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WorksheetsSixth Grade Social Studies Module Twelve
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 2hrs 15mins
Why did feudalism end in England and France?
Strong kings made them nation-states.
The Black Death reduced their populations.
The Crusades strengthened their armies.
Increased foreign trade made them wealthy.
How did increased productivity during the Neolithic Era lead to early economies?
People were able to grow enough food to feed their families.
People could use surplus food as part of religious ceremonies.
People were able to grow food for the benefit of their leaders.
People could barter surplus food for other goods and services.
What important advancement did early humans make during the Paleolithic Era?
They started making fire to cook food.
They started making and using stone tools.
They started using nets to catch food.
They started growing crops and raising animals.
Which of the following was an important effect of Alexander the Great’s rule?
Greek armies controlled most of India.
Much of the civilized world started using Greek democracy.
Greek culture spread to Egypt and parts of Asia.
Much of the civilized world became united under Greek rule.
How did the ice ages allow early humans to migrate to different parts of the world?
Ocean levels rose and land bridges disappeared.
Warmer weather caused humans to migrate to colder climates.
Ocean levels dropped and land bridges emerged.
Colder weather caused humans to migrate to warmer climates.
Why was the government of ancient Athens so important?
It was the world’s first democracy.
It sided with Persia against Sparta.
It ruled over different Greek city-states.
It established new city-states and colonies.
Why did the ancient Greeks establish city-states?
to help their economy
to protect their democracy
to protect themselves from invaders
to establish new colonies for themselves
Why did Roman persecution of Christians end?
A Christian army defeated an army under the emperor Constantine.
The emperor Constantine converted to Christianity.
Christianity became the only religion allowed in the Roman Empire.
Christians threatened to rebel against Roman rule.
Why did Roman persecution of Christians end?
A Christian army defeated an army under the emperor Constantine.
The emperor Constantine converted to Christianity.
Christianity became the only religion allowed in the Roman Empire.
Christians threatened to rebel against Roman rule.
Why are the works of Roman architects and engineers considered to be such great achievements?
The text of Roman plays and poems appeared on buildings.
Many Roman structures still stand and are in use today.
The text of Roman laws inspired the building of different monuments and temples.
Many Roman structures used new materials brought from across the empire.
How did Rome’s republic work?
The Senate appointed governors to rule different regions.
Citizens gathered once a year to make laws themselves.
The Senate selected an emperor to enforce laws.
Citizens elected leaders to make laws.
Which of the following is a theory scientists developed to explain why early humans first developed language?
It was a way to express feelings.
It made hunting in groups easier.
It allowed for debating and rule making.
It was a way to decide family relationships.
How was the emperor of the eastern Roman Empire more powerful than the emperor of the western Roman Empire?
He was the head of the church and the empire.
He controlled more territory and peoples.
He was called pope and emperor by his people.
He influenced decisions made by the pope.
How did the Byzantines express their devotion to the Christian Church?
by helping to end conflicts peacefully
by building simple churches in each city
by sending missionaries to western lands
by creating beautiful mosaics and churches
How did the Byzantines express their devotion to the Christian Church?
by helping to end conflicts peacefully
by building simple churches in each city
by sending missionaries to western lands
by creating beautiful mosaics and churches
Why was Magna Carta so important?
It required Parliament to meet on a regular basis.
It stated that the law, not the king, was the supreme power in England.
It required the king to follow the advice of Parliament.
It stated that the king, not the law, was the supreme power in England.
Why was the Roman Catholic Church so important in Europe during the Middle Ages?
It helped fight invading barbarians.
It united people at a time of political disunity.
It defended Constantinople from Turkish Muslims.
It helped increase trade by exploring the Holy Land.
How did the manor system work in Europe during the Middle Ages?
The lord agreed to share food with the workers.
Workers paid the lord a tax to farm and keep the crops they grew.
The lord paid the workers a salary to work his fields.
Workers farmed the fields of a lord in exchange for the protection of the lord.
How did humanists gain an understanding of the humanities during the Renaissance?
by attending plays and art exhibitions
by studying religious beliefs of the ancient world
by corresponding with scholars in Asia and Africa
by studying the works of ancient Greece and Rome
Which of the following was an effect of Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses?
The Reformation began.
The Catholic Church strengthened.
The Renaissance began.
The Orthodox Church strengthened.
Which of the following was a belief of humanists?
Humans were capable of great things.
Humans should rely on other people for answers.
Humans were incapable of making decisions.
Humans should study religion more than other subjects.
Why was domestication such an important advancement for early humans?
Humans could migrate more quickly and settle more land.
Humans could spend more time developing their own culture.
Humans could create clothing to stay warm in colder climates.
Humans could produce their own food instead of having to find it.
Which of the following was a difference between the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches?
Roman Catholic priests could marry, while Orthodox priests could not marry.
Roman Catholic services were performed in Latin, while Orthodox services were performed in Greek.
The Roman Catholic Church was centered in Rome, while the Orthodox Church was centered in Athens.
The Roman emperor was head of the Roman Catholic Church, while the Byzantine emperor was not head of the Orthodox Church.
How was Hellenistic culture different from Greek culture?
It blended together the cultures of Egypt, central Asia, and southwest Asia.
It used ideas from Greek philosophers along with ideas from Roman philosophers.
It blended Greek culture with the cultures of areas conquered by Alexander the Great.
It introduced the Latin alphabet to the languages of peoples conquered by Alexander the Great.
How was the Pax Romana important to Rome’s development?
Roman emperors used this time of peace to reform the government.
Roman armies fought off barbarian invasions during this time of war.
Romans made great cultural achievements during this time of peace.
Romans used this time of war to take over new lands and trade routes.
Which of the following is an example of domestication during the Neolithic Revolution?
keeping sheep for food and wool
hunting mammoths for food and shelter
gathering wild plants, fruits, and nuts for food
using animal skins and plant fibers for clothing
Which of the following was an advancement made during the Mesolithic Era?
making fire to cook food
using larger tools such as sharp rocks
using smaller tools such as fishing hooks
making canoes to trade between continents
