the movement of humans from one place to another

the time before writing was invented

the average weather conditions in a region over a long period of time

the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

five practices essential to the Islamic faith

a group of many different lands under one ruler

a country or area under the full or partial control of another country.

the study of the land, water, and climate of Earth

the set of beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by a group of people

a city that is independent and has its own government

define - civilization

a society with developed forms of government, culture, science and industry

the deliberate killing of a large group of people

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PPS - Grade 6 Social Studies Mid-term Review

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1
Providing an exact address or GPS coordinates is an example of which of the Five Themes of Geography?
Place
Movement
Location
Region
2
define - migration
the set of beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by a group of people
the deliberate killing of a large group of people
the movement of humans from one place to another
a country or area under the full or partial control of another country.
3
A surplus is when you don’t have enough of something.
False
True
4
define - prehistory
the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities
the time before writing was invented
a city that is independent and has its own government
an object made by people
5
Describing somewhere as "hot, humid, and mountainous" is an example of which of the Five Themes of Geography?
Place
Movement
Location
Human-Environment Interaction
6
A hemisphere is equal to one-quarter of Earth.
False
True
7
Islam is the sixth largest religion in the world.
True
False
8
define - climate
a city that is independent and has its own government
a society with developed forms of government, culture, science and industry
the average weather conditions in a region over a long period of time
an object made by people
9
define - equality
the time before writing was invented
a group of many different lands under one ruler
an object made by people
the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities
10
What is one effect of shifting tectonic plates?
volcanic eruptions
all of the above
earthquakes
the creation of mountains
11
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
five practices essential to the Islamic faith
five columns that support the main temple
the five main beliefs of Hinduism
none of the above
12
define - artifact
an object made by people
the average weather conditions in a region over a long period of time
a society with developed forms of government, culture, science and industry
a city that is independent and has its own government
13
Who became the first black president of South Africa and ended apartheid?
The British
The Rowzi
The Boers
Nelson Mandela
14
The "Middle East" is an example of which of the Five Themes of Geography?
Location
Place
Region
Movement
15
Who was Mansa Musa?
the president of South Africa
a pharaoh of Egypt
a king of Mali
the prime minister of India
16
Which lifestyle was based on hunting your own food and being on the move constantly?
none of the above
trader/farmer
hunter/gatherer
hunter/farmer
17
The key or legend shows the meanings of symbols on a map.
True
False
18
define - empire
the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities
a group of many different lands under one ruler
the time before writing was invented
an object made by people
19
The Kingdom of Mali grew wealthy due to the salt trade.
False
True
20
The ancient Egyptians had a polytheistic religion with many gods and goddesses.
True
False
21
define - colony
the movement of humans from one place to another
the set of beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by a group of people
the deliberate killing of a large group of people
a country or area under the full or partial control of another country.
22
In early African societies, lineage groups were expected to…
resolve disputes in the village.
take care of each other.
pay tribute to the clan leader.
serve together in the military.
23
Muhammad was the founder of the religion of Islam.
False
True
24
define - geography
a society with developed forms of government, culture, science and industry
a country or area under the full or partial control of another country.
a city that is independent and has its own government
the study of the land, water, and climate of Earth
25
The majority of Earth’s water is…
salt water
none of the above
water vapor
fresh water
26
define - culture
the set of beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by a group of people
a country or area under the full or partial control of another country.
the deliberate killing of a large group of people
the movement of humans from one place to another
27
The Nile River is the longest river in the world.
False
True
28
Egyptians invented an early form of paper called papyrus.
False
True
29
define - city-state
a country or area under the full or partial control of another country.
a society with developed forms of government, culture, science and industry
the study of the land, water, and climate of Earth
a city that is independent and has its own government
30
What is the only continent to which early humans did not migrate?
South America
North America
Antarctica
Australia
31
What skill did people learn that allowed them to stop being nomads?
farming
running
weaving
painting
32
Archaeologists use artifacts to learn about people from the past.
False
True
33
The imaginary line that divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres is the…
Tropic of Capricorn
Prime Meridian
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
34
The Quran is the holy book of Islam.
False
True
35
Building a bridge across a river is an example of which of the Five Themes of Geography?
Location
Movement
Human-Environment Interaction
Place
36
Nomads survive by hunting animals and gathering wild plants.
True
False
37
define - civilization
the study of the land, water, and climate of Earth
a country or area under the full or partial control of another country.
a city that is independent and has its own government
a society with developed forms of government, culture, science and industry
38
define - genocide
the set of beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by a group of people
a country or area under the full or partial control of another country.
the deliberate killing of a large group of people
the movement of humans from one place to another
39
About 97% of Earth’s water is fresh water found in oceans and seas.
True
False
40
What is one way in which humans survived the Ice Age?
They used fire to warm themselves.
They migrated to warmer areas.
They built shelters and lived in caves.
all of the above
41
People migrating to a new country in search of jobs is an example of which of the Five Themes of Geography?
Movement
Human-Environment Interaction
Location
Place
42
Mesopotamia refers to the land located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
False
True
43
Customs are actions and behaviors that are traditional among the people in a particular group or place.
True
False
44
The farther you get away from the Equator, the warmer the climate.
False
True

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