6th Grade Unit 6 Unit Test Quizizz Review

The development of which early civilization was influenced most directly by the Tigris River

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Indus

• China

One similarity found in both ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia civilizations is that each developed a

• compass

• monotheistic religion

• ziggurat

• written language

Which statement most accurately describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia?

• Large deserts provided many mineral deposits

• Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided access to trade routes

• River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops and transportation for trade

• Large savanna areas provided provided protection from invaders

The Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in history because it

• influenced climatic changes

• included the domestication of plants and animals

• encouraged a nomadic lifestyle

• caused a decline in population

Which action is most closely associated with polytheism?

• praying in a synagogue

• accepting the Eightfold Path

• reading the Quran

• worshipping many gods

The caste system in India was characterized by

• a lack of social mobility

• toleration for various religious beliefs

• equality between men and women

• the right of people to choose their occupations

Which factor led to the development of the world's first civilizations?

• political harmony

• religious differences

• favorable geography

• universal laws

How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?

• Societies became nomadic.

• Allowed civilizations to develop.

• Food production declined.

• Birthrates decreased rapidly

Which civilization first developed a civil service system, invented gunpowder, silk, and manufactured porcelain?

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Indus

• China

The Phoenicians are often referred to as the“carriers of civilization” because they

• introduced Islam and Christianity to Central Africa.

• traded goods and spread ideas throughout the Mediterranean area.

• established colonies throughout northern Europe

• were skillful and developed the first carts with wheels