation in the same year
    • Dit ended European interest in North America
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What is on a Grade 5 social studies history worksheet?
A Grade 5 social studies history worksheet is a set of practice questions on history. Circle the answer about people, time, and cause. This grade covers order and cause, indigenous peoples before contact, european exploration, new france, british conquest, rebellions and responsible government, and 13 more.
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