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Semester exam review for 6th grade Ancient World History. #greece #egypt #mesopotamia
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1
Which feature would most likely appear on a physical map?
land usage patterns
population densities
mountain ranges
Climatic patterns
2
Which type of map would be most helpful in verifying the bullet points above?
land use
population density
political
climate
3
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
An inland location hindered trade and colonization.
Mountainous terrain led to the creation of city-states.
Abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency.
A lack of natural seaports limited communication.
4
In what city-state did democracy start in ancient Greece?
Delphi
Rome
Troy
Athens
5
What is the definition of a polis?
a high hill on which a fortress was often built
a marketplace where goods were traded
a period of great achievements
a small city-state
6
What does the term democracy mean?
rule of the people
rule of the powerful
rule of the few
rule of the leaders
7
In which form of government is power concentrated in just a few rulers?
democracy
monarchy
oligarchy
tyranny
8
Which development MOST enabled early peoples to form permanent settlements?
the creation of democratic government
advances in agricultural production
the spread of monotheism
advances in written language
9
What can you infer about the ancient Greeks based upon their achievements?
The ancient Greeks were most interested in farming.
The ancient Greeks valued philosophy and art.
The ancient Greeks felt that literature was pointless.
The ancient Greeks most valued warfare and battle.
10
1 reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris-Euphrates river valleys
Periodic flooding left rich soil= ideal for farming
Provided a direct trade route between Europe and Asia
The location protected the people from land invasion
The rivers flowed into the Mediterranean Sea
11
Based on the quotation, what does Pericles think is valued in Athenian society?
economic opportunity
military discipline
religious freedom
civic responsibility
12
How did the rise to power &reign of Philip of Macedonia & son, Alexander, MOST affect Greece?
They strengthened greatly the concept of democratic rule.
They established a peaceful relationship with the Persia.
They established unity &ended the power of the city-states
made Macedonia into the intellectual center of the world.
13
What would have been the most serious negative effect in Sparta if its army had become weak?
Spartan women would have had to join the army.
Slaves could have staged a successful rebellion.
Soldiers would leave Sparta to fight elsewhere.
Boys from Sparta would have lost their courage.
14
Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?
topography
type of climate
elevation
capital cities
15
Which heading best completes the partial outline above?
Causes for the Neolithic Revolution
Results of Cultural Diversity
Characteristics of Civilizations
Examples of Early Technology
16
How did the Code of Hammurabi contribute to the development of civilization?
banning all forms of physical punishment
mandating equal treatment of slaves and citizens
publicly recording laws for all to see
enforcing a democratic political system
17
Some Egyptian statues portray pharaohs as sphinxes. What does this imply about Egyptian culture
Egyptians use animal imagery to express traits like strength
It was forbidden to show the features of a pharaoh
Egyptian sculpting technique required a variety of tools.
Art was only used in Egypt to honor the greatness of pharaoh
18
What would be the best title for the chart?
Man in a State of Nature/Hunter-Gatherers
Post-Neolithic Man/Farmers
Man and Technology/ Miners
Post-Neolithic Man/Farmers
19
In which form of government could all citizens participate directly in the government?
tyranny
oligarchy
democracy
monarchy
20
What conclusion can be drawn about Spartan women from this description?
They were mostly strong and healthy.
They did not enjoy their daily life.
They disliked sports or exercise.
They mainly ran their households.
21
How did Philip of Macedonia easily conquer the Greeks?
The Greeks did not unite to fight Philip.
The Greeks were at war with other invaders.
The Spartans joined with Philip.
Athens refused to send its navy to fight.
22
What is the term for a person who has certain rights/responsibilities in a city-state/nation?
artisan
citizen
republican
slave
23
Which statement best summarizes the lasting importance of the achievements of ancient Greece?
They helped Greece become a military power.
They strongly shaped Western civilization.
They showed the curiosity of the Greek mind.
They showed their superiority over the Spartans.
24
Which statement best describes the importance of early Greek philosophers?
They helped Greek people make daily household decisions.
They identified which events were clearly the work of gods
They promoted using the human mind to think and understand.
They described why gods and goddesses should be worshiped.
25
Hippocrates was most influential in what contribution of the ancient Greeks?
philosophy
literature
government
medicine
26
What geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of ancient civilizations?
smooth coastlines
river valleys
dense forests
mountain passes
27
In geographical terms, how can the land of Greece be classified?
island
continent
peninsula
isthmus
28
What would most likely be included in a description of an area’s physical geography?
distribution of goods and services
customs and traditions
systems of government
landforms of continents and currents of oceans
29
Based on this map, on which continent did humans first appear?
Asia
North America
Europe
Africa
30
Which document is an example of a primary source?
a text on Latin American history
a novel on the Age of Discovery
an encyclopedia article on Songhai Culture
a diary of a Holocaust survivor
31
Alexander the Great caused the spread of what culture?
Socratic
Spartan
Trojan
Hellenistic
32
What level on the pyramid would be labeled "Priests and Nobles"?
A
B
D
C
33
What term would complete the sequence of the development of government in ancient Greece?
tyranny
society
anarchy
regency
34
Who measured the rise of the river, forecasting the size of the harvest, and supervising trade?
judge
scribe
salve
priest
35
What event is described in this table?
Minoan Campaign
Ionian Crusade
Peloponnesian War
Trojan War
36
What MUST a society have before they can develop towns and cities?
an educational system
a democratic government
an agricultural surplus
a writing system
37
For what claim could this image provide evidence?
Structures in Greece were designed to withstand disasters.
Virginia and ancient Greece have similar landscapes &climate
leaders of America were influenced by Greek civilization
Architects in America & ancient Greece were paid for designs
38
Which was built as a demonstration of the ruler's power as a deity on earth?
Egyptian pharaoh and his pyramid
Greek tyrant and the Parthenon
Hebrew king and the Temple
Assyrian king and his lighthouse
39
Of the 7 continents on earth, which two are located entirely within the southern hemisphere?
Australia and Antarctica
Asia and Antarctica
Asia and Australia
African and Australia
40
social contract theory
competition with all other members of that society
responsibility only for his own family
a community existing for mutual protection
extension of the state of nature
41
Along with the Mycenaeans, which civilization helped shape ancient Greek culture?
Hellenists
Ottomans
Acropolis
Minoans
42
Alexander the Great used religion to inspire loyalty in his followers & people he conquered?
visiting oracle sites, making sacrifices, building temples
rename all their gods after Greek heroes, gods, Alex family
choice to worship the Greek gods or sentenced to death
depicted Alexander as god which instilled fear in the people
43
Cuneiform and hieroglyphics are important accomplishments in which element of civilization?
representative government
religious beliefs
agricultural production
written language
44
What is an additional benefit when entering into civil society?
social welfare
predetermined fate
freedom of religion
rules and order
