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8 characteristics of civilization 6th grade SS

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Government, writing, and religion are characteristics of a civilization. 
a)
True
b)
False
2.
What was the most common reason in which ancient people chose to migrate, or move from place to place?
a)
They needed to find employment and an income
b)
To find resources such as food and shelter
c)
To explore the world.
d)
They needed to find better transportation.
3.
Which characteristic of Civilization is a belief system? 
a)
Tribute
b)
Trade
c)
Government
d)
Religion
4.

Ancient civilizations had complex labor systems with each person performing a specific task or job.

a)

Writing System

b)

Central Government

c)

Job Specialization

d)

Religion

5.

Which characteristic describes someone with power over the people?

a)

Organized Religion

b)

Government

c)

System of Tribute

d)

Art

6.

Which characteristic describes a civilization that has more food than is needed for survival?

a)

Organized Religion

b)

Trade

c)

Surplus Food

d)

Government

7.

Which of the following is NOT a necessary characteristic of a civilization?

a)

Religion

b)

Writing

c)

Education

d)

Government

8.

The priests were near the top of the social structure. What does this show about the people of ancient Sumer?

a)

They cared about the priests, but not the king.

b)

The people had no interest in religion.

c)

Religion was an important part of their lives.

d)

The people believed in only one god.

9.

Egyptians built pyramids as tombs for pharaohs. Which characteristic does this demonstrate?

a)

social structure

b)

written language

c)

stable food supply

d)

arts and entertainment

10.

Which characteristic does this photo (sewer system) demonstrate?

a)

technology

b)

written language

c)

government

d)

arts and entertainment