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