6th Grade Review 1 Semester 6.01-6.17

Which phrase accurately describes a monarchy?

• a form of government led by a group of powerful individuals

• a form of government led by a single person as the head of state

• a form of government where the leader is elected by the people

• a form of government where military leaders share power

The tomb of an Ancient Egyptian pharaoh shows the gods Osiris, Anubis, and Horus. What does that mean?

• They did NOT believe in an afterlife

• They had a polytheistic religion

• They had a monotheistic religion

• They did NOT believe in a pantheon

What was a major characteristic of polytheism?

• existence of one all-powerful god

• everyday activities were not influenced by a deity

• existence of several different gods

• nature was not influenced by a deity

Mesopotamian civilizations were created next to which bodies of water? Choose 2

• Caspian Sea

• Euphrates River

• Tigris River

• Read Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

Which key characteristic of civilization provides societies the organization needed to complete major building projects?

• art

• government

• technology

• writing

What number correctly identifies the location of the Zagros Mountains?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

This picture shows which Mesopotamia achievement?

• bronze tools

• clay tablet

• wheel

• ziggurat

Which geographical feature created the northern border of Ancient Egypt?

• Euphrates River

• Niger River

• Mediterranean Sea

• Red Sea

How did the Code of Hammurabi enforce basic principles of justice in Mesopotamia?

• It allowed citizens to change unfair laws.

• It prevented local leaders from using the death penalty.

• It standardized laws and punishments.

• It increased the legal powers of religious leaders.

They can grow multiple crops in the Fertile Crescent. Which one is a true statement?

• limited access to new crops

• soil that supported diverse forms of agriculture

• did NOT have access to access to natural resources

• They have a short growing seasons