Grade 6 SS Midterm 2020

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24 questions

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Grade 6 SS Midterm 2020

Last updated over 6 years ago

24 questions

SECTION 1 - MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS                                                                                    (4 points each)

Use the six documents to answer the following 23 multiple choice questions.  

DOCUMENT #1

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DOCUMENT #2

In 1754 B.C., Hammurabi conquered and united all the cities of Mesopotamia under his rule. Although he was a brutal warrior, his greatest achievement was his code of laws, which he had engraved on a towering stone monument. Hammurabi’s Code was not the first, but it was the most complete set of laws that has survived. It is important because it created a set of rules that helped to govern a civilization while trying to protect people even if they had little political power. It called for different punishments based on the class of the lawbreaker and the victim of the crime. In the Code, punishments often fit the crime by demanding and “eye for an eye” or a “tooth for a tooth”.

The following are three of the 282 laws in the Code of Hammurabi:
Law # 229. If a builder builds a house for some one, and does not construct it properly, and the house which he built fall in and kill its owner, then that builder shall be put to death.
Law # 230. If it kills the son of the owner, the son of that builder shall be put to death.
Law # 231. If it kills a slave of the owner, then he shall pay slave for slave to the owner of the house. 

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DOCUMENT #3

Sumerians and Akkadians practiced polytheism, the worship of many gods. They believed that keeping the gods happy was the key to their own happiness and prosperity. On the other hand, if the gods were angry, they might bring suffering and disaster. Sumerians built huge temples called ziggurats. They believed these temples linked Earth with the heavens and linked people with the gods.

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DOCUMENT #4

Ancient Egyptian pharaohs, or god-kings, had workers build huge pyramids to serve as tombs. Egyptians believed that their kings could take their possessions with them after death. As a result, pharaohs were buried with their possessions. Below is a diagram of a pyramid.

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DOCUMENT #5

We know about the pharaohs of ancient Egypt because of the written records that were left.  These records were kept in hieroglyphics, a system of writing that was based on pictures.  Unlike Sumerian cuneiform writing, hieroglyphics represented ideas or objects, but could also stand for sounds. They could be carved into clay or stone, but could also be written on to papyrus, the first paper, which was developed by the Egyptians and made it easier to keep records.

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DOCUMENT #6

Ancient Egypt

Using the map of Ancient Egypt, answer questions 20-23 below.

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SECTION 2 - SHORT RESPONSE QUESTION (8 points)

Technology is a driving force throughout the course of human development.
Choose a group of early humans (Paleolithic/Neolithic) or a river valley civilization (Mesopotamia/Egypt). Then describe one technological development and explain how this development impacted their lives in two different ways.

(Use RACES) to complete this response in one paragraph.)

SECTION 1 - MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS                                                                                    (4 points each)

Use the six documents to answer the following 23 multiple choice questions.  

DOCUMENT #1

Based on this document, what was one of the effects of the Neolithic Revolution?

domestication of animals and plants

man became more nomadic

discovery of fire

more humans living in caves

Neolithic societies could be considered more complex because:

they domesticated animals

they traded

they had specialization

all of the above

One of the negative effects of the Neolithic Age mentioned in the comic could have been:

variety in one’s diet

food allergies

stress

overpopulation

One change that is not a result of the Neolithic Revolution?

new types of food

fire

domestication of animals

job specialization

DOCUMENT #2

In 1754 B.C., Hammurabi conquered and united all the cities of Mesopotamia under his rule. Although he was a brutal warrior, his greatest achievement was his code of laws, which he had engraved on a towering stone monument. Hammurabi’s Code was not the first, but it was the most complete set of laws that has survived. It is important because it created a set of rules that helped to govern a civilization while trying to protect people even if they had little political power. It called for different punishments based on the class of the lawbreaker and the victim of the crime. In the Code, punishments often fit the crime by demanding and “eye for an eye” or a “tooth for a tooth”.

The following are three of the 282 laws in the Code of Hammurabi:
Law # 229. If a builder builds a house for some one, and does not construct it properly, and the house which he built fall in and kill its owner, then that builder shall be put to death.
Law # 230. If it kills the son of the owner, the son of that builder shall be put to death.
Law # 231. If it kills a slave of the owner, then he shall pay slave for slave to the owner of the house. 

Although Hammurabi conquered all the city-states of Mesopotamia, he is most famous for:

his artwork

building a house

owning a slave

a code of laws

Hammurabi's Code was significant to society because it established

economic systems

democratic governments

official religions

rules of behavior

What is meant by “eye for an eye” or “tooth for a tooth”?

your punishment will fit the crime

sharing is important

punishments should be easy

Hammurabi likes eyes and teeth

Why were these laws so important?

Hammurabi liked being in charge

They helped govern society

Lawyers needed work

Harsh rulers needed control

DOCUMENT #3

Sumerians and Akkadians practiced polytheism, the worship of many gods. They believed that keeping the gods happy was the key to their own happiness and prosperity. On the other hand, if the gods were angry, they might bring suffering and disaster. Sumerians built huge temples called ziggurats. They believed these temples linked Earth with the heavens and linked people with the gods.

Ziggurats were buildings used for

entertainment

education

worship

storage

Based on the size of the ziggurat and the number of stairs, what can be inferred about the value the Sumerians placed on their gods?

The Sumerians did not really value a belief in the gods.

The Sumerians wanted to show their disapproval of the gods by building small structures.

The Sumerians believed they were similar to the gods and should have staircases to provide equality.

The Sumerians greatly valued the gods and believed this structure reflected this with its height and closeness to the heavens.

Based on the text, the Sumerians and the Akkadians looked to their gods for:

respect

humor

discipline

happiness and freedom from suffering

Ziggurats were mainly found:

in the region of Mesopotamia

along the Yellow River

near the Nile River

in the Indus River Valley

DOCUMENT #4

Ancient Egyptian pharaohs, or god-kings, had workers build huge pyramids to serve as tombs. Egyptians believed that their kings could take their possessions with them after death. As a result, pharaohs were buried with their possessions. Below is a diagram of a pyramid.

The building of elaborate tombs reflected the Egyptians’ belief in

privacy

spacious living

an afterlife

architecture

According to the diagram, where was the king’s (pharaoh’s) chamber located?

next to the queen’s chamber

on the ground level

above the queen’s chamber

underground

The diagram shows many passageways in the tomb. One reason for this could have been

to discourage tomb robbers

to make it more like a museum

to allow easy access to the king’s chamber

to confuse the pharaoh

DOCUMENT #5

We know about the pharaohs of ancient Egypt because of the written records that were left.  These records were kept in hieroglyphics, a system of writing that was based on pictures.  Unlike Sumerian cuneiform writing, hieroglyphics represented ideas or objects, but could also stand for sounds. They could be carved into clay or stone, but could also be written on to papyrus, the first paper, which was developed by the Egyptians and made it easier to keep records.

What was hieroglyphics?

an Egyptian pharaoh

the first paper 

written records

a system of writing

What invention did the Egyptians develop that made keeping records in hieroglyphics easier?

papyrus

clay tablets

stone tablets

stylus

How did hieroglyphics differ from cuneiform?

Hieroglyphics could stand for sounds.

Hieroglyphics was the most popular form of writing.

Hieroglyphics made it easier to keep records.

Hieroglyphics could only be written on papyrus.

Hieroglyphics was a complicated writing system. What was used to decipher this ancient form of writing?

The Rosetta Stone

Sign Language

The Magna Carta

Webster’s Dictionary

DOCUMENT #6

Ancient Egypt

Using the map of Ancient Egypt, answer questions 20-23 below.

In which direction does the Nile River flow?

South

North

West

East

Where in Egypt is the land most fertile?

Western Desert

along the shore of the Nile River

Sinai Peninsula

Eastern Desert

Into which sea does the Nile River flow?

Red Sea

Mediterranean Sea

Blue Nile

Dead Sea

If you were traveling from Pe to Memphis, about how many miles would you travel?

2 miles

150 miles

325 miles

100 miles

SECTION 2 - SHORT RESPONSE QUESTION (8 points)

Technology is a driving force throughout the course of human development.
Choose a group of early humans (Paleolithic/Neolithic) or a river valley civilization (Mesopotamia/Egypt). Then describe one technological development and explain how this development impacted their lives in two different ways.

(Use RACES) to complete this response in one paragraph.)

Based on this document, what was one of the effects of the Neolithic Revolution?

domestication of animals and plants

man became more nomadic

discovery of fire

more humans living in caves

Neolithic societies could be considered more complex because:

they domesticated animals

they traded

they had specialization

all of the above

One of the negative effects of the Neolithic Age mentioned in the comic could have been:

variety in one’s diet

food allergies

stress

overpopulation

One change that is not a result of the Neolithic Revolution?

new types of food

fire

domestication of animals

job specialization

Although Hammurabi conquered all the city-states of Mesopotamia, he is most famous for:

his artwork

building a house

owning a slave

a code of laws

Hammurabi's Code was significant to society because it established

economic systems

democratic governments

official religions

rules of behavior

What is meant by “eye for an eye” or “tooth for a tooth”?

your punishment will fit the crime

sharing is important

punishments should be easy

Hammurabi likes eyes and teeth

Why were these laws so important?

Hammurabi liked being in charge

They helped govern society

Lawyers needed work

Harsh rulers needed control

Ziggurats were buildings used for

entertainment

education

worship

storage

Based on the size of the ziggurat and the number of stairs, what can be inferred about the value the Sumerians placed on their gods?

The Sumerians did not really value a belief in the gods.

The Sumerians wanted to show their disapproval of the gods by building small structures.

The Sumerians believed they were similar to the gods and should have staircases to provide equality.

The Sumerians greatly valued the gods and believed this structure reflected this with its height and closeness to the heavens.

Based on the text, the Sumerians and the Akkadians looked to their gods for:

respect

humor

discipline

happiness and freedom from suffering

Ziggurats were mainly found:

in the region of Mesopotamia

along the Yellow River

near the Nile River

in the Indus River Valley

The building of elaborate tombs reflected the Egyptians’ belief in

privacy

spacious living

an afterlife

architecture

According to the diagram, where was the king’s (pharaoh’s) chamber located?

next to the queen’s chamber

on the ground level

above the queen’s chamber

underground

The diagram shows many passageways in the tomb.  One reason for this could have been

to discourage tomb robbers

to make it more like a museum

to allow easy access to the king’s chamber

to confuse the pharaoh

What was hieroglyphics?

an Egyptian pharaoh

the first paper 

written records

a system of writing

What invention did the Egyptians develop that made keeping records in hieroglyphics easier?

papyrus

clay tablets

stone tablets

stylus

How did hieroglyphics differ from cuneiform?

Hieroglyphics could stand for sounds.

Hieroglyphics was the most popular form of writing.

Hieroglyphics made it easier to keep records.

Hieroglyphics could only be written on papyrus.

Hieroglyphics was a complicated writing system.  What was used to decipher this ancient  form of writing?

The Rosetta Stone

Sign Language

The Magna Carta

Webster’s Dictionary

In which direction does the Nile River flow?

South

North

West

East

Where in Egypt is the land most fertile?

Western Desert

along the shore of the Nile River

Sinai Peninsula

Eastern Desert

Into which sea does the Nile River flow?

Red Sea

Mediterranean Sea

Blue Nile

Dead Sea

If you were traveling from Pe to Memphis, about how many miles would you travel?

2 miles

150 miles

325 miles

100 miles