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Worksheets6th Grade CBA #4
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
In the 21st century, immigration continues to increase.
True
False
What two areas make up the largest immigrant groups to the U.S.?
Mexico and Asia
Asia and Europe
Mexico and Europe
Central and South America ,Caribbean and Asia
After what major world event was the UN created?
WWI
WWII
Korean War
Vietnam War
During the 21st century, many Latinos and Asians have ___________________ toNorth America and Europe.
Free enterprise
Immigrated
Federalists
Culture
During the 21st century, war has changed from one country fighting another to a country fighting a ________________________ organization like ISIS.
Culture
9/11
Immigrated
Terrorist
What region has the second largest?
North America
Central and South America
Middle East
Western Europe
Why is the figure crying?
because of what happened on 9/11
it is celebrating
because the statue is missing her friends
She is not crying
One of the most popular energy resources during the 21st century found deepwithin the earth’s surface is ________________________.
Urbanization
oil
rocks
gas
In what category did Apple rank the highest?
Consumer Service
Innovation
Protecting Personal Data
Usability
During the 21st century, most countries are part of an organization called the________________________ whose goal is to promote peace between nations.
Trade
Consent of the governed
United Nations
United States
Which letter correctly identifies the United States?
A
B
C
D
What is the spread of culture to new parts of the world called?
Cultural evolution
Cultural diffusion
Cultural acceptance
Cultural convergence
What is the main purpose of the United Nations?
Develop nuclear weaponry
Create alternative energy resources
Regulate the cost of oil
Promote peace between countries
How has the Internet affected the economy?
Lessens the amount of jobs available
Allows companies to sell their product anywhere
Allowed for Africa to become debt free
Causes divisions between Democrats and Republicans
Which of the following would be the best example of major 21st century companies?
Amazon and Google
Coca-Cola and Toyota
Walmart and Blockbuster
Bath & Body Works and Mary Kay
Oil is a non-renewable resource. Which is NOT an alternative energy source that people are trying to use instead of oil?
Nuclear Energy
Wind Energy
Hope Energy
Geothermal Energy
What is cultural diffusion?
The application of scientific knowledge to enhance or improve daily life
The spread of ideas, customs, and technologies from one people to another
The transfer of plants, animals, and people between Europe, Asia, and Africa on one side and the Americas on the other
The process by which nations, cultures, and economies interact and become mixed
What is a use of fear and intimidation for political gain?
Slavery
Segregation
Racism
Terrorism
Who are the 5 permanent members of the Security Council?
United States, Germany, Russia, China and the United Kingdom
United States, France, Japan, China and the United Kingdom
United States, Russia, China, and the United Kingdom
United States, Russia, China, Canada and the United Kingdom
How did personal computers & the Internet affect the way we access information?
Information is now available 24/7.
People became better at memorizing and remembering.
People have to continue to go to the library for information
People rely now (more than ever) on their friends for important news
Which colonial power controlled the fertile lands in North Africa for hundreds of years?
European
Russian
French
American
What group conquered lands in North Africa during the 600's A.D..
Theocracy
Muslims
Anti-Federalist
Federalist
Which important natural resource that people rely heavily on is found in Southwest Asia?
oil
gold
silver
iron
Access to which body of water helps to promote trade in Southwest Asia?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Artic Ocean
By which physical feature in Egypt would you find the largest population?
The Sahel
Red Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Nile River
What physical feature limits where people settle in North Africa?
Nile River
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Sahara Desert
Mediterranean Sea
Which of the following is true regarding Southwest Asia?
The dominant language in the region is English.
Three of the world’s major religions originated there.
Education is of the highest quality in the world.
GDP per capita is similar to that of the United States.
What is the most practiced religion in Southwest Asia and North Africa?
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
What is required of a Muslim once in their lifetime?
To take a pilgrimage to Mecca
To move up the caste system
To do five good deeds
To fast during Yom Kippur
How do desalination plants play an important role in the lives of the people in Southwest Asia?
They provide jobs
They provide shelter
They provide fresh water
They provide food
What are Ancient Egyptians best known for?
Art, souks, and desalinization
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and hajj
Taj Mahal, Ramadan, and Mecca
Hieroglyphics, pyramids and mummies
How has Islam influenced art?
A crescent moon and star must be present in any art that is created.
Animals and humans are not allowed in art intended for worship.
All works of art are forbidden from facing towards Mecca.
Art is allowed to only be sold in urban areas in North Africa.
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers were important for the growth of one of the first civilizations called -
Mecca
Egypt
Israel
Mesopotamia
Why did Mesopotamians develop irrigation systems?
To make trading easier
To control flooding of rivers
To provide freshwater
To create areas for worship
What was the result of the Roman Empire defeating Carthage?
North Africa was granted independence
Pharaohs began to rule North Africa
Christianity spread to North Africa
North Africa governments became a theocracy
Who controlled North Africa during the 1500s-1900s?
European countries
South American countries
The United States
Canada, South American countries
Saudi Arabia has an absolute monarchy which is an example of a(n) -
Free enterprise economy
Limited government
Traditional economy
Unlimited government
How is the Vatican City in Europe similar to Iran?
Both are examples of a theocracy
Islam is the major religion of both
Both are led by a Pope
English is the main language of both
What are countries like Saudi Arabia and Iraq major exporters of?
oil
cars
diamonds
clothing
The Suez Canal is an important waterway, because it allows -
water to reach the Sahara Desert through irrigation
travelers a direct route from North Africa to Europe
ships to avoid traveling all the way around Africa
he Atlantic and Pacific Oceans to be connected
What phrase best defines basin?
land area away from the coast
tropical grasslands
region drained by a river system
area of higher mountainous land
Even though there are large amounts of coastlines in Sub Sahara Africa, what important physical feature is scarce?
rivers
deserts
natural harbors
mountains
The vast size of Sub Sahara Africa makes it difficult to build a good transportation network, which limits its -
political development
economic development
cultural development
historical development
Which of the following is true regarding Sub Sahara Africa?
The dominant language is Arabic.
People identify more with their ethnic group than country.
The literacy rate is higher than the United States.
GDP per capita is similar to that of the United States.
Why are English and French the most widely spoken languages in Sub Sahara Africa?
Diamond mining
European colonization
Tourism
Slavery
What was Apartheid?
An educational reform movement in South Africa
The election of the first black South African president
A period of racial segregation in South Africa
The shift from a traditional economy to free enterprise
Why are Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu important figures in Sub Sahara Africa?
They fought for equal rights
They served on the Supreme Court
They fought for child labor laws
They opposed European colonization
What is true of many people living in rural areas in Sub Sahara Africa?
They are surrounded by modern buildings and apartments.
They rely on subsistence farming and face desertification.
They have access to the highest quality education.
They still live under laws established during Apartheid.
What are some common reasons why many refugees live throughout Sub Sahara Africa?
To tour the plains of the Serengeti
To escape war, or social injustice
To gain access to a better education
To be able to vote in elections
Who did the powerful kingdom of Kush trade with and adopt customs from?
Great Britain
United States
Egypt
China
What animal was used by the Ghana Empire to conduct trade across North Africa?
camels
horses
elephants
donkeys
Ethnic diversity in Sub-Sahara Africa has led to?
A broken, divided country
A proud, united country
A focus on racial equality
Difficulties in education
What has occurred in Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan resulting in a decrease in population?
Loss of jobs
An epidemic
Genocide
Aging population
Why are so many Sub Saharan countries severely in debt to other countries around the world?
They lack valuable natural resources
They do not have enough workers to fill jobs
They rely on others to help fund their civil wars
They lack capital needed to develop industries
What level of economic development are many Sub Sahara countries?
Level 3 - Underdeveloped
Level 2 - Developing
Level 1 - Developed
Level 0 – Non-existent
What was one of the main problems with the borders that Europeans established in Africa?
They crossed too many rivers and lakes.
They divided some cultural groups and grouped some rivals together.
They blocked British colonies from the ocean.
They made it very difficult for French colonist to transport resources.
Why has Nigeria had a history of conflict since it gained independence?
It has oil resources that neighboring countries want.
It is located between two nations that are at war.
It is divided among three major ethnic groups.
It has had to fight to gain access to the ocean.
The steppes of Sub-Saharan Africa are becoming less fertile. Which reason does not explain why this is happening?
climate change
plate tectonics
human activities
overusing water resources
How has the history of West Africa been preserved?
Griots passed it down through generations.
Ancient books recorded it.
Wall painting in tombs portrayed it.
Colonists wrote it down.
Why did the government of Kenya establish national parks and reserves?
The army uses them for training grounds
Industry needs to mine the mineral resources there.
Officials rent the lands to poor farmers.
The scenic beauty and wildlife attract tourists.
