6th grade social studies final Part1

Based on Source 1 and Source 4, which statement best describes the migration route of most early humans?

• Most early humans traveled along the coast of West Africa to migrate to Europe.

• Most early humans migrated to Europe before moving to regions in South and East Asia

• Most early humans migrated from Africa through the Middle East to Europe and Asia.

• Most early humans traveled across the Atlantic Ocean to migrate to North America.

Based on Source 2, which statement best explains the relationship between the physical environment and the achievements of early humans?

• Early humans viewed the environment as sacred and used it to please their gods.

• Early humans viewed the environment as fragile and used care when carving stone.

• Early humans viewed the environment as fragile and used care when carving stone.

• Early humans used the environment to create tools to help them acquire food.

Which reason best explains how the use of stone tools, such as those shown in Source 2, by early humans led to the development of civilization?

• They were used as the basis of new communication systems.

• They were used to meet the basic needs of more people.

• They allowed travelers to explore new areas for settlement.

• They helped farmers grow a wider variety of crops.

Using Source 1 and Source 3, which statement best explains how trade affected the West African Kingdom of Mali?

• The demand for gold and agricultural goods helped the kingdom to become prosperous.

• The arrival of foreign merchants caused widespread unemployment.

• The need for salt and textiles helped the kingdom to gain territory in distant places.

• The presence of foreign merchants caused frequent food shortages.

Using Source 1, which statement best explains why the invention of the printing press had a significant impact during the Renaissance?

• It led wealthy families to shift financial support to writers.

• It enabled scholars to publish new scientific theories.

• It allowed merchants to switch from gold to paper currency.

• It encouraged people to lose interest in religion.

Based on Source 2, which statement best explains how Italian society was affected by the Renaissance?

• Italian society abandoned religion in favor of scientific theories.

• Italian society rejected the past in favor of modern ideas.

• Italian society entered a new era of artistic and academic achievement.

• Italian society adopted democracy as a form of government.

Based on Source 1 and Source 4, in which country did Buddhism originate?

• Japan

• India

• Korea

• Thailand

Which statement best describes the relationship between the spread of Buddhism and the statues shown in Source 2?

• The statues show that Buddhists acquired great wealth.

• The statues show that Buddhism was influenced by other religions from Asia.

• The statues show that Buddhists respected their monarchs.

• The statues show that Buddhism was adopted by people throughout Asia.

​Which statement best explains the influence of geography on the development of the Indus Valley civilization?

• Most major cities were located along coastal areas.

• Towns and cities were located near major rivers.

• Most small towns were located along mountain ranges.

• Towns and cities were located in desert areas.

Which statement describes how the civilization of ancient Egypt was similar to the other ancient civilizations shown on the map?

• Ancient Egyptian civilization developed in a hot and dry desert climate.

• Ancient Egyptian civilization developed near other major civilizations.

• Ancient Egyptian civilization developed in conditions favorable for agriculture.

• Ancient Egyptian civilization developed near extensive forested regions.