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6TH SOCIAL STUDIES N.C.F.E. REVIEW

Total questions: 201

Worksheet time: 6hrs 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How did innovations such as irrigation, aqueducts, and improved farm techniques transform civilizations?

a)

Innovations made it possible to expand settlements at arid locations.

b)

Innovations increased the numbers of hunters and gatherers.

c)

Innovations required smaller herds and less livestock

d)

Innovations decreased the size of cities.

2.

In 711 CE, the Moors invaded Spain and established Islamic rule. During this period, philosophy, mathematics, and science flourished in the nation. For instance, Ibn Zuhr, a physician and surgeon, tested medical procedures on animals before using them on humans. His work was translated into Latin and Hebrew and had a significant impact on the medical field. Spain remained closely connected to Baghdad for 200 years before becoming independent. Spain was one of the wealthiest areas of Europe during the period of Moorish rule.

Based on the passage, how did the Moorish invasion of Spain affect civilization in the region?

a)

It forbade the advancement of philosophy and emphasized religion.

b)

It led to the development of new scientific and mathematical techniques.

c)

It created an isolated area of economic development and trade.

d)

It transformed Spain into a society primarily concerned with military power.

3.
  • Trade routes linking West Africa and North Africa required the shipment of goods across the hot, dry Sahara Desert. It was difficult for the traders to carry these goods along these trade routes
  • Domesticated camels were brought to the Sahara. The camels could go for long stretches without drinking, survive extreme temperatures, and haul heavy loads.

How did camels affect the transport of goods across the Sahara desert?

a)

Traders were able to use camels to stop trans-Saharan shipments of goods.

b)

Traders were able to drink the milk from camels during their journey.

c)

Camels made travel across the desert more reliable and safer.

d)

Camels slowed transport by requiring frequent drinks of water.

4.

THE ROMAN FORUM

The Roman forum was located at the center of Ancient Rome. It was a gathering place where public events were held. Soon the forum grew to also include merchant shops, temples and government buildings. The forum became the religious, economic, and government center for Rome


Based on the information, how did the forum contribute to Roman civilization?

a)

instead of being solely focused on commerce, the forum also fulfilled cultural needs of Romans

b)

The forum provided cheaper prices for Romans than other markets.

c)

Government buildings were the focus of the forum, showcasing the power of the Roman government.

d)

Forum ruins still can be found today, because they were so well built.

5.

As restrictions and prohibitions are multiplied in the Empire, the people grow poorer and poorer. When the people are subjected to overmuch government, the land is thrown into confusion.. The greater the number of laws and enactments, the more thieves and robbers there will be. Therefore the Sage says: "So long as I do nothing, the people will work out their own reformation. So long as I love calm, the people will right themselves. If only I keep from meddling, the people will grow rich. If only I am free from desire, the people will come naturally back to simplicity."

--The Sayings of Lao-Tzu: "Government" translated by Lionel Giles, 1904


What were Lao-Tzu's views on government?

a)

Lao-Tzu thought that people were naturally evil and needed many laws to govern their behavior.

b)

Lao-Tzu advocated for limited government involvement in people's everyday lives.

c)

Lao-Tzu believed that only people from the upper class were fit to govern.

d)

Lao-Tzu felt that regulations on trade would lead to more people becoming rich.

6.

TIMELINE OF LEGAL CODES

1700 BCE- Hammurabi's code in Babylon created strict laws and punishments

550 BCE- Solon's code in Greece created less strict laws and punishments.

1215 CE- Magna Carta in England limits a king's power and protects citizen's rights.

How has the role of legal codes evolved through time in human societies?

a)

Laws have become stricter over time.

b)

Legal codes have been based on religious beliefs

c)

Governments have never supported the rights of citizens.

d)

Legal codes have gradually given more protection to citizens.

7.

How did innovations that developed over time--such as writing, trade routes, schools, and the printing press--affect societies?

a)

They increased the spreading of ideas.

b)

They reduced the construction of buildings.

c)

They limited contact between peoples.

d)

They lowered literacy rates.

8.

The Chinese civilization began along the Yellow River basin around 1700 BCE and soon spread along other rivers in China. Yellow River floods enriched the surrounding soils, allowing farmers to produce surplus crops and domesticate animals. Yellow River floods often destroyed early settlements and ruined crop production for years.


How did geography affect the development of Chinese civilization?

a)

The growth of Chinese civilization depended on the Yellow River, but the Yellow River also brought suffering to Chinese people.

b)

The growth of Chinese civilization was slowed by the Yellow River and it only flourished when people moved away from rivers.

c)

The natural resources of China encouraged Chinese people to build massive public works projects to benefit the poor.

d)

The natural resource of China encouraged Chinese farmers to create artificial rivers, like the Yellow River, where they could produce crops.

9.

Kings wanted to control decision making in their governments. How did this desire affect the structures of governments?

a)

Governments became constitutional monarchies when the king or queen shared the power with a legislative council.

b)

Governments became hereditary monarchies when kings and queens transferred power to their children.

c)

Governments became absolute monarchies when the king or queen held all power in their hands.

d)

Governments became elected monarchies when kings or queens were elected by the people.

10.

{Baghdad straddled} the banks of the {RIVER} Tigris... The water exits, both on the north and the south, were, like the city gates, guarded night and day by relays of soldiers stationed in the watch towers on both sides of the river. Every household was plentifully supplied with water "at all seasons" by the numerous aqueducts which intersected the town....

A Short History of the Saracens, by Syed Ameer Ali, 1899

Based on the excerpt, how did the city's location on a river influence its development?

a)

The river provided a natural barrier to protect Baghdad from invasion by enemies.

b)

The river provided a supply of fish that could be traded throughtout the region for other goods.

c)

Because of the river, traders were easily able to access Baghdad from throughout the region.

d)

The river provided an easily accessible supply of water that was transported throughout the city via aqueducts.

11.
How people impact their environment is included in which theme of geography?
a)
Location
b)
Place
c)
Movement
d)
Human-Environment Interaction
12.
What is this called?
a)
North, South, East, West
b)
Compass Rose
c)
A map
d)
A map key
13.
What type of map is this?
a)
Population 
b)
Physical
c)
Political
d)
Climate 
14.
What type of map is this?
a)
Political
b)
Physical 
c)
Economic Activity
d)
Population
15.
The latitude and longitude of a place?
a)
Relative location
b)
Absolute location
c)
Formal Region
d)
Prime Meridian
16.
is the set of beliefs, values, and practices that a group of people has in common.
a)
culture traits
b)
 Culture 
c)
culture region
d)
ethnic group 
17.

Who was Hammurabi?

a)

He was a god.

b)

He was a king of the first city of Ur.

c)

He was the king of the Babylonian empire.

d)

He was a Mesopotamian scribe.

18.

The ancient civilization of Mesopotamia surrounded what river(s)?

a)

Tigris

b)

Huang He

c)

Nile

d)

Euphrates

19.

How would you describe Hammurabi's laws?

a)

complicated

b)

Fair and balanced.

c)

Very harsh by our modern standards.

d)

Too lenient (easy on the offender)

20.

Using the map, which letter indicated the area known as Mesopotamia.

a)

W

b)

Y

c)

X

d)

Z

21.

Trade route that stretched from western China to southern Asia

a)

filial piety

b)

Silk Road

c)

Anyang

d)

Great Wall

22.

Line of rulers from the same family

a)

dynasty

b)

filial piety

c)

Legalism

d)

long Chinese line

23.

What is a City-State?

a)

Who knows? ;-;

b)

When there is a surplus of food people no longer have to hunt and gather all day.

c)

an early city that was like a small independent country with its own land and government

d)

a form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of one person

24.

What do Ancient China and India have in common?

a)

literature

b)

Architecture built

c)

Religions made

d)

Life

25.

Based on the map, which best describes how the physical features of Egypt affected its development?

a)

The Mediterranean Sea bordered the major cities.

b)

Large cities were created in the Western Desert.

c)

Many large cities developed along the Nile River.

d)

The Red Sea provided Lower Egypt with a barrier from attack.

26.

All south from this is named the Middle Kingdom. . . . The people . . . have not to . . . attend to any magistrates and their rules; only those who cultivate the royal land have to pay (a portion of) the grain from it. . . . The king governs without . . . corporal punishments. Criminals are simply fined, lightly or heavily, according to the circumstances (of each case). A Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms by Faxian, translated by James Legge, 1886 But in Crete . . . all the fruits of the earth, of cattle, of the public revenues . . . one portion is assigned to the gods and to the service of the state, and another to the common meals, so that men, women, and children are all supported out of a common stock. The Politics of Aristotle, translated by Benjamin Jowett, 1885


Based on the excerpts, how did the responsibilities of citizens in the Middle Kingdom compare to those of citizens of Crete?

a)

In both kingdoms, citizens were required to contribute a portion of their crops to provide food for citizens in the kingdom in which they lived.

b)

Citizens of the Middle Kingdom had to pay a portion of their crops only if they used royal land, but in Crete everyone had to pay a portion to the state.

c)

In both kingdoms, citizens had to grow crops on royal land and give their proceeds to the king, who distributed them evenly among citizens of the kingdom.

d)

D Citizens of the Middle Kingdom had to pay a portion of their crops to their government, while in Crete only citizens in the highest social class had to make a contribution.

27.

Accounts of the Routes of the Jewish Merchants to the East, 847: These merchants . . . journey from west to east, from east to west, partly on land, partly by sea. . . . On their return they carry back musk, aloes, camphor, cinnamon, and other products of the Eastern countries . . . where they again embark on the Western Sea. Book of Ways by Ibn Khordadhbeh, 847, translated by Joseph Jacobs, 1919 How did the Jewish merchants’ trade routes affect people living in Asia and Europe?

a)

People began to move away from the routes used by the foreign traders.

b)

People were able to buy and trade goods with people from other regions.

c)

People needed to build ships to participate in the trade.

d)

People learned to avoid speaking foreign languages.

28.

Based on the chart, how does the Himalayan Mountain Range differ from the Andes and the Appalachian Mountain Ranges?

a)

The Andes and the Appalachian Mountains have precipitation all year, while the Himalayas are dry.

b)

The Andes and the Appalachian Mountains both are home to rain forests, while the Himalayas are not.

c)

The Andes and the Appalachian Mountains vary in climate, while the Himalayas stay snow-covered all year.

d)

The Andes and the Appalachian Mountains are located in Asia, while the Himalayas are located in South America.

29.

A single population of modern humans migrated from southern Siberia . . . and crossed over to the Americas 16,500 years ago. . . . Sites all around the country . . . now provide more promising indications that the earliest Americans spread throughout the continent at least 14,500 years ago. Currently, the oldest claim for human settlement in the Americas lies at the Topper Site in South Carolina, dating back to about 15,000 years ago. “Other Migration Theories” Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, National Park Service Based on the text, how did the migration of the first people in America affect the region?

a)

They came from different regions and fought over territory.

b)

They populated areas throughout the modern United States.

c)

They quickly developed permanent settlements in the Americas.

d)

They continued to use common languages and cultural practices.

30.

Towns in medieval Europe neglected their water supplies and did not construct sanitation systems. How did this choice affect the quality of life of medieval Europeans living in towns?

a)

It decreased as they left towns to live in the countryside.

b)

It improved as they quickly learned more about medicine.

c)

It increased as they organized to create advanced technologies.

d)

It declined as they suffered from diseases coming from water.

31.

Polytheistic means...

a)

To believe in many gods

b)

To believe in only one god

c)

That you do not believe in any gods

32.

What is this a picture of?

a)

House

b)

Store

c)

Ziggurat

33.

This time period was the transformation from hunting and gathering into farming.

a)

Agricultural Revolution

b)

Early Man

c)

2018

34.

Rulers of Ancient Egypt that had complete control.

a)

Kings

b)

Peasants

c)

Pharaohs

35.

Hammurabi was the King of Babylon from 1792 BCE to 1750 BCE. He wrote The Code of Hammurabi, the oldest set of laws known to exist, which is made up of 282 laws. The code was carved in stone for all to see and read.


Facts about The Code of Hammurabi:

-First written code-people could see it. This increased people's ability to read.

-treated women fairly

-harsh punishments made civilizations safer

-reinforced class structure-punishments were different for different classes


Based on the information, how did Hammurabi help to transform society.

a)

his laws got rid of the existing class system

b)

he required that every class be punished equally

c)

he continued the practice of treating women differently from men

d)

his laws were written to include women

36.

All south from this is name the Middle Kingdom...The people...have not to...attend to any magistrates and their rules; only those who cultivate the royal land have to pay (a portion of ) the grain from it...the king governs without ...corporal punishments. Criminals are simply fined, lightly or heavily, according to the circumstances (of each case).

A Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms by Faxian, translated


But in Crete...all the fruits of the earth, the cattle, of the public revenues...one portion is assigned to the gods and to the service of the state, and another to the common meals, so that men, women, and children are all supported out of a common stock.

The Politics of Aristotle, translated


Based on the excerpts, how did the responsibilities of citizens in the Middle Kingdom compare to those of citizens of Crete?

a)

In both kingdoms, citizens were required to contribute a portion of their crops to provide food for citizens in the kingdom in which they lived

b)

Citizens of the Middle Kingdom had to pay a portion of their crops only if they used royal land, but in Crete everyone had to pay a portion to the state

c)

In both kingdoms, citizens had to grow crops on royal land and give their proceeds to the king, who distributed them evenly among citizens

d)

Citizens of the Middle Kingdom had to pay a portion of their crops to their government, while in Crete only citizens in the highest social class had to make a contribution

37.

Based on the text, how did the migration of the first people in America affect the region?

a)

They came from different regions and fought over territory

b)

they populated areas throughout the modern US

c)

they quickly developed permanent settlements in the Americas

d)

they continued to use common languages and cultural practices

38.

Based on the excerpt, what role did Leif Ericsson play in transforming Viking society?

a)

his explorations led to war with the people of Greenland

b)

his expeditions led to him becoming King of the Vikings

c)

his voyages led to the expansion of Viking territory

d)

his journeys led to the development of trading routes with Asia

39.

The Hindu belief that each person has many lives is known as:

a)

Karma

b)

Nirvana

c)

Dharma

d)

Reincarnation

40.
This is a list of some sample laws in the Code of Hammurabi.
Sample Laws in the Code of Hammurabi
196 - If a man puts out the eye of another man, his eye should be put out
197 - If he breaks the bones of another man, his bones shall be broken
198 - If he puts out the eye of a freed man or breaks the bones of a freed man, he shall pay one gold mina.
199 - If he puts out the eye or breaks the bone of a man's slave, he shall pay one half of the value.
Based on this list, what motivated people to follow the law? 
a)
a fear of harsh punishment
b)
a desire to have a more peaceful society
c)
a belief in equality for all people
d)
a respect for the fairness of the laws
41.
The ability of humans to control animals, including for sources of meat and milk, as well as performing work, began in the Neolithic Age and is still done today. What is this ability to control animals called?
a)
mastication
b)
extinction
c)
domestication
d)
inhalation
42.
Why was building and maintaining irrigation systems so important for the communities of Mesopotamia?
a)
because they needed water for farming, and the needs of the people in the villages
b)
they needed the water to help the forests around their cities grow
c)
the irrigation systems helped keep the enemy attackers away
d)
To take water out of the city.
43.
The Egyptian, Kush, and Hebrew civilizations developed in and around Egypt between 3100 B.C.E. and 350 B.C.E. What were three environmental factors that determined where people settled?
a)
topography (the shape of the land), the presence of water, and vegetation (plant life)
b)
. frequency of earthquakes, air quality, animal life
c)
pollution, average temperature, presence of disease
d)
drought, stones to make tools and natural barriers
44.

A reason for the decline of medieval society in Europe

a)

the church broke all ties with the government

b)

Asian traders weakened the economy

c)

peasants gained new economic opportunities, which freed many from feudal estates

45.
Mesopotamian farmers developed a system of __________ to control the flow of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
a)
Irrigation 
b)
Cuneiform 
c)
Aqueducts
d)
Terraced Farming
46.
Why did trading networks like the Silk Road develop?
a)
Certain resources were not available in all areas 
b)
The trails were used for communication between groups
c)
People wanted to take land and to keep control of that land 
d)
Travelers enjoyed exploring nearby lands after trading for spices 
47.
Legalism: belief that leaders should rule with force
Confucianism: The ruler bears responsibility for the well-being of the people and, therefore, for peace and order in the empire. 
Chinese leaders moved from a legalistic government to a government based on Confucianism. How did Confucius transform the society? 
a)
Government leaders became concerned with the condition of China’s citizens. 
b)
Military leaders became more important than educators and priests. 
c)
Farmers became less dependent on government subsidies and support. 
d)
Merchants became concerned with the economic issues affecting China’s citizens
48.
English nobles forced King John to sign the __________, taking away some of his powers.
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Guest Book
d)
Bill of Rights
49.
Extreme feelings of religious devotion caused which of the following
a)
The Dark Ages
b)
The Renaissance
c)
The Crusades
d)
The Black Death
50.

What do you call it when you take a plant or animal from the wild and use it for personal use?

a)

Surviving

b)

Domesticate

c)

Translate

51.
“We regard an individual who takes no interest in public affairs not as harmless, but as useless.”—Pericles’ Funeral Oration

The quotation above illustrates the importance ancient Athenians placed on individual participation in the
a)
Political process of the democracy.
b)
Education of young children.
c)
Religious rituals of the community.
d)
Economic activities of the household. 
52.

These things were left behind by humans

a)

Fossils

b)

Artifacts

c)

Computers

53.

________ wrote things down and recorded history.

a)

Scribes

b)

Typers

c)

Journalists

54.

Hammurabi was the the king of Mesopotamia and wrote the 1st set of laws

a)

True!!

b)

False!!

55.

Where did the Egyptians thing the Pharaohs went after they were mummified

a)

A Party

b)

A terrible place

c)

The After-Life

56.
How did innovations such as irrigation, aqueducts, and improved farm techniques transform civilizations? 
a)
Innovations made it possible to expand settlements at arid locations. 
b)
Innovations increased the numbers of hunters and gatherers. 
c)
Innovations required smaller herds and less livestock. 
d)
Innovations decreased the size of cities. 
57.
Jews are the followers of which religion?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Christianity
c)
Islam
d)
Judaism
58.
Which religion's belief system includes the five pillars of faith?
a)
Judaism
b)
Christianity
c)
Monotheism
d)
Islam
59.
Cities grew and flourished near the major rivers in large part because
a)
Rivers provided irrigation for agriculture and transportation for trade routes.
b)
the cities needed large amounts of water for the civilization's industries.
c)
the cities were home to the temples honoring the gods of the rivers.
d)
They wanted to be near their water gods.
60.
The Songhai traded fish for other goods with the kingdom of Mali. As Mali weakened, the Songhai began taking over the Malian lands. In A.D. 1464, a strong leader named Sonni Ali used a great army to take over other areas of Africa, including the city of Timbuktu. Warriors in canoes traveled the Niger River and took control of all river regions and the river trade. Eventually, the Songhai Empire would become the largest empire in West Africa, controlling both the salt and gold mines.

How did warriors in canoes cause the Songhai people to conquer the Mali kingdom?
a)
Rivers provided for easy trade. If a kingdom controlled the rivers, they controlled the trade making them powerful.
b)
Warriors are scary and intimidated the Mali people.
c)
Controllig the river trade forced the people of Mali to trade over land which was more prosperous and caused them to be stronger.
d)
The Mali kingdom has a strong army and could fight the Songhai people from the land. Songhai people could not swim so they used canoes. This caused Mali to conquer Songhai.
61.

How feudal government in Europe was organized

a)

social status was determined by birth

b)

control was shared equally among all people

c)

serfs elected the lords of the manor

62.

a key idea implied by the English Bill of Rights in that the King of England...

a)

does not have to follow any rules

b)

is subject to the same British laws as the people

c)

is the ruler of the people of America

63.
Which statement summarizes the reasons for the economic growth of the African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?
a)
They had natural resources that made them valuable trading partners.
b)
They were located on the coast making it easy for them to transport goods. 
c)
They had a strict feudal system that brought stability to the kingdoms. 
d)
They isolated themselves and kept their wealth within their own civilizations. 
64.
This is a list of some characteristics of the Neolithic Revolution.
 
Development of irrigation techniques
Domestication of plants and animals
How did these changes impact human society? 
a)
Humans stopped hunting and did not have a need to develop weapons.
b)
The use of religious rituals stopped since people had a better understanding of nature.
c)
Food surpluses led to the development of larger and more complex civilizations. 
d)
Territorial fighting stopped since people no longer competed for land or food. 
65.

What is a dictatorship

a)

Government by officials of the church/religion.

b)

Single ruler or a small group holds absolute authority.

c)

A government ruled by a king or queen.

66.

What is a democracy?

a)

Citizens elect representatives to make government decisions on their behalf.

b)

Single ruler or a small group holds absolute authority.

c)

Government tightly controls all aspects of life- total control.

d)

A government ruled by a king/queen.

e)

Government completely by the people who vote on everything.

67.

What is a monarchy?

a)

Government completely ruled by the people who vote on everything.

b)

Citizens elect representatives to make government decisions on their behalf.

c)

Government by officials of the church/religion.

d)

A government ruled by a king/queen.

68.

What is a theocracy?

a)

Government by officials of the church/religion?

b)

Government tightly controls all aspects of life total control.

c)

Government completely by the people who vote on everything?

69.

Traditional economy is

a)

A developed economy where the people are free to own businesses as they see fit. Also known as Market, or Capitalist.

b)

An underdeveloped economy where people perform the same jobs their family has done for years and are the only people with that job.

70.

Literacy rate is

a)

the average age people will live to be.

b)

the number of babies out of every 1,000 born who die in the first year.

c)

the percentage of people who can read and write.

71.

Labor force is

a)

the percentage of people who can read and write.

b)

the number of TV's computers, and phones.

c)

the number of people available to work in the country.

72.

Place of worship for Christians

a)

Church

b)

Synagogue

c)

Mosque

73.

Worship place for Jews

a)

Chruch

b)

Mosque

c)

Synagogue

74.

Worship place for the Islam religion

a)

Church

b)

Mosque

c)

Synagogue

75.

What do countries with traditional economies base their answers to economic questions on?

a)

What skills workers have

b)

What consumers want

c)

What previous generations produced

d)

What the government wants

76.

Why is Abraham an important figure in the history of the ancient Hebrews?

a)

He was a Hebrew scholar during the Babylonian exile.

b)

He led the Hebrew people from slavery in Egypt.

c)

He was chosen to be the first Jewish king.

d)

He was a founder of Judaism.

77.

A pharaoh is...

a)

a king in Egypt

b)

a god in Egypt

c)

a man in Egypt

d)

a god-king in Egypt

78.

Read the source and answer the question.


As soon as he was at the head of affairs, Solon liberated the people once and for all. . . . Next Solon drew up a constitution and enacted new laws. . . . The laws were

inscribed on the wooden stands, and set up in the King’s Porch, and all swore to obey them. . . . He divided the population according to property into four classes . . . , giving offices to each class.


Why is this series of events significant in the history of Ancient Greece?

a)

It illustrates the origins of democracy.

b)

It describes the decline of self-government.

c)

It suggests the effectiveness of oligarchical rule.

d)

It demonstrates the characteristics of a caste system.

79.

Study the diagram and answer the question.

Which characteristic completes this diagram?

a)

Built large pyramids to bury rulers

b)

Located in Africa

c)

Bordered by the Black Sea

d)

Practiced polytheistic beliefs

80.

Study the source and answer the question.

We are unreasonably oppressed and we suffer extortion [abuse] by those persons whose duty it is to maintain the public welfare. . . . Generals and soldiers . . . coming to us, . . . taking us from our tasks, requisitioning [seizing] our

plowing oxen, make exactions that are by no means their due. And it happens thus that we are wronged by extortions. Our possessions are spent on them, and our fields are stripped and laid waste.

— Petition to the Emperor Philip, On Official and

Military Extortion, 246 CE


Based on the source and your background knowledge, which statement provides a reason for the decline of the Roman Empire?

a)

Roman emperors lost control over the actions of the military.

b)

The composition of the military shifted to include a majority of Roman nobles.

c)

Roman emperors reduced the size of the military through edicts.

d)

The military was sent to foreign lands to expand the Roman Empire.

81.

Read the diagram and answer the question.

Which classes are correctly identified in this diagram showing the structure of Egyptian

society?

a)

1—Soldiers; 2—Priests

b)

1—Farmers; 2—Traders

c)

1—Merchants; 2—Nobles

d)

1—Peasants; 2—Slaves

82.

Study the table and answer the question.

Which entry could be added to the table?

a)

Developed system of cuneiform writing

b)

Constructed a defensive wall on northern frontier

c)

Developed mathematical concept of zero

d)

Constructed massive pyramids as tombs for rulers

83.

How did the Himalayas help the people of the Indian subcontinent?

a)

by limiting outside contact and allowing the development of a distinct culture

b)

by providing large tracts of land to develop terrace farming

c)

by influencing weather patterns and creating a desert climate

d)

by providing a fertile plateau to allow the growth of wheat

84.

Which three factors contributed to the initial spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire?

a)

poorly constructed roads

b)

the teachings of Paul

c)

the concept of salvation

d)

imperial support for missionaries

e)

a message that appealed to many people

85.

Read the list and answer the question.

Major Mesopotamian Deities

• An – god of the sky

• Enki – god of the sea

• Girra – god of light

• Baba – goddess of healing

What was the significance of this belief system on the people in Mesopotamian civilizations?

a)

It created moral rules to follow.

b)

It promoted economic cooperation.

c)

It encouraged the development of monotheism.

d)

It explained events occurring in nature.

86.

Read the list and answer the question.

1. • development of a writing system

2. • invention of bronze tools and weapons

3. • creation of ceramic and bronze art

4. • construction of flood-control ditches

5. • domestication of pigs, sheep, and dogs

Which conclusion about the Shang Dynasty have archaeologists made from the information on the list?

a)

Mongolian traders brought information from other cultures.

b)

Female rulers led the dynasty in the early years.

c)

Chinese warriors conquered nearby areas.

d)

Chinese civilization began to develop.

87.

Use the map and answer the question.

Which number marks the place known as the Fertile Crescent?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

88.

Which statement describes the main reason trade routes to Europe expanded during the Han Dynasty?

a)

Europeans sought gold for jewelry.

b)

Europeans valued silk for clothing.

c)

Chinese wanted books on papyrus.

d)

Jewelers wanted diamonds for rings.

89.

Which type of exchange is shown in the diagram?

a)

barter

b)

cash

c)

gift

d)

credit

90.

An imaginary line that measures a locations distance north or south of the equator.

a)

Longitude

b)

Lattitude

c)

History

d)

Civic Life

91.

An imaginary line that measures a location's distance east and west of the Prime Meridian.

a)

Lattitude

b)

Politics

c)

Government

d)

Longitude

92.

A location described by where it is in relation, or compares, to somewhere else.

a)

Longitude

b)

Relative Location

c)

Latitude

d)

Specific Location

93.
What is an aqueduct
a)
A place to race horses
b)
a structure that carries water over long distances
c)
a member of a rich powerful family
d)
a social class of people
94.
What is an aristocrat
a)
someone who lives forever
b)
a cientist who studies stars
c)
a member of a rich and powerful family 
d)
a person who chooses to dies for a cause
95.
Democracy 
a)
a Government where one person rules
b)
A form of government in which citizens govern themselves
c)
A form of government where no one rules
d)
a form of government where there is a King
96.
Code
a)
A set of rules and laws
b)
A secret language
c)
A set of clues
d)
A set of messages
97.
Cuneiform
a)
a form of speaking
b)
a form of writing 
c)
a form of coloring
d)
a form of hearing
98.
Migrate
a)
to move your farm animals from one place to another
b)
to relocate or move from one place to another to settle
c)
to move your house back to the old place
d)
to go to a different country
99.
The workers who produce the goods and service (example-Miners, doctors and teachers)
a)
Human Resources
b)
Capital Resources
c)
Natural Resources
d)
Scarcity
100.
Materials found in nature such as trees, oil, minerals and water.
a)
Human Resources
b)
Capital Resources
c)
Natural Resources
d)
Scarcity
101.
The average weather conditions of a place over a period of time.
a)
Coast
b)
Landform
c)
Forest
d)
Climate
102.
Natural features of the Earth's Surface
a)
Climates
b)
Landforms
c)
Deserts
d)
Latitude Lines
103.
Low land between mountains or hills
a)
Valley
b)
Plateau
c)
Landforms
d)
Longitude Lines
104.
Very little rainfall and extreme temperatures
a)
Plain
b)
Valley
c)
Desert
d)
Coast
105.
High, wide area of flat land with steep sides
a)
Plateau
b)
Plain
c)
Valley
d)
Jungle
106.
Large area of flat land with few trees
a)
Coast
b)
Desert
c)
Hurricane
d)
Plain
107.
Area where the land meets a sea or ocean
a)
Coast
b)
Plateau
c)
Equator
d)
Valley
108.

To which religion is the Torah a sacred text?

a)

Christianity

b)

Islam

c)

Judaism

d)

Hinduism

109.

Bible : Christianity as _____________ : Islam

a)

Talmud

b)

Koran

c)

Torah

d)

Old Testament

110.

Russia is marked by which number on the map?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

7

111.

What hemisphere is north america in?

a)

North East

b)

North West

c)

South West

d)

South East

112.

What hemisphere is North China in?

a)

Northern

b)

Southern

c)

Eastern

d)

Western

e)

Trick question: there is no North China

113.

What does this map show?

a)

States

b)

Countries

c)

Continents

d)

Oceans

114.

How do you measure longitude?

a)

How far east or west from the Prime Meridian

b)

How far north or south from the Equator

c)

With a ruler

d)

My hands

115.

What are the four hemispheres?

a)

North, south, east, and west

b)

Northwest, southwest, northeast, and southeast

116.

What is a map projection?

a)

Taking a globe and putting on a flat map

b)

A movie

117.
The geography of Greece caused the Greek city-states to develop
a)
separate customs and beliefs.
b)
close ties with each other.
c)
one central government.
d)
new ways of hunting and gathering.
118.
A form of government in which citizens govern themselves is called a/an
a)
oligarchy.
b)
aristocracy.
c)
democracy.
d)
monarchy.
119.
A peninsula is
a)
a fortified hill of an ancient city.
b)
an area of land that is surrounded by water on three sides.
c)
a public market and meeting place in ancient Greece.
d)
an antibiotic used to treat infection.
120.
The laws introduced by the Athenian leader, Solon, helped the city become
a)
a free city with no slaves.
b)
an empire that extended to Egypt.
c)
and empire that extended to China.
d)
a leading democracy.
121.
Most Greeks believed their gods
a)
were kind and understanding.
b)
were moral beings.
c)
were weak and ineffective.
d)
ruled different areas of human life.
122.
During the Golden Age of Greece, Athenians made great achievements
a)
in the arts.
b)
in flood control.
c)
in tomb building.
d)
in farming technology.
123.
Unlike Athens, in ancient Sparta the government concentrated all of its resources on creating
a)
famous artisans.
b)
successful merchants.
c)
a pleasurable lifestyle.
d)
brave and skillful warriors.
124.
The collapse of the Greek civilization during the Dark Ages increased
a)
farming.
b)
foreign trade. 
c)
income levels.
d)
poverty.
125.
While the Acropolis was the center of Athens' religious life, the Agora was the center of
a)
public life.
b)
private life.
c)
military life.
d)
government.
126.
Under the leadership of Alexander the Great, Greece
a)
formed three main kingdoms.
b)
was conquered by Persia.
c)
expanded its empire.
d)
destroyed Alexandria.
127.
The three philosophers that Alexander the Great studied under were
a)
Anderson, Schwaab, and Purex.
b)
Apollo, Sven, and Philosophicles.
c)
Aristotle, Socrates, and Plato.
d)
Acropolis, Siri, and Playdo.
128.

Which of the following locations was most favorable for growing crops and raising livestock?

a)

A desert

b)

A peninsula

c)

A river valley

d)

An archipelago

129.

What was a positive effect of the flooding of Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

a)

The rivers provided a natural protection from invaders

b)

Improvement of fishing techniques

c)

Mud build-up trapping animals near the villages

d)

Deposits of silt creating fertile soil

130.

Where is the Fertile Crescent, a large arc of farmland in Mesopotamia, located?

a)

Middle East

b)

North America

c)

South America

d)

Asia

131.

Which of the following best describes Mesopotamian religious beliefs?

a)

Polytheistic

b)

Neothistic

c)

Monotheistic

d)

Idealistic

132.

Which of the following are examples of Mesopotamian inventions and achievements?

a)

cave drawings, wheels, the calculator

b)

gunpowder, the plow

c)

the plow, cuneiform, and zigguarats

d)

public baths, schools

133.

What was a long lasting achievement of the Phoenicians?

a)

The alphabet

b)

Ziggurats

c)

Pictographs

d)

Architecture

134.

What is a ziggurat?

a)

Jewish house of worship

b)

A pyramid shaped tower used for religious ceremonies

c)

A horse drawn carriage

d)

A Sumerian city-state

135.

Which of the following civilizations were located in the region of Mesopotamia?

Check all that apply.

a)

Greek

b)

Babylonian

c)

Egyptian

d)

Sumerian

136.
This picture shows an area known as the..
a)
Farming Curve
b)
Fertile Crescent
c)
Green C
d)
Fertile Curve
137.
Skilled workers who made metal, cloth, or pottery products were called
a)
Priests
b)
Artisans 
c)
Scribes
d)
Heros
138.
Who wrote a legal code that covered most areas of daily life?
a)
Gilgamesh
b)
Hammarabui
c)
Nineveh
d)
Sargon
139.
The few Sumerians who learned how to write often held high positions in society as what?
a)
artisans
b)
scribes
c)
heads of households
d)
merchants
140.
Building dams, channels, canals, and ditches to bring water to crops 
a)
irrigation
b)
nomads
c)
ziggurat
d)
scribes
141.
The word "Mesopotamia" means
a)
middle of the fertile crescent
b)
land in the middle of the desert 
c)
land between the rivers
d)
land north of the sea
142.

The movement of people into cities

a)

Cultural urbanization

b)

Migration

c)

Urbanization

d)

Nomadic herding

143.

An area with similar characteristics that make it distinct from other areas

a)

cultural regions

b)

landforms

c)

climate

d)

regions

144.

Areas in which people share common cultural characteristics, such as language, history, government, religious beliefs

a)

regions

b)

physical regions

c)

cultural regions

d)

population

145.

The typical weather patterns and atmospheric conditions over a long period of time.

a)

Acclimatized map

b)

climate

c)

region

d)

economics

146.

How a society organizes the ownership, production, distribution, & use of its resources

a)

regional distribution

b)

money distribution

c)

culture

d)

economics

147.

Which is a type of landform?

a)

plateau

b)

urbanization

c)

city planning regions

d)

celestial bodies

148.

Which of the following is a way humans modify their environment:

a)

snowstorms in the Lake Erie region

b)

hurricanes in Florida and droughts in Arizona

c)

agriculture

d)

introduction of language and religion

149.

The Nile River flows north through Egypt and into what body of water?

a)

Persian Gulf

b)

Mediterranean Sea

c)

Red Sea

d)

Tigris River

150.

What was the economy of ancient Egypt based on?

a)

agriculture

b)

religion

c)

architecture

d)

travel

151.

Which is an accurate comparison of the governments of Egypt and Mesopotamia?

a)

Both governments were theocracies

b)

Both governments were democratic

c)

Both governments were monarchies

d)

Both governments were monotheistic

152.

What physical feature gave ancient Egypt natural protection?

a)

Fertile Crescent

b)

Indian Ocean

c)

Sahara Desert

d)

Himalayan Mountains

153.

What was the Egyptian writing system that used a combination of pictures and symbols?

a)

cuneiform

b)

alphabet

c)

hieroglyphics

154.

Which of the following were considered natural barriers along the Nile River? Check all that apply.

a)

cataracts

b)

Mediterranean Sea

c)

deserts

d)

pyramids

155.
Who would the people blame if crops did not grow or if disease struck?
a)
the farmers
b)
the mummies
c)
the pharaoh
d)
the dynasty that was in power
156.
Describe the burial practices of Egyptians?
a)
They used a funeral pyre for the dead.
b)
They carried the dead to a nearby country.
c)
They preserved bodies as mummies.
d)
They were buried in the river.
157.
Pharaoh means
a)
great king
b)
great house
c)
great family
d)
great friend
158.
Where is the most fertile soil in Egypt?
a)
Nile Delta
b)
desert
c)
far south
d)
cataracts
159.
What is papyrus?
a)
mud used in building
b)
plant from which paper is made
c)
rock used to make tools
d)
animal skin
160.
Rich soil carried and mixed with water is 
a)
pebbles
b)
silt
c)
dust
d)
clouds
161.
This device helped lift water from the river
a)
ladle
b)
scoop
c)
shaduf
d)
jar
162.
What is the famous river in Egypt?
a)
Tigris
b)
Euphrates
c)
Nile
d)
Hudson
163.

Which of the following is a continent?

a)

Germany

b)

United States

c)

Coppell

d)

Africa

164.

Which of the following is an example of cardinal directions?

a)

North, South, East, West

b)

Northwest, Southwest, Northeast, Southeast

165.

Magna Carta is a ....

a)

secondary source

b)

primary source

166.

Which of the following countries is an example of theocracy?

a)

Iraq

b)

Iran

c)

Italy

d)

United Kingdom

167.

Leader of the Bolshevik Party during the Russian Revolution and became the first leader of the Soviet Union

a)

Adolf Hitler

b)

Vladimir Lenin

c)

Benito Mussolini

d)

Joseph Stalin

168.

What is an example on entrepreneurship?

a)

A man worked hard everyday at a grocery store, so his boss gave him a raise

b)

A man invested all of his money in the stock of a popular coffee company

c)

A lady wanted a new smartphone, so she saved her paychecks until she could afford it.

d)

A lady learned to code and started a company designing websites for other businesses

169.

What part of the map transfers inches to miles on a map?

a)

Compass Rose

b)

Scale Bar

c)

key

170.

A renewable resource is one that can be replaced with in a few years to a hundred years.

a)

True

b)

False

171.

If another country ships into the United States this is considered a(n) _______________.

a)

Import

b)

Export

172.

When people migrate due to a bad situation, this is considered _________?

a)

Push Factor

b)

Migration

c)

Immigration

173.

According to the picture above, what is the line called that is splitting the Northern and Southern Hemisphere

a)

Prime Meridian

b)

Equator

c)

Longitude

174.

According to the picture above, what is the line called that is splitting the Eastern and Western Hemisphere

a)

Prime Meridian

b)

Equator

c)

Longitude

175.
What characteristics do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have in common?
a)
They are all montheistic
b)
They all call the house of worship a church
c)
They were all founded by Abraham
d)
They are all montheistic
176.

Best describes the representative government of Ancient Rome

a)

Men and women elected representatives for all the people

b)

Each citizen participated in debates held by the assembly

c)

Male citizens voted for assembly representatives

177.

a time period of 100 years

a)

a decade

b)

a century

c)

an era

178.

a result of the plague

a)

many people died

b)

many people left Europe for America

c)

it made many people rich

179.

Resources created by people to help produce other things such as tools, machinery, and equipment.

a)

Human Resources

b)

Capital Resources

c)

Natural Resources

d)

Scarcity

180.
In a culture region, people share similar:
a)
beliefs, history, and language.
b)
terrain and military.
c)
history and weather.
d)
history and ethnicity.
181.
Interdependence is when cultures depend on one another:
a)
to advance in space travel.
b)
for advancement in global warming.
c)
economically.
d)
for oil.
182.
All people in culture regions speak the same language.  
a)
true
b)
false
183.
If supply increases, usually demand has:
a)
increased
b)
decreased
c)
remained the same
184.
If supply decreases, usually demand has:
a)
increased
b)
decreased
c)
remained the same
185.

What was an oligarchy?

a)

a single ruler or king

b)

leaders elected by all the people

c)

a small group of wealthy, powerful men

d)

a respected teacher or scholar

186.

nirvana is

a)

how should i know

b)

the state of perfect peace

c)

to sacrifice yourself

d)

my teacher is making me do this under my will !!!!!!

187.

Jesus's life and the teachings from the basis of a religion is called

a)

Christianity

b)

Judaism

c)

Islam

d)

Hinduism

188.

King of England who raised taxes and punished his enemies without a trial. He is best known for being forced to sign the Magna Carta.

a)

King John

b)

King Michal

c)

King David

d)

King T'Challa

189.
What is this?
a)
delta
b)
basin
c)
tributary
d)
marsh
190.
What is this?
a)
island
b)
peninsula
c)
isthmus
d)
continent
191.
What TYPE of farming produces ONLY enough to feed the farmer's family?
a)
Commercial farming
b)
Subsistence farming
c)
Share-cropping
d)
Terrace farming
192.
Your government has told you to produce 5,000 pairs of tennis shoes this year and to sell them for $20 a pair. What ECONOMIC SYSTEM is this?
a)
Traditional
b)
Market
c)
Command
d)
Mixed
193.
What is the greatest STRENGTH of Representative Democracy?
a)
It features the most liberty and personal freedom.
b)
A poor nation can gain economic growth more rapidly.
c)
It features the unity of those who follow the same faith.
d)
None of the Above
194.
Which RELIGION follows the FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS?
a)
Sikhism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Hinduism
d)
Islam
195.
Which world religion observes RAMADAN?
a)
Sikhism
b)
Christianity
c)
Islam
d)
None of the Above
196.
What essential map tool explains what the colors or symbols mean on a map?
a)
key or legend
b)
scale
c)
latitude & longitude coordinates
d)
compass rose
197.
What three questions must every economy ask?
a)
Where to produce, how to produce, for whom to produce
b)
When to produce, how to produce, what to produce
c)
what to produce, how to produce, for whom to produce
d)
Why produce, when to produce, for whom to produce
198.
True or False:  An Oligarchic government describes a type of government in which a small group of people have control of a country, organization, or institution
a)
True
b)
False
199.
A tariff is ______.
a)
A limit placed on the number of imports that may enter a country
b)
An economy in which change in price and consumer demand guide what and how goods and services will be produced.
c)
A tax on imports
d)
An economy in which all decisions are made by one central ruling authority.
200.

How has adopting the EURO help the European Union countries?

a)

Stopped the fluctuation of currency values

b)

Allowed member -states to economically specialize

c)

Eliminated the costs of currency exchange

d)

Created another barrier to trade with nonmembers

201.

How did the use of metal tools most affect the development of civilizations during the Neolithic Age?

a)

by allowing for the development of long-distance trade

b)

by improving the transportation of goods between regions

c)

by expanding the productivity of agricultural labor

d)

by increasing dependence on hunting and gathering

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