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Cumulative 6th Grade Social Studies

Total questions: 109

Worksheet time: 2hrs 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which term describes a government where power is limited by laws and a constitution?

a)

Totalitarian

b)

Constitutional

c)

Monarchy

d)

Dictatorship

2.

Which line of latitude is known as the Equator?

a)

0∘0^\circ

b)

90∘90^\circ

c)

45∘45^\circ

d)

180∘180^\circ

3.

How does a constitutional government differ from a command (communist) government?

a)

It has no laws.

b)

It limits the power of leaders.

c)

It is ruled by one person.

d)

It controls all aspects of life.

4.

Why is the location of the Ganges River significant to India?

a)

It is a source of gold.

b)

It is important for transportation and religion.

c)

It separates India from China.

d)

It is the longest river in the world.

5.

How do religious ideas influence culture in India?

a)

They have no influence.

b)

They shape festivals, food, and daily life.

c)

They only affect government.

d)

They are not practiced.

6.

How do the physical features of Russia affect its population distribution?

a)

Most people live in the coldest areas.

b)

Population is concentrated in the western part due to harsh climate in Siberia.

c)

People live evenly across the country.

d)

Everyone lives in Siberia.

7.

A country has a government where leaders are elected and their powers are limited by a constitution. What type of government is this?

a)

Unlimited government

b)

Limited government

c)

Monarchy

d)

Dictatorship

8.

Evaluate how the location of the Himalayan Mountains affects the climate and culture of India.

a)

It has no effect.

b)

It creates a barrier that influences weather and cultural practices.

c)

It makes India a desert.

d)

It is only important for tourism.

9.

Strategically analyze why urban centers like Mumbai are located near water bodies.

a)

For religious reasons only.

b)

Access to trade, transportation, and resources.

c)

To avoid mountains.

d)

Because of climate.

10.

Describe how the physical geography of China influences its population distribution.

a)

Most people live in the mountains.

b)

Population is concentrated in the eastern plains due to fertile land and rivers.

c)

People live evenly across the country.

d)

Everyone lives in the desert.

11.

Using evidence, explain how the location of major water bodies has influenced the development of urban centers in Russia.

a)

Urban centers developed far from water bodies.

b)

Proximity to rivers like the Volga has supported trade and population growth.

c)

Water bodies have no impact.

d)

Urban centers are only found in Siberia.

12.

The measure of how crowded a place is is known as __________.

a)

economic recovery

b)

population density

c)

demographics

d)

worldwide census

13.

Any productive resource existing in nature, including wild plants, minerals, wind, oil, and water:

a)

Unnatural Resources

b)

Artificial Resources

c)

Natural Resources

d)

Essential Goods

14.

The United States is part of which continent?

a)

North America

b)

South America

c)

Europe

d)

Asia

15.
Which of these statements is BEST supported by the information in the graph?
a)
The EU produces fewer goods and services than China.
b)
The EU trades more with the United States than with India.
c)
The EU has about the same economic power as the United States.
d)
The EU has a higher GDP than India, Japan and China combined>
16.

Tokyo, Japan resides where number 14 is on the image. What region is that?

a)

East Asia

b)

Southwest Asia

c)

English North America

d)

Austral-asia

17.
In which type of government does the ruler use force to control the citizens of the country?
a)
Democracy
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Monarchy
18.

Led by a king or queen.

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Monarchy

19.

- Economic System

- No government interference

- Owners of capital are free to do as they like

a)

Free Enterprise

b)

Command Economy

20.
The process whereby an increasing percentage of people live in an urban area is known as:
a)
demographic transition.
b)
rank-size rule.
c)
urbanization.
d)
central place theory.
21.

This type of government claims to gain its power from their god; a mixture of government and religion.

a)

Empire

b)

Democracy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Republic

e)

Theocracy

22.

What does representative democracy mean?

a)

A king and his family rule the country.

b)

Nobody can choose their leaders.

c)

The people vote for their leaders.

d)

Existing leaders pass on their job to their family.

23.
The important element of urbanization is an increase in the:
a)
number of people living in urban settlements.
b)
percentage of people living in urban settlements.
c)
land area occupied by urban settlements.
d)
all of the above
24.

Type of government ruled by a small group of individuals, sometimes with one person who seems to be the main leader.

a)

oligarchy

b)

republic

c)

monarchy

d)

democracy

25.
The money that each country has, like paper bills and coins
a)
scarcity
b)
exchange rate
c)
currency
d)
tariff
26.

This landform is surrounded by water on 3 sides.

a)

Island

b)

Peninsula

c)

Bay

d)

Archipelago

27.

What is an area of land completely surrounded by water?

a)

Peninsula

b)

Island

c)

Volcano

d)

River

28.

What is a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land?

a)

Strait

b)

Desert

c)

Gulf

d)

Isthmus

29.

What is a large body of fresh water that flows into other bodies of water?

a)

River

b)

Valley

c)

Plain

d)

Lake

30.

What is a large group or chain of islands called?

a)

Archipelago

b)

Peninsula

c)

Fjord

d)

Island

31.

What is a large group or chain of islands called?

a)

Archipelago

b)

Peninsula

c)

Fjord

d)

Island

32.

What is an extremely dry area with little water and few plants?

a)

Drought

b)

Desert

c)

Mesa

d)

Glacier

33.

What is a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

a)

Ocean

b)

Strait

c)

Bay

d)

River

34.

What is a landform with steep sides that rises abruptly from the surrounding land, usually forming a peak.

a)

Plateau

b)

Mountain

c)

Canyon

d)

Glacier

35.

What is an area of low flat land shaped like a triangle, where a river splits and empties into a large body of water.

a)

Lake

b)

Delta

c)

Archipelago

d)

River

36.

What is a flat, elevated landform that rises sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side.

a)

Valley

b)

Plain

c)

Mountain

d)

Plateau

37.
The low land between mountains or  hills.
a)
Mountain
b)
Valley
c)
Hill
d)
Plain
38.
What is this landform?
a)
mountain
b)
glacier
c)
bay
d)
canyon
39.
What is this landform?
a)
city
b)
coast
c)
bay
d)
river
40.
What is this landform?
a)
mountain
b)
canyon
c)
coast
d)
cliff
41.
What is this landform
a)
valley
b)
mountain
c)
hill
d)
glacier
42.
What land form is this?
a)
island
b)
valley
c)
plain
d)
mountain
43.
What land form is this?
a)
valley
b)
plain
c)
volcano
d)
mountain
44.
These smooth edged rocks are a result of
a)
deposition by water
b)
wind erosion and weathering
c)
glaciers
d)
water erosion
45.
This canyon is a result of
a)
water erosion
b)
glaciers
c)
wind
46.
What land form is this?
a)
valley
b)
canyon
c)
mountain
d)
plain
47.
What land form is this?
a)
valley
b)
plain
c)
volcano
d)
canyon
48.
Name this landform
a)
peninsula
b)
plain
c)
river
d)
lake
49.
Name this body of water
a)
lake
b)
valley
c)
island
d)
plain
50.
What do Christianity, Islam, and Judaism have in common?
a)
They are all monotheistic
b)
They all believe that Jesus was the son of God
c)
They are all based on the same holy book
d)
They are all separated into three main branches
51.

Which of the following statements is true about atheists?

a)

They hate people who believe in God

b)

They worship nature instead of God

c)

They do not believe in a god or divine being

d)

They worship many gods

52.
According to Buddhism, what is the main cause of suffering in the world?
a)
People's desire to control and obtain things
b)
The devil
c)
People's lack of harmony with the natural world
d)
People's refusal to accept the one true god
53.
Which religion is practiced by the most people today?
a)
Islam
b)
Hinduism
c)
Christianity
d)
Buddhism
54.
Which of the following is a pillar of Islam?
a)
Converting at least one person to Islam
b)
Making a pilgramage to Mecca
c)
Fasting for one day every month
55.
A monotheistic religion is one in which:
a)
There is only one god
b)
There is only one scripture
c)
There is only one prophet
56.
Which religion bases its teachings on the Torah?
a)
Shintoism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Judaism
57.

Some beliefs of this religion are 4 Noble truths and Nirvana.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Islam

c)

Hinduism

d)

Christianity

58.

This religion follows the 5 pillars.

a)

Judaism

b)

Christianity

c)

Buddhism

d)

Islam

59.

This religion has polytheism.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Islam

c)

Hinduism

d)

Christianity

60.

The Bible is their holy book.

a)

Christianity

b)

Judaism

c)

Islam

d)

Hinduism

61.

The Qur'an is their holy book.

a)

Islam

b)

Buddhism

c)

Christianity

d)

Judaism

62.

Belief in Allah.

a)

Judaism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Islam

d)

Hinduism

63.

What was the religion of the Hebrews?

a)

Judaism

b)

Christianity

c)

Buddhism

d)

Islam

e)

Hinduism

64.

Which religion had the basic beliefs called th Four Noble Truths?

a)

Judaism

b)

Christianity

c)

Buddhism

d)

Islam

e)

Hinduism

65.

Which religion studies the Quran?

a)

Judaism

b)

Christianity

c)

Buddhism

d)

Islam

e)

Hinduism

66.

Which religion was founded by Abraham?

a)

Judaism

b)

Christianity

c)

Buddhism

d)

Islam

e)

Hinduism

67.
_________ Is a set of beliefs that is followed by a group of people and practices that explain the meaning of life. Can be centered on one or more gods.
a)
Cultural Diffusion
b)
Cultural Change
c)
Culture 
d)
Religion
68.
McDonald’s restaurants have sprung up virtually everywhere in the world. This is an example of
a)
Push factor
b)
Cultural traits
c)
Cultural Diffusion
d)
Culture Region
69.
The growing of crops and the raising of livestock (animals)
a)
Language
b)
Culture
c)
Technology
d)
Agriculture
70.

What is culture?

a)

many cultures can be found together in one country

b)

certain food and rituals that a country follows

c)

the spreading of customs from one country to another

d)

customs, religion, and language of a society

71.
What type of community is shown in the picture?
a)
urban
b)
suburban
c)
rural
72.
What word means "the movement of people from one place or region for another"?
a)
immigrants
b)
rural
c)
urbanization
d)
migration
73.

People moving from the rural areas to cities is called...

a)

Ruralization

b)

Urbanization

c)

Colonization

d)

None of these

74.
Early settlers cut down trees to clear land for homes and farms.
a)
adaptation
b)
modification
75.
Elements of culture shared by a culture; ex: holidays, language, special foods, & religion
a)
culture trait
b)
culture region
c)
multicultural
d)
globalization
76.

The beliefs, customs, laws, art, and ways of living that a group of people share is...

a)

Culture

b)

Craziness

c)

Living

d)

Diffusion

77.

Multiculturalism is...

a)

A variety of animals in my house

b)

A list of books to read

c)

A variety of cultures within a community

d)

A variety of vehicles within a community

78.

The taking or borrowing of ideas, customs, and social behaviors from another culture is?

a)

Cultural Diffusion

b)

Perfume in the air

c)

A new television show

d)

stealing

79.

An example of poverty is?

a)

Buying a new outfit

b)

Going to church

c)

Not being able to afford shelter or clothing

d)

Owning a mansion

80.

What does it mean if a country has diversity?

a)

it is a poor country

b)

it is made up of only one culture

c)

it is influenced by many different cultures

d)

the people there only speak one language

81.

All of the populations in a given area make up a ____________.

a)

community

b)

habitat

c)

ecosystem

d)

species

82.

The size of a population compared to the amount of space available is called the _________________.

a)

biotic potential

b)

population density

c)

limiting factor

d)

carrying capacity

83.

Which state has the greatest population density?

a)

New Jersey

b)

Rhode Island

c)

Connecticut

d)

Vermont

84.

Which state has the largest population?

a)

New Hampshire

b)

Pennsylvania

c)

New Jersey

d)

New York

85.

Which age group cohort has the largest # of males??

a)

0-4

b)

25-29

c)

65-69

d)

100+

86.

Does the population pyramid of China have more males or females in the 5-9 age group?

a)

Males

b)

Females

87.

Life Expectancy is...

a)

the # of children per woman

b)

how many people were born in a population

c)

how many people died in a population

d)

how long a person can expect to live

88.

Is this country Developed or Developing?

a)

Developed

b)

Developing

89.

Which of the following is true about the free enterprise/market economy?

a)

There is competition.

b)

People control and own businesses and private property.

c)

People are motivated by profit.

d)

All of the above

90.

Number of people that can read and write is called

a)

GDP

b)

life expectancy

c)

literacy rate

91.

Longer life expectancy is associated with a(n)

a)

developed country

b)

underdeveloped country

92.

The money made from all goods and services sold in a country in a year is called

a)

life expectancy

b)

GDP

c)

infant mortality

93.

Countries with high GDP, high literacy rate, and longer life expectancy are called

a)

less developed

b)

poor

c)

developed

94.
Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
a)
It limited the power of future colonial governments
b)
It weakened the influence of religion in Government 
c)
It established a form of self-government based on a social contract 
d)
It guaranteed liberties for colonist through local government 
95.
Who were the three main powerful countries that were involved in the Age of Exploration?
a)
Spain, Germany, and France
b)
England, Spain, & France
c)
Italy, Spain, and Portugal
d)
Portugal, Ireland, & France
96.
Spain came to America with what purpose?
a)
to trade with Natives
b)
for God, Gold, and Glory
c)
to exchange goods
d)
to spread diseases
97.

Supply and demand determines how much an item costs.

a)

Traditional

b)

Communist

c)

Free Enterprise System

d)

Socialist

98.
Which type of economy is based on traditions and beliefs?
a)
Command
b)
Market
c)
Traditional
d)
Mixed
99.

Buyers and sellers make the decisions.

a)

Traditional

b)

Communist

c)

Free Enterprise System

d)

Socialist

100.
Which type of economy is usually paired with a Communist government?
a)
Mixed
b)
Market
c)
Command
d)
Traditional
101.
Is paying taxes a:
a)
civic right
b)
civic duty
102.
Is serving on a jury:
a)
civic right
b)
civic duty
103.

Voting

a)

Civic Duty

b)

Civic Responsibility

c)

Civic Obligation

104.

Which Physical feature is located where the yellow star is on the map?

a)

Appalachian Mountains

b)

Mississippi River

c)

Amazon River

d)

Rocky Mountains

105.

What is the process that brings water to the farm areas where farmers do not have access to water?

a)

An extra long soaker hose

b)

hydroelectric power

c)

irrigation

d)

desalination

106.
Which waterway forms the border with Mexico?
a)
St. Lawrence River
b)
Gulf of Mexico
c)
Pacific Ocean
d)
Rio Grande
107.
Why did people move to the cities during the Industrial revolution?
a)
Jobs in factories
b)
Jobs on the farm
c)
Family
d)
Friends
108.
What were living conditions in the city like during the Industrial Revolution?
a)
Very extravagant
b)
Strict housing regulations
c)
Spacious and luxurious
d)
Crowded and unsanitary
109.

What was the impact of industrialization?

a)

The impact was generally positive; most people benefited from industrialization.

b)

Industrialization was a zero-sum game.

c)

The impact was mixed; the standard of living increased overall, but many people were exploited. There were more negatives.

d)

The impact was more negative, mainly centered on exploiting people.