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Study for 6th Grade Final exam
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1
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt had which of the following in common?
They worshiped a single god.
They both developed along a river.
They used the same writing system.
They shared the same language.
2
What did humans in the Paleolithic Era use to make their tools?
bronze
gold
stone
silver
3
How did people in the mountains in South America farm?
terrace farming
moved to a new area every season
grew crops in the valleys
used large animals to plow
4
How did technology change communication in the late thirteenth century?
It helped all citizens learn to read.
It allowed people to quickly contact others in the world.
It helped people to improve the living conditions
It enabled people to get info about other places and ideas
5
The split between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church was known as
the Great Schism.
the Great Depression.
the Hundred Years War.
the Counter Reformation.
6
Which statement shows how trade routes influenced ancient societies?
travel became safe and easy
people shared cultural values and beliefs
trade by water became unnecessary
silk became commonly used in clothing
7
What was the basic structure of government for the Ancient Egyptians?
Pharaohs made decisions with the help of advisers.
Local governors made new laws for their cities.
A group of rich men controlled the empire's government.
A group of representatives was elected by the citizens.
8
How did the economic factors listed affect the ancient empires?
Empires forced wealthy citizens to forfeit money in taxes.
Armies searched other empires for new leaders to govern.
Empires weakened and were eventually destroyed.
Armies were sent to other lands to increase wealth.
9
What contributed most to the spread of Islam into Africa?
railroads
slavery
trade
politics
10
What was one goal of the Crusades?
to build a church in every country
to attack the Mongols in China
to protect the Jewish people
to gain control of the Holy Land
11
Which of the following
best
completes the above diagram?
Judaism
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
12
How does this hymn reflect the values and beliefs of the ancient civilizations?
It reveals that people were peaceful.
It shows that all plant and animal life was sacred.
It promotes the belief in life beyond death.
It demonstrates a respect for the forces of nature
13
Which of the statementsdescribes the government structure of an absolute monarchy?
The citizens have an equal say in their government.
The citizens elect representatives to run the government.
The ruler has complete power over the citizens.
The ruler has control of the gov, but citizens have rights
14
The legacy of ancient Greek epics, like the Odyssey, continues to provide people with
heroic figures and great adventures.
nonfiction depictions of ancient civilizations.
real stories of everyday life.
detailed, accurate historical events.
15
The list above relates to which religion?
Judaism
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
16
There were many advancements during the Exploration. Which led to thesettlement of Americas?
better printing technology
better military technology
better sailing technology
better farming technology
17
Which statement best describes what is shown on the map?
Tang Dynasty′s territory matched the Yuan Dynasty.
The Tang Dynasty focused on expanding into desert
The Yuan Dynasty expanded eastward during its reign.
Yuan Dynasty more than doubled the size of the Tang Dynasty
18
Based on the facts above, how were the beliefs of these societies similar?
rulers were buried in pyramids
ancient people did not appreciate the arts
rulers or ancient societies seem humble in death
ancient people believed in preparing for life after death
19
How did early Christianity spread around the world?
European monarchs practiced the religion when they traveled
Missionaries followed conquerors and colonists.
Bibles were published in all languages.
Christian sea captains sold fares to other Christians.
20
A legion is a military unit that was once utilized by
Ancient Greece
Egypt
Phoenicians
Roman Republic
21
Confucianism and Taoism originated in which country?
China
Japan
India
Vietnam
22
By which river did the early Chinese civilization emerge?
Volga River
Yellow River
Tigris River
Seine River
23
According to the picture, how did societies change the environment tobring water into cities?
columns
abacus
aqueducts
sundial
24
Why did people need to use irrigation techniques?
to decrease the umber of animals on the land
to decrease overcrowding of crops
to increase space for people to live
to increase farmland for growing crops
25
How did Egyptian myths reflect their values and beliefs about civilizations?
they told us about past leaders of Egypt
They told about great pharaohs
They told about Egyptian military battles
They told about the gods and goddess they worshiped
26
Which of the following describes the government of Ancient Athens?
Wealthy men made all the laws.
Citizens voted on political issues.
An emperor told everyone what to do.
The king could only serve for two years.
27
How was being a citizen of Sparta different from being a citizen of Athens?
Spartans were expected to honor the city through art
Spartans were expected to protect the city through military
Spartans showed off the wealth of Greece through feasts
Spartans were expected to be educated to be in government
28
The oldest known writing system was developed in Mesopotamia by the Sumerians and called
punctuation
hieroglyphics
sumerian
cuneiform
29
Based on this quote, how were the legal rights of freemen changed?
The king was granted the power to exclude freemen from laws
The king acquired the power to imprison freemen at his will.
Freemen could live w/out government interference.
Freemen gained the right to trial by a jury of citizens.
30
Which is the likely purpose of this ancient proverb?
to encourage people to obey government laws
to discourage people from defending their land
to encourage people to tend their fields
to discourage people from fighting in wars
31
Why did some ancient civilizations write and publish laws?
to record laws so historians can study them
to allow patricians and plebeians to vote on all laws
to ensure the citizens can read and understand the laws
to ensure that all politicians received a printed version
32
Why did trade networks like the Silk Road develop?
certain resources were not available in all areas
people wanted to take control of land and keep it
travelers enjoyed exploring new areas while getting spices
the trails were used for communication between groups
33
People who were hunter gatherers were nomads. What might have caused this to be the case?
Agriculture forced them to find more fertile soil.
They moved to follow the animals they hunted.
Ice ages made them find warmer climates.
Invading tribes often forced them to move.
34
Which of these is the form of pictorial writing used by ancient Egyptians?
painting
hieroglyphics
cuneiform
punctuation
35
For early cultures, the resources on this list were all necessary for
domesticating animals.
hunting and gathering food.
developing agriculture.
migrating to North America.
36
Which type of social structure divided its citizens this way?
matrilinealism
socialism
feudalism
caste system
37
How were the oldest civilizations in Central and South America similar?
They were strongly influenced by Asia and Africa
They were the first to create advanced societies in the area
They were large but not organized
They established extensive trade w/ Pacific Rim nations
38
Moses is important in the history of the Israelites because
he was the father of the Israelites.
he led the ancient Hebrews out of Egypt.
he was the second king of Israel.
he was an important military leader.
39
What was the role of the vassal in the feudal system society?
entertaining the lord and his guests
working in the kitchen of the lord's house
selling the fief for the lord and keeping part of the money
managing the fief and pledging loyalty to the lord
40
The Nile River was home to what two ancient civilizations?
ancient Phoenicia and Mesopotamia
ancient Egypt and ancient Phoenicia
ancient Egypt and ancient Nubia
ancient Greece and ancient Rome
41
Which statement explains changein government from absolute monarchy toconstitutional monarchy?
The divine right of kings to rule was reinforced.
Kings and queens wished to maintain authority and control.
The power of feudal lords was affirmed.
Citizens wanted a stronger voice in their government.
42
According to the excerpt, what caused Coronado to conquer this city?
He was searching for diamonds in the area
He wanted to convert explorers in the area to Christianity.
He was seeking trade with the native people.
He wanted to Christianize the native population
43
Which was a long-term effect of ancient trade routes?
the spread of unifying systems of government
use of silk throughout ancient and modern societies
the spread of religions throughout the trade routes
colonization of weaker nations along the trade routes
44
Which of these mythologies is described in the box above?
Roman
Greek
Nubian
Egyptian
45
How did being in a low caste in India affect people's lives?
It provided a better education.
It limited job opportunities.
It gave them more free time.
It helped them start businesses.
46
What led to the decline of the Mali Empire?
The people left to live in the Sahara Desert.
The European explorers brought disease.
The region suffered a terrible earthquake.
The Songhai Empire conquered their land.
47
What practice later replaced hunting and gathering for finding food?
raising families
owning stores
growing crops
building fires
48
Which statement explains the list above?
went from rule by rich merchants to rule by nobility
went from being governed by citizens to being ruled by kings
went from rule by army leaders to rule by the upper class
went from rule by nobility to being ruled by citizens
49
How did exploration and conquest in the middle ages affectrelations between ancient societies?
trade routes and communication opened between societies.
They caused long-lasting peace with the help of religion.
They caused empires to close access b/n their societies.
outbreaks of violence that closed all trade routes.
50
Whichstatement correctly compares the ancient and modern games?
The Olympics are held in Greece, but no longer religious
The Olympics are still a competition, now women are allowed
The Olympics still honor Zeus, but now winners get medals.
Olympics only allow men, but now more people are allowed
51
Mansa Musa ruled the Mali Empire from 1312–1337. What was one effect of his rule?
The empire moved to South Africa.
Democracy was started in his kingdom.
The poor became more powerful.
The Islamic religion spread in the religion.
52
Which of these people is described in the box above?
Marco Polo
Julius Caesar
Charlemagne
Martin Luther
