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6th Grade Ancient History Spring Semester Exam Review
6th Grade Ancient History Spring Semester Exam Review
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1
What became of the eastern empire after 476 C.E.?
It fell apart under local warlords.
It shared the same fate as the west.
It was conquered by nomads.
It lasted another thousand years.
2
Why were the Terracotta soldiers built?
They were a vanity project of the emperor.
To protect the emperor in the afterlife.
The emperor liked military models.
There were too many unemployed artists.
3
How old was Shi Huangdi when he died?
63
50
78
28
4
How did silk get from China to Rome?
A trader would walk all 6,000 miles to Rome.
FedEx
The silk was traded from one place to another until it got to Rome.
Amazon
5
What kind of government is Sparta known for?
Anarchy
Oligarchy
Republic
Democracy
6
Approximately what percentage of Greece is mountainous?
80%
45%
50%
60%
7
What were the social classes of the Shang dynasty?
Emperor, Merchants, Farmers, Slaves
King, Nobels, Traders and Artisans, Farmers, Slaves
Pharoah, Viziers, Government Officials, Artisans, Farmers, Slaves
President, Business people, Commoners, Peasants
8
Because of its large size and its position in relation to large masses of land and water, India is called
an ecosystem
a plateau
a subcontinent
an isthmus
9
Who had the most political power in Athens?
Adult male citizens
The military.
Adults
The middle class.
10
What evidence shows that the emperor had lost touch with reality?
He said he could talk with animals and they told him he was a god.
He believed he could see the future and made many predictions.
He said he could talk with animals and they told him he was a god.
He believed he was a sea god and would hunt giant fish.
11
What were the Peloponnesian Wars?
Wars fought between Persia and Mesopotamia
Wars fought between Athens and Sparta.
Wars fought between Greece and Egypt
Wars fought between Greece and Rome.
12
What kind of government is Athens known for?
Republic
Democracy
Anarchy
Oligarchy
13
According to Daoism, how should people behave?
Happiness comes from experience.
Happiness is impossible, so live selfishly.
Happiness comes from having the best things.
Happiness comes from living in harmony with nature.
14
What did Athens emphasize in their society?
Entertainment
Sports
Art, music, literature, math, science, trade, philosophy
The military
15
How was the Gupta Empire different from the Mauryan Empire?
It was made up of 5 kingdoms.
It got rid of the caste system.
It was governed by harsh laws.
It gave local areas a lot of independence.
16
Who were the two nomadic groups that invaded China?
Manchus and Mongols
Yen and Japanese
Aztecs and Mayans
Vandals and Huns
17
Which achievement of the Gupta Empire most encouraged long-distance trade?
Well-built roads
large schools
large monasteries
astronomy
18
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
The belief that heaven has chosen the ruler of China.
The belief in heaven.
The belief in Christianity
The belief that angels are in control.
19
A city conquered by Rome became a Roman ally. What is a disadvantage for the conquered city?
It had to pay Roman taxes.
It was allowed to trade with Rome.
Its people became Roman citizens.
Its citizens were taken to Rome.
20
What is Hellenism?
A blend of Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and Indian cultures.
Something that Hellen of Troy invented.
The name of a Greek city-state.
The worship of women gods.
21
Which fact shows that Mohenjodaro was carefully planned?
Some of the houses were larger than others.
The workshops were made of mud bricks.
Wheeled carts were pulled by animals.
Nine streets divided the lower city into blocks.
22
Why was writing important to Chinese history?
It looked pretty when written down
It helped to unify the people.
Writing is never important and no one should learn it.
There is no reason.
23
What substance did Shi Huangdi’s physician prescribe for longevity?
Vitamin C
Fruits and vegetables
Mercury
Iron
24
What is the total length of the Great Wall?
253 miles
13,171 miles
6000 miles
1956 miles
25
What did his imperial name, Qin Shi Huangdi, translate into?
Most Excellent Dude of Awesome Adventures
First August Devine Emperor of China
Giant Sea God Who Hunts Giant Fish
The honorable Ying Sheng, lord of Qin
26
What is Alexander the Great's legacy?
The Socratic Method.
Hellenism
The Pythagorean Theorem
Aristotelian Thinking
27
How were the ancient Greeks able to live a life of leisure?
Slaves.
They did not live a life of leisure
They were all very wealthy.
They worked hard and played hard.
28
How did general Hannibal surprise the Romans?
He burned their city to the ground.
He hired spies to pretend to be citizens.
He sacked their ships in the harbor.
He crossed the Alps with elephants.
29
Who had the most political power in Sparta?
Adult male citizens
The middle class.
The military.
Adults
30
Which group of people struggled to gain equality in ancient Rome?
The plebeians
The patricians
The army
The Greeks
31
According to Hanfeizi, what is the only way to create a strong society?
Peace, love, and kindness
Appreciation for the arts.
Generosity and selflessness.
Strict rules and harsh punishments.
32
What is the legacy of Shi Huangdi?
All of these.
Began construction on the Great Wall.
Created the central government and the idea of China
Unified China and their written language
33
Who had the most power in the early Roman Republic?
The plebeians
The Greeks
The patricians
The army
34
What were the roles of women in Sparta?
They had equal rights to men.
Stay home, be a mother and maintain the household duties.
Could vote, but could not speak about policies.
Could work and make money and speak to the government.
35
What are the parts of the Great Wall?
Wood, iron, and stone.
Signal towers, the wall, and passes.
Bricks, mortar, and dead bodies.
The wall, living quarters, and telescopes.
36
What civilization inspired Greek mythology and their gods?
Ancient India
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Mesopotamia
Ancient China
37
What were the roles of women in Athens?
Stay home, be a mother and maintain the household duties.
Could vote, but could not speak about policies.
They had equal rights to men.
Could work and make money
38
Who had the most political power in Athens?
Adult male citizens
The middle class.
The military.
Adults
39
What would be a benefit of Greece's geography?
Plenty of farm land.
Beautiful rivers.
Easier travel.
Protection from invaders.
40
Who won the Peloponnesian Wars?
Corinth
Athens
Sparta
Thebes
41
What materials were used by Shang dynasty artists
Paper Mache
Clay and Gold
Bronze and Jade
Iron and Stone
42
Which feature of modern arithmetic came from ancient India by way of the Arabs?
addition
The zero
subtraction
counting
43
Which issue first led to war between Rome and Carthage?
the right to start colonies in Spain
control of trade in the Mediterranean
the ability to get wheat from Egypt
the use of chariots in warfare
44
What is the Silk Road?
Ben and Jerry's latest ice cream flavor.
A road that is a s smooth as silk.
A lovely dessert item at P.F. Chang's
A series of trade routes connecting Asia to Europe.
45
What are the 5 basic relationships of Confucianism?
King/subject Father/son sibling/younger sibling husband/wife friend/friend
King, noble, trader, farmer, slave
It is all a bunch of nonsense.
Be good, do good, honor, respect, charity
46
Who first ruled early Rome?
plebeian assemblies
military consuls
Etruscan kings
Roman senators
47
What did archaeologists discover about Shang cities?
Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and the Constitution,
Evidence of human sacrifice, tombs, palaces, bronze and jade artifacts.
Ziggurats, pictographs, clay tablets with cuneiform
Pyramids, mummies, and hieroglyphics
48
What did Sparta emphasize in their society?
Sports
Entertainment
The military
Art, music, literature, math, science, trade, philosophy
49
Why did the Roman emperors give the poor “bread and circuses”?
so the poor would not eat meat
so the poor would not rebel
so the poor could make more money
so the poor could learn to read
50
On what objects were the first examples of Chinese writing found?
Clay tablets
Paper
Parchment
Oracle bones
51
Why was the Roman Empire hard to defend?
It lacked harbors for ships.
Its population was very small.
It had a very long border.
Its rulers were unwilling to fight.
52
What would be a disadvantage of Greece's geography?
Flooding
Not enough farm land.
Too much farm land.
There are no disadvantages.
53
What geographic barriers made travel difficult along the Silk Road?
Raiders, buccaneers, and pirates
Snakes, tigers, dragons
Deserts, mountains, and large bodies of water.
Lions, tigers, and bears, OH MY!
54
A war game played in ancient India is thought to be an early form of
dominoes
hockey
chess
basketball
55
In what areas did ancient Greece influence the world?
All of these
Democracy.
Advancements in art, theater, literature, and medicine
Advancements in philosophy, math. science
