Mrs. McCallister's 6th grade Social Studies Final Exam/AIR Review

Question 1

When unlimited wants outweigh limited resources

Accepted Answer

Scarcity

Question 2

Which of these Middle Eastern cities is considered holy to Jews, Muslims, and Christians?

Accepted Answer

Jerusalem

Question 3

The Great Wall of China was built under his rule

Accepted Answer

Shi Huangdi

Question 4

This type of location identifies the exact location of a place using latitude and longitude

Accepted Answer

Absolute Location

Question 5

The following are true for both Hindusim and Buddhism EXCEPT for

Accepted Answer

Eightfold Path

Question 6

This term refers to the spread of products and ideas from one place to another.

Accepted Answer

Cultural Diffusion

Question 7

This theme of geography describes features that make a site unique

Accepted Answer

place

Question 8

Poltical, Environmental, Social and Economic factors like war, climate, persecution, and jobs

Accepted Answer

are examples of factors causing human migration

Question 9

The geographic feature shared by the early civilizations in China, Egypt, India, & Mesopotamia

Accepted Answer

river valleys

Question 10

Those things we make in order to perform services or to make other goods are considered

Accepted Answer

capital goods

Question 11

Which of these is the best definition of culture?

Accepted Answer

the way of life of a group of people

Question 12

What key areas were connected by the Silk Road for trade?

Accepted Answer

China and the Middle East and Rome

Question 13

The world's earliest known writing system was invented by the

Accepted Answer

Sumerians

Question 14

Most countries are too large and complex for this type of democracy

Accepted Answer

Direct

Question 15

Why is a globe more accurate than a map?

Accepted Answer

it is round like the earth

Question 16

How are prices set in a market?

Accepted Answer

Supply and demand set prices

Question 17

Followers of Islam are called

Accepted Answer

Muslims

Question 18

Which two countries would be most likely to trade with one another?

Accepted Answer

two countries each specializing in producing different goods

Question 19

In this type of economy, a motive of self-interest is the driving force

Accepted Answer

Market

Question 20

Which of the following religions is NOT monotheistic?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

Question 21

Which belief system was spread to China by Indian merchants?

Accepted Answer

Buddhism

Question 22

The Torah is the sacred text of which religion?

Accepted Answer

Judaism

Question 23

What must be considered when examining the accuracy of information presented in a textbook?

Accepted Answer

info must be consistent with a variety of other sources

Question 24

Which imaginary line runs around the center of earth and divides it into N and S hemispheres?

Accepted Answer

Equator

Question 25

He pushed the Egyptian people towards monotheism

Accepted Answer

Akhanaten

Question 26

A.D. stands for

Accepted Answer

Anno Domini

Question 27

Communist governments generally have this type of economy

Accepted Answer

Command

Question 28

What is an unintended consequence of the rapid population growth of a city?

Accepted Answer

increased levels of air pollution

Question 29

Examples of common cultural characteristics that a cultural region can share include all EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

climate

Question 30

An area with similar characteristics that make it distinct from other areas is a

Accepted Answer

region

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