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6th Grade Social Studies Review NC Final Exam
6th Grade Social Studies Review NC Final Exam
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1
Social class in the Middle Ages was determined mainly by
education
birth
wealth
religion
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What was the purpose of polytheistic religion?
to have great stories
to explain natural events
to encpurage architecture and writing
to teach codes of conduct
3
Which one of the following was NOT a monotheistic religion?
Buddhism
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
4
King, Noble, Knight, Peasant. This is the social structure of...
socialism
matilinealism
Caste System
feudalism
5
Magna Carta granted the right of "habeas corpus." What does this mean?
People no longer had to obey laws
Kings could no longer make laws
People could not be put in jail without a reason
People no longer could be put in jail
6
How was citizenship in Sparta different from Athens?
Spartans were educated
Spartans were.creative and artistic
Spartans had a strong navy
Spartans had a strong army to protect the city
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For what achievement is Charlemagne most remembered?
He became the first Christian ruler
He taught his people to write
He united much of Europe
He made war against England
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Agricultural surplus was necessary for...
cities to develop
both
neither
specializarion of labor
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What did the Magna Carta do?
made the king more powerful
it required the king to honor certain rights of the people
it made kings and popes equal in power
it made popes more powerful than kings
10
A republic is a type of government where...
the people have no say
<p>big business controls daily life</p>
people vote
people vote for people to represent them in government
11
Why did trade networks like the Silk Road develop?
Travelers enjoyed exploring other lands
Trails were used for communication between groups
Rulers wanted to conquer new areas
Certain resources were not available in all areas
12
Why did societies need techniques or innovations like irrigation and dams?
to decrease the overcrowding of crops
to increace farmland for growing crops
to decrease the numbers of animals on the land
to increase space for people to live
13
Confucius had an idea about ending political and social wars in China. What was it?
He was a traditionalist. He said traditions were key
He was a political man. He said China needed a good dictator
He was a pragmatist. He said China should kill offenders
He was an idealist. He proposed China pursue love and peace
14
Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne in return for
a large supply of food
a noble title
military support
a gift of land.
15
Which was the long term effect of ancient trade routes?
the spread of unifying systems of government
the spread of religions and cultural ideas
The use of silk throughout the world
colonization of weaker nations
16
What impact did the bubonic plague have on the population of Europe?
C. More than half of the population died.
B. About a third of the population died.
A. Nearly one quarter of the population died.
D. Some ninety percent of the population died.
17
City-states in ancient Greece included
monarchy
all of these
democracy
oligarchy
18
How did ancient people adapt to environments like mountains?
They grew crops in the valleys
They used large farm animals to plow
They moved to new areas each growing season
They used terraced farming
19
What was one political result of the fall of Rome?
the rise of crowded cities
lack of central government
the decline of Christianity
lack of a strong economy
20
Why was Mesopotamia such a good area for growing crops?
the land was covered with heavy vegetation
The rivers flooded, making it easier for planters
The area did not have any agricultural pests
the rivers flooded and deposited rich soil
21
What was the Magna Carta?
document listing the rights of the people of England
a document that outlawed all wars
document limiting the power of popes
document listing the rights of popes
22
Which statement explains the change from absolute to constitutional monarchy?
Monarchs wanted a stronger voice in government
The power of feudal lords was affirmed
Citizens wanted a stronger voice in government
The divine rigjt of kings was reinforced
23
Why did some civilizations write and publish laws?
To guarantee leaders understood the law
To ensure that citizens cound understand the laws
To allow citizens to vote for laws
To record laws for historians
24
Living near a river helped early civilizations because ...
rivers increased trade and travel
all of these
people need water to survive
water irrigated crops
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How did early Christianity spread around the world?
Bibles were published in all languages
Christian sea captains spread the word
Missionaries followed conquerors and colonists
Monarchs practiced the religion when they traveled
