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Social Studies Final Review

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This refers to information or details from a source like a news article, that can used to support a claim or opinion

a)

bias

b)

evidence

c)

author

d)

point of view

2.

This is the action of determining who created a document, when the source was created, where it was created, and why it was created

a)

audience

b)

bias

c)

author

d)

source

3.

this is when a claim is strongly worded or slanted; it is shaped by gender, race, class, job or other life experiences; typically you can understand this by looking for powerful or descriptive words in a claim

a)

evidence

b)

bias

c)

purpose

d)

author

4.
The Declaration of Independence
a)
Secondary Source
b)
Primary Source
5.
A photograph is an example of a
a)
Primary Source
b)
Secondary Source
6.
Is this an example of a primary or secondary source?
a)
primary
b)
secondary
7.
What does Paleolithic mean?
a)
old stone age
b)
new stone age
8.

True or False: Paleolithic people were hunters and gatherers.

a)

true

b)

false

9.

What does nomadic mean?

a)

people stayed in one place to farm

b)

people moved around in search of resources

10.
What does Neolithic mean?
a)
Old stone age
b)
New stone age
11.

Does the image show paleolithic or neolithic life?

a)

Paleolithic

b)

Neolithic

12.

The image depicts Paleolithic people using spears and fire to hunt a wooly mammoth. This type of activity best represents which of the following>?

a)

Humans using tools to meet their needs.

b)

Humans using agriculture to meet their needs.

c)

Cultural Interactions

d)

Humans forming civilizations.

13.

The picture shows Neolithic people working together to farm, weave, harvest and process crops. This time period in history is referred to as:

a)

The Old Stone Age

b)

The Agricultural Revolution

c)

The Golden Age

d)

The Industrial Revolution

14.

All of the following describe the Neolithic Revolution EXCEPT

a)

Families were able to grow just enough food for themselves

b)

People followed herds of animals

c)

People gave up hunting and gathering to farm

d)

People build permanent homes

15.

Which river is located in the area circled?

a)

Tigris River

b)

Euphrates River

c)

Indus River

d)

Nile River

16.

Based on the image below, what is one effect the invention of the shaduf had on the Egyptians?

a)

They could now adorn ancient temples,

b)

They could now irrigate their crops.

c)

Doctors could now help their patients.

d)

They no longer needed to invent things.

17.

During the New Kingdom, Egypt grew in size and in trade. They even began trading with places outside of Egypt. According to the map, all of the following were resources Egypt needed to get from other places EXCEPT:

a)

Timber

b)

Papyrus

c)

Incense

d)

Olive Oil

18.

What is the ancient Egyptian form of writing?

a)

cuneiform

b)

hieroglyphics

c)

Sanskrit

d)

Greek

19.

Which of the following is one of China's great rivers?

a)

The Nile River

b)

The Huang He River

c)

The Tigris River

d)

The Indus River

20.

What is a NATURAL BARRIER?

a)

A Man made wall that separates people

b)

A wall or a door that separates you from others

c)

a desert, mountain, or ocean that separates pieces of land

d)

None of the above

21.

What is a dynasty?

a)

A series of rulers from the same family

b)

A series of rulers from the same continent

c)

A series of rulers from the same country

d)

A series of rulers

22.

Source the document by clicking on it and reading it. What is this document about?

a)

A speeding ticket

b)

Originals

c)

Witnesses

d)

Marriage Certificate

23.

The Neolithic Revolution led to the development of civilizations. Historians believe that civilizations must have the following components to be considered civilized: surplus of food, specialization, government, religion, and writing. From the chart which examples best explains specialization?

a)

Civilization

b)

Organized Government

c)

Division of Labor

d)

Surplus of Food

24.

Please read the document by clicking on it, and then answer the following question using your knowledge of Social Studies. How did Confucianism shape life in China?

a)

Confucianism created strict laws with strict punishments in China.

b)

Confucianism led to a more traditional society in China.

c)

Confucianism caused the Age of Waring States in China.

d)

Confucianism led to focus on nature.

25.

What geographical features made it difficult for Greek city states to unite?

a)

They were constantly under attack from invaders from Asia.

b)

They all wanted to control Athens and Sparta.

c)

They were separated from one another by mountains and seas.

d)

They could not trade with one another.

26.

Explain why Greece had to colonize and trade with other places in order to meet their needs.

a)

Greece was too big to rule.

b)

The rivers in Greece were too big.

c)

The people of Greece didn't know how to farm.

d)

The land in Greece was not suitable for farming.

27.

Using the chart below and your knowledge of Social Studies, what was one effect of the fall of Rome?

a)

Diocletian split the Roman Empire in half.

b)

The Byzantine Empire was formed in the East.

c)

The Roman Empire in the West fell into the Dark Ages.

d)

All of the above.

28.

Click on the document to read it. In Ancient Rome who revolted to gain more right in government?

a)

The slaves.

b)

The women.

c)

The plebeians.

d)

The patricians.

29.

Click on the document to read it. What enduring issue best supports this document.

a)

Conflict

b)

Scarcity

c)

Innovations

d)

Inequality

30.

What enduring issue best supports this document?

a)

Conflict

b)

Power

c)

Scarcity

d)

Inequality