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6th grade Social Studies Final Review
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1
What era began
as a result of Alexander the Great's conquests?
The Hellenistic Era
The Roman Era
The Classical Era
The Byzantine Era
2
Who
united
upper and lower Egypt?
Buddha
Mohenjo-Daro
Menes
Hinduism
3
What was a significant advantage of the
Phoenician alphabet?
It was more complex than other alphabets
It was easier to learn
It was used only by the elite
It had more letters than others
4
Which of the following is
NOT
an example of a Primary Source?
Artifact
Diary
Textbook
Photograph
5
What was the
Delian League?
A military alliance with Sparta
A trade union for merchants
A group of city-state workers that was formed for future war against Persia
A cultural organization in Athens
6
What contributions did
Augustus
make to the city of Rome?
He rebuilt the city and brought peace
He destrotyed many buildings
He increased taxes significantly
He expanded the military
7
What common geographical feature
is shared by China, Mesopotamia, and Egypt?
Mountains
Rivers
Forests
Deserts
8
What system did ancient
Egyptians
use to keep track of their wealth?
Hieroglyphs
Latin
Sanskrit
Cuneiform
9
What was
Alexander the Great's primary
goal
for his empire?
To create a democratic government
To establish peace with Persia
To conquer as much land as possible
To spread Greek culture
10
Egyptians perserved the bodies of those who passed in a process called
mumification. Why
They thought it was a fun hobby
They were told to for science
They belived the body would be brought to the afterlife
They did not know what they were doing and did it on accident
11
How did the
Old Stone Age
people primarily obtain their food?
By farming plants
By domesticating animals
By trading goods
By hunting animals and gathering wild plants
12
Which of the following is an example of a
secondary source?
Autobiography (written by the author)
Photograph
Biography (wriiten by others)
Newspaper Article
13
Why did
astronomers in ancient Egypt
study the stars?
To predict floods
To create calendars
To communicate with gods
To navigate the seas
14
What significant change occurred
due to the farming surplus
in the lives of early humans?
They had to move more frequently
They could become artisans and trade goods
They stopped hunting altogether
They only focused on gathering plants
15
What was the primary method used by philosophers
like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle to explain things?
Through Traditions and Customs
Through Faith and Belief in multiple gods
Through Myths and Legends
Through Logic and Reason
16
How was
Greece's
physical geography affect its early civilizations?
It encouraged the establishment of large empires
It led to the development of strong naval powers
It isolated Greece from other cultures
It provided abundant farmland for agriculture
17
What role did
monsoons
play in ancient India?
They caused droughts
They were destructive storms
They were used for navigation
They brought seasonal rain
18
Which of the following is
NOT
a characteristic of a civilization?
Social Class
Hunting
Religion
Government
19
How did
Pharaohs
rule in Ancient Egypt?
With absolute power
With limited power
With democratic principles
With shared power
20
What was
one effect of farming
on early human societies?
They became more nomadic
The stopped using tools
They could setttle in one area as they didnt need more food
They had to rely solely on hunting
21
Which is a
Secondary
Source?
A firsthand account of an event
A summery or analysis of primary sources
An original artifact from the past
Something created during the time period under study
22
Why was
Julius Caesar
Killed?
He was too popular among people
He ruled for too long and acted like a King
He wanted to expand the empire
He was betrayed by his generals
23
What is the significance of
Hammurabi's Code?
It was a trade agreement
It was the first set of written laws
It was a collection poems
It was a religious text
24
What were
Spartan women
known for?
Being excluded from land ownership
Enaging in political discussions
Training their bodies, raised strong children, and could own land
Staying at home and managing the household
25
What significant achievements did
Shi Huangdi accomplish during his reign?
Established a common system of currency, weights, and measures
Created a democratic government
Built the first university in China
Introduced Buddhism to China
26
What was a key differecnce between the lifestyles of
Old Stone Age and New Stone Age people?
New Stone Age people farmed and stayed in one place and Old stone age didnt
Old Stone Age people settled in one place
Old Stone Age people farmed and raised livestock
New Stone Age people hunted and gathered,and moved frequently
27
How did
Pericles
influence government participation in ancient Greece?
He paid government officals and everyone got to be a part of government
By limiting government roles to military leaders
By allowing only wealthy citizens to participate
By establishing a monarchy
28
When reading a timeline, what do you do if
two dates are in the same time period?
Multiply the dates
Subtract the earlier date from the later date?
Add all the dates together
Ignore all the dates
29
What was the
role of the Senate
during the Roman Republic?
To collect Taxes
To lead the Military
To propose and vote on new laws
To manage foreign relations
30
What geographic feature is known as the
Fertile Crescent?
An area between the Tigris and Euphrates Rives that had excellent soil
A Coastal area
A Mountain Range near the Nile River
A desert region near the Red Sea
31
What did archaeologists learn from the discovery of the Iceman?
The Iceman's burial rituals
The Iceman's tools and clothing
The Iceman's family structure
The Iceman's hobby
32
What was the primary purpose of the
Silk Road?
To establish military routes
To spread religious beliefs
To connect China with the West for trade
To promote cultural exchanges
33
What was a
key feature
of the city of
Mohenjo-Daro?
Farming techniques
Indoor plumbing
Hieroglyphs
Pyramids
34
What geographical features
kept India isolated from the rest of the continent?
Mountians and Seas
Plains and Valleys
Rivers and Lakes
Deserts and Forests
35
How Did the
New Stone Age
people acquire their food?
By trading with Old Stone Age people
By hunting and gathering
By foraging for wild plants only
By farming plants and domesticating animals
36
Why did Egyptian
civilization begin near the Nile River?
It had abundant wildlife
It provided fertile soil and fresh water
It was a safe location from invaders
It was a trade route
37
What was the
NOT
primary effect of the
Persian War
on Athens?
It formed the Delian League
Persia formed its own army
It became the most powerful city-state in Greece
It lost its independence
38
How did the geography of
Ancient China
affect its people?
It promoted agriculture
It allowed for easy migration
It encouraged trade
It kept China isolated
39
What was at the
top
of the ancient Egyptian social class pyramid?
Artisans
Merchants
Peasant Farmers
Pharaohs
40
What was a common role of
men
in public life in
Athens?
Participating in government
Managing trade
Preforming household duties
Training for athletic competitions
41
How was Israelites unique compared to other civilizations of their time?
They had a monarchy
They belived in multiple gods
They belived in one god
They were nomadic
42
What did
Buddha
teach about desires?
They should be pursued
They should be celebrated
They should be ignored but it was okay to act on them
They should be given up as he thought they were selfish
43
What did ancient Egyptians believe happened to a person
after they died?
They would cease to exist
They would be reincarnated
Their body would go to the afterlife
They would become a god
44
What was
a key belief of Confucius
regarding family and society?
Education should be prioritized over family
Government should control family dynamics
Respect withtin the family leads to respect within society
Wealth is the most important aspect of society
45
What was a
characteristic of Greek religious beliefs?
Polytheistic
Atheistic
Monotheistic
Agnostic
46
What is the correct method for calculating
the difference between dates in different time periods on a timeline?
Subtract the earlier date from the later date
Add all the dates together
Estimate the differnce
Use a calculator
47
How did the
Nile River
affect life in ancient Egypt?
It provided a barrier against invaders
It was a source of gold
It brought fertile soil and fresh water
It was used for trade with other nations
48
What is a
Primary Source?
Something created during the time period under study
A fictional account of historical events
A summary of events from a later time
A collection of secondary sources
