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Grade 6 SS Final Review

Total questions: 142

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

These lines run east and west separating the earth into the northern and southern hemisphere.

a)

latitude lines

b)

longitude lines

c)

prime meridian

d)

equator

2.

This is used to determine distance on a map. __________

a)

map scale

b)

legend

c)

compass rose

d)

latitude

3.

A group of places that share a common feature is a ____________.

a)

region

b)

continent

c)

island

d)

city

4.

__________ lines run north and south but measure east and west.

a)

longitude

b)

latitude

c)

equator

d)

prime meridian

5.

5. ________ - an imaginary line circling the earth, separating the earth unto the eastern and western hemisphere.

a)

Prime Meridian

b)

Equator

c)

Tropic of Cancer

d)

International Date Line

6.

6. __________ an imaginary line that circles the earth halfway between the north and south pole.

a)

Equator

b)

Prime Meridian

c)

Tropic of Cancer

d)

Arctic Circle

7.

Know how to read a timeline...how to calculate time BC to BC and BC to AD. BC to BC or AD to AD........you need to _________.

a)

add

b)

subtract

c)

multiply

d)

divide

8.

Know how to read a timeline...how to calculate time BC to BC and BC to AD. BC to AD........you need to _________.

a)

A) add

b)

B) subtract

c)

C) multiply

d)

D) divide

9.

On the timeline, in which year did the Construction of Giza Pyramids occur?

a)

2500 B.C.

b)

1500 B.C.

c)

500 B.C.

d)

1000 A.D.

10.

On the timeline, which event happened in 480 B.C.?

a)

Battle of Thermopylae

b)

Founding of Rome

c)

Death of Alexander the Great

d)

Construction of the Parthenon

11.

According to the timeline, what significant event is marked at year 0?

a)

Birth of Jesus

b)

Fall of the Roman Empire

c)

Discovery of America

d)

Start of World War I

12.

Which event on the timeline occurred in 476 A.D.?

a)

Fall of the Western Roman Empire

b)

Signing of the Magna Carta

c)

Discovery of America by Columbus

d)

Start of the French Revolution

13.

In which year did Indian Independence occur according to the timeline?

a)

1947 A.D.

b)

1857 A.D.

c)

1950 A.D.

d)

1930 A.D.

14.

7. circa (c.): ________ (Fill in the blank with the correct meaning of 'circa (c.)')

a)

about

b)

before

c)

after

d)

during

15.

What hemispheres is Africa mostly on? ________

a)

Southeastern

b)

Northwestern

c)

Southwestern

d)

Northeastern

16.

What hemispheres is North America mostly on?

a)

Northwestern

b)

Southeastern

c)

Southwestern

d)

Northeastern

17.

What are the cardinal directions?

a)

north, south, west, east

b)

up, down, left, right

c)

spring, summer, fall, winter

d)

red, blue, green, yellow

18.

What are the intermediate directions?

a)

northwest, northeast, southwest, southeast

b)

north, south, east, west

c)

up, down, left, right

d)

morning, afternoon, evening, night

19.

What is a continent?

a)

a large body of land

b)

a small island

c)

a river

d)

a mountain range

20.

Which of the following is NOT a cardinal direction?

a)

North

b)

Southeast

c)

West

d)

South

21.

Look at the compass rose diagram. Which direction is between North and East?

a)

Northwest

b)

Northeast

c)

Southwest

d)

Southeast

22.

Look at the world map. Which of the following is a continent?

a)

Europe

b)

Pacific Ocean

c)

Arctic

d)

Mediterranean Sea

23.

What type of source is an encyclopedia?

a)

Primary Source

b)

Secondary Source

24.

What type of source is a photo?

a)

Primary Source

b)

Secondary Source

25.

What type of source is a diary?

a)

Primary Source

b)

Secondary Source

26.

What type of source is a letter?

a)

Primary Source

b)

Secondary Source

27.

What type of source is an interview?

a)

Primary Source

b)

Secondary Source

28.

What type of source is an audio/video recording?

a)

Primary Source

b)

Secondary Source

29.

What type of source is a radio documentary?

a)

Primary Source

b)

Secondary Source

30.

What type of source is a book?

a)

Primary Source

b)

Secondary Source

31.

What type of source is a literary/theatrical work?

a)

Primary Source

b)

Secondary Source

32.

What type of source is a television documentary?

a)

Primary Source

b)

Secondary Source

33.

Fill in the blank: A Secondary Source is an _________

a)

encyclopedia

b)

autobiography

c)

personal diary

d)

eyewitness account

34.

Fill in the blank: A Primary Source can be a _______, _______, or _______.

a)

photo, diary, letter

b)

textbook, encyclopedia, website

c)

movie, novel, poem

d)

magazine article, blog post, podcast

35.

Define a land bridge.

a)

a strip of land connecting two continents

b)

a mountain range separating two countries

c)

a river flowing between two lakes

d)

an island in the middle of the ocean

36.

What effect did the invention of tools have on early humans?

a)

They increased their chances of survival.

b)

They made early humans weaker.

c)

They caused early humans to stop hunting.

d)

They led to the extinction of early humans.

37.

Why did people need to make clothes and build shelters after migrating out of Africa?

a)

The climate was colder.

b)

They wanted to follow new fashion trends.

c)

They needed to hide from wild animals.

d)

They were required to by new laws.

38.

A surplus of food enabled the people of ancient times to ____.

a)

specialize and divide labor

b)

move to colder climates

c)

stop using tools

d)

worship new gods

39.

According to the passage, what were the essential resources (most important) used by early peoples?

a)

Water, animals, and fertile land (natural resources)

b)

Gold, silver, and diamonds

c)

Oil, coal, and gas

d)

Computers, cars, and phones

40.

Which of the following is an example of a natural resource used by early peoples? Fill in the blank: Early peoples used ________ as an essential resource.

a)

water, animals, or land and soil

b)

plastic toys

c)

cell phones

d)

concrete buildings

41.

What would early people look for as they decided where to settle?

a)

A location near enough food and water.

b)

A place far from any water sources.

c)

A location with no access to food.

d)

A place in the middle of a desert.

42.

Why is the study of ancient bones important to us today?

a)

gives us information about our human ancestors.

b)

helps us predict the weather.

c)

teaches us how to build modern houses.

d)

shows us how to use computers.

43.

Since the hunter-gatherer societies did not have a written language, archaeologists needed to study primary sources. What are examples of sources they would study?

a)

Bones, art, and grave sites.

b)

Modern books and newspapers.

c)

Digital photographs and emails.

d)

Recorded music and radio broadcasts.

44.

Why wasn't the Iceman's (Ötzi) body discovered for thousands of years?

a)

His body was covered by glaciers. He was found in the ice.

b)

He was buried deep underground by ancient people.

c)

His body was hidden in a cave far from human settlements.

d)

He was lost in a dense forest that was never explored.

45.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a type of natural resource.

a)

Vegetation

b)

Plastic

c)

Concrete

d)

Glass

46.

Fill in the blank: ________ are a type of natural resource.

a)

Animals

b)

Cars

c)

Plastic bags

d)

Computers

47.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a type of natural resource found beneath vegetation in the diagram labeled 'Types of Natural Resources'.

a)

Soil

b)

Air

c)

Sunlight

d)

Water

48.

Fill in the blank: ________ are a type of natural resource shown as colorful rocks in the diagram labeled 'Types of Natural Resources'.

a)

Minerals

b)

Water

c)

Air

d)

Soil

49.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a type of natural resource shown at the bottom of the diagram labeled 'Types of Natural Resources'.

a)

Water

b)

Plastic

c)

Glass

d)

Steel

50.

What common geographical feature was most important to the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, China, and India?

a)

Rivers

b)

Mountains

c)

Deserts

d)

Forests

51.

Define archaeologist.

a)

A person who studies artifacts from the past. They would most likely study the site of an ancient battle field or the ruins of an ancient city.

b)

A person who studies the stars and planets.

c)

A person who writes novels and stories.

d)

A person who builds modern skyscrapers.

52.

What does the Paleolithic Era mean? Fill in the blank: Paleolithic Era means _______.

a)

pre

b)

modern

c)

future

d)

industrial

53.

What does the Mesolithic Era mean? Mesolithic Era means _______.

a)

middle

b)

ancient

c)

modern

d)

future

54.

What does the Neolithic Era mean? Fill in the blank: Neolithic Era means _______.

a)

new

b)

old

c)

stone

d)

ancient

55.
Question Image

Match the following stages of human evolution with their correct meanings/characteristics:

a)

Australopithecus

1.

southern ape

b)

Homo Habilis

2.

handy man

c)

Homo Erectus

3.

upright man

d)

Homo Sapiens

4.

wise man

56.

What is the meaning of 'Homo Habilis'?

a)

wise man

b)

handy man

c)

upright man

d)

always

57.

Which stage of human evolution is known as the 'upright man'?

a)

Australopithecus

b)

Homo Habilis

c)

Homo Erectus

d)

Homo Sapiens

58.

Fill in the blank: Homo Sapiens means _________.

a)

wise man

b)

strong man

c)

ancient man

d)

modern man

59.

The most fertile soil in Egypt was located near the _________. It is 400 miles across and is on the Mediterranean Sea.

a)

Nile Delta

b)

Sahara Desert

c)

Sinai Peninsula

d)

Red Sea Coast

60.

In the Old Kingdom Pharaohs were buried in _________. During the New Kingdom, pharaohs were buried in the _________ because people were robbing the tombs.

a)

pyramids; Valley of the Kings

b)

temples; Red Sea

c)

deserts; Nile Delta

d)

palaces; Sahara

61.

Why were tombs filled with art, jewelry, and other treasures?

a)

Egyptians believed the dead needed such materials in the afterlife.

b)

They were used as offerings to the gods during festivals.

c)

It was a way to display the wealth of the living family.

d)

The items were meant to be sold in the afterlife marketplace.

62.

4. The unification of Egypt under Menes rule can be illustrated by:

a)

A single crown combining the white and red crowns

b)

A pyramid being built

c)

A map of the Nile River only

d)

A picture of the Sphinx

63.
Question Image

Match the following crowns with the correct region of Egypt:

a)

White Crown

1.

Upper Egypt

b)

Red Crown

2.

Lower Egypt

c)

Double Crown

3.

Unification of Upper and Lower Egypt

64.

Egypt had a highly organized society because they no longer had to hunt and gather food like the people from the Stone Age.

a)

hunt and gather food

b)

build pyramids

c)

trade with other countries

d)

write in hieroglyphics

65.

What attracted early settlers to the Nile Valley?

a)

Fertile soil, food and water

b)

High mountains and cold climate

c)

Dense forests and wild animals

d)

Desert sands and lack of water

66.

The discovery of the Rosetta Stone was critical to understanding hieroglyphics because it

a)

had Greek, Demonic, and Hieroglyphics writing

b)

was made of gold and precious stones

c)

was found in the tomb of a pharaoh

d)

contained a map to hidden treasures

67.

By the 1400’s BC, Egypt was the leading military power because its resources were being

a)

heavily taxed

b)

used for trade with Greece

c)

spent on building pyramids

d)

given to neighboring tribes

e)

invested in agriculture

68.

In ancient Egypt, which group held enormous power because they were believed to be gods?

a)

pharaohs

b)

scribes

c)

farmers

d)

merchants

69.

What is a sphinx?

a)

An imaginary creature with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh

b)

A type of ancient Egyptian writing

c)

A lightweight paper-like material

d)

The first Egyptian woman ruler

70.

What is papyrus?

a)

An imaginary creature

b)

A lightweight paper-like material made from reeds that grow along the Nile River

c)

The first Egyptian woman ruler

d)

A type of ancient Egyptian writing

71.

Who was Queen Hatshepsut?

a)

The first Egyptian woman ruler, dressed as a man & through trade she made Egypt wealthy and great

b)

An imaginary creature

c)

A type of ancient Egyptian writing

d)

A lightweight paper-like material

72.

Fill in the blank: The continent where Egypt is located is _________.

a)

Africa

b)

Asia

c)

Europe

d)

Australia

73.

Fill in the blank: The main river in Egypt is the _________.

a)

Nile River

b)

Amazon River

c)

Yangtze River

d)

Mississippi River

74.

Fill in the blank: The writing system used in ancient Egypt is called _________.

a)

Hieroglyphics

b)

Cuneiform

c)

Sanskrit

d)

Latin

75.

Fill in the blank: The religion practiced in ancient Egypt was _________.

a)

Polytheism

b)

Monotheism

c)

Atheism

d)

Animism

76.

Fill in the blank: The type of government in ancient Egypt was a _________.

a)

Monarchy

b)

Democracy

c)

Republic

d)

Oligarchy

77.

India is a ________ of Asia because it is separated by mountains.

a)

subcontinent

b)

island

c)

peninsula

d)

continent

78.

The Aryans introduced sacred songs to the subcontinent of India. These songs became the foundation of Hinduism. This collection of sacred songs is called the ________.

a)

Vedas

b)

Torah

c)

Tripitaka

d)

Quran

79.

Hinduism supports the belief of a ________ religion.

a)

polytheistic

b)

monotheistic

c)

atheistic

d)

animistic

80.

In Buddhism, people could end suffering by following the ________.

a)

Eightfold Path

b)

Ten Commandments

c)

Four Noble Truths

d)

Five Pillars

81.

Buddhism supports the belief of a ________ religion.

a)

monotheistic

b)

polytheistic

c)

atheistic

d)

animistic

82.

What were Buddha’s four guiding principles known as?

a)

Four Noble Truths

b)

Eightfold Path

c)

Five Pillars

d)

Ten Commandments

83.

Both religions originated in Asia, believe in _______ and _______.

a)

reincarnation, karma

b)

heaven, hell

c)

prophets, angels

d)

fasting, pilgrimage

84.

The cycle of birth, death, rebirth is called _______. In order to advance to a higher level you must have good _______.

a)

reincarnation, karma

b)

meditation, dharma

c)

moksha, yoga

d)

nirvana, puja

85.

The ancient writing of India is called _______.

a)

Sanskrit

b)

Latin

c)

Hieroglyphics

d)

Cuneiform

86.

Fill in the blank: India is located on the ________ of Asia.

a)

Subcontinent

b)

Peninsula

c)

Island

d)

Plateau

87.

Fill in the blank: The main river in India mentioned in the table is the ________ River, which originates in the Himalayan Mountains.

a)

Indus

b)

Amazon

c)

Nile

d)

Mississippi

88.

Fill in the blank: The writing system used in ancient India is called ________.

a)

Sanskrit

b)

Hieroglyphics

c)

Cuneiform

d)

Latin

89.

Fill in the blank: The two main religions mentioned in the table are ________ (Polytheism) and ________ (Monotheism).

a)

Hinduism, Buddhism

b)

Christianity, Islam

c)

Judaism, Sikhism

d)

Buddhism, Jainism

90.

Fill in the blank: The type of government in ancient India, as mentioned in the table, is ________.

a)

Monarchy

b)

Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Republic

91.

Define a land bridge: ____________. The Bering Strait is the land bridge that early humans may have crossed to get from Asia to North America.

a)

a strip of land connecting two continents

b)

a large body of water separating two continents

c)

a mountain range dividing two countries

d)

a desert connecting two cities

92.

What effect did the invention of tools have on early humans?

a)

Increased their chance of survival.

b)

Decreased their ability to find food.

c)

Made them less social.

d)

Reduced their intelligence.

93.

Why did people need to make clothes and build shelters after migrating out of Africa?

a)

The climate was colder.

b)

They wanted to follow new fashion trends.

c)

They needed to hide from wild animals.

d)

They were required to by law.

94.

A surplus of food enabled the people of ancient times to ____. (think flow chart)

a)

specialize and divide labor

b)

move to colder climates

c)

stop farming altogether

d)

build large cities immediately

95.

The essential resources (most important) used by early peoples were ____________.

a)

water, animals, and fertile land (natural resources)

b)

metals, plastics, and electricity

c)

oil, coal, and automobiles

d)

computers, internet, and smartphones

96.

What would early people look for as they decided where to settle?

a)

A location near enough food and water.

b)

A place far from any water sources.

c)

A location with no access to plants or animals.

d)

A place with frequent natural disasters.

97.

Why is the study of ancient bones important to us today?

a)

It gives us information about our human ancestors.

b)

It helps us predict the weather.

c)

It teaches us how to build modern technology.

d)

It tells us about future events.

98.

Since the hunter-gatherer societies did not have a written language, archaeologists needed to study primary sources. What are examples of sources they would study?

a)

Bones, art, and grave sites.

b)

Modern books and newspapers.

c)

Digital photographs and emails.

d)

Recorded audio interviews.

99.

Why wasn't the Iceman's (Otzi) body discovered for thousands of years?

a)

His body was covered by glaciers. He was found in the ice.

b)

He was buried deep underground by ancient people.

c)

His body was hidden in a dense forest.

d)

He was lost in a desert sandstorm.

100.

Oil, water, and iron are examples of what?

a)

Natural Resources.

b)

Artificial Flavors.

c)

Musical Instruments.

d)

Mathematical Equations.

101.

What common geographical feature was most important to the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, China, and India?

a)

Rivers

b)

Mountains

c)

Deserts

d)

Forests

102.

Define archaeologist.

a)

A person who studies artifacts from the past.

b)

A person who studies stars and planets.

c)

A person who writes novels.

d)

A person who builds bridges.

103.

Match the Stone Age Era with its meaning:

a)

Paleolithic Era

1.

Pre

b)

Mesolithic Era

2.

Middle

c)

Neolithic Era

3.

New

104.

Match the stage of Human Evolution with its description:

a)

Australopithecus

1.

Always

b)

Homo Habilis

2.

Handy man

c)

Homo Erectus

3.

Upright man

d)

Homo Sapiens

4.

Wise man

105.

Which ancient Mesopotamian document explained the first written set of laws that applied to everyone under the government?

a)

Hammurabi's Code

b)

Epic of Gilgamesh

c)

Rosetta Stone

d)

Book of the Dead

106.

Communication was made easier during ancient Mesopotamia thanks to the invention of their writing system, which was called ________.

a)

cuneiform

b)

hieroglyphics

c)

kanji

d)

alphabet

107.

This writing system was ________ to read due to the 500 pictographs used for sounds, ideas and objects.

a)

difficult

b)

easy

c)

fun

d)

quick

108.

Mesopotamian people built this temple to worship at. What is the name of the temple?

a)

Ziggurat

b)

Pyramid

c)

Pagoda

d)

Mosque

109.

Polytheism is different than monotheism in that monotheism worships and believes in ________.

a)

one God

b)

many gods

c)

nature spirits

d)

no gods

110.

Why were droughts a constant threat to farmers in Mesopotamia?

a)

They would dry out the farm lands.

b)

They would cause floods in the region.

c)

They would increase the number of pests.

d)

They would make the soil too salty.

111.

Which person helps others by providing the reading and writing of documents? (Hint: It is considered an occupation)

a)

scribe

b)

baker

c)

carpenter

d)

farmer

112.

In Sumerian society, people's social class or rank depended on their wealth and their _________

a)

occupation

b)

height

c)

age

d)

language

113.

What monotheistic religion developed in the Fertile Crescent?

a)

Judaism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Shintoism

d)

Zoroastrianism

114.

Who is considered the father of Judaism?

a)

Abraham

b)

Moses

c)

David

d)

Solomon

115.

Who freed the slaves from Egypt?

a)

Moses

b)

Abraham

c)

David

d)

Solomon

116.

What continent is associated with the information in the table?

a)

Asia

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

South America

117.

What are the main rivers mentioned in the table?

a)

Tigris and Euphrates

b)

Nile and Amazon

c)

Yangtze and Mississippi

d)

Danube and Thames

118.

What irrigation method is described in the table?

a)

Canals, gates and artificial lakes (storage basins)

b)

Drip irrigation

c)

Sprinkler irrigation

d)

Terrace farming

119.

What is the difference between the religions of Mesopotamia and Judaism as described in the table?

a)

Polytheism = Mesopotamia, Monotheism = Judaism

b)

Monotheism = Mesopotamia, Polytheism = Judaism

c)

Both are monotheistic religions

d)

Both are polytheistic religions

120.

What type of government is mentioned in the table?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Democracy

c)

Republic

d)

Dictatorship

121.

Which of the following is NOT part of China's physical geography?

a)

The Gobi Desert

b)

The Huang He River

c)

The Atlantic Ocean

d)

The Plateau of Tibet

122.

What is a dynasty?

a)

A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens

b)

A line of rulers from the same family. The title gets passed down from generation to generation.

c)

A dangerous trading route

d)

A large desert in China

123.

What is democracy?

a)

A line of rulers from the same family

b)

A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

c)

A trading route

d)

A river in China

124.

The Great Wall of China was built to defend the Chinese from northern invaders.

a)

True

b)

False

125.

The Huang He River is often called “China’s Sorrow” because it floods often, killing many people and destroying the farming land.

a)

True

b)

False

126.

The Silk Road was a dangerous 4,000 mile long network that was used as a trading route.

a)

True

b)

False

127.

When missionaries brought Buddhism from India to China, it is an example of ________, the spreading of one culture to another.

a)

diffusion

b)

isolation

c)

assimilation

d)

segregation

128.

Which type of religion is Judaism?

a)

Polytheistic

b)

Monotheistic

129.

What is the major belief/principle of Judaism? Fill in the blank: Moses received the ________.

a)

10 Commandments

b)

Golden Calf

c)

Ark of the Covenant

d)

Book of Psalms

130.

What is the holy book of Judaism?

a)

Bible

b)

Quran

c)

Torah

d)

Vedas

131.

Which type of religion is Christianity?

a)

Polytheistic

b)

Monotheistic

132.

What is the major belief/principle of Christianity? Fill in the blank: ________ Commandments.

a)

10

b)

5

c)

7

d)

12

133.

What is the holy book of Christianity?

a)

Bible

b)

Quran

c)

Torah

d)

Vedas

134.

Which type of religion is Islam?

a)

Polytheistic

b)

Monotheistic

135.

What is the major belief/principle of Islam? Fill in the blank: The ________ Pillars.

a)

Five

b)

Seven

c)

Three

d)

Ten

136.

What is the holy book of Islam?

a)

Bible

b)

Quran

c)

Torah

d)

Vedas

137.

Which type of religion is Hinduism?

a)

Polytheistic

b)

Monotheistic

138.

What are two major beliefs/principles of Hinduism? Fill in the blanks: Believe in ________ and ________.

a)

karma; reincarnation

b)

meditation; fasting

c)

pilgrimage; charity

d)

prayer; confession

139.

What is the holy book of Hinduism?

a)

Bible

b)

Quran

c)

Torah

d)

Vedas

140.

Which type of religion is Buddhism?

a)

Polytheistic

b)

Monotheistic

141.

What are two major beliefs/principles of Buddhism? Fill in the blanks: The Four ________ Truths; believe in ________ and reincarnation.

a)

Noble; karma

b)

Sacred; destiny

c)

Holy; fate

d)

Divine; fortune

142.

What is the holy book of Buddhism?

a)

Bible

b)

Quran

c)

Torah

d)

Tripitaka