Tennessee 6th Grade World History Pre-Assessment

Which ancient civilization is known for developing the first form of writing called cuneiform?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Mesopotamia

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient China

What was the primary purpose of the pyramids in ancient Egypt?

• Temples for worship

• Palaces for the pharaohs

• Tombs for the pharaohs

• Fortresses for defense

Which river is most closely associated with the development of ancient Egyptian civilization?

• Tigris River

• Euphrates River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

The Code of Hammurabi is one of the earliest known sets of written laws. Which civilization created it?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Mesopotamia

• Ancient India

• Ancient China

Which ancient civilization is credited with the creation of the first alphabet?

• Phoenicians

• Greeks

• Romans

• Egyptians

What was the main purpose of the Great Wall of China?

• To serve as a trade route

• To protect against invasions

• To mark the boundary of the empire

• To serve as a religious site

Which ancient civilization is known for its contributions to mathematics, including the concept of zero?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient India

• Ancient Rome

The ancient city of Rome was founded on which river?

• Nile River

• Tiber River

• Euphrates River

• Danube River

Which ancient civilization is known for its advanced road systems and aqueducts?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient China

The ancient Greeks are known for their contributions to which field of study?

• Astronomy

• Medicine

• Philosophy

• Engineering