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