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6th Grade Social Studies Final Exam Review
6th Grade Social Studies Final Exam Review
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1
The real change in the Neolithic Revolution was the ________?
Discovery of new caves
Movement from eating fruits and grains to also eating meat
Shift from hunting & gathering to agriculture
Development of bowls and spoons
2
Why was the Justinian Code important?
It began to limit the power of the government
The tales of Justinian are important in literature
It simplified the Roman laws & influenced the laws
It gave women more rights and more land
3
Poor leadership, a declining economy, & invaded by Germanic tribes refer to what event?
Beginning of Greek government
Death of Julius Caesar
Causes of the fall of the Roman Empire
Spit of Roman Empire
4
Why was the printing press so important to the Renaissance?
Books became too expensive for average Europeans
Books became affordable and available to average Europeans
The church could control what every European could read
It made Germany wealthier than it's neighbors
5
What type of Greek column is this?
Corinthian
Parthenon
Doric
Ionic
6
During the Renaissance, there was a rebirth of interest in ________
Science & medicine
Military strategies
Getting to heaven
Art & learning
7
One reason for the development of early civilizations in Mesopotamia & Egypt was _____________
These rivers flowed into the Mediterranean Sea
They provided a direct trade route between Europe & Asia
The location protected the people from land invasions
Periodic flooding left rich soil, that was ideal for farming
8
Due to poor leadership as a king, King John was forced to sign this document by the Nobles____.
Twelve Tables
Magna Carta
Pax Romana
Estate general
9
3 factors that helped stabilize Europe after the Roman Empire were feudalism,manorialism, & ___
Trade
Vassalism
Hundred Year War
The Roman Catholic Church
10
This Babylonian King implemented a system of laws
Nebuchanezzar
Hammurabi
Scribe
Sargon
11
How are Judaism and Christianity similar?
Both believe in The "Messiah" and are still waiting for Him
Both religions originated in Asia
Both use a holy book called the "Torah"
Both are monotheistic and refer to their God as "Yahweh"
12
The Code of Bushido of the Japanese Samurai is most similar to ______
Great fighting skills of the Mongols
The Code of Chivalry used by European knights
Gladiators of Rome
Legions in Sparta
13
What reason best describes why Julius Caesar was assassinated?
He fought against Rome
He changed the government to a dictatorship
He refused to expand Roman territory in Britain
He had a love affair in Egypt with Cleopatra
14
Why did the Renaissance start in Italy?
All of the artists & painters were born in Italy
Nobles & merchants there could afford to support art
Only people in Italy bought art
It was located near the Mediterranean Sea
15
In 1095 A.D., Pope Urban II called for a crusade, or holy war, to be launched against _________
The Mongols
The Vikings
The Jews
The Muslim Turks
16
Why was the Silk Road so important?
The Silk Road connected the rivers in China
It provided a safe route to China & Europe
It provided a safe route to Japan & Korea
It connected China to Southwest Asia & Europe
17
What practice was typical of Ohio's Hopewell and Adena Indians?
Worshipping the sun and the moon
Teaching white settlers how to grow corn
Growing crops in the same place every year
Building earthen mounds for religious uses
18
What is the main idea of this graph?
Deaths
Death tolls
Black Plague
Swine Flu
19
The three most famous painters of the Renaissance were Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and __________
William Shakespeare
Jan van Eyck
Albrecht Durer
Raphael
20
What did Ferdinand Magellan accomplish during the Age of Exploration?
He built a navigation school
His crew circumnavigated around the world
He discovered the first route to India
He discovered the island of Haiti
21
What American civilization existed high in the Andes Mountains of Peru?
Incas
Olmecs
Mayans
Aztecs
22
The Colombian Exchange was the movement of plants, diseases, technology, and _________
Spices
Slaves
Animals
Weapons
23
What civilization was located in present-day Guatemala and is know for it's calendar?
Aztecs
Olmecs
Mayans
Incas
24
What was significant about the natural borders that surrounded Ancient Egypt?
They protected Egypt from invaders
They helped them trade with other people
They made Egyptians independent and & relied on themselves
They were part of the 7 wonders of the ancient world
25
All three major monotheistic religions developed in what region?
Europe
Middle East
Africa
Italy
26
Which of the following
does no
t
describe a citizen in Greece?
Citizens including women could vote
Citizens could own property
Citizens had the right to hold office
Citizens could represent themselves in court
27
Who preached about Predestination?
Martin Luther
The Pope
Jesus Christ
John Calvin
28
One reason the ancient kingdoms in western Africa (Ghana, Mali, Songhai) prospered was that____
They had no contact with the rest of the world
The rulers were wealthy Arabic traders
They were located along the Gao & Niger rivers
They developed extensive trade in gold, ivory, and salt
29
Augustus was the emperor of Rome that began a period of peace & prosperity in Rome called _____
Pilgrimage
Rubicon
Journey
Pax Romana
30
Who was responsible for laying the groundwork for the Protestant Reformation?
The Jesuits
Elizabeth I
John Calvin
Martin Luther
