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Grade 6 Worksheet – Extracted Questions

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The invention illustrated above -

a)

sewed cloth together

b)

printed books quicker

c)

made shoes

d)

created jewelry

2.

Which of the following represents France?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

3.

Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram titled Historical Origins of Democracy? The diagram shows a sequence: [ ? ] → Ancient Rome divided government into 3 branches → The Magna Carta limited the power of the English king.

a)

Napoleon took total control of France

b)

Hitler became dictator of Germany

c)

King George ruled over Britain

d)

Athens, Greece was the first democracy in the world

4.

The bulleted list above are examples of -

a)

the Crusades leaders and movements

b)

abuse from unlimited governments

c)

the first attempts at representative government

d)

European artists

5.

Which economic activity did a majority of traded items fall under on the Columbian Exchange?

a)

Agricultural

b)

Industrial

c)

Military

d)

Artistic

6.

How did the Industrial Revolution change Europe?

a)

By allowing people to vote

b)

By increasing the price of food

c)

By making people pay taxes

d)

By strengthening Europe’s economy

7.

Determine where each type of government is located: Theocracy.

a)

Vatican City

b)

United States

c)

Cuba

d)

Great Britain

8.

Determine where each type of government is located: Republic.

a)

Vatican City

b)

United States

c)

Cuba

d)

Great Britain

9.

Determine where each type of government is located: Dictatorship.

a)

Vatican City

b)

United States

c)

Cuba

d)

Great Britain

10.

Determine where each type of government is located: Monarchy.

a)

Vatican City

b)

United States

c)

Cuba

d)

Great Britain

11.

Rights and responsibilities of European citizens are -

a)

protected by the King of Europe

b)

very similar to those of Americans

c)

only for adults over the age of 20

d)

limited by dictators

12.

Its objective is to bring its member states closer together with respect of human rights and democracy. It does this with a common style of passport, common rules about fair trading with each other, common agreements about law enforcement, and other agreements. Most members share a common currency, the euro, and most allow people to travel from one country to another without having to show a passport. Which organization is being described?

a)

Feudal System

b)

Vatican City

c)

European Union (EU)

d)

Enlightenment

13.

Greek philosopher, ____________, started a school of philosophy and had a great interest in science and bringing science to life for people. The best selection for Blank 1 is -

a)

Plato

b)

Aristotle

c)

Socrates

d)

Shakespeare

14.

One of his most famous students, ____________, the king of Macedon, went on to conquer many territories create a vast empire during his 13-year reign. The best selection for Blank 2 is -

a)

Alexander the Great

b)

Napoleon Bonaparte

c)

Genghis Khan

d)

Attila the Hun

15.

Places like the Parthenon, Stonehenge, and Rome’s Colosseum are part of Europe’s rich history. People have an interest in seeing these historical places, and the government wants to preserve them. Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram?

a)

Governments place high taxes on their citizens

b)

Vatican City is run by the Pope

c)

The European Union was created

d)

Tourism is an important industry

16.

The governed (the people) give the government its power. The government is responsible for listening to the people’s wishes. Which Enlightenment philosopher believed in these ideas which have become part of the foundation of U.S. government today?

a)

John Locke

b)

Wolfgang Mozart

c)

Leonardo Da Vinci

d)

Pablo Picasso

17.

Indicator table shows: Life Expectancy 81 years old — HIGH; GDP per capita $42,000 — HIGH; Literacy Rate 99% — HIGH; Infant Mortality 3 out of every 1,000 births — LOW. What conclusion can be drawn about Europe’s economic development?

a)

Level 1 - developed

b)

Level 2 - developing

c)

Level 3 - underdeveloped

d)

Level 4 - non-existent

18.

Most Russians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus by taking off of work on -

a)

Easter

b)

Christmas

c)

New Year’s Day

d)

Independence Day

19.

Russia and the U.S. government function similarly by both -

a)

having just one political party

b)

being unlimited in their power

c)

having 3 branches of government

d)

holding elections every 10 years

20.

This excerpt is about the physical features in Russia. Select the part that explains how physical features can impact culture of neighboring countries:

a)

The Ural Mountains are over 250 million years old and run about 1,600 miles across western Russia

b)

The mountains serve as boundary, separating the continents of Asia and Europe, creating limited movement of people and increasing cultural differences in customs and languages between countries

c)

Siberia extends from the Ural Mountain in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east and southward from the Arctic Ocean

d)

Many parts of Siberia are extremely cold, making it difficult for settlement or allowing for crops to be grown

21.

The political cartoon supports that the Russian government wants -

a)

to block and control information

b)

faster internet speeds

c)

teens to reduce their screen time

d)

to reduce the cost of internet service

22.

Which of the following shows that Russia still partially operates under a command economy?

a)

Most oil and gas industries are government owned

b)

Many people live in poverty

c)

A bottle of Coke costs around 68 cents

d)

The president is the leader of the country

23.

Which labeled region on the world map represents Russia? The map shows four labels: A in North America, B in central Africa, C in northern Asia, and D in Australia.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

24.

Which statement best explains the Columbian Exchange and identifies one negative effect?

a)

It was the trade of plants, animals, and diseases between the Old World and the New World; a negative effect was the spread of smallpox that killed many Indigenous peoples

b)

It was the exchange of gold for spices between Europe and Asia; a negative effect was a shortage of ships

c)

It was a treaty dividing the Americas between Spain and Portugal; a negative effect was fewer new crops in Europe

d)

It was the spread of democratic ideas from Europe to the Americas; a negative effect was higher taxes on colonists