Your son learned about history and different cultures in social studies. He may have learned about ancient civilizations like the Greeks, Egyptians, or Romans. They may have talked about how people lived long ago, what they believed in, and the important things they did. For example, the Greeks built the Parthenon, a beautiful temple for the goddess Athena, and the Egyptians built huge pyramids to bury their pharaohs. Your son might have learned about different types of governments, like democracy and monarchy. They talked about how people make decisions and run their countries. For example, in a democracy, people can vote for their leaders, while in a monarchy, the leader is usually born into their position.