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End of Year Study Guide Social Studies Grade 6 PART 1
End of Year Study Guide Social Studies Grade 6 PART 1
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end of the year test review of ancient history from paleolithic to middle ages
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1
What institution held medieval society together after the fall of Rome?
the Catholic church
the hospital
the army
the university
2
With the exception of the Hebrews, most people living in the ancient middle east were
Christian
polytheists
monotheists
athiests
3
What caused the Fall of Rome
mercenaries (Soldiers were demanding money)
all of the above
Rome's economy (money) was failing
Rome couldn't defend its borders from invaders
4
The religion founded by Sidhartha Gautama was
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
5
What was the language of the western Roman empire?
English
Latin
Italian
Greek
6
The law making part of the Roman republic was the
Consuls
Tribunes
Parliament
Senate
7
People were nomadic during the Old Stone ages because of
tribal wars
animal migration
religious practices
agriculture
8
What two areas were connected by the Silk Trade Route?
India and China
Asia and Europe
China and Mesopotamia
China and Rome
9
How did the plague affect the Middle Ages
serfs had to work harder and were imprisoned longer
population declined and serfs got freedom
population declined so people moved
10
Who was the founder of Christianity?
Moses
Jesus
Abraham
Mohammed
11
Before the creation of the Twelve Tables, why did Roman plebeians want a written law code?
To prevent patricians from abusing their positions
To decrease the power consuls had over society
To decrease the power fathers held over their families
To eliminate slavery based on debt
12
This English King signed the Magna Carta, limiting the power of the English Monarchy?
Richard the Lionhearted
King Philip
King John
Charlamagne
13
The Great Wall of China was built to:
Close China from trading with foreign countries.
protect China from invaders.
create a monument for Shi Huang di, the emperor.
provide a trade route across Asia.
14
Who was the founder of Islam?
Jesus
Abraham
Mohammed
Moses
15
Archaeologists use this test to determine the date/age of organic artifacts:
silicon dating
radiocarbon dating.
Uraniam dating
magnesium dating
16
Muslims believe that one should pray to which city 5 times a day.
Cairo
Constantinople
Mecca
Jerusalem
17
In what river valley did the Egyptian civilization emerge?
Euphrates
Nile
Tigris
Indus
18
Which of the following was not a purpose of the Christian monasteries during the Middle Ages?
Creating illuminated manuscripts
Enforcing civil law
Providing shelter for travelers
Caring for the sick
19
What government system is based on ownership of land?
monarchy
democracy
republic
feudalism
20
Who was the founder of Judaism?
Moses
Jesus
Abraham
Mohammed
21
How did currency and the monetary system affect ancient civilizations?
It allowed for easier trade of merchandise
people had to work in the mines more
trade decreased
22
Where did the plague begin in Europe?
France
Germany
Spain
Italy
23
How is USA's government similar to Rome's republic?
we have 3 branches of government
we both started as a dictatorship
we both use the 12 tables of law
both use presidents as leaders
24
Why did Egyptians mummify?
because they didn't want the bodies to rot
for their bodies and soul to reunite in the afterlife
they didn't know anyway else to bury
so that archaeologists could find their bodies & study them
25
Which city-state demanded that citizens serve in the military?
Troy
Corinth
Sparta
Athens
26
Which city was the capital of the Byzantine empire?
Rome
Athens
London
Constantinople
27
In the feudal societies of the Middle ages, lords gave land to vassals in exchange for what
livestock
military service
crops
medical care
28
What continent is entirely in the Eastern Hemisphere?
Europe
Africa
North America
Australia
29
What branch of the US government creates laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
30
Respecting your elders and civil service examinations were a part of whose philosophy?
Confucius
Aristotle
Moses
Buddha
31
Which of the following religions spread from India into Southeast Asia?
Christianity and Judaism
Islam and Judaism
Hinduism and Buddhism
Buddhism and Islam
32
What direction would you go from Europe to Asia?
East
North
South
West
33
Which is an example of a primary source?
wikipedia article about Sparta
textbook chapter about Sparta
letter written by a Spartan soldier
essay written about Sparta
34
What is the holy book of Islam?
The Quran
The Bible
The Vedas
The Torah
35
How are cuneiform and hieroglyphics similar?
They both use symbols instead of letters
both use the same symbols
both are still used today
the Egyptians created both
36
Who led the Hebrews in the fight against the Egyptians?
Alexander
Jesus
Abraham
Moses
37
Which city is important to Christianity, Islam and Judaism?
Istanbul
Rome
Cairo
Jerusalem
38
What was the main role of serfs in the feudal society?
laborers
soldiers
rulers
engineers
39
Who had the first set of written laws?
Athens
Hammurabi
Shi Huangdi
King Tut
40
Upper class citizens of Rome were known as
patricians
plebiens
41
What continent did humans first migrate from?
Africa
Europe
North America
Asia
42
Why did Greeks depend on trade so much?
because they were good ship builders
because their land was rocky and not fertile
because their families were in other locations
because of the weather
43
The Core teachings of Buddhism were the 4 Noble Truths and the
12 tables
5 pillars
8fold Path
10 commandments
44
Which civilization created democracy?
Sparta
China
Rome
Athens
45
Why did Mesopotamians build ziggurats?
as burial areas
as a market place
as a temple for their gods
for government offices
