6th Grade BOY Social Studies Test

Which of the following is a major river in the Eastern Hemisphere?

• Mississippi River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Colorado River

The Eastern Hemisphere primarily includes which of the following continents?

• Australia, North America, and Antarctica

• South America and Antarctica

• Africa, Europe, and Asia

• North America, South America, and Europe

Which geographic feature is most important for the development of early civilizations?

• Mountains

• Forests

• Rivers

• Deserts

What major change marked the start of the Neolithic Revolution?

• People began using tools made of stone

• People began farming and domesticating animals

• People moved to live in caves

• People started using fire

Which river valley civilization is located along the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

• Yellow River Valley

• Mesopotamian civilization

What was one result of the Neolithic Revolution?

• People continued to live as nomads

• People stopped hunting animals

• Populations grew and villages formed

• Trade between continents began

Which religion originated in India and believes in reincarnation and karma?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

Which religion is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ?

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Islam

• Hinduism

What is one similarity between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

• They all began in Europe

• They all believe in one God

• They all believe in reincarnation

• They all originated in China

Which civilization is known for developing the concept of democracy?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient China

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome