6th grade History- Semester 1 Final

Han rulers supported the idea of a peaceful society brought about by mutual respect among all people known as

Which of these is a basic characteristic of a civilization?

This image from an Ancient Egyptian Tomb could be used to verify which of these statements?

The Sphinx is a Sumerian structure that looks similar to a step pyramid, but are used for religious purpose.

Polytheism is the belief of more than one god.

According to Hindu beliefs, ones position the Caste System is determined by

Early civilizations in Egypt, India, and China all share which common trait?

In a barter system a baker is most likely to

What is the most significant reason why historians/archeologists know little about the Indus River Valley Civilization?

The Agricultural Revolution was historically important because it led to

Because Egypt received little rainfall, agriculture in the Kingdom depended on irrigation supplied by

Which of these is the best explanation of the immediate effect of the Agricultural Revolution?

Which of these played the BIGGEST role in the economy of Ancient Greece?

How did the Silk Road contribute to the development of classical civilizations such as China, Persia, India, and Arabia?

In Ancient Egypt the _____ was both head of governmental and religious life

Because rivers like the Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates flooded in ancient times

Trade increased in Mesopotamia as a result of

What enabled early societies to allow its workers to specialize?

What major advance was needed before cities could emerge in early civilizations?

Emperor Shi Huangdi (of the Qin Dynasty) was famous for many things including his construction of

The invention of new ways of irrigation had the biggest impact in Ancient Egypt on

The purpose of the Great Wall of China as originally constructed by the Qin Dynasty was to

Cuneiform is the early form of writing created by the Sumerians consisting of pictographs drawn on clay tablets

Which Ancient site is this?

Which of the best explains why Ancient Egyptians believed that the pharaoh was a king and a god?

The Nile River flowed from Turkey to Iraq and was the eastern most of the two major Mesopotamian Rivers.

Epic of Gilgamesh tells the tale of a man god in Ancient Mesopotamia and is an early piece of literature in the world.

Which development allowed Sumerians to farm and even grow crops on drier land?

Which is the best explanation for why early hunter-gatherer societies were nomadic?

Which of these was a natural environmental barrier to China's interaction with the Ancient world?

Which description best explains the relationship of religion and political authority in Ancient Egypt

Babylon is one of the the most powerful city-states along the Euphrates River in Ancient Mesopotamia.