WorksheetsGrade 6 reading Final Practice
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the meaning of the word "democracy"?
A king rules all
government by the people
vote for what you want
a series of rulers
What does the word "philosopher" mean?
a young teacher
a very old person
a person without wisdom
lover of wisdom
Socrates was known as a philosopher.
True
False
Who did Plato study with?
Socrates
Cicero
Aristotle
American Presidents
What was the title of Plat's book?
Think, think, think
The Republic
Growing the Mind
Vote for Me, Vote for All
Who is the best known Roman philosopher?
Cicero
Plato
Aristotle
Socrates
Cicero believed a mixed government was the best form of government.
True
False
What was the title of Cicero's book?
On the Republic
The Republic
Philosophers Stone
A story of thought
How many times has the U.S. Constitution been amended?
10
< than 25
> than 25 times
= to 25 times
What was used before currency?
credit card
cash
Barter
sea shells
What was the first form of currency?
Livestock
Money
Sea shells
Wampum
Why did livestock no longer become a good form of currency?
Animals were too smelly
It was too hard to ship them over large distances
There was not enough livestock to use as currency
People started to develop paper money
Who started using cowrie shells as currency?
The United States
The Italians
The Chinese
The Native Americans
Why were coins more convenient than other forms of early currency?
It was easily recognized and counted
It was nicer looking than sea shells
It was easier to get more of
People were able to make their own coins
What are some forms of currency we use today?
credit cards, checks, and cowrie shells
credit cards, electronic transfer, and money
wampum, coins, and cowrie shells
checks, deerskins bills, and electronic transfer
What is a democracy?
Government ruled by the people.
Government ruled by a king or queen.
Government ruled by one person.
Government ruled by a few rich people.
What ideas did Socrates have about democracy?
A few rich people should be allowed to make the laws.
Only fair and wise individuals should be allowed to decide things.
A king and a few common people making the decisions is best.
Only women should be allowed to govern.
Plato believed three different groups of people could share the responsibility of governing. Which three are the correct groups?
Philosopher kings, Socrates, and aspiring Athenian leaders.
Rich people, poor people, and women.
Philosopher kings, soldiers, and producers of goods.
Academy pupils, common people, and rich people.
Aristotle believed in balance and moderation. Which of these was his idea about democracy?
Everyone should be a pupil in a school called the Academy.
Only rich people should be able to govern and poor people should have to work for them.
Government should not restrict power from anyone.
Combining both rich, educated people with common people will give all people a voice in society.
Which of the following was NOT a section of hierarchy of groups?
Philosopher Kings
Soldiers
Artists
Producers of Goods and Services
