6th Grade Social Studies Review 1

How did innovations such as irrigation, aqueducts, and improved farm techniques transform civilizations? 

• Innovations made it possible to expand settlements at arid locations. 
• Innovations increased the numbers of hunters and gatherers. 
• Innovations required smaller herds and less livestock. 
• Innovations decreased the size of cities. 

Legalism: belief that leaders should rule with force
Confucianism: The ruler bears responsibility for the well-being of the people and, therefore, for peace and order in the empire. 
Chinese leaders moved from a legalistic government to a government based on Confucianism. How did Confucius transform the society? 

• Government leaders became concerned with the condition of China’s citizens. 
• Military leaders became more important than educators and priests. 
• Farmers became less dependent on government subsidies and support. 
• Merchants became concerned with the economic issues affecting China’s citizens

In 711 CE, the Moors invaded Spain and established Islamic rule. During this period, philosophy, mathematics, and science flourished in the nation. For instance, Ibn Zuhr, a physician and surgeon, tested medical procedures on animals before using them on humans. His work was translated into Latin and Hebrew and had a significant impact on the medical field. Spain remained closely connected to Baghdad for 200 years before becoming independent. Spain was one of the wealthiest areas of Europe during the period of Moorish rule.
Based on the above passage, how did the Moorish invasion of Spain affect civilization in the region? 

• It forbade the advancement of philosophy and emphasized religion. 
• It led to the development of new scientific and mathematical techniques. 
• It created an isolated area of economic development and trade.
• It transformed Spain into a society primarily concerned with military power. 

Trade routes linking West Africa and North Africa required the shipment of goods across the hot, dry Sahara Desert. It was difficult for the traders to carry these goods along these trade routes.
Domesticated camels were brought to the Sahara. The camels could go for long stretches without drinking, survive extreme temperatures, and haul heavy loads.
 How did the camels affect the transport of goods across the Sahara Desert? 

• Traders were able to use camels to stop trans-Saharan shipments of goods
• Traders were able to drink the milk from camels during their journey. 
• Camels made travel across the desert more reliable and safer. 
• Camels slowed transport by requiring frequent drinks of water. 

The Roman Forum The Roman forum was located at the center of Ancient Rome. It was a gathering place where public events were held. Soon the forum grew to also include merchant shops, temples and government buildings. The forum became the religious, economic, and government center for Rome.
 Based on the above information, how did the forum contribute to Roman civilization?

• Instead of being solely focused on commerce, the forum also fulfilled cultural needs of the Romans. 
• The forum provided cheaper prices for Romans than other markets.
• Government buildings were the focus of the forum, showcasing the power of the Roman government. 
• Forum ruins still can be found today, because they were so well built. 

English nobles forced King John to sign the __________, taking away some of his powers.

• Declaration of Independence
• Magna Carta
• Guest Book
• Bill of Rights

Mesopotamian farmers developed a system of __________ to control the flow of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

• Irrigation 
• Cuneiform 
• Aqueducts
• Terraced Farming

What did Aztecs build in order to worship their gods? 

• Mosques
• Stadiums
• Cathedrals
• Temple-pyramids

Extreme feelings of religious devotion caused which of the following

• The Dark Ages
• The Renaissance
• The Crusades
• The Black Death

Before 8000 B.C.E, humans found food by hunting animals. They also gathered nuts and fruits. What practice later replaced hunting and gathering for finding food? 

• building fires
• raising families 
• growing crops
• owning stores