Benchmark 6 th Grade

Like Confucianism, which belief system can be seen as a moral code rather than a religion because of a lack of belief in any particular deity?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Judaism

Which Greek city-state is credited with the creation of democracy?

• Argos

• Sparta

• Athens

• Megara

Who was the blind poet "credited" with writing The Iliad?

• Alexander the Great

• Zeus

• Brutus

• Homer

Why was seasonal flooding a benefit to most early civilizations?

• Floods protected civilizations from outside invasions.

• Floods trapped wild animal herds.

• Floods left rich silt deposits that improved farming.

• Floods destroyed rival villages and cities.

How did the domestication of plants and animals impact early human civilizations?

• It helped protect the natural resources of the early world.

• It reversed the roles of men and women.

• It led to the development of permanent settlements.

• It led to the development of nomadic cultures.

How did hunter-gatherer communities adapt to their environment?

• They used wood and stone to build permanent shelters.

• They made stone tools for hunting.

• They dug trenches to irrigate crops.

• They dammed rivers to create a water source.

Which term best describes the period of peace and prosperity in Rome brought on by a stable government and sound infrastructure?

• Hellenism

• patricians

• Pax Romana

• plebians

What event is depicted in this illustration?

• a meeting of the Senate

• an event at the Coliseum

• a revolt of the people

• the death of Julius Caesar

What is the most appropriate heading for this outline?

• Causes for the Decline of Rome

• Factors Leading to the Rise of Rome

• Criticisms of Theodosius the Great

• Features of Rome

This is a diagram describing elements of a particular religion. What religion is being described by this diagram?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Judaism