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Ms. Roundtree- SC PASS Review, 6th Grade World History
Ms. Roundtree- SC PASS Review, 6th Grade World History
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1
The Byzantine Empire was home to the city of Constantinople which...
Lasted 500 years
preserved and spread the greatest accomplishments of Rome
2
The center of the Incan civilization was found closest to what letter?
c
a
d
b
3
A positive effect of the Crusades was the expansion of...
trade into the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern areas
the feudal system into Muslim culture
4
Which of the following is something that the Europeans introduced to theAmericas?
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Turkeys
Smallpox
5
Which explorer’s route is pictured below?
John Cabot
Robert la Salle
6
This painting is a representation of...
the hacienda system
the encomienda system
the manorial system
the slave system
7
The hunter-gatherer society had which of the following?
a clear set of laws and consequences
distinct roles for men and women
organized branches of government
a system of public education
8
What was the phrase, "Gift of the Nile", referring to?
Flooding that provided fertile soil
Pharaohs power
9
Which innovation can be credited to hunter-gatherers who lived over 10,000 years ago?
the use of iron in weaponry
the use of concrete in construction
the use of the arch in architecture
The use of fire for cooking and heat
10
Which statement best describes the people of the Mississippian Period?
They were farmers who used simple tools to grow their food
They were hunters and gatherers who lived in smalls bands
11
How were the dwellings of the Southwest Native Americans different that other tribes?
They were multiple-story structures from baked clay
They were built using bark and animal hides
They were small earthen mounds built into the ground
12
What is cultural diffusion?
culture spread from one group to another
Cultures die out
13
What Chinese philosopher encouraged people to respect their parents?
Shi Huangdi
Confucius
14
Largest empire in west Africa, Timbuktu was the capital, center of commerce and learning
Axum
Libya
Ghana
Songhai
15
After the fall of Roman Empire, which was MOST important in unifying Western Europe?
Islamic culture
Roman Catholic Church
Byzantine history
16
What is a representative government?
elected officials that look out for the general public
Short term limits of all public officials
17
What was the overall impact of outside groups invading Rome?
Fighting off these threats proved to be expensive/extensive
the invasions made the Empire stronger and more united
18
Which of these is the best example of representative democracy?
British Parliament
Magna Carta
Holy Roman Empire
19
Which explorer’s route is pictured below?
Henry Hudson
Vasco da Gama
20
Which explorer’s route is pictured below?
Ferdinand Magellan
Christopher Columbus
21
Which explorer’s route is pictured below?
Hernan Cortes
Hernando de Soto
22
Why did some explorers sail “forGod”?
A. It was mandatory in order for them toget to Heaven.
A. They wanted to spread Christianity.
23
What African River is pictured here?
The Nile River
The Niger River
24
In the manorial system, peasants...
had no rights whatsover
were often sold by kings
were protected in return for service and payments
25
Which route represents the path taken by the Portugese explorer Ferdinand Magellan?
b
c
d
a
26
This image best represents which event in history?
The Columbian Exchange
The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
27
The GREATEST impact of the Columbian Exchange was...
transfer of plants, people and ideas
the spread of new diseases which led to vaccinations
the annual storage of crops for native peoples
28
Which explorer’s route is pictured below?
Leif Ericksson
Christopher Columbus
29
Christianity is a monotheistic religion that is an extension of which religion?
Buddhism
Judaism
30
a dynasty is...
a political group that rules
a family that rules
a family with a lot of income
31
Who named himself dictator of Rome for life in 45 BC?
Octavian
Julius Caesar
32
During the Renaissance, a belief in humanism emerged. "Humanism" means...
individuals are important, achievements should be celebrated
obedience to God is not as important as obedience to state
teachings of the ancient Greeks weren't important
33
Why did the European powers become interested in the slave trade?
A. ey were interested in African styleclothing and music
They needed workers to work in thefields in the Americas.
34
Which artifacts would an archaeologist find from the hunter-gatherer era?
bricks from homes
written documents
stone tools
pottery shards
35
What summarizes how religion changed in Rome from the time of Roman Republic to 4th century?
Romans were polytheistic then were monotheistic Christians
Romans remained loyal to polytheistic beliefs
36
What is the MOST ACCURATE explanation as to how the Bubonic Plague was spread?
fleas on rats
people from the New World
bird droppings
37
What was the writing system of Mesopotamia?
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
38
The Islamic Empire spread rapidly in 622AD when who fled Medina to Mecca?
Abraham
Muhammad
Jesus
39
After the invasions began, European landowners found protection by entering into
feudal arrangements
mercenary contracts
land and sea watches
40
Why would explorers want to sail for“glory”?
To make their nation proud
A. To find new resources
41
Who is considered to be the first Roman emperor?
Octavian/Augustus Caesar
Julius Caesar
42
During the Middle Ages, what group helped to preserve learning and ancient literature?
doctors and lawyers
priests and monks
noble and kings
43
In the Japanese feudal system, who typically held the real power?
Emperor
Buddhist monk
Shogun
Samurai
44
Cultural features of Japan during the Medieval period include...
warrior novels, lacquered boxes, landscape painting
making paper, pottery, building obelisks
45
Which explorer’s route is pictured below?
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
46
Which people were devastated asEuropeans sailed “for gold”?
Hebrews
A. Africans and American Natives
47
Which of these early Native American cultures was known for living in "Pueblos"?
The Cahokia
The Anasazi
The Creek
The Seminole
48
Which of the following is something that went from the Americas to Europein the exchange?
Wheat
Tobacco
Sugarcane
Pigs
49
Which statements BEST describes the Vikings in Medieval Europe?
They never became part of Christian Europe
They were a roving group who raided towns
50
Which period is characterized by a renewed curiosity in the arts, sciences, and in philosophy?
The Age of Exploration
The Renaissance
The Industrial Revolution
The Medieval Period
51
Which grouping lists the main reasons for European exploration?
God, glory, gold
Salt, silk, spices
Trade, gold, jewels
52
What statement regarding early civilizations of the Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas is true?
Mayas Inca co-existed /inhabited Central Americaand Mexico.
Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas inhabited the American continents.
53
What is a accurate statement about the spread of the Islamic Empire?
It covered almost all of the Middle East by 750AD
It was large in 632AD, then declined rapidly
It was small in 750AD, then began spreading rapidly
54
Which explorer’s route is pictured below?
John Cabot
Henry Hudson
55
India is the origin of two of the world's major religions
Hinduism and Buddhism
Hinduism and Christianity
Christianity and Judaism
56
Do you know that you are SMART, CAPABLE, LOVED, and AMAZING?! (You will pass the SCPASS!!!)
YES, I AM!!!
You know it!!!
57
The Compass, Paper, Gunpowder, and woodblock printing are from...
Rome
China
Egypt
Greece
58
Farmed on large scale...big mound builders: Which Native American culture is described?
Pueblo
Hopewell
Mississippian
Adena
59
The Crusades were a series of battles to achieve what end for both Muslims and Christians?
remove the Pope from power
capture Jerusalem and the Holy Land
60
After spreading throughout much of Europe in 1348, the bubonic plague killed approximately...
1/10 of Europe's population
1/3 of Europe's population
1/16 of Europe's population
61
The teachings of Martin Luther sparked the...
Protestant Reformation
Middle Ages
Renaissance
62
Johannes Gutenberg had the biggest impact on the Renaissance by increasing....
literacy rates
religious philosophy
artistic methods
political criticism
63
Which of the following summarizes the main foundations of the Islam faith?
The 5 Pillars of Islam
The 10 commandments
The bible
64
What three empires flourished because of the trans-Saharan trade of gold and salt?
Timbuktu, Ethiopia, Mali
Ghana, Mali, Songhai
65
Which of the following has had the most influence on Indian literature and architecture?
Hinduism
the scientific community
66
Why were European powers interestedin developing water trade routes?
A. They wanted to find easy routes toAsia for trade.
A. The water routes always saved time.
67
Why is the Silk Road important?
It provided a way to trade Chinese goods and ideas
It gave China better irrigation for farmland
68
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TheMayans contributed to astronomy, biology, and the mathematical concept of
algebra
geometry
zero
69
Early African kingdoms such as Ghana and Mali made most of their wealth by
Trading gold across the Sahara Desert
Selling slaves to the Portuguese
70
Which statement is true about citizenship in Ancient Greece?
Only the rich and powerful could be citizens
Only men who were not slaves could become citizens
71
A general who rule Japan in the name of the emperor is called a
Samurai
Daimyo
Shinto
Shogun
72
How did the Columbian Exchange change theworld?
It caused people to become more religious.
It caused the price of clothing torise dramatically.
It connected the world with foods, ideas, and diseases
73
The 3 branches of Roman government were...
magistrates, senate, assemblies/tribunes
magistrates, patricians, and commoners
74
The Hellenistic Era was a time period when...
Greek culture diffused with others making new cultures
Augustus Caesar spread Greek culture through the world
75
The Magna Carta is MOST important for what reason?
It created Parliament
It created the first democracy in England
It put limits on the monarch's powers
It was the "great charter"
76
How was the history and rule of China divided?
dynasties
kingdoms
