6th Grade Fall Semester Exam Review 2023

What are the official languages of Canada?

• Spanish and German
• Mandarin and Arabic
• Italian and Russian
• English and French

Democracy originated in which society?

• ancient Greece
• Egyptian Empire
• Medieval China
• Ancient Rome

Which of the following geographic factors has the greatest influence on where people live?

• Availability of water

• Shared cultural traditions

• Access to public transportation

• Proximity to highways and roads

Which number is Russia on the map?

• 14

• 5

• 2

• 1

Machu Picchu is significant to Peruvian society because it shows the importance of —

• the rainforest in Peru

• ecotourism jobs in Peru

• the Incan legacy to Peru

• agricultural sites in Peru

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Which of the following is a result of cultural diffusion throughout the world?

• blending of cultural traditions in communities

• fewer communities overall

• fewer communities overall

• fewer inventions

The United States and Canada have a common history of colonization by European nations. What is one main difference between the political systems that developed in these countries?

• One is a parliamentary democracy; while the other is a constitutional monarch

• One is a constitutional monarchy; while the other is a constitutional republic

• One is a communist country; while the other is a democracy

• One is a presidential republic; while the other is a theocratic republic

Canada and the United States share a history of colonization and immigration resulting in a region that is characterized by  —

• multiculturalism

• religious persecution

• political instability

• social unrest

Which is the BEST example of a secondary source about American immigrants?

• A recipe book
• A personal diary
• A historical fiction novel
• a textbook

What is the largest continent?

• Europe
• Asia
• South America
• Africa