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2023 6th Grade World History: Pre-Test 2nd Period
2023 6th Grade World History: Pre-Test 2nd Period
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1
The Nile River Valley provided a major water source and fertile soil to grow crops and sustain a population.
True
False
2
The Nile River was an important part of Ancient Mesopotamia.
False
True
3
Select all facts that are true about the Roman Colosseum.
Brutal events took place there to entertain the Roman people.
Modern sport stadiums were influenced by the seating of the Colosseum.
Gladiators fought each other to the death in the Colosseum.
It was designed to seat 50,000 spectators. It is still standing in Rome.
4
Humans belong to the species called Homo sapiens.
True
False
5
Select all the answers that are true about Sparta and the Spartans.
They were Roman.
Spartans were fierce warriors. Soldiers trained from the time they were 7.
Sparta was a city-state.
King Leonidas was a Spartan King and brave warrior.
6
A hemisphere is half of the Earth. The equator divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
False
True
7
The domestication of animals led to the beginning of farming. Choose all examples of domesticated animals.
pigs
goats
cattle
sheep
8
Which items below are often parts of a map? Choose all that apply.
a title
a legend
labels
a compass rose
9
Select all answers that are part of the legacy of ancient India.
Inoculations
Hinduism and Buddhism
The concept of zero and accurately calculating the length of a solar year.
Decimal System
10
Select all answers that are true facts about Ancient Greece.
The ancient Greeks believed in many gods and goddesses.
Athens and Sparta were the two main city states that ruled ancient Greece.
The Olympic Games began in Greece.
The city of Athens was named after the goddess Athena.
11
Which facts are true about Jesus and Christianity.
Christianity is based on the teachings of Jesus.
Christianity developed in Jewish communities.
Jesus was a doctor.
Jesus was a practicing Jew and worked as a carpenter.
12
Which facts are true about Daoism/Taoism? Select all that apply.
Daoism emphasizes living in harmony with nature.
It was founded by Confucius.
It was founded by Han Feizi.
It was founded by Laozi.
13
The Huang He River in China is also known as the Yellow River. It is the second longest river in China.
False
True
14
What facts below are true about Göbekli Tepe?
It was built in Egypt.
It was considered the oldest temple or place of worship.
It was built with large limestone pillars organized in a circle.
Archaeologists believe Göbekli Tepe was built by hunter-gatherers.
15
Select all the examples of artifacts.
a dinosaur bone
handmade jewelry
pottery
a weapon made from wood and metal
16
Select all answers that are correct about the Rosetta Stone
It is a secondary source from Ancient Egypt.
It is a primary source from Ancient Egypt.
It is written in hieroglyphics, Demotic Writing, and Greek.
A part of it was written in an ancient French and Spanish.
17
What kind of map shows features that humans have created, such as countries, states, provinces, and cities?
physical map
thematic map
political map
18
What do you call the imaginary lines that run north to south, from the North Pole to the South Pole?
latitude lines
Tropic of Capricorn Lines
longitude lines
Tropic of Cancer Lines
19
Select all answers that are true about the ancient Aryans.
The Aryans crossed the Hindu Kush mountains into India.
The Aryans were monotheistic.
They developed a rigid caste system.
The word Aryan means “noble or distinguished.”
20
A compass rose can show the directions north (N), northwest (NW), south (S), southwest (SW), east (E), and west (W).
False
True
21
Select all answers that are true about Buddhism.
It was founded by Siddhartha Gautama.
The totality of Buddha’s teachings are known as dharma.
Siddhartha was a prince who gave everything up to learn how to be happy.
The Eightfold Path will lead to Nirvana.
22
Over many centuries, Aryan Brahmanism blended with native Indian religions to become Hinduism.
True
False
23
Select all the answers that describe culture.
food and clothing
celebrations
holidays and traditions
music and art
24
Philosophy comes from the Greek word meaning "love of wisdom." Select all of the famous Greek philosphers below.
Plato
Lazarotle
Aristotle
Socrates
25
Select all facts which are true about the famous painting below.
The Apostle Judas betrays Jesus.
It is called the "Last Supper" and it was painted by Leonardo da Vinci.
It shows Jesus with his Fourteen Apostles.
The day after this dinner, Jesus is put to death by crucifixion.
26
This famous picture is from the ancient cave paintings found in ___________________________.
the Lascaux Cave in France
Tassil-n-Ajjer in Africa
the BMV cafe
Argentina
27
The Jewish Bible forms the basis of all Jewish Law. It consists of 24 books including the New Testament and the Gospels.
True
False
28
Which of these are laws in the Ten Commandments?
You shall not commit adultery.
You shall steal. You shall covet your neighbor.
You shall have no other God. You shall not take G-d's name in vain.
Honor your mother and father. Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.
29
Select all facts that are true about Hinduism.
Hindus believe in reincarnation.
Hindus practice yoga to help achieve spiritual insight.
The Vedas are Hinduism’s holiest books.
Hindus believe in karma.
30
Choose all answers that are correct about hunter-gatherers.
They followed herds of animals to hunt for food and get skins for clothing.
Life was difficult. It was hard to get food and water to survive.
They were nomadic.
They gathered plants, seeds, and nuts to eat.
31
What 2 oceans border the United States?
the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico
The Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean
The United States Ocean and The America Ocean
32
Select all answers that are true about Homer based on stories told by ancient Greeks.
His stories contained a hero who faced challanges and was courageous.
He wrote the epic poems called the Iliad and the Odyssey.
He was a poet who lived in ancient Greece.
The settings for Homer's epic poems ws the Trojan War.
33
Select the Five Traits of Civilization
improved technology, complex institutions, cities, specialized workers
record keeping
cars, boats, improved technology, grocery stores, farmers
improved technology , complex institutions, schools, sports, recycling
34
According to the Gospels, which facts below are true about Jesus and Christianity.
Jesus was sentenced to death by crucifixion by the Roman governor of Judea
Biblical accounts claim that Jesus could perform miracles.
The Twelve Apostoles helped spread Jesus's teachings.
According to the Gospel, Jesus was resurrected and ascended into heaven.
35
Select all answers that are true about Judaism.
The Star of David is a symbol of Judaism.
The Torah is a very important text for Jewish people.
Jews, Hebrews, and Israelites are all terms for Jewish people.
It is the world's first monotheistic religion.
36
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers were part of the Fertile Crescent.
False
True
37
Select all the examples of an artisan.
a baker
sculptors
an artist
a senator
38
The prime meridian runs through Greenwich, England. It is located at zero degrees. It divides the planet in two.
False
True
39
Fossils are the preserved remains of once living things.
True
False
40
A specialist who studies X-Ray images is called a/an ____________________________.
Anthropologist
Radiologist
Artist
Geologist
41
Mt. Vesuvius is a volcano in Pompeii, Italy that erupted and destroyed the city.
True
False
42
According to Christian history books, which facts are true about Jesus and Christianity. Select all that apply.
Jesus taught that believers should show charity for all people.
Jesus taught that believers should show love for G-d.
Jesus was 40 years old when he started preaching.
The Gospels are part of the New Testament.
43
How many continents are there?
5
8
7
6
44
Choose all answers that are examples of megafauna.
a wooly mammoth
an elephant
a giant sloth
a saber tooth tiger
45
The Paleolithic Age was known as "the new stone age" and the Neolithic Age was known as "the old stone age."
True
False
46
The Shang Dynasty developed along the Huang He River. It's the first dynasty that evidence exists.
True
False
47
Which facts are true about Shi Huangdi and his empire? Select all that apply.
He had an army of terra-cotta warriors to protect his tomb.
He unified and expanded China and became its first emperor.
He linked the empire by building roads, canals, and irrigation systems.
He was the leader of the Qin Kingdom.
48
Anthropologists are archaeologists that study people's cultures, both in the past and the present.
True
False
49
Hammurabi was an influential Babylonian leader who created Hammurabi's Code of Law.
False
True
50
Select the answers that are examples of raw materials.
wood
sugar
steel
oil
51
Which facts are true about Daoism/Taoism? Select all that apply.
Daoists seek order and balance in their lives.
Daoists believe that everything contains aspects of both yin and yang.
The Yin-and-Yang symbol is used in Taoism/Daoism.
Dao means "the way."
52
Which rulers had empires in Ancient Mesopotamia?
Queen Lazarus
Sargon the Great, Hammurabi, and Nebuchadnezzar II
Cyrus the Great
Darius I
53
Which facts are true about the Chinese New Year? Select all that apply.
Children receive red envelopes with money in them.
In China, each year is linked with a different animal.
It's also called the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year. It's for 10 days.
Lanterns, firecrackers, dragons, and lions are all part of the holiday.
54
What do you call the imaginary lines that run east to west, parallel to the equator.
Tropic of Capricorn Lines
Tropic of Cancer Lines
longitude lines
latitude lines
55
Select the answers that are true about the ancient cave paintings found in the Lascaux Cave in France.
The paintings were created more than 1000 years ago.
There were about 600 paintings.
The paintings were mostly of animals.
Many of the drawings were in shades of red, yellow, and brown.
56
Which Mesopotamian Empire had armies with horse-drawn chariots, and soldiers who used iron weapons and bows and arrows?
The Assyrian Empire
The Lazarus Empire
The Akkadian Empire
The Babylonian Empire
57
The sickle was a very important farming tool that was developed to harvest grains. It made farming easier.
False
True
58
Which geographical facts are true?
The Himalayas have some of the tallest mountain peaks in the world.
The Nile River is one of the longest rivers in the world.
Mountains have often provided protection for many civilzations.
It is believed that India was once an island, millions of years ago.
59
38° 53′ 35″ N, 77° 00′ 32″ W is an example of relative location.
False
True
60
The Huang He and the Chang Jiang are two great rivers in China.
False
True
61
Identify the Greek gods and goddesses. Arrange in order below. Goddess of beauty, king of the gods, and god of the seas.
Hera, Zeus, and Hades
Aphrodite, Zeus, and Nike
Aphrodite, Zeus, and Hera
Aphrodite, Zeus, and Poseidon
62
Confucianism provides ideas on promoting proper conduct through respect. It also promotes education and family unity.
True
False
63
The seven continents are Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Mesopotamia, and Antartica.
False
True
64
How did the Ice Age make it possible for people to migrate to the Americas?
It increased the amount of food available for people to eat.
It created a land bridge between the Nile River and the Fertile Crescent.
It created a land bridge between Siberia and North America.
It created great skiing and snowmobiling opportunites for people.
65
Greek drama had two main forms, comedy and tragedy.
False
True
66
What is true of Jerusalem's Wailing Wall, also known as the Western Wall?
It is the last wall of Solomon's First Temple.
People come to pray at the Western Wall and leave notes in the cracks.
It is sacred to the Jewish people.
67
The Hebrew Bible is also called the Old Testament.
False
True
68
Brahma was a Hindu deity and was believed to have created the universe:
False
True
69
The four Gospels were written after Jesus's death by four of his followers: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
True
False
70
Select all answers that are true about the Zhou Dynasty.
They developed a concept known as the Mandate of Heaven
The Zhou Dynasty overthrew the Shang Dynasty.
It was one of the longest ruling dynasties.
The Zhou adopted many of the Shang's customs.