PASSSocial Studies – Grade 6Test 1

SC06SS0601011. Which innovation can be credited to hunter-gatherers who lived over 10,000 years

ago?A the use of fire for cooking and heatB the use of concrete in constructionC the use of the arch in architectureD the use of iron in weaponry

SC06SS0601012. An archaeologist is finding artifacts from the hunter-gatherer era. Which of the following

items would he or she most likely find to represent this time period?A bricks from homesB pottery shardsC written documentsD stone tools

SC06SS0601013. The hunter-gatherer society had which of the following?

A a system of public educationB a clear set of laws and consequencesC organized branches of governmentD distinct roles for men and women

SC06SS0601014. Which of the following was most important in enabling early people to arrive in North

America?A the rise of powerful governmentsB the sailing of ships across the Atlantic OceanC the migration across a land bridgeD the creation of maps of the New World

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SC06SS0601015. Over 15,000 years ago, tools like the ones above were mainly used by humans for

which of the following purposes? A to secure foodB to train animalsC to plant cropsD to engage in warfare

SC06SS0601016. The above cartoon shows two hunter-gatherers having a pleasant conversation on their

way to work.  In reality, it is believed that the hunter-gatherers would have communicated in which way?   

A with an ancient language used throughout the Fertile CrescentB with grunts, hand motions, and few simple wordsC with a complex form of sign languageD hunter-gatherers did not communicate at all

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SC06SS0601027. The development of an agricultural society led to more permanent human settlements.

Which of the following was an effect of these changes?A a nomadic lifestyleB decrease in plants and animalsC less structure in societyD population growth

SC06SS0601028. As an agricultural society began to emerge, the need for which of the following became

immediately obvious?A mechanical toolsB effective irrigationC organized governmentD large villages

SC06SS0601029. Discoveries by archaeologists suggest that early farmers used plows in the fields,

animals to assist with the labor, and water wheels for irrigation.  Which of the following is a logical inference that can be made about these discoveries?

A females were responsible for farming while men went to huntB adjustments had to be made to fit a more nomadic lifestyleC tools and techniques were created to promote productionD most societies were reluctant to take up agriculture

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SC06SS06010210. Review the timeline above.  A form of the word "domesticate" is used several

times.  What is the best definition for this term? 

A to discover that something exists for the first timeB to make laws that determine how something is to be usedC to participate in a form of economic tradeD to adapt something in a way that it is useful to humans

SC06SS06010211. Review the above timeline.  Based on the places mentioned, the first major

achievements in agriculture were most likely accomplished by which of the following groups? 

A HarappansB Native AmericansC MesopotamiansD Ancient Romans

SC06SS06010212. The above timeline states that the first irrigation techniques were used around

3,500 BC.  Which of these is an example of an irrigation system used by early farmers? 

A the rotation of crops to make the soil more fertileB the spreading of fertilizer to help crops growC the plowing of fields to improve the soilD the building of a canal to bring water to farms

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SC06SS06010213. According to the above timeline, about how much time has passed since humans

first turned to agriculture? A nearly 10,000 yearsB nearly 15,000 yearsC over 30,000 yearsD over 120,000 years

SC06SS06010214. As shown by the above timeline, human beings domesticated the first animals

(i.e. sheep, goats, and later cattle) as early as 8,000 BC.  These animals were used for which purpose? 

A huntingB transportationC companionshipD food

SC06SS06010315. An archaeologist who is reviewing artifacts found on the bank of the Indus River

is most likely studying which ancient civilization? A the MesopotamiansB the HarappansC the EgyptiansD the Ancient Chinese

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SC06SS06010316. Created in ancient Babylon, Hammurabi's Code can be described as which of

the following? A a written languageB a list of lawsC a secret diaryD a treasure map

SC06SS06010317. The early river civilizations all had several components in common that helped

them function successfully. Which of the following was least important in helping the early civilizations succeed?

A organized religionB written languageC trading systemsD basic government

SC06SS06010318. Review the above map.  Early civilizations formed along these rivers because the

locations made it possible for them to do which of the following? A rely on farming rather than a nomadic lifestyleB form large armies and engage in modern warfareC focus on hunting and gathering rather than agricultureD move quickly in order to follow the food supply

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SC06SS06010319. Which of the following was one of the many ancient civilizations that thrived in

the area known as the "Fertile Crescent" shown on the above map? A BabyloniansB Ancient ChineseC Ancient GreeksD Harappans

SC06SS06010320. Shown above is a map of the Fertile Crescent, where many early civilizations

thrived.   Which feature of this area did the most to make it so "fertile"?  A the mountains in the areaB the dry weather in the areaC the rivers in the areaD the flat terrain of the area

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SC06SS06010321. The Sumerian writing tablet (shown above) features a variety of wedge-shaped

symbols.  This type of writing style is known as which of the following? A alphabetic phonicsB mathematical symbolsC hieroglyphicsD cuneiform

SC06SS06010322. After finding tablets like the one above, archaeologists have concluded that the

Sumerians were among the first civilizations to have a form of writing.  These tablets were most likely discovered in which part of the world? 

A on the continent of South AmericaB in the nation of IndiaC in the Middle East (Iran, Iraq, etc.)D in the Far East (China, Japan, etc.)

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SC06SS06010423. The origins of Confucianism date back to 500 BC and are based on the

teachings of Confucius.  Which of the following best describes who Confucius was? A a philosopher from ChinaB an artist from Eastern EuropeC a political official from the Middle EastD a religious leader from Japan

SC06SS06010424. Which early religion was the first monotheistic religion?

A BuddhismB ConfucianismC JudaismD Hinduism

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SC06SS06010425. Which of the following correctly identifies the three major religions listed on the

above table? A A = Confucianism ; B = Christianity ; C = HinduismB A = Taoism ; B = Judaism ; C = BuddhismC A = Islam ; B = Confucianism ; C = HinduismD A = Judaism ; B = Christianity ; C = Islam

SC06SS06010426. The table above is entitled "Major Monotheistic Religions."  What is meant

by the term "monotheistic"?  A the religions are practiced in only one countryB the religions all use the same religious textC the religions accept only one race of people as followersD the religions stress a belief in only one god

SC06SS06010427. Which of the following is listed above? 

A the Five Pillars of IslamB the first Five Books of the TorahC the Five Holy Books of HinduismD the Five Noble Truths of Buddhism

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SC06SS06010428. Shown above is Siddhartha Gautama, who is considered to be the founder of

which major religion?  A HinduismB TaoismC IslamD Buddhism

SC06SS06010429. In the painting above, Siddhartha Gautama is labeled as the "Enlightened

One."   This peaceful state was achieved when he did which of the following? A received the TorahB reached NirvanaC converted to ChristianityD took a Pilgrimage

SC06SS06010430. Look at the map above.  The Letter 'B' represents a religion that is most

common throughout the Middle East and Northern Africa.  It is which of the following religions? 

A ChristianityB IslamC TaoismD Confucianism

SC06SS06010431. Hinduism, the world's oldest major religion, began in India and is most common

in the area labeled by which letter on the above map?   A Letter AB Letter B

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C Letter CD Letter D

SC06SS06010432. The world's most widespread religion (with over 2 billion followers) is common on

several continents, including the Americas, Europe, southern Africa, and central Asia.  This religion is shown by Letter 'A' on the above map, and is known as which of the following?

A BuddhismB JudaismC ChristianityD Islam

SC06SS06020133. The word "democracy" comes from the ancient Greek words "demos" and

"kratos".  Based on the meaning of democracy, these base words can best be translated into which of the following? 

A demos = "kings" ; kratos = "oversee"B demos = "absolute" ; kratos = "power"C demos = "people" ; kratos = "rule"D demos = "citizens" ; kratos = "obey"

SC06SS06020134. Some of the most famous names in Ancient Greece, such as Zeus, Athena,

Atlas, Apollo, and Hercales, are all associated with which of the following? A the Olympic GamesB Alexander the Great's conquestsC Athenian DemocracyD Greek Mythology

SC06SS06020135. Which of the following political trends defined ancient Greece?

A the formation of city-statesB the formation of a one-leader governmentC the formation of a powerful monarchyD the formation of a capitalistic economy

SC06SS06020136. Democracy began to form in which of the following locations in ancient Greece?

A Sparta

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B AthensC TroyD Rome

SC06SS06020237. Shown above is a map of Alexander the Great's Empire, which swept through

the area known as Persia. Most of the area that he conquered in the 4th century BC was in which part of the world? 

A the Middle EastB Southern AfricaC the Far EastD Northern Europe

SC06SS06020238. The map above shows Alexander the Great's empire, which stretched through

Persia and into Northern Africa in the 4th century BC.  When he conquered these areas, Alexander the Great brought with him which of the following? 

A Greek ideas and cultureB Roman science and technologyC African traditions and folkloreD Far Eastern philosophy and religion

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SC06SS06020139. According to the above timeline, how long ago did the first signs of a democratic

government first appear in Athens, Greece? A about 500 years agoB about 1,500 years agoC about 2,500 years agoD about 5,000 years ago

SC06SS06020140. Using the above timeline, determine which of the following events in Ancient

Greek history took place after the defeat of Athens by Sparta? A the beginning of the Ancient OlympicsB the first signs of democratic governments in Ancient GreeceC the spread of Alexander the Great's empireD the rise of Greek artists and authors

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SC06SS06020141. The Classical Age of Greek history began around 500 BC and lasted for nearly

two hundred years.  Which of the following happened during this period? A the Roman Empire expanded and overtook Greek CivilizationB the events of the Trojan War were recorded in Homer's epic poemsC Greek athletes became celebrities by competing in the first OlympicsD Greek authors wrote their most respected tragedies and comedies

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SC06SS06020242. Shown above is a list of famous Greeks.  While the individuals listed in "Group

B" are famous philosophers, those who are included in "Group A" are known for their achievements in which of the following fields? 

A science, medicine, and mathematicsB art, writing, and musicC architecture, engineering, and constructionD politics, government, and the military

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