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