6th Grade Quarter 2 Common Assessment

What type of government did Ancient Rome have before becoming an empire?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

Who was the first emperor of Rome?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Nero

• Caligula

What was the main purpose of castles during the Middle Ages?

• Religious ceremonies

• Trade centers

• Defense and protection

• Educational institutions

What was the Black Death and how did it affect Europe?

• A war that unified Europe

• A plague that killed millions

• A drought that caused famine

• A flood that destroyed cities

What invention during the Renaissance helped spread knowledge quickly?

• The steam engine

• The printing press

• The telescope

• The compass

Name one famous Renaissance artist or thinker.

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

• Charles Darwin

Who was Christopher Columbus and why is he remembered?

• A scientist who discovered gravity

• An explorer who discovered America

• A philosopher who wrote about politics

• A king who ruled England

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• A trade route between Asia and Europe

• The exchange of goods and ideas between the Americas and Europe

• A military alliance in the 18th century

• A cultural festival in South America

What country was Napoleon Bonaparte from?

• Spain

• Italy

• France

• Germany

What was the outcome of the Battle of Waterloo?

• Napoleon's victory

• Napoleon's defeat

• A peace treaty

• A stalemate