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6th Grade CBA #4

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In the 21st century, immigration continues to increase.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

What two areas make up the largest immigrant groups to the U.S.?    

a)

Mexico and Asia

b)

Asia and Europe

c)

Mexico and Europe

d)

Central and South America ,Caribbean and Asia

3.

After what major world event was the UN created?

a)

WWI

b)

WWII

c)

Korean War

d)

Vietnam War

4.

During the 21st century, many Latinos and Asians have ___________________ toNorth America and Europe.

a)

Free enterprise

b)

Immigrated

c)

Federalists

d)

Culture

5.

During the 21st century, war has changed from one country fighting another to a country fighting a ________________________ organization like ISIS.

a)

Culture

b)

9/11

c)

Immigrated

d)

Terrorist

6.

What region has the second largest?

a)

North America

b)

Central and South America

c)

Middle East

d)

Western Europe

7.

Why is the figure crying?

a)

because of what happened on 9/11

b)

it is celebrating

c)

because the statue is missing her friends

d)

She is not crying 

8.

One of the most popular energy resources during the 21st century found deepwithin the earth’s surface is ________________________.

a)

Urbanization

b)

oil

c)

rocks

d)

gas

9.

In what category did Apple rank the highest?

a)

Consumer Service

b)

Innovation

c)

Protecting Personal Data

d)

Usability

10.

During the 21st century, most countries are part of an organization called the________________________ whose goal is to promote peace between nations.

a)

Trade

b)

Consent of the governed

c)

United Nations

d)

United States

11.

Which letter correctly identifies the United States?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

12.

What is the spread of culture to new parts of the world called?

a)

Cultural evolution

b)

Cultural diffusion

c)

Cultural acceptance

d)

Cultural convergence

13.

What is the main purpose of the United Nations?

a)

Develop nuclear weaponry

b)

Create alternative energy resources

c)

Regulate the cost of oil

d)

Promote peace between countries

14.

How has the Internet affected the economy?

a)

Lessens the amount of jobs available

b)

Allows companies to sell their product anywhere

c)

Allowed for Africa to become debt free

d)

Causes divisions between Democrats and Republicans

15.

Which of the following would be the best example of major 21st century companies?

a)

Amazon and Google

b)

Coca-Cola and Toyota

c)

Walmart and Blockbuster

d)

Bath & Body Works and Mary Kay

16.

Oil is a non-renewable resource. Which is NOT an alternative energy source that people are trying to use instead of oil?

a)

Nuclear Energy

b)

Wind Energy

c)

Hope Energy

d)

Geothermal Energy

17.

What is cultural diffusion?

a)

The application of scientific knowledge to enhance or improve daily life

b)

The spread of ideas, customs, and technologies from one people to another

c)

The transfer of plants, animals, and people between Europe, Asia, and Africa on one side and the Americas on the other

d)

The process by which nations, cultures, and economies interact and become mixed

18.

What is a use of fear and intimidation for political gain?

 

a)

Slavery

b)

Segregation

c)

Racism

d)

Terrorism

19.

Who are the 5 permanent members of the Security Council?

a)

United States, Germany, Russia, China and the United Kingdom

b)

United States, France, Japan, China and the United Kingdom

c)

United States, Russia, China, and the United Kingdom

d)

United States, Russia, China, Canada and the United Kingdom

20.

How did personal computers & the Internet affect the way we access information?

a)

Information is now available 24/7.

b)

People became better at memorizing and remembering.

c)

People have to continue to go to the library for information

d)

People rely now (more than ever) on their friends for important news

21.

Which colonial power controlled the fertile lands in North Africa for hundreds of years?

a)

European

b)

Russian

c)

French

d)

American

22.

What group conquered lands in North Africa during the 600's A.D..

 

a)

Theocracy

b)

Muslims

c)

Anti-Federalist

d)

Federalist

23.

Which important natural resource that people rely heavily on is found in Southwest Asia?

a)

oil

b)

gold

c)

silver

d)

iron

24.

Access to which body of water helps to promote trade in Southwest Asia?

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Pacific Ocean

c)

Indian Ocean

d)

Artic Ocean

25.

By which physical feature in Egypt would you find the largest population?

a)

The Sahel

b)

Red Sea

c)

Atlantic Ocean

d)

Nile River

26.

What physical feature limits where people settle in North Africa?

a)

Nile River

b)

Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

c)

Sahara Desert

d)

Mediterranean Sea

27.

 Which of the following is true regarding Southwest Asia?

 

a)

The dominant language in the region is English.

b)

Three of the world’s major religions originated there.

c)

Education is of the highest quality in the world.

d)

GDP per capita is similar to that of the United States.

28.

What is the most practiced religion in Southwest Asia and North Africa?

a)

Christianity

b)

Hinduism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Islam

29.

 What is required of a Muslim once in their lifetime?

a)

To take a pilgrimage to Mecca

b)

To move up the caste system

c)

To do five good deeds

d)

To fast during Yom Kippur

30.

How do desalination plants play an important role in the lives of the people in Southwest Asia?

a)

They provide jobs

b)

They provide shelter

c)

They provide fresh water

d)

They provide food

31.

What are Ancient Egyptians best known for?

a)

Art, souks, and desalinization

b)

Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and hajj

c)

Taj Mahal, Ramadan, and Mecca

d)

Hieroglyphics, pyramids and mummies

32.

How has Islam influenced art?

a)

A crescent moon and star must be present in any art that is created.

b)

Animals and humans are not allowed in art intended for worship.

c)

All works of art are forbidden from facing towards Mecca.

d)

Art is allowed to only be sold in urban areas in North Africa.

33.

The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers were important for the growth of one of the first civilizations called -

a)

Mecca

b)

Egypt

c)

Israel

d)

Mesopotamia

34.

 Why did Mesopotamians develop irrigation systems?

a)

To make trading easier

b)

To control flooding of rivers

c)

To provide freshwater

d)

To create areas for worship

35.

What was the result of the Roman Empire defeating Carthage? 

a)

North Africa was granted independence

b)

Pharaohs began to rule North Africa

c)

Christianity spread to North Africa

d)

North Africa governments became a theocracy

36.

 Who controlled North Africa during the 1500s-1900s?

 

a)

European countries

b)

South American countries

c)

The United States

d)

Canada, South American countries

37.

Saudi Arabia has an absolute monarchy which is an example of a(n) - 

a)

Free enterprise economy

b)

Limited government

c)

Traditional economy

d)

Unlimited government

38.

 How is the Vatican City in Europe similar to Iran?

a)

Both are examples of a theocracy

b)

Islam is the major religion of both

c)

Both are led by a Pope

d)

English is the main language of both

39.

What are countries like Saudi Arabia and Iraq major exporters of?

 

a)

oil

b)

cars

c)

diamonds

d)

clothing

40.

The Suez Canal is an important waterway, because it allows -

a)

water to reach the Sahara Desert through irrigation

b)

travelers a direct route from North Africa to Europe

c)

ships to avoid traveling all the way around Africa

d)

he Atlantic and Pacific Oceans to be connected

41.

What phrase best defines basin?

a)

land area away from the coast

b)

tropical grasslands

c)

region drained by a river system

d)

area of higher mountainous land

42.

Even though there are large amounts of coastlines in Sub Sahara Africa, what important physical feature is scarce?

a)

rivers

b)

deserts

c)

natural harbors

d)

mountains

43.

The vast size of Sub Sahara Africa makes it difficult to build a good transportation network, which limits its -

a)

political development

b)

economic development

c)

cultural development

d)

historical development

44.

Which of the following is true regarding Sub Sahara Africa?

a)

The dominant language is Arabic.

b)

People identify more with their ethnic group than country.

c)

The literacy rate is higher than the United States.

d)

GDP per capita is similar to that of the United States.

45.

Why are English and French the most widely spoken languages in Sub Sahara Africa?

a)

Diamond mining

b)

European colonization

c)

Tourism

d)

Slavery

46.

What was Apartheid?

a)

An educational reform movement in South Africa

b)

The election of the first black South African president

c)

A period of racial segregation in South Africa

d)

The shift from a traditional economy to free enterprise

47.

Why are Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu important figures in Sub Sahara Africa?

a)

They fought for equal rights

b)

They served on the Supreme Court

c)

They fought for child labor laws

d)

They opposed European colonization

48.

What is true of many people living in rural areas in Sub Sahara Africa?

a)

They are surrounded by modern buildings and apartments.

b)

They rely on subsistence farming and face desertification.

c)

They have access to the highest quality education.

d)

They still live under laws established during Apartheid.

49.

What are some common reasons why many refugees live throughout Sub Sahara Africa?

a)

To tour the plains of the Serengeti

b)

To escape war, or social injustice

c)

To gain access to a better education

d)

To be able to vote in elections

50.

Who did the powerful kingdom of Kush trade with and adopt customs from?

a)

Great Britain

b)

United States

c)

Egypt

d)

China

51.

What animal was used by the Ghana Empire to conduct trade across North Africa?

a)

camels

b)

horses

c)

elephants

d)

donkeys

52.

Ethnic diversity in Sub-Sahara Africa has led to?

a)

A broken, divided country

b)

A proud, united country

c)

A focus on racial equality

d)

Difficulties in education

53.

What has occurred in Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan resulting in a decrease in population?

a)

Loss of jobs

b)

An epidemic

c)

Genocide

d)

Aging population

54.

Why are so many Sub Saharan countries severely in debt to other countries around the world?

a)

They lack valuable natural resources

b)

They do not have enough workers to fill jobs

c)

They rely on others to help fund their civil wars

d)

They lack capital needed to develop industries

55.

What level of economic development are many Sub Sahara countries?

a)

Level 3 - Underdeveloped

b)

Level 2 - Developing

c)

Level 1 - Developed

d)

Level 0 – Non-existent

56.

What was one of the main problems with the borders that Europeans established in Africa?

a)

They crossed too many rivers and lakes.

b)

They divided some cultural groups and grouped some rivals together.

c)

They blocked British colonies from the ocean.

d)

They made it very difficult for French colonist to transport resources.

57.

Why has Nigeria had a history of conflict since it gained independence?

a)

It has oil resources that neighboring countries want. 

b)

It is located between two nations that are at war.

c)

It is divided among three major ethnic groups.

d)

It has had to fight to gain access to the ocean.

58.

The steppes of Sub-Saharan Africa are becoming less fertile. Which reason does not explain why this is happening?

a)

climate change

b)

plate tectonics

c)

human activities 

d)

overusing water resources

59.

How has the history of West Africa been preserved?

a)

Griots passed it down through generations.

b)

Ancient books recorded it. 

c)

Wall painting in tombs portrayed it.

d)

Colonists wrote it down.

60.

Why did the government of Kenya establish national parks and reserves?

a)

The army uses them for training grounds

b)

Industry needs to mine the mineral resources there.

c)

Officials rent the lands to poor farmers.

d)

The scenic beauty and wildlife attract tourists.