A Republic is a type of government in which:

people elect leaders to govern them

At first, America adopted an isolationist policy for World War I. What does this mean?

America wanted to stay out of the war

Despite the Disney movie Hercules, we learned that Hercules actually:

had to complete 12 almost impossible tasks

Why were the people of Germany initially in favor of Hitler and his Nazi party?

He promised to restore Germany to its former glory.

Which statement do you infer, is the best way to describe the importance of Sadako's story?

To show the impact of nuclear war and effects on people

How did the sinking of a British ship by a German submarine help bring the U S. into World War I?

There were more than 100 American passengers aboard the ship

Why is it significant hundreds of thousands of African Americans were drafted to fight in the World War I?

Much of America was still segregated along racial lines in 1917

What can you infer from the fact that historians think the Treaty of Versailles might have led to World War II?

The penalties the treaty imposed on Germany were too harsh

What was the immediate cause of World War 1?

The shooting of an Austrian nobleman, Archduke Franz Ferdinand

The Ancient Greeks believed in many gods; they were the center of Greek mythology. Greeks used mythology in order to:

try to explain how the world works

Which is not true about Peace Day in Japan?

It is to honor those who died from the bombings in WWI

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2023 Social Studies Final - 6 Grade

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1
A Republic is a type of government in which:
only a few people have power
people rule themselves
people elect leaders to govern them
different territories and peoples are under a single rule
2
A Democracy is a type of government in which:
a single ruler has almost absolute power
people elect leaders to govern them
people rule themselves
different territories and peoples are under a single rule
3
At first, America adopted an isolationist policy for World War I. What does this mean?
America sympathized (felt bad) with the Allied Powers
America was looking for ways to become involved in the war
America wanted to stay out of the war
America wanted to develop a treaty between the countries at war
4
The country of Greece is a(n):
peninsula
delta
island
plateau
5
What was Hitler's ultimate goal for World War II?
To take over Russia
To take over the United States
To take over Europe only
To take over the world
6
Despite the Disney movie Hercules, we learned that Hercules actually:
was a heartless God
had to complete 12 almost impossible tasks
had a weak spot in his heel
none of the above
7
Why were the people of Germany initially in favor of Hitler and his Nazi party?
He believed in democracy.
He promised to restore Germany to its former glory.
He promised to tear down the Berlin Wall.
8
Which word best describes Germany's behavior towards Russia?
Betrayal
Loyalty
Honesty
9
The Myceneans and Minoans:
were major traders (traded goods)
were two of the earliest Greek civilizations
All of the above
helped to shape later cultures in Greece
10
Which statement do you infer, is the best way to describe the importance of Sadako's story?
None of the above answers are true
The gods will grant you a wish after folding 1,000 cranes
To show the impact of nuclear war and effects on people
How people came together to raise $$ for Sadako's statue
11
This included harsh punishments, restrictions, and fines to Germany causing World War I.
Germany's Constitution
Potsdam Conference
Treaty of Versailles
12
How did the sinking of a British ship by a German submarine help bring the U S. into World War I?
There were more than 100 American passengers aboard the ship
The ship contained British goods being imported to America
The ship contained American goods being exported to Britain
The ship was owned by an American company
13
Why is it significant hundreds of thousands of African Americans were drafted to fight in the World War I?
Slavery still existed in America at the time of World War I
Until then, African Americans were not allowed into Europe
Much of America was still segregated along racial lines in 1917
African Americans had never fought in American wars before
14
What can you infer from the fact that historians think the Treaty of Versailles might have led to World War II?
Nothing could have possibly prevented World War II
The Nazis drew their inspiration from the treaty
The penalties the treaty imposed on Germany were too harsh
The penalties the treaty imposed on Germany were too easy
15
What was the immediate cause of World War 1?
The alliance that was built between Britain, France, and Russia
Longstanding tensions between France and Germany
The shooting of an Austrian nobleman, Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The sinking of a ship called the Lusitania
16
Which natural disaster possibly contributed to the destruction of the Minoan civilization?
earthquake
tornado
after shocks from an earthquake
volcanic erruption
17
How did the Treaty of Versailles impact Germany's involvement in World War II?
Germany paid fines that devastated their economy
It blamed Germany for the war; left Germany wanting revenge
Restrictions on their military; unable to defend Germany
All of the above
18
The Ancient Greeks believed in many gods; they were the center of Greek mythology. Greeks used mythology in order to:
become closer with the gods
all of the above
please the gods to bring good fortune
try to explain how the world works
19
Based on our class discussions, what can you infer about World War II?
It lasted from 1939-1945.
Both A and B are true
Thru WWII, many Jewish people were victims of the Holocaust.
20
At the Red Cross Hospital, what does Sadako learn is causing her dizzy spells?
leukemia
migraines
strep throat
flu
21
Which is not true about Peace Day in Japan?
It is to honor those who died from the bombings in WWI
Fireworks, special foods, and lit lanterns that float to sea
It is celebrated on August 6th
22
What led to the start of World War II?
Germany invaded Poland
Germany invaded Russia
Germany invaded Austria
Japan attacked the United States

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