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6th Grade Ancient Civilization
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Why were the Silk Roads important to Chinese civilization?
It allowed for the change of ideas
It provided silk
It allowed people to move easier
It was THE major trade route
2
What event made Jesus’ followers believe their leader was divine?
He was a carpenter
His resurrection
He fed the poor
He had brothers and sisters
3
How was Judaism different from other religions?
It was the first religion to have many gods
It was the first religion to have animal sacrifices
It was the first religion to only have one GOD
It was the first religion to have priests
4
Why did hunter-gatherers move often?
because they got bored
to follow weather patterns
following animals to hunt
because their wives told them to
5
How did the sea help the Greek economy?
It provided water
It provided for food and trade
It provided slaves
6
What geographic feature connected Egypt and Nubia?
The Red Sea
The Western Desert
The Nile River
The Mediterranean Sea
7
What is the caste system?
Groups of people who are identified by their gender
Groups of people who are identified by their looks
social class whose members are identified by their jobs
Groups of people who are identified by their wealth
8
What did the Edict of Milan decree?
It let women vote
It freed the slaves of Rome
It made Christianity a legal religion
9
How did Herodotus and Thucydides influence the writing of history today?
They used documents and eye witness accounts
They used 2nd hand stories
They guessed about some events
10
Why is the date 753 BC important?
It was when Jesus was born
It was the legendary date of Rome's founding
It was when the Punic Wars began
It was when Aeneas became king of the Latins
11
What was the role of the agora in a Greek city?
It was the center of Greek Life!
It was a marketplace
It was a place to air your differences
It was a meeting place
12
How did Confucius think rulers should behave?
Brutally
Dismissively
Respectfully
Harshly
13
What problems weakened the Roman Empire?
Economic problems
Social problems
Military problems
Political problems
14
What agricultural techniques did ancient Egyptians use?
a sickle
a spade
the plow
irrigation canals
15
How could a Buddhist achieve an end to suffering?
Stop being mean to each other
Love others
By following the 8 fold path
Love God
16
Why is the date 509 BC important?
It is when the Republic of Rome was founded
It was when Columbus sailed the ocean blue
It was when Mrs. Fisher was born
It was when Romulus killed his brother
17
How did the Roman government try to solve some of the problems of city?
They provided entertainment to distract the citizens
They ignored them
They forced people to leave
18
What made Mesopotamia a good region for farming?
It was close to the Mediterranean Sea
It was surrounded by mountains
Location of rivers, fertile soil
It was in a rainforest
19
What influences helped form Roman religion?
Nature and the Greek gods
Roman gods
Egyptian gods
Confucious
20
What happened to Saul on the road to Damascus?
came to believe Jesus was Jewish Messiah
He got robbed
He was trying to find runaways
21
What did some Jews believe the Messiah would do?
Bring them money
Bring them peace
Free them
Bring them food
22
How did Spartan education support the military?
Only girls were in the military
Boys left home at 7 and went to military school
Everyone learned philosophy
23
What elements of Roman construction are still in use?
Roman roads
concrete
domes
arches
24
What form did Jesus’ teachings often take?
The bible
Parables (stories)
Poems
pictures
25
Which of India’s original religions remains most popular in India?
Episcopalian
Buddhism
Hinduism
Catholic
26
Who fought in the civil war?
Marius and Sulla
Fred and Ethel
Marc Antony and Cleopatra
Caesar and Octavian
27
Why were scribes highly respected in Sumer?
They were all rich
They were also priests
They were some of the few who could read and write
28
How far eastward in Asia did Alexander build his empire?
To Japan
To China
To America
To the Indus River Valley
29
Which type of map might help you find the highest mountain in Brazil?
Political map
Thematic Map
Topographical Map
Physical Map
30
Why did the Jews rebel against their Syrian rulers?
The Syrians insisted that the Jews worship Greek gods
Jews wanted their freedom
Jews didn't like Syrians
Syrians were mean and hateful
31
How did farming change the way people lived?
It allowed for larger families
They got skinny
People moved farther away
It allowed them to stay in one place
32
Why did the division of Roman society cause tension?
People kept stealing each others crops
Women wanted men to do the cooking
Unequal power between the patricians and the plebians
Patricians wanted even more rights
33
Why did the Israelites decide to choose a king?
Because they did't want a queen
In order to better fight the Philistines
Because everyone has a king
34
What were the causes of the war between Athens and Sparta?
Sparta was just being a big baby
Athens was getting too powerful
Athens was stealing money
Sparta was jealous of Athens wealth
35
What are Earth’s largest landmasses and bodies of water called?
Oceans and Continents
Plains and Lakes
Seas and Peninsulas
Rivers and volcanoes
36
How did Roman culture influence the languages of Europe?
Latin evolved into (Roman)ce languages
Other countries changed their language to Latin
They began using pictographs
37
Why did Khufu decide to build such a large pyramid?
He was a pretty big guy and needed the room
Because he wanted to take his whole household with him
so he would be remembered for all eternity
38
What did the Egyptians think happened after death?
They thought they went to heaven
They thought they never died
that they went on to a happy afterlife
That they became dust
39
How were Greek myths and religion connected?
They were the same
They explained creation of world and natural phenomena
Each god had an area of power which Greeks worshipped
40
Why was Caesar killed?
His son wanted to be king
The Senate was jealous of his clothes
The Senate thought he was getting too powerful
The patricians were jealous
41
What elements of Roman Law are found in U.S. Law?
The right to let the government to take care of you
The right to equal treatment for all
The right to be hateful to each other
The right to be lazy
42
How is the Harappan writing similar to hieroglyphs?
it isn't!
They used a similar alphabet
They were pictographs
43
What was the purpose of Hammurabi’s Code?
To promote self interests
To make Hammurabi seem like a god
To bring justice and fair treatment to all people
44
Why was the North China Plain the center of Chinese civilization?
It was between two fertile rivers
It was the most beautiful place in China
It had the most population
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Why did the Germanic peoples move into Roman territory?
They wanted to trade
They wanted a better life
The Huns forced them out
