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Study for 6th Grade Final exam
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1
What was the role of the vassal in the feudal system society?
managing the fief and pledging loyalty to the lord
entertaining the lord and his guests
selling the fief for the lord and keeping part of the money
working in the kitchen of the lord's house
2
A legion is a military unit that was once utilized by
Roman Republic
Phoenicians
Ancient Greece
Egypt
3
Why did people need to use irrigation techniques?
to decrease overcrowding of crops
to increase farmland for growing crops
to increase space for people to live
to decrease the umber of animals on the land
4
Why did trade networks like the Silk Road develop?
the trails were used for communication between groups
travelers enjoyed exploring new areas while getting spices
certain resources were not available in all areas
people wanted to take control of land and keep it
5
Whichstatement correctly compares the ancient and modern games?
The Olympics still honor Zeus, but now winners get medals.
Olympics only allow men, but now more people are allowed
The Olympics are held in Greece, but no longer religious
The Olympics are still a competition, now women are allowed
6
The list above relates to which religion?
Buddhism
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
7
People who were hunter gatherers were nomads. What might have caused this to be the case?
They moved to follow the animals they hunted.
Agriculture forced them to find more fertile soil.
Invading tribes often forced them to move.
Ice ages made them find warmer climates.
8
How did being in a low caste in India affect people's lives?
It limited job opportunities.
It gave them more free time.
It helped them start businesses.
It provided a better education.
9
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt had which of the following in common?
They shared the same language.
They both developed along a river.
They used the same writing system.
They worshiped a single god.
10
According to the excerpt, what caused Coronado to conquer this city?
He wanted to Christianize the native population
He wanted to convert explorers in the area to Christianity.
He was searching for diamonds in the area
He was seeking trade with the native people.
11
According to the picture, how did societies change the environment tobring water into cities?
aqueducts
sundial
columns
abacus
12
How did exploration and conquest in the middle ages affectrelations between ancient societies?
trade routes and communication opened between societies.
They caused empires to close access b/n their societies.
outbreaks of violence that closed all trade routes.
They caused long-lasting peace with the help of religion.
13
Based on this quote, how were the legal rights of freemen changed?
The king acquired the power to imprison freemen at his will.
The king was granted the power to exclude freemen from laws
Freemen gained the right to trial by a jury of citizens.
Freemen could live w/out government interference.
14
Which statement explains the list above?
went from rule by army leaders to rule by the upper class
went from rule by nobility to being ruled by citizens
went from rule by rich merchants to rule by nobility
went from being governed by citizens to being ruled by kings
15
How were the oldest civilizations in Central and South America similar?
They were the first to create advanced societies in the area
They were strongly influenced by Asia and Africa
They established extensive trade w/ Pacific Rim nations
They were large but not organized
16
What was the basic structure of government for the Ancient Egyptians?
A group of representatives was elected by the citizens.
A group of rich men controlled the empire's government.
Pharaohs made decisions with the help of advisers.
Local governors made new laws for their cities.
17
There were many advancements during the Exploration. Which led to thesettlement of Americas?
better sailing technology
better farming technology
better military technology
better printing technology
18
How did Egyptian myths reflect their values and beliefs about civilizations?
They told about Egyptian military battles
They told about great pharaohs
they told us about past leaders of Egypt
They told about the gods and goddess they worshiped
19
What was one goal of the Crusades?
to gain control of the Holy Land
to protect the Jewish people
to build a church in every country
to attack the Mongols in China
20
What contributed most to the spread of Islam into Africa?
trade
railroads
politics
slavery
21
Why did some ancient civilizations write and publish laws?
to allow patricians and plebeians to vote on all laws
to ensure that all politicians received a printed version
to record laws so historians can study them
to ensure the citizens can read and understand the laws
22
Based on the facts above, how were the beliefs of these societies similar?
ancient people did not appreciate the arts
rulers were buried in pyramids
ancient people believed in preparing for life after death
rulers or ancient societies seem humble in death
23
How did people in the mountains in South America farm?
grew crops in the valleys
terrace farming
used large animals to plow
moved to a new area every season
24
The oldest known writing system was developed in Mesopotamia by the Sumerians and called
punctuation
hieroglyphics
sumerian
cuneiform
25
What led to the decline of the Mali Empire?
The European explorers brought disease.
The region suffered a terrible earthquake.
The people left to live in the Sahara Desert.
The Songhai Empire conquered their land.
26
Which of the statementsdescribes the government structure of an absolute monarchy?
The citizens have an equal say in their government.
The citizens elect representatives to run the government.
The ruler has complete power over the citizens.
The ruler has control of the gov, but citizens have rights
27
How was being a citizen of Sparta different from being a citizen of Athens?
Spartans were expected to honor the city through art
Spartans showed off the wealth of Greece through feasts
Spartans were expected to be educated to be in government
Spartans were expected to protect the city through military
28
The legacy of ancient Greek epics, like the Odyssey, continues to provide people with
nonfiction depictions of ancient civilizations.
detailed, accurate historical events.
real stories of everyday life.
heroic figures and great adventures.
29
Which of these mythologies is described in the box above?
Roman
Egyptian
Nubian
Greek
30
The Nile River was home to what two ancient civilizations?
ancient Egypt and ancient Phoenicia
ancient Phoenicia and Mesopotamia
ancient Egypt and ancient Nubia
ancient Greece and ancient Rome
31
How did early Christianity spread around the world?
European monarchs practiced the religion when they traveled
Missionaries followed conquerors and colonists.
Christian sea captains sold fares to other Christians.
Bibles were published in all languages.
32
Which statement best describes what is shown on the map?
Tang Dynasty′s territory matched the Yuan Dynasty.
The Yuan Dynasty expanded eastward during its reign.
The Tang Dynasty focused on expanding into desert
Yuan Dynasty more than doubled the size of the Tang Dynasty
33
Moses is important in the history of the Israelites because
he was the father of the Israelites.
he was the second king of Israel.
he was an important military leader.
he led the ancient Hebrews out of Egypt.
34
The split between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church was known as
the Counter Reformation.
the Great Schism.
the Great Depression.
the Hundred Years War.
35
Which of these is the form of pictorial writing used by ancient Egyptians?
hieroglyphics
cuneiform
punctuation
painting
36
Which of the following describes the government of Ancient Athens?
The king could only serve for two years.
Citizens voted on political issues.
An emperor told everyone what to do.
Wealthy men made all the laws.
37
Which was a long-term effect of ancient trade routes?
the spread of religions throughout the trade routes
use of silk throughout ancient and modern societies
the spread of unifying systems of government
colonization of weaker nations along the trade routes
38
Which is the likely purpose of this ancient proverb?
to discourage people from fighting in wars
to encourage people to tend their fields
to encourage people to obey government laws
to discourage people from defending their land
39
Mansa Musa ruled the Mali Empire from 1312–1337. What was one effect of his rule?
The empire moved to South Africa.
Democracy was started in his kingdom.
The Islamic religion spread in the religion.
The poor became more powerful.
40
What did humans in the Paleolithic Era use to make their tools?
silver
stone
bronze
gold
41
What practice later replaced hunting and gathering for finding food?
growing crops
raising families
building fires
owning stores
42
Which statement explains changein government from absolute monarchy toconstitutional monarchy?
The divine right of kings to rule was reinforced.
The power of feudal lords was affirmed.
Kings and queens wished to maintain authority and control.
Citizens wanted a stronger voice in their government.
43
How did technology change communication in the late thirteenth century?
It allowed people to quickly contact others in the world.
It enabled people to get info about other places and ideas
It helped people to improve the living conditions
It helped all citizens learn to read.
44
Which type of social structure divided its citizens this way?
matrilinealism
caste system
socialism
feudalism
45
By which river did the early Chinese civilization emerge?
Seine River
Yellow River
Tigris River
Volga River
46
Which of the following
best
completes the above diagram?
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
47
Which statement shows how trade routes influenced ancient societies?
people shared cultural values and beliefs
travel became safe and easy
trade by water became unnecessary
silk became commonly used in clothing
48
How does this hymn reflect the values and beliefs of the ancient civilizations?
It demonstrates a respect for the forces of nature
It reveals that people were peaceful.
It shows that all plant and animal life was sacred.
It promotes the belief in life beyond death.
49
How did the economic factors listed affect the ancient empires?
Armies searched other empires for new leaders to govern.
Empires forced wealthy citizens to forfeit money in taxes.
Armies were sent to other lands to increase wealth.
Empires weakened and were eventually destroyed.
50
For early cultures, the resources on this list were all necessary for
domesticating animals.
hunting and gathering food.
developing agriculture.
migrating to North America.
51
Confucianism and Taoism originated in which country?
China
India
Vietnam
Japan
52
Which of these people is described in the box above?
Martin Luther
Marco Polo
Julius Caesar
Charlemagne
