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Review for 6th Grade Social Studies (World History)
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1
How did a steady food supply affect the development of Sumerian cities?
It ruined the quality of the land
It made it more difficult for people to travel
It allowed people to stay in one place
It made living in cities unnecessary.
2
The origins of Hellenistic culture can be traced to __________.
Asia
Greece
Egypt
Mesopotamia
3
Where did the world's major religions begin?
North America
Africa
Asia
South America
4
What important resources did early people need to create a food surplus?
organized government and public officials
fertile soil, fresh water, and seeds
successful farmers and a supportive government
specialized jobs and domesticated animals
5
The year 100 B.C.E. can also be written as
1,000
100 B.C.
A.D. 100
100 C.E.
6
Which is true of both Hammurabi and Sargon, two kings of Mesopotamia?
Both had empires that lasted long after their death
Both created legal codes
Both united peoples of different culture under a single rule
Both used local leaders
7
Before becoming the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama grew up as a _______________.
young holy man
poor farmer
street beggar
rich prince
8
How did Phoenician sailors use the North Star?
It helped them earn more money
It helped them plan their voyages more accurately
It helped them travel faster
It helped them find more customers
9
True or False: Latin came to dominate Europe because people used it to communicate with Egypt.
True
False
10
During which time was Egypt at its strongest?
The Old Kingdom
The Middle Kingdom
The New Kingdom
11
Which of the following two Indian achievements transformed mathematics?
the development of algebra; development of surgery skills
the creation of numbers 0-9; creation of the decimal system
the creation of numbers 0-9; discovery of Earth's rotation
discovery of the moon's effect on the ocean; metalworking
12
Which of the following were central ideas in Confucianism?
Responsibility and respect
Youth and energy
Wealth and power
Seeing and listening
13
Which of these ancient Greek writers created epic stories that impacted literature?
Herodotus
Homer
Socrates
Sophocles
14
Priests in Mesopotamia were powerful because the people believed priests could...
build large temples
prepare them for eternal life
communicate with the gods and knew what the gods wanted
communicate with dead ancestors
15
Many experts believe that certain burial practices of early humans are evidence of...
a belief in life after death
a spoken language
a belief that humans should have power over animals
the Ice Age
16
The religious purpose of Egyptian mummification was to preserve the body so...
...it could be reincarnated as a god
...the family could worship it.
...it could house the spirit after death
...it could serve the gods after death
17
The main reason Greeks developed into expert sailors was because
their country was at the center of trade between Europe
they wanted to trade the large amount of crops they grew
they were unable to unite to form an army
their land was poorly suited for farming
18
Which river or rivers formed the heart of the Fertile Crescent?
Nile
Huang He
Indus and Ganges
Tigris and Euphrates
19
Why did Greeks compete in athletics?
They used the sports to honor the gods by displaying skill
They competed in sports so they wouldn't have to go to war.
They knew the victory would earn them money and power.
They thought being strong and fast would get them elected
20
Why is
cuneiform
important to history?
Sumerians used it as temples of worship
It was one of the earliest systems of writing
It was one of the earliest religions
It was used to create strong metals
21
How did Diocletian keep the Roman Empire from collapsing?
He created new trade laws
He created the position of consul
He made Christianity the official religion of the empire
He divided the empire in half
22
How did Hannibal plan to conquer Rome?
He led a fleet across the sea to attack Rome
He conquered Greece and waited there for Rome to attack
He marched to Sicily and reclaimed the island from Rome
He led troops through the alps and attacked Rome
23
The Nile delta is found in the region known as...
Lower Egypt
Upper Egypt
The Red Land
Nubia/Kush
24
Which of the following extends the farthest to the
West
on a map?
The Himalayas
The Silk Road
The Taklimaken Desert
The Han Dynasty
25
Which describes the origin of Buddhism in China?
Buddhism did not become popular in China until the 2000s
Buddhism was first developed in China
Buddhism spread to China during the Han Dynasty
Buddhism was kept out of China
26
In Hinduism, a person's job in society is called their __________.
moksha
nirvana
dharma
karma
27
Which of the following was NOT a result of the Persian Wars?
Athens became the most powerful city in ancient Greece
Persia conquered all of Greece
Athens and Sparta became allies until the Peloponnesian War.
The Persian Empire was weakened after the war
28
According to the Bible, where did the Israelites live for 40 years before returning home?
The Sinai desert
Mesopotamia
Canaan
Egypt
29
How were the Egyptians able to predict when the Nile would flood each year?
They could not predict the floods
They used the sun to tell them
They read ancient books that traced the history of the Nile
They used a calendar and saw when the floods happened
30
Which group represents modern humans?
Neanderthals
Homo habilis
Homo sapiens
The Olduvai group
31
Which tool eventually gave rise to lighter-weight clothing (such as cotton)?
Metal axes that could clear land for farming
Bricks for building, made of sun-dried mud and straw
Larger, stronger spearheads
Sturdier sewing needles made of bone
32
The main effect of irrigation on Mesopotamian city-states was...
they could create a strong government
they could defend against invaders
they could increase their food supply
they could share a common language
33
How were the Greek gods and goddesses similar to humans?
They offered sacrifices at the temples
They competed against each other in athletic events
They had no supernatural powers
They had personality flaws
34
Which does not describe the caste system in India?
You could marry anyone you wanted, even outside your caste
Priests were at the top of the caste system, above kings
Untouchables were not part of the official caste system
Your social rank determined your occupation
35
Shi Huangdi's greatest achievements for China were the result of an idea called _________.
standardization (maximize greatness through rules)
bureaucratization (make the government bigger)
delegating power to the lower class
judicial law changes
36
Who held the most power in Sparta's government?
The people
The council of elders and two kings
The soldiers
The assembly of citizens
37
Which statement is correct?
The Ganges and Indus rivers flow through the South of India
The Indus River never floods.
The Ganges and Indus deposit rich, fertile soil called silt.
The Ganges and Indus are not river systems.
38
Which ancient event marked the beginning of the Jewish Diaspora?
The Assyrians' conquest of Israel
The rule of Cyrus the Great
The Babylonian Captivity
Joshua's return to Jericho
39
By 50 B.C., the Roman Empire controlled most European lands bordering on
The Black Sea
The Pacific Ocean
The Mediterranean Sea
The North Sea
40
Which ruler was responsible for spreading Hellenistic culture?
Hammurabi
Augustus
Alexander
Constantine
41
Which of the following was not one of China's physical barriers that kept it isolated?
The Gobi Desert
The Plateau of Tibet and the Himalayas
The Pacific Ocean
The Bay of Bengal
42
Which of the following was a major
ADVANTAGE
that
Homo sapiens
had over
Neanderthals
?
Larger brains
Complex language skills
Taller, more muscular bodies
The ability to use fire
