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Mr. Ly's World History Final Exam Review
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#review for the final 6th Grade World History Test
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1
A mummy found in Egypt is a
secondary source.
primary source.
2
The flooding of the Nile River in Egypt is different than the flooding of the Euphrates because
It deposits silt.
The flooding is predictable on the Nile.
It doesn't deposit silt.
The flooding is unpredictable on the Nile.
3
What is a timeline used for?
to sequence events in chronological order
to sequence events in a random order
4
Why would people want to settle next to rivers?
to have fresh water to farm
to have fresh water to farm
to have fresh water to farm
to have fresh water to farm
5
Ancient Egypt, China, India, and Mesopotamia all had this type of government.
democracy
monarchy
oligarchy
tribal rule
6
Romans and Greeks each developed three types of columns.
False
True
7
Which Greek philosopher taught the "Golden Mean" and was also Alexander the Great's tutor?
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
8
The world's oldest known written story is from Sumer. What is it called?
Epic of Gligamesh
The Trial of Appolonia
The Odyssey
Epic of the 300
9
What physical feature do Egypt and Mesopotamia have in common?
Plains
Deserts
10
The religions of ancient Egypt, China, and Mesopotamia were
polytheistic.
monotheistic.
11
Characteristics of a civilization are technology, art, stable food supply, social structure,
and government.
writing, government, and religion.
and religion.
and writing.
12
Which group was normally found at the bottom of the social structure?
farmers and slaves
traders
artisans
merchants
13
Egyptians developed a writing system called
Latin.
hieroglyphics.
cuneiform.
Sanskrit.
14
Which ancient civilization had priests at the top of their social structure?
Egypt
Sumer
China
India
15
How does a
scale bar
help us read maps?
It helps us find the absolute location of anything on a map.
The symbol helps us measure distance in miles or kilometers.
16
How does a
compass rose
help us read maps?
The symbol helps us measure distance in miles or kilometers.
Symbol tells us which way is North, South, East, or West.
17
Why did the Egyptians mummify their dead?
to keep the body for everyone to see in a display
to preserve the body for the afterlife
18
Which Greek philosopher did not believe in democracy? He was also Socrates' student.
Aristotle
Plato
19
How did religions spread though out the ancient world?
conquest
the Silk Road
trade
20
The Romans created __________ to bring water from mountains to their cities.
aqueducts
domes
21
Most ancient civilizations have the king or ruler at the top of the social structure.
True
False
22
Which Greek city-state began military training for boys at an early age?
Sparta
Athens
23
Why was cuneiform originally developed?
to record long epics
to keep track of business records
to write letters
to write journals
24
Which Greek philosopher taught his students by asking them questions?
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
25
Which Greek city-state was a democracy?
Sparta
Athens
26
The Sumerians created the first system of writing called
cuneiform
Latin
hieroglyphics.
Sanskrit.
27
A book about mummies in Egypt is a
secondary source.
primary source.
28
What do Judaism, Christianity, and Hinduism all have in common?
they believe in monotheism
they believe in polytheism
they developed in southwest Asia
they developed in India
29
What type of government did Rome set up after freeing themselves from Etruscan rule?
Monarchy
Republic
30
The Agricultural Revolution led to
increased food supply.
larger settlements.
job specialization
more people hunting and gathering.
31
Who was the first emperor of China?
Han Wudi
Wu Tang
Qin Shihuangdi
Shao Khan
32
A photograph of King Tut's tomb is a
primary source.
secondary source.
33
What inventions came from China?
compass
silk making
paper
gun powder
34
Which Greek city-state valued education and trade?
Athens
Sparta
35
Why was the Great Wall built?
for protection from invading tribes
to keep citizens from escaping
President Trump
36
Mesopotamian inventions like the
wheel, sail, and plow
made travel, trade, and farming better.
False
True
37
Civil service exams are an idea from which Chinese philosophy?
Daoism
Legalism
Confucianism
38
How do you figure out how much time has passed between two dates on a timeline?
by using simple math to add or subtract years
by using simple math to divide and multiply years
39
Which two religions developed in India?
Judaism and Buddhism
Hinduism and Christianity
Judaism and Christianity
Hinduism and Buddhism
40
What are the disadvantages of living in a river valley?
unstable water supply
flooding
41
Why did pharaohs have pyramids built?
to show their power and importance
to protect their bodies
It was a tomb.
42
This writing system was developed in ancient India.
Sanskrit.
cuneiform.
Latin.
hieroglyphics.
43
The Great Wall of China was built by thousands of slaves and prisoners.
True
False
44
Some Chinese dynasties gave civil service exams to hire qualified people in government.
False
True
45
Most of Greece is this type of physical feature or landform.
Plains
Deserts
Plateaus
Mountains
46
Which Greek philosopher influenced the United States government the most?
Plato
Socrates
Aristotle
47
The time when farming began to replace hunting and gathering is known as the
Agricultural Revolution.
Paleolithic Age
48
The pyramids are a
secondary source.
primary source.
49
Why is Sparta considered an oligarchy?
It was controlled by a king.
It was run by a Council of Elders
Citizens voted for representatives.
50
How can natural resources influence settlements and people interacting with each other?
People will want to settle close to things they need.
People will trade with others for things they need.
Resources have no influence on settlement or interaction.
51
Alexander the Great conquered lands in Europe, Africa, and Asia all the way to India.
False
True
52
In Egypt, who was at the top of the social structure (social class)?
the warriors
the Pharoah
artisans
the priests
53
How should you use a scale bar to measure distance on a map?
use your finger to estimate
make an exact copy of the scale bar on paper to help measure
54
What trade route connected Europe to China?
Orient Trade Route
Shang Road
Silk Road
Roman Road
55
Job specialization is
the creation of one job for all people to due to scarce food
the creation of different jobs due to extra food and time
56
How can physical features like mountains affect the development of culture?
Mountains can isolate people creating unique cultures.
Deserts can isolate people creating unique cultures.
Bodies of water can isolate people creating unique cultures.
Physical features have no affect on development of culture.
