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6th Grade SS Benchmark Review

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which geographic features most influenced the West African civilizations of Ghana, Mali and Songhai?
a)
Sahara Desert AND the Niger River
b)
Sahara Desert
c)
Niger River
d)
Nile River AND the Niger River
2.
Athenians practiced a direct democracy. This meant that...
a)
all citizens had to participate in assemblies (where they would vote on policy and laws)
b)
they elected representatives to vote on laws.
c)
they had to hold a government office.
d)
Athenian citizens did not take part in politics.
3.
What was the requirement for citizenship in Athens?
a)
All men could be citizens.
b)
Men and women could be citizens.
c)
Only the rich, aristocrats could be citizens. 
d)
Only free men could be citizens.
4.
Alexander the Great was known for
a)
being a dictator.
b)
conquering and spreading the Hellenistic culture to three continents, Europe, Africa and Asia.
c)
the diffusion of Christianity
d)
being a great mathematician and philosopher.
5.
Socrates...
a)
made people think by asking questions
b)
was a math teacher
c)
invented the waterscrew
d)
believed that people should live a life of moderation (no one should have too much of any one thing).
6.
What did the road system in Rome allow?
a)
The roads made trade easier and allowed Rome's armies to travel quickly.
b)
The roads allowed invaders to conquer Rome easily.
c)
The roads did not help Romans at all.
d)
The roads were only good for light vehicles because they were weak and unstable.
7.

What major city in the West African Kingdoms was the center of Islamic trade, education and studies?

a)

Goa

b)

Ghana

c)

Timbuktu

d)

Kumbi-Salah

8.

What is a representative democracy or a republic?

a)

Where laws are made by gods.

b)

Where every citizen is expected to vote directly on what laws they live by and how they are ruled.

c)

Where kings rule.

d)

Where citizens elect REPRESENTATIVES to vote on laws for them.

9.

Who named themselves 'Dictator for Life' and was responsible for Rome's transformation from REPUBLIC to DICTATORSHIP. *HE marked the end of the REPUBLIC

a)

Augustus Caesar

b)

Julius Caesar

10.
Who is responsible for single handedly ending the Roman Republic?
a)
Augustus Caesar
b)
Julius Caesar
11.
What is the time of relative peace, expansion of the Roman Empire and prosperity (a period of success and wealth) known as?
a)
Pax Romana
b)
The Twelve Tables of Law
c)
The Fall of Rome
d)
The direct democracy
12.
Based on the map, what can you say about the significance of the location of Constantinople?
a)
This location made invasion easier.
b)
This location was far from Rome
c)
This location served as a crossroads for international trade.
d)
This location was not good for trade.
13.
What effect did
-invasion
-corruption
-raising taxes
-expense
-division of the empire
all have on the Roman Empire?
a)
Pax Romana
b)
Rise of Rome
c)
Fall (Decline) of Rome
d)
Birth of Democracy
14.
Hippocrates was known as...
a)
The Father of Modern Medicine
b)
A Questioner
c)
A Mathematician
d)
Inventor of the Water Screw
15.
Emperor Justinian organized and simplified the complex Roman laws so it was easier to read and more accessible to the average citizen.  He displayed them for all to see.  This is similar to...
a)
Hammurabi's Code
b)
Five Pillars
c)
Pax Romana
d)
Hellenistic Culture
16.
How did Christianity spread and become the religion of the Roman Empire?
a)
It was spread by trade routes
b)
It was spread by conquest
c)
It was spread by disciples of Jesus such as Peter, Paul, and John the Apostle
d)
It was spread by Alexander the Great
17.
The ancient Greeks and Romans were both polytheistic.  This means that...
a)
They both only believed in one god
b)
They both believed in many gods
c)
They both believed in Christianity
d)
They both believed in the afterlife.
18.
Judaism, Christianity and Islam are all...
a)
polytheistic
b)
monotheistic
19.
-Fasting
-Alms
-Pilgrimage
-Faith
-Prayer
are all practices of 
a)
The Torah
b)
The Five Pillars of Islam
c)
The Bible
d)
The Four Noble Truths
20.
Why was control of the Trans-Sarahan trade routes so important to West Africans?
a)
It allowed for religion to spread faster.
b)
It allowed for more camels 
c)
Whoever controlled the trans-Saharan trade routes would profit from collecting taxes from those entering and leaving the trade routes.
d)
Whoever controlled the trade routes, would be able to control the types of goods traded.
21.
Where did Islam begin?
a)
Arabian Peninsula
b)
India
c)
Balkin Pennisula
d)
West Africa
22.
During the period of the Fall of Rome, what was the status in Europe?
a)
There was no impact on Europe.
b)
Europe was in chaos and disorder.
c)
Europe experienced a lot of growth.
d)
Europe was the best place to visit.
23.
What were the fundamental beliefs of Christianity?
a)
Jesus was the Messiah AND the religion was MONOTHEISTIC.
b)
The Koran is the sacred book AND Allah is the one true god.
c)
Mohammed is the profit that Allah spoke through.
d)
That the religion was POLYTHEISTIC.
24.
Which belief systems/ rules provided a guide to moral behavior?
a)
Reincarnation and the Caste System
b)
Ten Commandments AND Five Pillars of Islam
c)
Polytheism and Hinduism
d)
Karma and Dharma
25.
Islamic civilization originated among nomadic traders as they traveled through what area?
a)
West Africa
b)
Italian Peninsula
c)
Arabian Peninsula
d)
India
26.
How were Hammurabi's Code and the Roman Twelve Tables similar?
a)
Both were written on bronze tablets
b)
Both were displayed in public places for all to see
c)
Both had extremely harsh consequences
d)
Both were created to promote equality between social classes
27.
How did the West African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali become economically wealthily and powerful?
a)
growing koala nuts and selling slaves
b)
rice farming and cattle herding
c)
trading gold and salt
d)
trading silk and spices
28.
What statement explains the decline of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?
a)
They all conquered each other.
b)
They all were united by Mansa Musa.
c)
They all lost control of their valuable resources.
d)
They all were conquered by Muslims spreading theology.
29.
The introduction of Islam
-increased cultural exchange with the Middle East
-allowed for literacy rates to climb
-allowed for universities to be built in West Africa.
What can we say about the impact of Islam in West Africa?
a)
All West Africans had to become Muslim.
b)
Islam did not make an impact of West Africa
c)
West Africans resisted Islam 
d)
Islam made a major impact of West Africa.
30.
How were the Silk Road and the trans-Saharan trade routes similar to each other?
a)
The main items exchanged were ivory and animal furs.
b)
Concrete was used to improve the surface of the roads.
c)
A single money system was used to make trade easier.
d)
Religions diffused as people interacted in trade centers.
31.
Why did the Muslim religion (Islam) become the religion of choice in West Africa?
a)
Islam was spread by Berbers.
b)
Islam is a straight forward religion with basic theology.
c)
Islam was the religion of Jesus of Nazareth.
d)
All poor people converted to Islam.
32.
True or False, the LOCATION of the cities/ trade centers in Ghana and Mali were on major TRADE ROUTES, which allowed the cities to prosper (grow economically).
a)
True
b)
False
33.
In which Climate Zones were the gold mines located?
a)
Tropical Rainforst
b)
Sahara Desert
c)
Savanna and Tropical Rainforest
d)
Mediterranean and Sahara Desert
34.
Which climate zone has the most rainfall, and large plant growth?
a)
Desert
b)
Mediterranean
c)
Tropical Rainforest
d)
Savanna
35.
What lasting impact did Greece and Rome have on history?
a)
Their sculptures and architectural form was admired and copied.
b)
Both were responsible for the spread of Christianity
c)
Their idea of democracy failed.
d)
Their citizens were without class.
36.
Name the African Climate Zones in order from north to south.
a)
Mediterranean, Sahel, Desert, Sahel, Savanna, Tropical Rainforest.
b)
Sahel, Tropical Rainforest, Savanna, Desert, Mediterranean.
c)
Tropical Rainforest, Savanna, Sahel, Desert, Sahel, Mediterranean.
d)
Mediterranean, Sahel, Tropical Rainforest, Desert, Savanna, Sahel.
37.
Which one of the following was a Greek cultural achievement?
a)
Comedy and Tragedy Theater
b)
The Alphabet
c)
The concept of zero
d)
Aqueducts
38.
How is a DIRECT democracy different from a REPRESENTATIVE democracy?
a)
Direct- citizens make and vote on the laws
Representative- Elected representatives make and vote on laws.
b)
Representative- citizens make and vote on the laws
Direct- Elected representatives make and vote on laws.
39.
Ancient Greece is known as the 'birthplace of democracy.' Why was this political achievement so important to modern society?
a)
They are what modern democracies are based on.
b)
Democracy ended with the Fall of Rome.
c)
All citizens today are required to vote.
d)
Democracy ended and all modern societies became Monarchies.
40.

The Hellenistic culture is known as the 'blended' culture because

a)

Because it was a combination of Greek and Egyptian ideas.

b)

People had to convert to Greek customs.

c)

people kept their own customs and traditions and 'blended' them with Greek ideas.

d)

People were required to 'remember' their customs, but practice Greek ideas.

41.

Originally, Greeks lived in individual 'City-States' and...

a)

thought of themselves as people of their city-state...NOT GREEK!

b)

Thought of themselves as homeless.

c)

thought of themselves as Greeks first.

d)

thought of themselves as rebels.

42.

This map shows...

a)

Phillip II's Empire

b)

Alexander the Great's Empire

c)

Emperor Justinian's Empire

d)

Julius Caesar's Empire

43.

Greece city-states were ISOLATED from each other and remained independent because Greece was made up of

a)

Peninsulas and Islands

b)

Deserts and mountains

c)

Rocky Coastlines and deserts

d)

Forests and Jungles

44.

Greek Philosophers believed...

a)

All people should worship the same Gods.

b)

People should use their minds to THINK!

c)

The body works in mysterious ways.

d)

Everyone should be happy.

45.

How did the Roman Republic check and balance each other?

a)

though a dictator.

b)

through a strong ruler.

c)

through three branches of government.

d)

through a dynasty.

46.

What was the EFFECT of Julius Caesar's First Triumvirate?

a)

Made Rome a Democracy.

b)

Weakened the power of the Senate and the Patricians.

c)

Strengthened he power of the Senate and the Patricians.

d)

Helped him to create a larder army.

47.

Which Roman Achievement allowed them to get water to their cities?

a)

Wells

b)

Aqueducts

c)

Oceans

d)

Water Screws

48.

What does the following show?

MONARCHY-->REPUBLIC-->DICTATORSHIP--->EMPIRE

a)

Transformation of Greek Government

b)

Transformation of Roman Government

c)

Transformation of Islamic Government

d)

Transformation of African Government

49.

The Byzantines helped preserve

a)

Greek and Roman culture

b)

Islamic Culture

c)

Chinese Culture

d)

Egyptian Culture

50.

What effect did the tsetse-fly have on domesticated animals and traders in the African Rainforest?

a)

The fly destroyed all of the plants.

b)

Its bite was deadly to domesticated animals

c)

its bite was deadly to humans

d)

It destroyed the Rainforest

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