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Study for 6th Grade Final exam
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1
The Nile River was home to what two ancient civilizations?
ancient Greece and ancient Rome
ancient Egypt and ancient Phoenicia
ancient Egypt and ancient Nubia
ancient Phoenicia and Mesopotamia
2
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
3
Which statement explains changein government from absolute monarchy toconstitutional monarchy?
The divine right of kings to rule was reinforced.
The power of feudal lords was affirmed.
Kings and queens wished to maintain authority and control.
Citizens wanted a stronger voice in their government.
4
Moses is important in the history of the Israelites because
he was the second king of Israel.
he led the ancient Hebrews out of Egypt.
he was the father of the Israelites.
he was an important military leader.
5
According to the picture, how did societies change the environment tobring water into cities?
abacus
aqueducts
sundial
columns
6
Which of the following
best
completes the above diagram?
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
7
Which type of social structure divided its citizens this way?
socialism
feudalism
caste system
matrilinealism
8
How did technology change communication in the late thirteenth century?
It enabled people to get info about other places and ideas
It helped people to improve the living conditions
It helped all citizens learn to read.
It allowed people to quickly contact others in the world.
9
What contributed most to the spread of Islam into Africa?
railroads
slavery
trade
politics
10
What was the role of the vassal in the feudal system society?
entertaining the lord and his guests
working in the kitchen of the lord's house
managing the fief and pledging loyalty to the lord
selling the fief for the lord and keeping part of the money
11
Which is the likely purpose of this ancient proverb?
to discourage people from defending their land
to encourage people to obey government laws
to encourage people to tend their fields
to discourage people from fighting in wars
12
By which river did the early Chinese civilization emerge?
Tigris River
Volga River
Yellow River
Seine River
13
What practice later replaced hunting and gathering for finding food?
raising families
owning stores
growing crops
building fires
14
How did Egyptian myths reflect their values and beliefs about civilizations?
They told about the gods and goddess they worshiped
They told about Egyptian military battles
They told about great pharaohs
they told us about past leaders of Egypt
15
What did humans in the Paleolithic Era use to make their tools?
bronze
gold
stone
silver
16
The split between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church was known as
the Counter Reformation.
the Hundred Years War.
the Great Depression.
the Great Schism.
17
Why did trade networks like the Silk Road develop?
certain resources were not available in all areas
travelers enjoyed exploring new areas while getting spices
the trails were used for communication between groups
people wanted to take control of land and keep it
18
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt had which of the following in common?
They both developed along a river.
They shared the same language.
They used the same writing system.
They worshiped a single god.
19
According to the excerpt, what caused Coronado to conquer this city?
He was searching for diamonds in the area
He was seeking trade with the native people.
He wanted to Christianize the native population
He wanted to convert explorers in the area to Christianity.
20
Which of these is the form of pictorial writing used by ancient Egyptians?
painting
hieroglyphics
punctuation
cuneiform
21
Based on this quote, how were the legal rights of freemen changed?
Freemen gained the right to trial by a jury of citizens.
Freemen could live w/out government interference.
The king acquired the power to imprison freemen at his will.
The king was granted the power to exclude freemen from laws
22
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.
They caused empires to close access b/n their societies.
trade routes and communication opened between societies.
23
The list above relates to which religion?
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
24
What was one goal of the Crusades?
to protect the Jewish people
to build a church in every country
to gain control of the Holy Land
to attack the Mongols in China
25
How did being in a low caste in India affect people's lives?
It limited job opportunities.
It helped them start businesses.
It gave them more free time.
It provided a better education.
26
Which statement shows how trade routes influenced ancient societies?
silk became commonly used in clothing
trade by water became unnecessary
travel became safe and easy
people shared cultural values and beliefs
27
Confucianism and Taoism originated in which country?
China
Vietnam
Japan
India
28
How did the economic factors listed affect the ancient empires?
Empires weakened and were eventually destroyed.
Armies searched other empires for new leaders to govern.
Armies were sent to other lands to increase wealth.
Empires forced wealthy citizens to forfeit money in taxes.
29
What led to the decline of the Mali Empire?
The region suffered a terrible earthquake.
The European explorers brought disease.
The Songhai Empire conquered their land.
The people left to live in the Sahara Desert.
30
The legacy of ancient Greek epics, like the Odyssey, continues to provide people with
detailed, accurate historical events.
nonfiction depictions of ancient civilizations.
real stories of everyday life.
heroic figures and great adventures.
31
Which of these mythologies is described in the box above?
Egyptian
Greek
Nubian
Roman
32
Which statement best describes what is shown on the map?
The Yuan Dynasty expanded eastward during its reign.
Tang Dynasty′s territory matched the Yuan Dynasty.
Yuan Dynasty more than doubled the size of the Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty focused on expanding into desert
33
How was being a citizen of Sparta different from being a citizen of Athens?
Spartans showed off the wealth of Greece through feasts
Spartans were expected to be educated to be in government
Spartans were expected to protect the city through military
Spartans were expected to honor the city through art
34
Which of the following describes the government of Ancient Athens?
Citizens voted on political issues.
Wealthy men made all the laws.
The king could only serve for two years.
An emperor told everyone what to do.
35
For early cultures, the resources on this list were all necessary for
domesticating animals.
hunting and gathering food.
developing agriculture.
migrating to North America.
36
Mansa Musa ruled the Mali Empire from 1312–1337. What was one effect of his rule?
Democracy was started in his kingdom.
The poor became more powerful.
The Islamic religion spread in the religion.
The empire moved to South Africa.
37
Why did some ancient civilizations write and publish laws?
to allow patricians and plebeians to vote on all laws
to record laws so historians can study them
to ensure that all politicians received a printed version
to ensure the citizens can read and understand the laws
38
Why did people need to use irrigation techniques?
to decrease the umber of animals on the land
to decrease overcrowding of crops
to increase space for people to live
to increase farmland for growing crops
39
Which statement explains the list above?
went from being governed by citizens to being ruled by kings
went from rule by rich merchants to rule by nobility
went from rule by nobility to being ruled by citizens
went from rule by army leaders to rule by the upper class
40
People who were hunter gatherers were nomads. What might have caused this to be the case?
Agriculture forced them to find more fertile soil.
Invading tribes often forced them to move.
They moved to follow the animals they hunted.
Ice ages made them find warmer climates.
41
The oldest known writing system was developed in Mesopotamia by the Sumerians and called
cuneiform
sumerian
punctuation
hieroglyphics
42
Whichstatement correctly compares the ancient and modern games?
Olympics only allow men, but now more people are allowed
The Olympics are held in Greece, but no longer religious
The Olympics still honor Zeus, but now winners get medals.
The Olympics are still a competition, now women are allowed
43
Which was a long-term effect of ancient trade routes?
use of silk throughout ancient and modern societies
colonization of weaker nations along the trade routes
the spread of unifying systems of government
the spread of religions throughout the trade routes
44
How did early Christianity spread around the world?
Bibles were published in all languages.
Missionaries followed conquerors and colonists.
European monarchs practiced the religion when they traveled
Christian sea captains sold fares to other Christians.
45
Which of the statementsdescribes the government structure of an absolute monarchy?
The citizens elect representatives to run the government.
The citizens have an equal say in their government.
The ruler has complete power over the citizens.
The ruler has control of the gov, but citizens have rights
46
How were the oldest civilizations in Central and South America similar?
They were strongly influenced by Asia and Africa
They established extensive trade w/ Pacific Rim nations
They were large but not organized
They were the first to create advanced societies in the area
47
Based on the facts above, how were the beliefs of these societies similar?
rulers were buried in pyramids
ancient people did not appreciate the arts
ancient people believed in preparing for life after death
rulers or ancient societies seem humble in death
48
What was the basic structure of government for the Ancient Egyptians?
A group of rich men controlled the empire's government.
Pharaohs made decisions with the help of advisers.
Local governors made new laws for their cities.
A group of representatives was elected by the citizens.
49
How did people in the mountains in South America farm?
moved to a new area every season
used large animals to plow
terrace farming
grew crops in the valleys
50
A legion is a military unit that was once utilized by
Roman Republic
Egypt
Phoenicians
Ancient Greece
51
Which of these people is described in the box above?
Julius Caesar
Charlemagne
Martin Luther
Marco Polo
52
How does this hymn reflect the values and beliefs of the ancient civilizations?
It reveals that people were peaceful.
It shows that all plant and animal life was sacred.
It demonstrates a respect for the forces of nature
It promotes the belief in life beyond death.
