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Study for 6th Grade Final exam
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1
What contributed most to the spread of Islam into Africa?
slavery
trade
politics
railroads
2
The Nile River was home to what two ancient civilizations?
ancient Greece and ancient Rome
ancient Phoenicia and Mesopotamia
ancient Egypt and ancient Nubia
ancient Egypt and ancient Phoenicia
3
Mansa Musa ruled the Mali Empire from 1312–1337. What was one effect of his rule?
The Islamic religion spread in the religion.
Democracy was started in his kingdom.
The empire moved to South Africa.
The poor became more powerful.
4
Which of the statementsdescribes the government structure of an absolute monarchy?
The citizens elect representatives to run the government.
The citizens have an equal say in their government.
The ruler has control of the gov, but citizens have rights
The ruler has complete power over the citizens.
5
Which was a long-term effect of ancient trade routes?
use of silk throughout ancient and modern societies
colonization of weaker nations along the trade routes
the spread of unifying systems of government
the spread of religions throughout the trade routes
6
What did humans in the Paleolithic Era use to make their tools?
silver
bronze
gold
stone
7
There were many advancements during the Exploration. Which led to thesettlement of Americas?
better sailing technology
better farming technology
better printing technology
better military technology
8
Confucianism and Taoism originated in which country?
China
Vietnam
India
Japan
9
According to the picture, how did societies change the environment tobring water into cities?
abacus
aqueducts
columns
sundial
10
What was the basic structure of government for the Ancient Egyptians?
Local governors made new laws for their cities.
Pharaohs made decisions with the help of advisers.
A group of representatives was elected by the citizens.
A group of rich men controlled the empire's government.
11
Which is the likely purpose of this ancient proverb?
to encourage people to tend their fields
to discourage people from defending their land
to discourage people from fighting in wars
to encourage people to obey government laws
12
How did early Christianity spread around the world?
Missionaries followed conquerors and colonists.
European monarchs practiced the religion when they traveled
Bibles were published in all languages.
Christian sea captains sold fares to other Christians.
13
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
14
Which of these is the form of pictorial writing used by ancient Egyptians?
punctuation
painting
cuneiform
hieroglyphics
15
A legion is a military unit that was once utilized by
Roman Republic
Ancient Greece
Phoenicians
Egypt
16
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
17
How does this hymn reflect the values and beliefs of the ancient civilizations?
It promotes the belief in life beyond death.
It reveals that people were peaceful.
It demonstrates a respect for the forces of nature
It shows that all plant and animal life was sacred.
18
What practice later replaced hunting and gathering for finding food?
owning stores
building fires
growing crops
raising families
19
Whichstatement correctly compares the ancient and modern games?
The Olympics are still a competition, now women are allowed
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
20
According to the excerpt, what caused Coronado to conquer this city?
He was seeking trade with the native people.
He wanted to Christianize the native population
He was searching for diamonds in the area
He wanted to convert explorers in the area to Christianity.
21
Based on the facts above, how were the beliefs of these societies similar?
ancient people did not appreciate the arts
rulers were buried in pyramids
rulers or ancient societies seem humble in death
ancient people believed in preparing for life after death
22
How did the economic factors listed affect the ancient empires?
Armies searched other empires for new leaders to govern.
Empires forced wealthy citizens to forfeit money in taxes.
Empires weakened and were eventually destroyed.
Armies were sent to other lands to increase wealth.
23
Based on this quote, how were the legal rights of freemen changed?
The king acquired the power to imprison freemen at his will.
Freemen gained the right to trial by a jury of citizens.
Freemen could live w/out government interference.
The king was granted the power to exclude freemen from laws
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 limited job opportunities.
It provided a better education.
25
Which of the following describes the government of Ancient Athens?
Wealthy men made all the laws.
Citizens voted on political issues.
An emperor told everyone what to do.
The king could only serve for two years.
26
Which of the following
best
completes the above diagram?
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
27
The list above relates to which religion?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
28
Why did trade networks like the Silk Road develop?
people wanted to take control of land and keep it
travelers enjoyed exploring new areas while getting spices
certain resources were not available in all areas
the trails were used for communication between groups
29
The legacy of ancient Greek epics, like the Odyssey, continues to provide people with
nonfiction depictions of ancient civilizations.
heroic figures and great adventures.
detailed, accurate historical events.
real stories of everyday life.
30
Which statement shows how trade routes influenced ancient societies?
silk became commonly used in clothing
travel became safe and easy
people shared cultural values and beliefs
trade by water became unnecessary
31
How did technology change communication in the late thirteenth century?
It enabled people to get info about other places and ideas
It helped people to improve the living conditions
It helped all citizens learn to read.
It allowed people to quickly contact others in the world.
32
Moses is important in the history of the Israelites because
he was the father of the Israelites.
he led the ancient Hebrews out of Egypt.
he was the second king of Israel.
he was an important military leader.
33
Why did people need to use irrigation techniques?
to increase space for people to live
to decrease the umber of animals on the land
to decrease overcrowding of crops
to increase farmland for growing crops
34
Which type of social structure divided its citizens this way?
feudalism
matrilinealism
caste system
socialism
35
For early cultures, the resources on this list were all necessary for
domesticating animals.
developing agriculture.
hunting and gathering food.
migrating to North America.
36
How did people in the mountains in South America farm?
terrace farming
grew crops in the valleys
moved to a new area every season
used large animals to plow
37
How was being a citizen of Sparta different from being a citizen of Athens?
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
Spartans showed off the wealth of Greece through feasts
38
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 Yuan Dynasty expanded eastward during its reign.
The Tang Dynasty focused on expanding into desert
39
How did exploration and conquest in the middle ages affectrelations between ancient societies?
outbreaks of violence that closed all trade routes.
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.
40
Why did some ancient civilizations write and publish laws?
to ensure that all politicians received a printed version
to allow patricians and plebeians to vote on all laws
to ensure the citizens can read and understand the laws
to record laws so historians can study them
41
How did Egyptian myths reflect their values and beliefs about civilizations?
They told about great pharaohs
They told about Egyptian military battles
they told us about past leaders of Egypt
They told about the gods and goddess they worshiped
42
Which of these mythologies is described in the box above?
Roman
Nubian
Greek
Egyptian
43
Which statement explains changein government from absolute monarchy toconstitutional monarchy?
Kings and queens wished to maintain authority and control.
The power of feudal lords was affirmed.
Citizens wanted a stronger voice in their government.
The divine right of kings to rule was reinforced.
44
The split between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church was known as
the Hundred Years War.
the Counter Reformation.
the Great Schism.
the Great Depression.
45
Which of these people is described in the box above?
Charlemagne
Martin Luther
Julius Caesar
Marco Polo
46
By which river did the early Chinese civilization emerge?
Volga River
Tigris River
Yellow River
Seine River
47
What was the role of the vassal in the feudal system society?
entertaining the lord and his guests
selling the fief for the lord and keeping part of the money
managing the fief and pledging loyalty to the lord
working in the kitchen of the lord's house
48
The oldest known writing system was developed in Mesopotamia by the Sumerians and called
hieroglyphics
sumerian
cuneiform
punctuation
49
People who were hunter gatherers were nomads. What might have caused this to be the case?
Invading tribes often forced them to move.
Agriculture forced them to find more fertile soil.
They moved to follow the animals they hunted.
Ice ages made them find warmer climates.
50
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt had which of the following in common?
They both developed along a river.
They worshiped a single god.
They used the same writing system.
They shared the same language.
51
Which statement explains the list above?
went from being governed by citizens to being ruled by kings
went from rule by army leaders to rule by the upper class
went from rule by rich merchants to rule by nobility
went from rule by nobility to being ruled by citizens
52
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.
