World History Test 6th Grade - Unit 4

Although Hebrew women had very few rights, they were allowed to inherit property even if they had brothers.

False

Because they lived on an island, the Mycenaeans spent much of their time at sea.

False

Greek statues of people were usually not very realistic.

False

The citizens in the early democracy of Athens voted by writing on paper.

False

The democratic society of Athens allowed women to have more rights than in other cities.

False

Alexander worked to spread Greek culture throughout his empire. What conclusion can you draw from this? a. Alexander thought that all other cultures were weak. b. Alexander was trying to build a friendship with the Greeks. c. Alexander was trying to make the Persian Empire angry. d. Alexander admired and enjoyed Greek culture and ideas.

d. Alexander admired and enjoyed Greek culture and ideas.

Which of the following activities did not take place in the agora? a. Greeks held political meetings. b. Greeks had religious gatherings. c. Greeks bought and sold goods. d. Greeks hid from invading armies.

d. Greeks hid from invading armies.

Which of the following shows that Greeks strongly influenced our language? a. English words are spelled using the Greek rules of spelling. b. The English language is based on the letters of the Greek alphabet. c. The English language was first spoken in ancient Greece. d. Many English words and expressions come from Greek mythology.

d. Many English words and expressions come from Greek mythology.

Make an inference: As ruler of Persia, what do you think Darius was most interested in doing? a. developing a powerful army b. defeating the Greeks in battle c. building many roads in Persia d. making Persia's empire strong

d. making Persia's empire strong

Which of the following prompted the pharaoh to free the Hebrews? a.The Hebrews received the Ten Commandments from God. b.The Hebrew population grew rapidly in Egypt. c.Moses demanded freedom for the Hebrews. d.A series of plagues struck Egypt.

d.A series of plagues struck Egypt.

Why did the Ashkenazim and Sephardim develop different rituals and cultures? a.They both settled in Europe. b.They were discriminated against by different rulers. c.They shared the same basic beliefs. d.They lived in different parts of the world.

d.They lived in different parts of the world.

Cyrus the Great's treatment of conquered people helped him successfully rule a large empire.

True

Hellenistic culture influenced the building of the world's largest library in Alexandria, Egypt.

True

It was natural for the ancient Greeks to produce great works of literature because they had always enjoyed telling myths and stories.

True

The Dead Sea Scrolls were found by a young boy exploring a small cave near the Dead Sea.

True

The Maccabees were a Jewish family that was tired of foreign rule.

True

Which of the following best describes a representative democracy? a. Citizens elect officials to make the laws. b. All citizens help make the laws. c. All men, women, and children can vote. d. Citizens act as judges and lawmakers.

a. Citizens elect officials to make the laws.

Which of the following best defines a lyric poem? a. a poem set to music b. a poem about Greek heroes c. a poem that teaches life's lessons d. a poem that explains natural events

a. a poem set to music

Because traveling by land in Greece was difficult, the Greeks a. became expert shipbuilders. b. learned how to climb mountains. c. gave up trying to travel. d. took up farming.

a. became expert shipbuilders.

Greek philosophers believed that one thing was more important than anything else in life. What was it? a. using the human mind to think and understand b. helping others to be happy and comfortable c. encouraging people to worship the gods d. understanding how the human body works

a. using the human mind to think and understand

3. How did Judaism influence the development of Islam? a.The first people to follow Islam believed they descended from Abraham. b.Early followers of Islam honored the Sabbath. c.The people who follow Islam are required to follow the Mosaic laws. d.The teachings of Jesus reflect Jewish ideas.

a.The first people to follow Islam believed they descended from Abraham.

4. How did Judaism influence the development of Islam? a.The first people to follow Islam believed they descended from Abraham. b.Early followers of Islam honored the Sabbath. c.The people who follow Islam are required to follow the Mosaic laws. d.The teachings of Jesus reflect Jewish ideas.

a.The first people to follow Islam believed they descended from Abraham.

Which of the following groups did not control the Israelites?a. Romans b. Canaanites c. Chaldeans d. Persians

b. Canaanites

All of the following Greek leaders probably would have approved of the type of democracy found in the United States except a. Cleisthenes. b. Draco. c. Pericles. d. Solon.

b. Draco.

What was the relationship between Philip of Macedonia and Alexander the Great? a. Philip was Alexander's cousin. b. Philip was Alexander's father. c. Philip was Alexander's uncle. d. Philip was Alexander's son.

b. Philip was Alexander's father.

What can you infer about the ancient Greeks based upon their achievements? a. The ancient Greeks most valued warfare and battle. b. The ancient Greeks valued philosophy and art. c. The ancient Greeks were most interested in farming. d. The ancient Greeks felt that literature was pointless.

b. The ancient Greeks valued philosophy and art.

What was the most important aspect of life in Sparta? a. learning about philosophy b. preparing for battles c. playing music d. learning to lead people

b. preparing for battles

Why did many ancient Greeks visit the oracle at Delphi? a. to see where Hercules battled the hydra b. to ask the god Apollo questions c. to worship Zeus and the other gods d. to see the birthplace of Aphrodite

b. to ask the god Apollo questions

What caused the Peloponnesian War to begin? a. Sparta refused to join Athens in the Delian League. b. Athens quit the Peloponnesian League. c. Greek cities feared Athens would control Greece. d. Athens joined forces with the Persians.

c. Greek cities feared Athens would control Greece.

How was the form of democracy in ancient Greece different from our current democratic government? a. People debated issues. b. Citizens voted on issues. c. Voting took place on broken pieces of pottery. d. Officials counted collected and counted the votes.

c. Voting took place on broken pieces of pottery.

In Athens, most of the boys from poor families a. learned how to sing and play musical instruments. b. studied warfare and were placed in the army. c. became farmers and grew food for the wealthy. d. were taught astronomy, geometry, and science.

c. became farmers and grew food for the wealthy.

Which of the following best describes Judaism's effect on later cultures? a.Few cultures were shaped by Judaism. b.Most Eastern cultures were strongly influenced by Judaism. c.Judaism helped shape Western cultures. d.All world cultures are based on Judaism.

c.Judaism helped shape Western cultures.