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Review Social Studies Grade 6 Achievements of Ancient Civilizations unit
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1
Which ancient writing system is illustrated in this picture?
Egyptian hieroglyphics
Chinese characters
Sumerian cuneiform
Phoenician alphabet
2
What achievement was created by China that transformed their economy?
Mulberry leaves
Crossbows
Fireworks
Silk
3
Architecture is a balance of
firmitatis, utilitatis
and
venustatis
which mean
firmness, utility and astronomy
strength, utility and beauty
sickness, health and strength
strength, balance and arches
4
The first writing was
Cuneiform
hieroglyphics
Oracle Bones
Indian seals
5
Romans and the Inca created what important infrastructure?
plumbing
canals
roads
rope bridges
6
How did the Mesopotamians, Egyptians and Incas bring water to their crops?
plumbing systems
aqueducts
road system
irrigation systems
7
Which ancient writing system is illustrated in this picture?
Egyptian hieroglyphics
Sumerian cuneiform
Chinese characters
Phoenician alphabet
8
An example of ancient architecture that reflected religious beliefs includes
All of These
Parthenon of Greece
Ziggurats
Pyramids of Egypt
9
What is an aqueduct?
road over water
a water slide
Finds the distance between two objects
moves water from one place to another
10
Which civilization used this number system?
Mayan
Sumerian
Greek
Roman
11
Writing started as a civilizations way to record
stories
trade
history
music
12
How do monuments differ from temples?
Monuments=small; temples=big
Temples are religious; monuments are secular
They don't.
Temples=functional spaces; Monuments= memorial
13
The Indus Valley civilization was known for which early achievement?
roads
paper
plumbing
bridges
14
Egyptian pyramids were used to
store surplus grain
bury the pharaoh
view the stars
protect the city
15
Which civilization used hieroglyphics?
Inca
Roman
Chinese
Egyptian
16
Which structure did not use an arch?
Roman aqueduct
Roman Coliseum
pyramid
bridge
17
The Great Wall of China was built to
create a monument to Mongol rule
close China to foreign trade
provide a trade route across Asia
protect China from invaders
