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Unit Test: Europe – Grade 6

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The invention illustrated above -

a)

sewed cloth together

b)

printed books quicker

c)

made shoes

d)

created jewelry

2.

Michelangelo’s paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel reflect themes of -

a)

economics

b)

geography

c)

politics

d)

religion

3.

This is a map of the world. Which of the following represents France? Select the correct answer.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

4.

“I bet your eyeball will feel much better if you would just close your eyelid and lay down in your bedroom for 10 minutes.” The underlined words became part of everyday language due to the influence of -

a)

William Shakespeare

b)

the Magna Carta

c)

Alexander the Great

d)

Martin Luther

5.

Refer to the diagram titled Historical Origins of Democracy that shows a flow from a box with a question mark to a box stating Ancient Rome divided its government into three branches, and then to a box stating The Magna Carta limited the power of the English king. Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram?

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.

6.

The bulleted list shows examples of -

a)

the Crusades leaders and movements

b)

abuse from unlimited governments

c)

the first attempts at representative government

d)

European artists

7.

Martin Luther published his 95 Theses to show what was wrong with -

a)

the European economy

b)

impressionist paintings

c)

the Catholic Church

d)

ships used for exploration

8.

Refer to the map of the Columbian Exchange showing items moving between the Americas and Europe/Africa. Which economic activity did a majority of traded items fall under on the Columbian Exchange?

a)

Agricultural

b)

Retail

c)

Manufacturing

d)

Service

9.

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

10.
Question Image

Determine where each type of government is located. Write the correct letter in each box. Types: A. Republic – government ruled by many in the form of representatives; B. Monarchy – rule by one person, typically a king or a queen; C. Theocracy – ruled by one leader who serves in the name of God or a god; D. Dictatorship – rule by one person with total control. Match each country to its government type.

Great Britain

Theocracy

United States

Republic

Cuba

Dictatorship

Vatican City

Monarchy

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.

Which organization is being described in the text box?

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."

a)

Plato

b)

Aristotle

c)

Socrates

14.

"One of his most famous students, ____________ , the king of Macedon,

went on to conquer many territories to create a vast empire during his 13-year reign."

a)

Alexander the Great

b)

Napoleon Bonaparte

c)

Atilla the Hun

15.

Which European sport is described by this list?

rough, physical contact with little protective gear worn;

popular in England; mix between soccer and American football

a)

Ultimate Frisbee

b)

Skiing

c)

Rugby

d)

Spikeball

16.

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.

17.

Which physical feature helps western European economies?

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Indian Ocean

c)

Appalachian Mountains

d)

Andes Mountains

18.

Read the ideas in the box.

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

19.

Based on the information on the table of Europe’s averages, 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

20.

Explain one right and one responsibility of European citizens by

choosing the option that correctly matches a right with a responsibility.

a)

Right: vote in elections; Responsibility: obey the law

b)

Right: pay taxes; Responsibility: speak freely about the government

c)

Right: choose any job; Responsibility: ignore civic duties when busy

d)

Right: practice a religion;

Responsibility: serve as monarch if asked