6th Grade: Second Semester Review

Russia and countries that were formerly part of the Soviet republic continue to discuss the __________ of the countries. (Chapter 13, Unit 4)

• borders
• government
• farming
• culture

The European Union (EU) was created to unite European economies and prevent future conflicts. The EU helps its member countries with issues such as trade, security, and the rights of citizens. It has also helped its members compete more successfully with larger economies. Based on the reading and the map, what can you infer about the EU? (Chapter 11, Unit 4)

• The EU includes the United States and Canada.
• The EU includes most of the countries of Europe.
• The European Union was formed to bring together the countries of Europe.
• The EU includes all of the countries of Europe.
• A country with a small economy benefits from being a part of the EU's larger economy.

This picture shows the famous statue that overlooks the Brazilian city of Christ the Redeemer. What city is it located in? (Chapter 8, Unit 3)

• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

• New York, New York

• Rome, Italy

• Athens. Greece

Millions of poor Brazilians with few skills and little education migrated to cities to seek better lives. These people could not afford housing, so they settled on land they did not own and built shacks. What are these Brazilian shacks called? (Chapter 8, Unit 3)

• favelas
• sheds
• cabins
• huts

Most cities and towns in Siberia are located along or near which feature? (Chapter 17, Unit 5)

• Siberia’s eastern coast
• The Ural Mountains
• the route of the Trans-Siberian Railroad
• Lake Baikal

Which of the following cities has over 5,000,000 people (Unit 5)?

• Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

• Tokyo, Japan

• Sendai, Japan

• Pune, India

Select the sentence that explains the usual amount of languages spoken by Western Europeans: There are different languages spoken throughout Western Europe. Some of the most popular languages include German, French, Dutch, and English. However, Western Europe is also home to many people who are minorities who often speak the language of their homeland. It is usual for Western Europeans to speak more than one language. (Chapter 11, Unit 4)

• There are different languages spoken throughout Western Europe.

• However, Western Europe is also home to many people who are minorities who often speak the language of their homeland.

• Some of the most popular languages include German, French, Dutch, and English.

• It is usual for Western Europeans to speak more than one language.

Since 25% of the Netherlands is below sea level, the Dutch have built _____ to hold back the water. (Chapter 11, Unit 4)

• windmills
• dikes
• canals
• polders

Select the sentence that explains which city has the biggest Carnival. "Each February, Brazilians celebrate a four-day holiday called Carnival. Millions of Brazilians spend much of the year preparing for it. Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival is the largest and is world famous. Elaborately costumed Brazilians ride equally elaborate floats in dazzling parades with lively music." (Chapter 8, Unit 3)

• Each February, Brazilians celebrate a four-day holiday called Carnival.

• Millions of Brazilians spend much of the year preparing for it.

• Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival is the largest and is world famous.

• Elaborately costumed Brazilians ride equally elaborate floats in dazzling parades with lively music.

A planned city is the organized and thought-out design of all the new buildings, roads, and parks in a place. Which of the following Brazilian cities is a planned city? (Chapter 8, Unit 3)

• Brasília

• São Paulo

• Rio de Janeiro

• Salvador