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