Despite the Disney movie Hercules, we learned that Hercules actually:

had to complete 12 almost impossible tasks

Why were the people of Germany initially in favor of Hitler and his Nazi party?

He promised to restore Germany to its former glory.

Why is it significant hundreds of thousands of African Americans were drafted to fight in the World War I?

Much of America was still segregated along racial lines in 1917

What was the immediate cause of World War 1?

The shooting of an Austrian nobleman, Archduke Franz Ferdinand

At first, America adopted an isolationist policy for World War I. What does this mean?

America wanted to stay out of the war

Which is not true about Peace Day in Japan?

It is to honor those who died from the bombings in WWI

What can you infer from the fact that historians think the Treaty of Versailles might have led to World War II?

The penalties the treaty imposed on Germany were too harsh

How did the sinking of a British ship by a German submarine help bring the U S. into World War I?

There were more than 100 American passengers aboard the ship

A Republic is a type of government in which:

people elect leaders to govern them

Which statement do you infer, is the best way to describe the importance of Sadako's story?

To show the impact of nuclear war and effects on people

The Ancient Greeks believed in many gods; they were the center of Greek mythology. Greeks used mythology in order to:

try to explain how the world works

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2023 Social Studies Final - 6 Grade

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1
Which word best describes Germany's behavior towards Russia?
Betrayal
Honesty
Loyalty
2
A Democracy is a type of government in which:
different territories and peoples are under a single rule
a single ruler has almost absolute power
people rule themselves
people elect leaders to govern them
3
Which natural disaster possibly contributed to the destruction of the Minoan civilization?
tornado
volcanic erruption
earthquake
after shocks from an earthquake
4
How did the Treaty of Versailles impact Germany's involvement in World War II?
Germany paid fines that devastated their economy
It blamed Germany for the war; left Germany wanting revenge
All of the above
Restrictions on their military; unable to defend Germany
5
At the Red Cross Hospital, what does Sadako learn is causing her dizzy spells?
strep throat
leukemia
migraines
flu
6
Despite the Disney movie Hercules, we learned that Hercules actually:
was a heartless God
had to complete 12 almost impossible tasks
none of the above
had a weak spot in his heel
7
Why were the people of Germany initially in favor of Hitler and his Nazi party?
He promised to restore Germany to its former glory.
He believed in democracy.
He promised to tear down the Berlin Wall.
8
This included harsh punishments, restrictions, and fines to Germany causing World War I.
Treaty of Versailles
Potsdam Conference
Germany's Constitution
9
What led to the start of World War II?
Germany invaded Russia
Japan attacked the United States
Germany invaded Poland
Germany invaded Austria
10
The Myceneans and Minoans:
All of the above
were major traders (traded goods)
were two of the earliest Greek civilizations
helped to shape later cultures in Greece
11
Why is it significant hundreds of thousands of African Americans were drafted to fight in the World War I?
Much of America was still segregated along racial lines in 1917
Until then, African Americans were not allowed into Europe
African Americans had never fought in American wars before
Slavery still existed in America at the time of World War I
12
What was the immediate cause of World War 1?
The sinking of a ship called the Lusitania
Longstanding tensions between France and Germany
The alliance that was built between Britain, France, and Russia
The shooting of an Austrian nobleman, Archduke Franz Ferdinand
13
At first, America adopted an isolationist policy for World War I. What does this mean?
America was looking for ways to become involved in the war
America sympathized (felt bad) with the Allied Powers
America wanted to stay out of the war
America wanted to develop a treaty between the countries at war
14
Which is not true about Peace Day in Japan?
It is to honor those who died from the bombings in WWI
It is celebrated on August 6th
Fireworks, special foods, and lit lanterns that float to sea
15
What can you infer from the fact that historians think the Treaty of Versailles might have led to World War II?
The Nazis drew their inspiration from the treaty
The penalties the treaty imposed on Germany were too harsh
Nothing could have possibly prevented World War II
The penalties the treaty imposed on Germany were too easy
16
Based on our class discussions, what can you infer about World War II?
Thru WWII, many Jewish people were victims of the Holocaust.
Both A and B are true
It lasted from 1939-1945.
17
How did the sinking of a British ship by a German submarine help bring the U S. into World War I?
There were more than 100 American passengers aboard the ship
The ship contained British goods being imported to America
The ship was owned by an American company
The ship contained American goods being exported to Britain
18
A Republic is a type of government in which:
people elect leaders to govern them
only a few people have power
people rule themselves
different territories and peoples are under a single rule
19
The country of Greece is a(n):
plateau
delta
island
peninsula
20
What was Hitler's ultimate goal for World War II?
To take over Europe only
To take over the world
To take over Russia
To take over the United States
21
Which statement do you infer, is the best way to describe the importance of Sadako's story?
To show the impact of nuclear war and effects on people
None of the above answers are true
The gods will grant you a wish after folding 1,000 cranes
How people came together to raise $$ for Sadako's statue
22
The Ancient Greeks believed in many gods; they were the center of Greek mythology. Greeks used mythology in order to:
please the gods to bring good fortune
become closer with the gods
all of the above
try to explain how the world works

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