Which of the following religious beliefs did ancient Egyptians and ancient Sumerians NOT share?

There is only one god, who is all-powerful

How did the use of irrigation affect life for the Mesopotamians?

It allowed them to produce a surplus of food

Why was it important that Hammurabi’s Code was written down?

People could view each law themselves

What advancement did the Hittites develop?

They used iron to make strong tools and weapons

What do human geographers study?

People and the places where they live

How did Egypt’s location affect the development of its civilization?

Major river, it was destroyed many times by massive flooding

Why was Mesopotamia ideal for farming?

It was located between two rivers

Why do people study history?

To understand cultural similarities and differences

Which statement accurately characterizes the ancient Egyptian religion?

Worshiped many gods who often took the form of animals

Why are historians interested in studying past events?

To understand how people solved problems that they faced

Which of the following was an effect of more productive farming in Mesopotamia?

Different workers specialized in a particular job or task

How did the people of Kush react to the conquest of kingdom by Egyptian pharaoh Thutmose I?

They adopted Egyptian customs and religious practices

Where did the earliest settlements become established?

Near sources of water, such as rivers

Why was Sargon important in history?

He established the world’s first empire

Which of the following legal rights did ancient Egyptian women have?

They could divorce their husbands

Why was Phoenicia’s location ideal for trade?

access to Mediterranean Sea&land routes in Fertile Crescent

a tall, pointed pillar often erected at temple

Why was religion so important to Sumerians?

They believed their gods were responsible for natural events

How did the Phoenicians improve naval navigation?

They used the stars to guide them

How did the Old Kingdom period end?

Pharaohs lost political control of the country

How did the Neolithic Revolution affect settlements in the Middle East?

populations increased as larger cities were established

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Questions 65

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1
Which of the following religious beliefs did ancient Egyptians and ancient Sumerians NOT share?
There are many gods.
Creation myths explained the beginning of the earth.
There is only one god, who is all-powerful
Kings were chosen by the gods to protect their people.
2
What did Phoenicians use to communicate complex ideas in writing?
A stylus
An Alphabet
Cuneiform
Pictographs
3
How did the use of irrigation affect life for the Mesopotamians?
It allowed them to produce a surplus of food
It caused them to move into the desert
It protected their fields from flooding
It made the rivers easier to navigate
4
Which of the following R considered natural resources that people used to develop early cities?
Cars, boats, and trains
Buildings, people, and religion
Copper, goats and water
Ships, religion, and temples
5
In areas with few trees to construct houses what did early humans use to make shelters?
Metal poles
Marble columns
Mammoth bones
Ice blocks
6
Landforms and climate are part of a place’s
Region
Weather
Climate
Environment
7
Why was it important that Hammurabi’s Code was written down?
Foreign merchants could understand the laws
Government officials could disobey laws
People could view each law themselves
Judges could interpret laws differently
8
Which army defeated the Kushite kingdom with the use of superior iron weaponry?
Assyrian
Hittite
Persian
Greek
9
What advancement did the Hittites develop?
They used iron to make strong tools and weapons
They built high walls to protect farmland and cities
They used cavalry and archers to fight in battle
They combined copper and tin to make bronze tools
10
What do human geographers study?
Physical features of the earth
Weather patterns of the earth
People and the places where they live
Types of plants and animals that live in the region
11
How did Egypt’s location affect the development of its civilization?
Near other cultures, it adopted beliefs of other religions
Shielded by deserts, it was protected by invasion.
Close to powerful empires, it was constantly conquered
Major river, it was destroyed many times by massive flooding
12
Which of the following pieces of art HAVE NOT been found inside of the tombs of the pharaohs?
gold jewelry
carved ivory figurines
marble statues of athletes
brightly colored scenes of Egyptian life
13
Which hominid species do scientists believe was 1st to control fire for warmth & for cooking?
Homo habilis
Homo sapiens
Homo neanderthalensis
Homo erectus
14
Which Egyptian ruler drove the Hyksos out of Egypt?
Menes
Ahmose
Hatshepsut
Khufu
15
What were ancient Egyptian construction workers paid for their labor?
gold or silver coins
grain or other foodstuffs
land suitable for farming
cows, sheep, or camels
16
Why was Mesopotamia ideal for farming?
It contained a diverse group of people
It was located on the Persian Gulf
It was located between two rivers
It contained a vast amount of natural resources
17
________ are people who study rocks of the Earth
Geologists
Historians
Geographers
Palentologists
18
Why do people study history?
To understand cultural similarities and differences
To discover which plants and animals are native to a place
To know the types of rocks that are located in an area
To figure out the distances between cities or regions
19
Which type of government did ancient Egyptians develop during the Old Kingdom?
Republic
Dictatorship
Democracy
Theocracy
20
Which of the following DOES NOT characterized the Upper Kingdom of Egypt?
Its capital city was located at Nekhen.
It was located in the southern part of Egypt.
Its king wore a cone-shaped white crown
Its king wore a red crown.
21
Which statement accurately characterizes the ancient Egyptian religion?
Worshiped many gods who often took the form of animals
Worshiped many gods who required human sacrifice
Worshiped only two gods, who represented heaven and earth
Worshiped only 1 god, never took the form of a living being
22
Which of the following did humans invent that marked the end of the prehistory period?
The Plow
The Wheel
Written Language
Pyramids
23
Why are historians interested in studying past events?
To find better ways to control the climate
To increase crop production in order to feed more people
To improve the ability to travel to outer space
To understand how people solved problems that they faced
24
Which of the following was an effect of more productive farming in Mesopotamia?
Different workers specialized in a particular job or task
Farmers spent longer hours to produce surplus food
Farmers spent more time raising livestock as a food source
constructed irrigation systems to make desert - fertile land
25
How did the people of Kush react to the conquest of kingdom by Egyptian pharaoh Thutmose I?
They moved farther south out of the reach of Egypt’s armies
They adopted Egyptian customs and religious practices
rebelled & fought wars against Egypt lasted few 100 yrs
They joined in an alliance with Egypt’s enemies
26
are the natural features of the land’s surface.
Weather
Land form
Region
Climate
27
How did conquered people react to Cyrus the Great’s treatment of them?
They rarely revolted
They appointed local rulers
They adopted Persian culture
They worshiped Persian gods
28
Which of the following were invented in the Mesolithic Era?
The water wheel
Fishing rod and reel
The metal plow
The bow and arrow
29
Which privilege was given to ancient Egyptian scribes?
They did not have to pay taxes
They received the rank of general in the army
Decided which member of royal family would become pharaoh
They were allowed to marry into the royal family
30
What is a cataract?
an inactive volcano
a large stretch of desert
a series of rapids in a rive
a piece of land between two bodies of water
31
Where did the earliest settlements become established?
In the middle of dry areas, such as deserts
In the Himalaya and rocky Mountain ranges
At the North and South Poles
Near sources of water, such as rivers
32
What was the scientific name for the modern human?
Hominid
Homo Sapiens
Homo Habilis
Homo Erectus
33
Why was Sargon important in history?
He conquered the Akkadians for the Sumerian empire
He defeated Gilgamesh to control Mesopotamia
He established the world’s first empire
He was the first military leader to use chariots
34
map show major & minor highways, roads, airports, railroad tracks; trips and for driving
Physical
Thematic
Political
Road
35
Which of the following legal rights did ancient Egyptian women have?
They could become scribes
They could change certain laws
They could divorce their husbands
They could become regional governors
36
Why was Phoenicia’s location ideal for trade?
mountains &deserts on 3 side, easy to defend from invaders
Tigris River, giving access 2 defend Mesopotamia
neighboring civilization w/ plentiful natural resources
access to Mediterranean Sea&land routes in Fertile Crescent
37
Which type of tools did early humans develop during the Paleolithic Era?
Wheelbarrows made of wood and meta
lMoving cranes made of wood and ropes
Hand axes made from flint
Shovels made from iron
38
lines run east to west and measure the distance to the equator.
Latitude
Longitude
39
What is an obelisk?
a 4-sided triangular-shaped tomb made of limestone blocks
a mythical creature head of a man and the body of a lion
a tall, pointed pillar often erected at temple
a large, granite statue of a pharaoh
40
map uses lines to show the shape and elevation of an area
Topographical
Thematic
Political
Road
41
Why was religion so important to Sumerians?
They spread their religion to other areas through trade
They believed their gods were responsible for natural events
competed w/ different city-states 4 the favor of the gods
They based decisions about planting on religious holidays
42
_______ are people who interpret the past based on what objects people have left behind
Writer
Geologists
Historian
Archaeologist
43
is the pattern of weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time.
Weather
Climate
Region
Land form
44
Who found the bones of Lucy?
Donald Johanson
Chris Columbus
Louis Leakey
Amerigo Vespucci
45
How did the Phoenicians improve naval navigation?
They used the stars to guide them
They used seasonal winds and sea currents
They developed an early compass to guide them
They developed detailed maps of coastlines
46
How did the Old Kingdom period end?
Pharaohs lost political control of the country
Severe drought caused widespread starvation
Foreign armies conquered the capital.
Enslaved people overthrew the government
47
map indicates state and national boundaries and often shows capitals and major cities.
Thematic
Topographical
Road
Political
48
lines run north to south and measure the location from the prime meridian
Longitude
Latitude
49
How did the Neolithic Revolution affect settlements in the Middle East?
Many forced to move to the desert to escape invading armies
people migrated to other areas b/c less food to survive
towns became smaller b/c little land for growing crops
populations increased as larger cities were established
50
What are the results of Darius’s use of standardized currency and new road construction
People in the Persian Empire abandoned local customs
The Persian economy flourished
Cities in central Asia refused to trade w/ Persian merchants
Greek city-states rebelled against Persian control
51
map is designed to show a particular theme connected with a specific geographic area.
Political
Topographical
Thematic
Road
52
To which group of hominids do all modern humans belong?
Homo neanderthalensis
Homo erectus
Homo sapiens
Homo habilis
53
Along which river did the Egyptian Civilization develop?
The Jordan
The Nile
The Euphrates
The Tigris
54
Which imaginary line divides the earth into the northern and southern halves?
Arctic Circle
Prime Meridian
Equator
Antarctic Circle
55
is a system of producing, selling, and buying goods and services.
Supply & Demand
Political
Free Market
Economy
56
map illustrates the landscape features of an area, such as mountains, rivers, and lakes.
Road
Political
Physical
Topographical
57
Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
Encyclopedia
Biography
Personal diary
History textbook
58
Which of the following was the most important development happened during the Neolithic Era?
The invention of stone and wooden tools
The creation of religious temples and pyramids
The settlement of large civilizations and trade networks
The domestication of plants and animals
59
is an area with one or more features that make it different from surrounding areas.
Geology
Region
Climate
Land form
60
How did women contribute to hunting and gathering?
served as priests&educated other about religious beliefs
protected their family members by fighting against invaders
They collected plants to eat and cared for the children
provided most of the food by hunting large animals
61
Why was the development of writing important to the government officials in Sumer?
It encouraged the public education of children
It documented different stories and poems
It allowed them to print currency and coins
It allowed them to keep records of taxes collected
62
Why did the Persians invade greece?
o stop the Greeks from attacking the Persian Empire again
gain access to Greek trading partners in the Med.Sea
prevent Greek from competing 4 land in Asia Minor &Phoenicia
punish Greek 4 supporting Greeks- rebelled against Persians
63
Where was the first capital of a united Egypt?
Memphis
Pe
Sumer
Nekhen
64
Which statement describes weather?
Tells that amount of rain during a particular season
Is the atmospheric conditions at a point in time
Weather affects plants that grow in a particular region
A type of atmospheric condition over a long period in time.
65
_____are people who study how people lived their daily lives, through oral or written stories.
Archaeologists
Writers
Geologists
Historians

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6th Grade Mid-Term 2018

65 termsStudBud Administration748 plays

6th

Flashcards65 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 65

Answers

1
Which of the following religious beliefs did ancient Egyptians and ancient Sumerians NOT share?
There are many gods.
Creation myths explained the beginning of the earth.
There is only one god, who is all-powerful
Kings were chosen by the gods to protect their people.
2
What did Phoenicians use to communicate complex ideas in writing?
A stylus
An Alphabet
Cuneiform
Pictographs
3
How did the use of irrigation affect life for the Mesopotamians?
It allowed them to produce a surplus of food
It caused them to move into the desert
It protected their fields from flooding
It made the rivers easier to navigate
4
Which of the following R considered natural resources that people used to develop early cities?
Cars, boats, and trains
Buildings, people, and religion
Copper, goats and water
Ships, religion, and temples
5
In areas with few trees to construct houses what did early humans use to make shelters?
Metal poles
Marble columns
Mammoth bones
Ice blocks
6
Landforms and climate are part of a place’s
Region
Weather
Climate
Environment
7
Why was it important that Hammurabi’s Code was written down?
Foreign merchants could understand the laws
Government officials could disobey laws
People could view each law themselves
Judges could interpret laws differently
8
Which army defeated the Kushite kingdom with the use of superior iron weaponry?
Assyrian
Hittite
Persian
Greek
9
What advancement did the Hittites develop?
They used iron to make strong tools and weapons
They built high walls to protect farmland and cities
They used cavalry and archers to fight in battle
They combined copper and tin to make bronze tools
10
What do human geographers study?
Physical features of the earth
Weather patterns of the earth
People and the places where they live
Types of plants and animals that live in the region
11
How did Egypt’s location affect the development of its civilization?
Near other cultures, it adopted beliefs of other religions
Shielded by deserts, it was protected by invasion.
Close to powerful empires, it was constantly conquered
Major river, it was destroyed many times by massive flooding
12
Which of the following pieces of art HAVE NOT been found inside of the tombs of the pharaohs?
gold jewelry
carved ivory figurines
marble statues of athletes
brightly colored scenes of Egyptian life
13
Which hominid species do scientists believe was 1st to control fire for warmth & for cooking?
Homo habilis
Homo sapiens
Homo neanderthalensis
Homo erectus
14
Which Egyptian ruler drove the Hyksos out of Egypt?
Menes
Ahmose
Hatshepsut
Khufu
15
What were ancient Egyptian construction workers paid for their labor?
gold or silver coins
grain or other foodstuffs
land suitable for farming
cows, sheep, or camels
16
Why was Mesopotamia ideal for farming?
It contained a diverse group of people
It was located on the Persian Gulf
It was located between two rivers
It contained a vast amount of natural resources
17
________ are people who study rocks of the Earth
Geologists
Historians
Geographers
Palentologists
18
Why do people study history?
To understand cultural similarities and differences
To discover which plants and animals are native to a place
To know the types of rocks that are located in an area
To figure out the distances between cities or regions
19
Which type of government did ancient Egyptians develop during the Old Kingdom?
Republic
Dictatorship
Democracy
Theocracy
20
Which of the following DOES NOT characterized the Upper Kingdom of Egypt?
Its capital city was located at Nekhen.
It was located in the southern part of Egypt.
Its king wore a cone-shaped white crown
Its king wore a red crown.
21
Which statement accurately characterizes the ancient Egyptian religion?
Worshiped many gods who often took the form of animals
Worshiped many gods who required human sacrifice
Worshiped only two gods, who represented heaven and earth
Worshiped only 1 god, never took the form of a living being
22
Which of the following did humans invent that marked the end of the prehistory period?
The Plow
The Wheel
Written Language
Pyramids
23
Why are historians interested in studying past events?
To find better ways to control the climate
To increase crop production in order to feed more people
To improve the ability to travel to outer space
To understand how people solved problems that they faced
24
Which of the following was an effect of more productive farming in Mesopotamia?
Different workers specialized in a particular job or task
Farmers spent longer hours to produce surplus food
Farmers spent more time raising livestock as a food source
constructed irrigation systems to make desert - fertile land
25
How did the people of Kush react to the conquest of kingdom by Egyptian pharaoh Thutmose I?
They moved farther south out of the reach of Egypt’s armies
They adopted Egyptian customs and religious practices
rebelled & fought wars against Egypt lasted few 100 yrs
They joined in an alliance with Egypt’s enemies
26
are the natural features of the land’s surface.
Weather
Land form
Region
Climate
27
How did conquered people react to Cyrus the Great’s treatment of them?
They rarely revolted
They appointed local rulers
They adopted Persian culture
They worshiped Persian gods
28
Which of the following were invented in the Mesolithic Era?
The water wheel
Fishing rod and reel
The metal plow
The bow and arrow
29
Which privilege was given to ancient Egyptian scribes?
They did not have to pay taxes
They received the rank of general in the army
Decided which member of royal family would become pharaoh
They were allowed to marry into the royal family
30
What is a cataract?
an inactive volcano
a large stretch of desert
a series of rapids in a rive
a piece of land between two bodies of water
31
Where did the earliest settlements become established?
In the middle of dry areas, such as deserts
In the Himalaya and rocky Mountain ranges
At the North and South Poles
Near sources of water, such as rivers
32
What was the scientific name for the modern human?
Hominid
Homo Sapiens
Homo Habilis
Homo Erectus
33
Why was Sargon important in history?
He conquered the Akkadians for the Sumerian empire
He defeated Gilgamesh to control Mesopotamia
He established the world’s first empire
He was the first military leader to use chariots
34
map show major & minor highways, roads, airports, railroad tracks; trips and for driving
Physical
Thematic
Political
Road
35
Which of the following legal rights did ancient Egyptian women have?
They could become scribes
They could change certain laws
They could divorce their husbands
They could become regional governors
36
Why was Phoenicia’s location ideal for trade?
mountains &deserts on 3 side, easy to defend from invaders
Tigris River, giving access 2 defend Mesopotamia
neighboring civilization w/ plentiful natural resources
access to Mediterranean Sea&land routes in Fertile Crescent
37
Which type of tools did early humans develop during the Paleolithic Era?
Wheelbarrows made of wood and meta
lMoving cranes made of wood and ropes
Hand axes made from flint
Shovels made from iron
38
lines run east to west and measure the distance to the equator.
Latitude
Longitude
39
What is an obelisk?
a 4-sided triangular-shaped tomb made of limestone blocks
a mythical creature head of a man and the body of a lion
a tall, pointed pillar often erected at temple
a large, granite statue of a pharaoh
40
map uses lines to show the shape and elevation of an area
Topographical
Thematic
Political
Road
41
Why was religion so important to Sumerians?
They spread their religion to other areas through trade
They believed their gods were responsible for natural events
competed w/ different city-states 4 the favor of the gods
They based decisions about planting on religious holidays
42
_______ are people who interpret the past based on what objects people have left behind
Writer
Geologists
Historian
Archaeologist
43
is the pattern of weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time.
Weather
Climate
Region
Land form
44
Who found the bones of Lucy?
Donald Johanson
Chris Columbus
Louis Leakey
Amerigo Vespucci
45
How did the Phoenicians improve naval navigation?
They used the stars to guide them
They used seasonal winds and sea currents
They developed an early compass to guide them
They developed detailed maps of coastlines
46
How did the Old Kingdom period end?
Pharaohs lost political control of the country
Severe drought caused widespread starvation
Foreign armies conquered the capital.
Enslaved people overthrew the government
47
map indicates state and national boundaries and often shows capitals and major cities.
Thematic
Topographical
Road
Political
48
lines run north to south and measure the location from the prime meridian
Longitude
Latitude
49
How did the Neolithic Revolution affect settlements in the Middle East?
Many forced to move to the desert to escape invading armies
people migrated to other areas b/c less food to survive
towns became smaller b/c little land for growing crops
populations increased as larger cities were established
50
What are the results of Darius’s use of standardized currency and new road construction
People in the Persian Empire abandoned local customs
The Persian economy flourished
Cities in central Asia refused to trade w/ Persian merchants
Greek city-states rebelled against Persian control
51
map is designed to show a particular theme connected with a specific geographic area.
Political
Topographical
Thematic
Road
52
To which group of hominids do all modern humans belong?
Homo neanderthalensis
Homo erectus
Homo sapiens
Homo habilis
53
Along which river did the Egyptian Civilization develop?
The Jordan
The Nile
The Euphrates
The Tigris
54
Which imaginary line divides the earth into the northern and southern halves?
Arctic Circle
Prime Meridian
Equator
Antarctic Circle
55
is a system of producing, selling, and buying goods and services.
Supply & Demand
Political
Free Market
Economy
56
map illustrates the landscape features of an area, such as mountains, rivers, and lakes.
Road
Political
Physical
Topographical
57
Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
Encyclopedia
Biography
Personal diary
History textbook
58
Which of the following was the most important development happened during the Neolithic Era?
The invention of stone and wooden tools
The creation of religious temples and pyramids
The settlement of large civilizations and trade networks
The domestication of plants and animals
59
is an area with one or more features that make it different from surrounding areas.
Geology
Region
Climate
Land form
60
How did women contribute to hunting and gathering?
served as priests&educated other about religious beliefs
protected their family members by fighting against invaders
They collected plants to eat and cared for the children
provided most of the food by hunting large animals
61
Why was the development of writing important to the government officials in Sumer?
It encouraged the public education of children
It documented different stories and poems
It allowed them to print currency and coins
It allowed them to keep records of taxes collected
62
Why did the Persians invade greece?
o stop the Greeks from attacking the Persian Empire again
gain access to Greek trading partners in the Med.Sea
prevent Greek from competing 4 land in Asia Minor &Phoenicia
punish Greek 4 supporting Greeks- rebelled against Persians
63
Where was the first capital of a united Egypt?
Memphis
Pe
Sumer
Nekhen
64
Which statement describes weather?
Tells that amount of rain during a particular season
Is the atmospheric conditions at a point in time
Weather affects plants that grow in a particular region
A type of atmospheric condition over a long period in time.
65
_____are people who study how people lived their daily lives, through oral or written stories.
Archaeologists
Writers
Geologists
Historians