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A review over #6thgrade #worldhistory.
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Which of these does not belong?
West
Eat
North
South
2
What lines equal 0 degrees around the world?
prime meridian & equator
Equator & artic circle
Prime meridian & tropic of cancer
Artic & tropical of capricorn
3
What trade good linked the Han and the Roman Empires
Gold
Silk
Silver
Rye
4
What hemisphere(s) is Africa located in?
Northwestern, northeastern, southeastern
Northwestern, northeastern, southwestern
Northeastern & northwestern
Northern only
5
How did art change during the Renaissance?
Artists glorified the human body
All the above.
It was more realistic and produced new techniques
The subjects chosen were secular, classical, or Christian
6
Another name of latitude is...?
Prime meridian
parallel
Meridian
equator
7
Which form of government existed in Rome prior to the start of the Republic?
Oligarchy
Theocracy
Monarchy
Democracy
8
What direction are you driving from Hobbs, NM if you are trying to go to New York City, NY?
South east
South west
North west
North east
9
Compare: What do the Mesopotamian, Egyptians, & Chinese have in common?
Both had an abundance of crops due to the river.
Protein-rich plants were located within the water
It made it easy for invaders to attack.
Their rivers made the soil fertile.
10
Define compass rose.
It smells good.
it's a type of flower
A pointer that gives directions of north east south & west
A pointer that gives the direction of never eat sour worms.
11
Define a key.
sometimes called a legend, explains map symbols on a map.
a tool to open up a lock.
symbols on a desk.
something on a chain.
12
Another name for longitude is called...?
Prime meridian
Parallel
Equator
Meridian
13
Which does not belong with the 5 themes of geography?
Region
Movement
Place
Religion
14
The world's first true democracy was founded in the city state of...?
Babylon
Athens
Rome
Sparta
15
What effect did geography have on the Mesopotamian civilizations?
Both of these
They were often invaded because of its locations
None of these
They developed irrigation/flood control
16
Contrast: Buddhism & Hinduism.
Buddhism comes from Brahma & Hinduism comes from Buddha
Buddhism comes from Buddha & Hinduism comes from Brahma
Buddhism believes in the Vedas & Hinduism does not.
Hinduism people meditation and devote to deities
17
Which civilizations believe in polytheism?
China
Israel
Mesopotamia
Egypt
18
Economically Greece made money, how?
Farming, trade, copper, silver, gold, barley, wood, cloth
Farming, trade, fishing, raised animals, craftmen
Crops & trade
Farming, silk, & trade
19
Imaginary lines that run north & south from one pole to the other pole are called?
Latitude
equator
Prime meridian
Longitude
20
How did the Code of Hammurabi advance civilization?
It showed rulers had no influence over their citizens
It showed that democratic forms of govt. work best
It showed oligarchies were the best form of govt.
It showed govt. responsibility for its citizens
21
Define geography.
Describes the earth
Describes the earth's land, water, & plant and animal life
Describes the stars
Describes water only
22
What hemispheres are above the equator & to right of prime meridian?
Southern & Easern
Northern & Western
Northern & Eastern
Southern & Western
23
Polytheism is....
belief of one God
belief of many Gods
belief of animals
belief of spirts
24
What is the geography of Mesopotamia?
Plateaus, Tigres & Euphrates River
Sandy deserts, Red Sea
North China plains, HImalayas
Rocky mountains, fertile soils
25
The leader of Ancient Egypt was known as the...?
King
Emperor
Pharaoh
Priest
26
How is Ancient China history divided?
Separated by dynasties
Separated before and after the Great Wall is built
Separated into three main areas
Separated before and after the creation of the Silk Road
27
The most ancient form of writing developed in ancient Sumer was known as...?
Hieroglyphics
Pictographs
Cuneiform
Sanskrit
28
Why dynasty first connected fortifications that become the Great Wall?
Zhou
Shang
Han
Qin
29
What is direct democracy?
A form of govt. which elected representatives rule
A form of govt. which citizens have direct rule
A form of govt. which a few wealthy elite rule
A form of govt. created by the Spartan warriors
30
The first true ancient civilization was____?
China
Sumer
Egypt
India
31
Describe Egypt's political system?
Two kingdoms, bureaucracy, Pharaoh
Dynasties
Three kingdoms, democracy
city-states only
32
Which civilization is closest to what US is today?
Greece
Egypt
China
Rome
33
Bonus*** What is the Highland Middle school mascot? (You better get this right!!!)
Eagles
Hornets
Bears
Demons
34
Latitude are imaginary parallel lines that run around Earth in which direction?
East to West
South to west
North to east
North to south
