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Ancient World History Fun End of the Year

35 questions

6th - 6th Grade

History

Ancient World History Fun End of the Year is a free printable Grade 6 history worksheet designed for end-of-year review. It contains 35 multiple-choice questions that combine ancient world history with broad general-knowledge practice, including ancient Egypt, geography, map skills, inventions, measurement, grammar, art, entertainment, and everyday facts. Students select one answer from several choices, making the worksheet suitable for independent review, partner work, or a lighthearted class assessment. The ancient-history questions ask students to identify Egypt’s legacy of mummification, recognize the pharaoh as Egypt’s ruler, and distinguish prehistory from history by identifying writing as the key difference. Other items reinforce skills such as reading a compass rose, recognizing a proper noun, interpreting a number sequence, and recalling factual information. The worksheet includes a complete answer key, so teachers can review responses efficiently and use incorrect answers to prompt brief explanations or end-of-year discussions.

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Ancient World History Fun End of the Year

Total questions: 35

Name
Class
Date
1.
How many months are in a decade?
a)
10
b)
120
c)
12
2.
Start with 100. Add 10. Add 100. Add 20. Add 100. Add 30. Add 100. Add 40.
a)
300
b)
410
c)
500
3.

What is the monkey's name in The Lion King?

a)

Rafiki

b)

Mufasa

c)

Zazu

d)

Simba

4.

What was the very first Disney movie ever made?

a)

Peter Pan

b)

Alice in Wonderland

c)

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

d)

Cinderella

5.

Who said,

“Laugh it up, fuzzball.”

a)

Princess Leia Organa

b)

Han Solo

c)

Lando Calrissian

d)

Jar Jar Binks

6.

What species is Jar Jar Binks?

a)

Naboo

b)

Neimoidian

c)

Toydarian

d)

Gungun

7.

What is the proper noun in the sentence: Charlie is playing baseball with his little sister.

a)

sister

b)

playing

c)

baseball

d)

Charlie

8.

How many dogs are on a dogsled team in the Iditarod?

a)

16

b)

14

c)

12

d)

10

9.

What part of a map has the directions shown on it?

a)

compass rose

b)

key

c)

edge

d)

legend

10.

Who was the inventor of the light bulb?

a)

Alexander Graham Bell

b)

Thomas Edison

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Edward Thomas

11.

What primary colors combine to make purple?

a)

red and yellow

b)

red and blue

c)

blue and yellow

d)

red and white

12.

Geography is important because:

a)

Determines what food is grown.

b)

Affects Climate.

c)

Provides resources for a civilization.

d)

creates natural barriers for a civilization.

e)

All are correct

13.
Which of these is a legacy of Egypt?
a)
Mummification
b)
Colosseum
c)
Monotheism
d)
Theater
14.
This person had absolute power in Egypt:
a)
Priest
b)
Pharaoh
c)
Scribe
d)
Merchant
15.

What identifies the difference between prehistory and history?

a)

The birth of Jesus Christ.

b)

Writing

c)

Farming

d)

Fire

16.

In the social pyramid of Ancient Mesopotamia, which of the following would be considered the highest ranking?

a)

Farmer

b)

Merchant

c)

Scribe

d)

Artisan

17.

The earliest tools were made from _______________.

a)

Stone

b)

Gold

c)

Bronze

d)

Iron

18.

The study of ancient artifacts is done by ____________.

a)

Philosophers

b)

Anthropologists

c)

Politicians

d)

Archaeologists

19.

Which of the following must a civilization have to survive?

a)

A fresh water source.

b)

Natural Barriers

c)

Forests

d)

Writing

20.

The first system of writing was developed in ___________________.

a)

Greece

b)

Rome

c)

Egypt

d)

Mesopotamia

21.

What signifies the difference between bce and ce?

a)

The birth of Jesus Christ.

b)

Writing

c)

Farming

d)

Fire

22.

King Tut is most famous for ______________________.

a)

his unrobbed tomb.

b)

restoring polytheism to Egypt.

c)

being pharaoh at the age of 10.

d)

dying mysteriously at the age of 19.

23.
Who is Peter Parker?
a)
Aquaman
b)
Superman
c)
Spiderman
d)
Iron Man
24.
Which of the following gadgets became a top trend in 2017?
a)
YoYo
b)
Fidget Spinners
c)
Finger Monkeys
d)
Rubik s Cube
25.

What sport has the Stanley Cup Playoffs?

a)

Basketball

b)

Hockey

c)

Football

d)

Baseball

26.

How did the invention of papyrus impact Ancient Egyptian civilization?

a)

It allowed written ideas to be re-created easily.

b)

It allowed military leaders to create stronger weapons.

c)

It allowed religious leaders to create large temples.

d)

It allowed a money-based economy to develop.

27.

The Gobi Desert is located in which modern-day country?

a)

China

b)

Egypt

c)

Greece

d)

Iraq

28.
The American Flag has how many stars and what do they represent?
a)
50 stars for 50 states
b)
13 stars for 13 states
c)
50 stars for 1/2 the number of senators in Congress
d)
No stars are on the flag
29.
George Washington was the ________ president of the United States
a)
4th
b)
2nd
c)
1st
d)
45th
30.
Thomas Jefferson wrote a Declaration  to claim independence from _____________________.
a)
Spain
b)
Mexico
c)
Canada
d)
Britain
31.
In Toy Story, what is the evil neighbor’s name?
a)
Carl
b)
Sam
c)
Sid
d)
Woody
32.
Who is the author of the famous Harry Potter books?
a)
J.K. Rowling
b)
J.R.R. Tolkien
c)
E.B. White
d)
Roald Dahl
33.
The movie 'Tangled' re-told the story of which of the following characters?
a)
Pocahontas
b)
Rapunzel
c)
Princess Aurora
d)
Esmerelda 
34.

What movie is this picture from?

a)

Lion King

b)

Jungle Book

c)

Cinderella

d)

Dumbo

35.

who is this

a)

bb-8

b)

c-3po

c)

r2-d2

Answer Key

Ancient World History Fun End of the Year

Total questions: 35

1.
b) 120
2.
c) 500
3.
a)

Rafiki

4.
c)

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

5.
b)

Han Solo

6.
d)

Gungun

7.
d)

Charlie

8.
a)

16

9.
a)

compass rose

10.
b)

Thomas Edison

11.
b)

red and blue

12.
e)

All are correct

13.
a) Mummification
14.
b) Pharaoh
15.
b)

Writing

16.
c)

Scribe

17.
a)

Stone

18.
d)

Archaeologists

19.
a)

A fresh water source.

20.
d)

Mesopotamia

21.
a)

The birth of Jesus Christ.

22.
a)

his unrobbed tomb.

23.
c) Spiderman
24.
b) Fidget Spinners
25.
b)

Hockey

26.
a)

It allowed written ideas to be re-created easily.

27.
a)

China

28.
a) 50 stars for 50 states
29.
c) 1st
30.
d) Britain
31.
c) Sid
32.
a) J.K. Rowling
33.
b) Rapunzel
34.
b)

Jungle Book

35.
c)

r2-d2

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FAQs

What does the Ancient World History Fun End of the Year worksheet cover?

This Grade 6 worksheet uses 35 multiple-choice questions to review ancient world history alongside general knowledge and foundational skills. Its ancient-history items focus on Egypt’s mummification legacy, the pharaoh’s absolute power, and writing as the dividing line between prehistory and history, while other questions assess map reading, proper nouns, number patterns, and factual recall.

How can I use this worksheet to teach ancient Egypt and review world history?

Use the multiple-choice questions as a review after teaching ancient Egypt and key history vocabulary. Ask students to explain why “pharaoh,” “mummification,” and “writing” are correct, then extend the discussion by connecting geography to climate, resources, and natural barriers as prompted by the worksheet’s geography item.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this worksheet?

Students may confuse a pharaoh with other Egyptian roles such as a priest, scribe, or merchant, or choose farming or fire instead of writing when distinguishing prehistory from history. They may also select a map key or legend instead of a compass rose, or overlook that “Charlie” is the proper noun in the sentence.

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You can assign Ancient World History Fun End of the Year as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz on Wayground. The worksheet includes a complete answer key, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app.

How can I differentiate this multiple-choice worksheet for my students?

In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size to make the 35 answer choices easier to read. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the ancient Egypt, geography, and general-knowledge questions into another language.

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