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6th Grade Social Studies Final Exam Review
6th Grade Social Studies Final Exam Review
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1
Who was responsible for laying the groundwork for the Protestant Reformation?
Elizabeth I
John Calvin
The Jesuits
Martin Luther
2
Augustus was the emperor of Rome that began a period of peace & prosperity in Rome called _____
Pilgrimage
Pax Romana
Journey
Rubicon
3
In 1095 A.D., Pope Urban II called for a crusade, or holy war, to be launched against _________
The Vikings
The Muslim Turks
The Mongols
The Jews
4
Why was the Silk Road so important?
The Silk Road connected the rivers in China
It provided a safe route to Japan & Korea
It provided a safe route to China & Europe
It connected China to Southwest Asia & Europe
5
What civilization was located in present-day Guatemala and is know for it's calendar?
Mayans
Incas
Olmecs
Aztecs
6
One reason for the development of early civilizations in Mesopotamia & Egypt was _____________
These rivers flowed into the Mediterranean Sea
They provided a direct trade route between Europe & Asia
The location protected the people from land invasions
Periodic flooding left rich soil, that was ideal for farming
7
The three most famous painters of the Renaissance were Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and __________
William Shakespeare
Raphael
Albrecht Durer
Jan van Eyck
8
What is the main idea of this graph?
Swine Flu
Black Plague
Death tolls
Deaths
9
What type of Greek column is this?
Corinthian
Ionic
Parthenon
Doric
10
Poor leadership, a declining economy, & invaded by Germanic tribes refer to what event?
Spit of Roman Empire
Causes of the fall of the Roman Empire
Death of Julius Caesar
Beginning of Greek government
11
The real change in the Neolithic Revolution was the ________?
Development of bowls and spoons
Movement from eating fruits and grains to also eating meat
Discovery of new caves
Shift from hunting & gathering to agriculture
12
What reason best describes why Julius Caesar was assassinated?
He had a love affair in Egypt with Cleopatra
He refused to expand Roman territory in Britain
He fought against Rome
He changed the government to a dictatorship
13
The Code of Bushido of the Japanese Samurai is most similar to ______
Gladiators of Rome
Legions in Sparta
Great fighting skills of the Mongols
The Code of Chivalry used by European knights
14
During the Renaissance, there was a rebirth of interest in ________
Art & learning
Science & medicine
Getting to heaven
Military strategies
15
What was significant about the natural borders that surrounded Ancient Egypt?
They protected Egypt from invaders
They helped them trade with other people
They were part of the 7 wonders of the ancient world
They made Egyptians independent and & relied on themselves
16
What did Ferdinand Magellan accomplish during the Age of Exploration?
He built a navigation school
His crew circumnavigated around the world
He discovered the first route to India
He discovered the island of Haiti
17
What American civilization existed high in the Andes Mountains of Peru?
Mayans
Aztecs
Incas
Olmecs
18
Who preached about Predestination?
Martin Luther
Jesus Christ
John Calvin
The Pope
19
How are Judaism and Christianity similar?
Both religions originated in Asia
Both are monotheistic and refer to their God as "Yahweh"
Both believe in The "Messiah" and are still waiting for Him
Both use a holy book called the "Torah"
20
The Colombian Exchange was the movement of plants, diseases, technology, and _________
Spices
Animals
Slaves
Weapons
21
Why was the Justinian Code important?
It began to limit the power of the government
It simplified the Roman laws & influenced the laws
The tales of Justinian are important in literature
It gave women more rights and more land
22
Which of the following
does no
t
describe a citizen in Greece?
Citizens including women could vote
Citizens could own property
Citizens had the right to hold office
Citizens could represent themselves in court
23
One reason the ancient kingdoms in western Africa (Ghana, Mali, Songhai) prospered was that____
They developed extensive trade in gold, ivory, and salt
The rulers were wealthy Arabic traders
They were located along the Gao & Niger rivers
They had no contact with the rest of the world
24
Due to poor leadership as a king, King John was forced to sign this document by the Nobles____.
Magna Carta
Estate general
Twelve Tables
Pax Romana
25
All three major monotheistic religions developed in what region?
Africa
Europe
Middle East
Italy
26
What practice was typical of Ohio's Hopewell and Adena Indians?
Building earthen mounds for religious uses
Worshipping the sun and the moon
Teaching white settlers how to grow corn
Growing crops in the same place every year
27
Why did the Renaissance start in Italy?
It was located near the Mediterranean Sea
Only people in Italy bought art
All of the artists & painters were born in Italy
Nobles & merchants there could afford to support art
28
3 factors that helped stabilize Europe after the Roman Empire were feudalism,manorialism, & ___
Trade
Hundred Year War
The Roman Catholic Church
Vassalism
29
This Babylonian King implemented a system of laws
Hammurabi
Sargon
Scribe
Nebuchanezzar
30
Why was the printing press so important to the Renaissance?
Books became affordable and available to average Europeans
It made Germany wealthier than it's neighbors
The church could control what every European could read
Books became too expensive for average Europeans
