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