Chapter 12 6th grade social studies

Which words or phrases describe common characteristics of the prehistory period? (Choose 2)

• nomadic

• hunter-gatherers

• lived in large villages

• technologically advanced

Answer explanation

During prehistory, people were primarily nomadic, moving in search of food. They lived as hunter-gatherers, relying on wild plants and animals for sustenance, rather than forming large, settled communities or being technologically advanced.

Select two statements that describe a farmer's lifestyle.

• Lived in villages

• Had permanent homes

• Had temporary homes

• Moved frequently

Answer explanation

Farmers typically lived in villages and had permanent homes, as they cultivated land and raised livestock. This lifestyle contrasts with those who moved frequently or had temporary homes, which is more characteristic of nomadic groups.

Select two statements that describe a nomad lifestyle.

• Small villages

• Permanent homes

• Temporary homes

• Hunter-gatherers

Answer explanation

Hunter-gatherers lived in temporary homes as they moved frequently in search of food. Their nomadic lifestyle involved traveling to follow animal migrations and seasonal plants, making permanent settlements impractical.

What advanced river valley civilizations?

• Strong kings increased labor.

• Food scarcity focused agriculture.

• Surplus farming led to progress.

• Trade taught from advanced cultures.

Answer explanation

Surplus farming allowed advanced river valley civilizations to produce more food than needed, leading to population growth, specialization of labor, and technological advancements, which are key indicators of progress.

What led to permanent settlements?

• tools

• fire

• Stone Age

• Agricultural Revolution

Answer explanation

The Agricultural Revolution marked the transition from nomadic lifestyles to farming, allowing people to cultivate crops and domesticate animals, which led to the establishment of permanent settlements.

What is the sequence of developments in river valley farming?

• 1. Not everyone had to farm

  2. Specialization in trades

  3. Surplus of crops

  4. New civilization traits

• 1. Surplus of crops

  2. Not everyone had to farm

  3. Specialization in trades

  4. New civilization traits

Answer explanation

The correct sequence starts with a surplus of crops, allowing some to not farm. This leads to specialization in trades, which fosters new civilization traits, marking the development of complex societies.

What led to advances in river valley civilizations?

• Strong kings enforced hard work.

• Food scarcity focused on farming.

• Farming surpluses allowed improvements.

• Trade networks taught them.

Answer explanation

Farming surpluses allowed improvements in river valley civilizations by providing the necessary resources for population growth, specialization of labor, and advancements in technology and infrastructure.

What feature of civilization addressed issues to ancient irrigation and trade?

• Agriculture

• Economic system

• Government

• Religion

Answer explanation

Government played a crucial role in organizing and managing irrigation systems and trade routes in ancient civilizations, ensuring resources were allocated effectively and conflicts were resolved.

What did ancient people use to explain the world?

• Agriculture

• Economic system

• Government

• Religion

Answer explanation

Ancient people often used religion to explain natural phenomena and the world around them. They attributed events to the actions of gods and spiritual forces, making religion a central framework for understanding their environment.

What led to writing systems and roads?

• Agriculture

• Economy

• Technology

• Religion

Answer explanation

Technology enabled the development of writing systems for record-keeping and communication, as well as the construction of roads for trade and transportation, facilitating societal growth and interaction.