Social Studies Assessments Sixth Grade 1 Explain why and how historians use eras and periods as constructs to organize and explain human activities over time
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- Answer: D W1.2.3 Explain the impact of the Agricultural Revolution (stable food supply, surplus, population growth, trade, division of labor, development of settlements).
- Answer: A W2.1.1 Explain how the environment favored hunter gatherer, pastoral, and small scale agricultural ways of life in different parts of the Western Hemisphere.
- Answer: B W2.1.2
- Answer: D 2. Which was a staple food of all Native American civilizations A. Beef B. Cheese C. Coffee D. Maize Answer: D
- W2.1.4 Use evidence to identify defining characteristics of early civilizations and early pastoral nomads (government, language, religion, social structure, technology, and division of labor).
- Answer: C 4. Which was a staple food of all Native American civilizations A. Coffee B. Cheese C. Beef D. Maize Answer: D
- W3.1.2 Explain the role of economics in shaping the development of early civilizations (trade routes and their significance – Inca Road, supply and demand for products).
- Answer: D W3.1.3 Describe similarities and difference among Mayan, Aztec, and Incan societies, including economy, religion, and role and class structure.
- Civilization Crops Practices
- Answer: D W3.1.4 Describe the regional struggles and changes in governmental systems among the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan Empires.
- W3.1.5 Construct a timeline of main events on the origin and development of early and classic ancient civilizations of the Western Hemisphere (Olmec, Mayan, Aztec, and Incan).
- 1000-500 BC 500 BC to 1 1 to 500 AD
- Answer: A G1.1.1 Describe how geographers use mapping to represent places and natural and human phenomena in the world.
- Answer: D 3. Maps cannot represent the exact size or shape of Earth’s features because of A. tilt. B. scale. C. rotation. D. distortion. Answer: D
- Answer: B G1.1.2 Draw a sketch map from memory of the Western Hemisphere showing the major regions (Canada, United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, and Caribbean).
- Answer: A 2. Which body of water is located nearest number 7 A. Caribbean Sea B. Great Lakes C. Lake Victoria D. Great Salt Lake Answer: B
- Answer: A 4. Which body of water is located nearest number 1 A. Hudson Bay B. Gulf of Mexico C. Gulf of Alaska D. Great Lakes Answer: C
- Atacama Desert A. 4 B. 7 C. 6 D. 1 Answer: A
- Answer: D G1.2.2 Explain why maps of the same place may vary, including cultural perspectives of the Earth and new knowledge based on science and modern technology.
- Answer: C G1.2.4
- Answer: C G1.2.5
Answer: C 2. What is the technology of leading water from a river to farmlands so that crops can be watered? A. Irrigation B. Foraging C. Domestication D. Flooding Answer: A 3. Which of these types of houses would the Iroquois have built in their region, based upon the resources available? A. Igloos out of snow and ice blocks B. Huts out of adobe, clay, and mud C. Caves dug out of the side of a mountain D. Wigwams out of wood poles and deerskin Answer: D W1.2.3 Explain the impact of the Agricultural Revolution (stable food supply, surplus, population growth, trade, division of labor, development of settlements). 1. How did the invention of farming lead to the rise of civilizations? A. Farming let people move around more. B. Farming made the population decrease. C. Farming gave people tools to build houses. D. Farming let people form permanent settlements. Answer: D 2. Civilizations were able to form after the invention of agriculture. These civilizations developed a division of labor. What caused this to occur? A. Small populations B. Written language C. Large armies D. A surplus of food Answer: D 3. How did the invention of agriculture impact the lives of early people living in the Americas? A. They had a reliable food source. B. Their populations decreased. C. The started eating more meat. D. They moved around more. Answer: A W2.1.1 Explain how the environment favored hunter gatherer, pastoral, and small scale agricultural ways of life in different parts of the Western Hemisphere. 1. An early Native American who used irrigation and planted corn probably lived in which region? A. Arctic B. Southwest C. Great Plains D. Eastern Woodlands Answer: B 2. An early Native American who hunted buffalo and did not farm much probably lived in which region? A. Arctic B. Eastern Woodland C. Great Plains D. Southwest Answer: C 3. What was the Kwakiutl’s main source of food and why? A. Deer, because they were unable to raise crops. B. Fish, because they were so close to the seashore. C. Wheat, because they lived on broad, flat plains. D. Corn, because they farmed deep, fertile valleys. Answer: B W2.1.2 Describe how the invention of agriculture led to the emergence of agrarian civilizations (seasonal harvests, specialized crops, cultivation, and development of villages and towns). 1. Civilizations were able to form after the invention of agriculture. These civilizations developed a division of labor. What caused this to occur? A. Small populations B. Written language C. Large armies D. A surplus of food Answer: D 2. Which was a staple food of all Native American civilizations? A. Beef B. Cheese C. Coffee D. Maize
3. The Southeastern tribes relied heavily on agriculture to support their people. Along with corn for food, what other crop did they raise for clothing?
B. Flax
C. Cotton D. Hemp
W2.1.3 Use multiple sources of evidence to describe how the culture of early peoples of North America reflected the geography and natural resources available (e.g., Inuit of the Arctic, Kwakiutl of the Northwest Coast; Anasazi and Apache of the Southwest). 1. What was the main source of food for the Sioux before the arrival of the railroad? A. Bison B. Bear
C. Deer D. Elk
2. Inuit diets were nearly 100% animal protein from whales, seals, and caribou. Why did the Inuit not eat vegetation or plants? A. They left plants for the animals to eat. B. Their supply routes were closed in winter. C. Very little edible vegetation grew in their region. D. It was too much work to grow crops in the Arctic. Answer: C 3. Which of these types of houses would the Iroquois have built in their region, based upon the resources available? A. Caves dug out of the side of a mountain B. Wigwams out of wood poles and deerskin C. Huts out of adobe, clay, and mud D. Igloos out of snow and ice blocks Answer: B W2.1.4 Use evidence to identify defining characteristics of early civilizations and early pastoral nomads (government, language, religion, social structure, technology, and division of labor). 1. Which of these regions was home to Native Americans who built pyramids and temples and whose history goes back to 3000 years before Columbus? 
A. 9 - Southwest B. 5 - California C. 2 - Subarctic D. 11 - Mesoamerica
2. The Southeastern tribes relied heavily on agriculture to support their people. Along with corn for food, what other crop did they raise for clothing? A. Flax B. Cotton C. Straw D. Hemp
3. What is one reason the Apache Indians were nomadic? A. They were looking for a northwest passage out of North America. B. They were in continual search to find fresh water for their people. C. They moved around so they could hunt the buffalo more easily. D. Large amounts of precipitation forced them to find new homes. Answer: C 4. Which was a staple food of all Native American civilizations? A. Coffee B. Cheese C. Beef D. Maize
W3.1.1 Analyze the role of environment in the development of early empires, referencing both useful environmental features and those that presented obstacles. 1. Which of these native South American civilizations built paved roads, irrigation canals, and massive stone buildings and fortress temples? A. Mayas B. Romans C. Incas D. Aztecs Answer: C 2. The Maya, Inca, and Aztec lived in different locations with different climates and landforms. However, there were some similarities between the crops grown in each area. What crop did all three civilizations grow? A. Cotton B. Quinoa C. Squash D. Corn
3. The Maya were the first to create a writing system. They used symbols and pictures to record ideas. They carved these symbols into stones and wrote them in books made with paper. What is one result of the Maya’s advanced writing system? A. The Maya left a record from the time period. B. Students had to spend many years in school. C. The emperors could change public opinions. D. The Maya controlled the European explorers. Answer: A W3.1.2 Explain the role of economics in shaping the development of early civilizations (trade routes and their significance – Inca Road, supply and demand for products). 1. The Inca had advanced knowledge of engineering. What did the Inca build to keep their empire connected? A. A collection of colorful pottery B. A system of roads and bridges C. A network of telegraph wires D. a carriage pulled by horses Answer: B 2. Which of these was one major reason for the fall of Inca society? A. Invasion of the Spanish Army B. Unfair labor C. Widespread poverty D. Abundant wealth Answer: A 3. Which civilization is described in the box?
A. Aztec B. Maya C. Mongolian D. Inca
B. Building terraces for support C. Using irrigation to water crops D. Using slash-and-burn techniques Answer: C 2. The Maya, Inca, and Aztec lived in different locations with different climates and landforms. However, there were some similarities between the crops grown in each area. What crop did all three civilizations grow? A. Corn B. Quinoa C. Cotton D. Avocados Answer: A 3. What farming practice did the Inca and Aztec have in common?
A. Using irrigation to water crops B. Building terraces for support C. Draining swamps to make farmland D. Using slash-and-burn techniques
B. Going to the temple on Sundays. C. Offering sacrifices to the gods. D. Worshipping only one god. Answer: C 5. What government structure did the Aztec and the Inca have in common? A. They had a two-party system. B. They allowed everyone to vote. C. They chose a priest to lead. D. They were ruled by emperors. Answer: D W3.1.4 Describe the regional struggles and changes in governmental systems among the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan Empires. 1. The Maya civilization was divided into individual cities ruled locally by kings. What was one result of this government system? A. The Maya did not respect the kings. B. The Maya were not a unified empire. C. The Maya had to pay money to travel. D. The Maya created a strong government. Answer: B 2. Which of these was a major concern in Inca society? A. Taxes on income B. Invading forces C. Taxes on inheritance D. Banks and savings Answer: B W3.1.5 Construct a timeline of main events on the origin and development of early and classic ancient civilizations of the Western Hemisphere (Olmec, Mayan, Aztec, and Incan). 1. What Native American civilizations flourished between 1000 and 1500 AD?
A. Incas and Aztecs B. Chavin and Olmecs C. Maya and Inca D. Olmecs and Incas
1. What does the relative location of a place tell you? A. The longitude and latitude of a place. B. Which symbol shows a place on a map. C. Where a place is compared to another place. D. The map projection being used to show a place. Answer: C 2. Which two continents are located entirely in the Western Hemisphere? A. Europe and Africa B. Asia and Antarctica C. North America and Australia D. North America and South America Answer: D 3. Maps cannot represent the exact size or shape of Earth’s features because of A. tilt. B. scale. C. rotation. D. distortion. Answer: D 4. What does a map’s scale compare? A. Direction on a map with direction on Earth B. Distance on a map with distance on Earth C. Location on a map with location on a globe D. Distortion on a map with distortion on a globe Answer: B G1.1.2 Draw a sketch map from memory of the Western Hemisphere showing the major regions (Canada, United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, and Caribbean). 1  . Which river is located nearest number 8?
A. St. Lawrence River B. Colorado River C. Columbia River D. Rio Grande Answer: A 2. Which body of water is located nearest number 7? A. Caribbean Sea B. Great Lakes C. Lake Victoria D. Great Salt Lake Answer: B 3 A. Hudson Bay B. Gulf of Alaska C. Gulf of Mexico D. Caribbean Sea Answer: A 4. Which body of water is located nearest number 1? A. Hudson Bay B. Gulf of Mexico D. Great Lakes Answer: C G1.2.1 Locate the major landforms, rivers (Amazon, Mississippi, Missouri, Colorado), and climate regions of the Western Hemisphere. 1  . Which number is nearest the Atacama Desert?
A. 4 B. 7
C. 6 D. 1
2. Which landform is located nearest number 2? A. Guiana Highlands B. Brazilian Highlands C. Andes Mountains D. Rocky Mountains Answer: C 3. Which landform or body of water is located nearest number 1?
A. Lake Titicaca B. Panama Canal C. Suez Canal D. Strait of Gibraltar
4. The Mojave Desert is located in the southwestern part of ______. A. Brazil B. Africa C. Saudi Arabia D. the United States Answer: D G1.2.2 Explain why maps of the same place may vary, including cultural perspectives of the Earth and new knowledge based on science and modern technology. 1. Four maps of New Mexico are shown - physical, political, highway, and relief. Which of the following statements is true about maps and the information they contain?    
A. Any map of New Mexico would be helpful, whether hiking or driving. B. To be useful, a map must contain the information you need, like a route to Albuquerque. C. All maps show the same information. D. The New Mexico elevation map is just as useful for driving as the highway map is. Answer: B 2  . The two maps demonstrate New Zealand’s location in the world from two different perspectives. Which statement explains why people in New Zealand might choose Map A over Map B?
A. Map B is an example of a world map with Asia as the most important continent. B. Map B shows New Zealand with easy access to North and South America. C. Map A shows New Zealand safe and isolated from the rest of the world. D. New Zealand appears centrally located in Map A and therefore more accessible. Answer: D 3. The maps show the Kashmir region in south central Asia. Why might the same region be shown three different ways by each of the three countries’? 
A. China, Pakistan, and India all claim parts of Kashmir as their own. B. The maps show the changes in the boundaries of Kashmir over time. C. India and Pakistan peacefully share their claims to Kashmir with other countries. D. China has the strongest claim to ownership of the Kashmir region.
Which month had the highest amount of precipitation? A. November B. January C. February D. July
2 B. 180 millimeters C. 18 degrees Celsius D. 11 degrees Celsius Answer: C 3  . Which month had the warmest average temperature?
A. August B. May
C. January D. July
4. Using the graphs, which of the following statements is true about population demographics in the United States? 
A. There will never be significantly more adolescent females in the U.S. B. The average age of its citizens is expected to increase. C. The average age of its citizens is expected to decrease suddenly. D. There will always be significantly more adolescent males in the U.S. Answer: B 5. According to the map, which of the following statements is true? 
A. Most people in South America live in the interior of the continent. B. Most people in South America live deep inside the Amazon. C. Most people in South America live on the coasts. D. Most people in South America live in the Andes Mountains.
A. The polar ice cap increased dramatically in size between 1979 and 2003. B. The polar ice cap moved southward between 1979 and 2003. C. The polar ice cap decreased in size between 1979 and 2003. D. The polar ice cap stayed the same between 1979 and 2003 and will continue to do so.
A. Tundra B. Desert C. Rainforest D. Savanna
3. Chile is a country in South America which has several different elevations that include high mountains and coastal lowlands. Why would the temperatures existing in the mountains be cooler than temperatures found in the coastal lowlands? 
A. Temperature stays the same at all elevations. B. Temperature goes down as elevation goes down. C. Temperature goes down as elevation goes up. D. Temperature goes up as elevation goes up. Answer: C G1.2.5 Use information from modern technology such as Geographic Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information System (GIS), and satellite remote sensing to locate information and process maps and data to analyze spatial patterns of the Western Hemisphere to answer geographic questions. Not Testable (project-based assessment) G1.2.6 Apply the skills of geographic inquiry (asking geographic questions, acquiring geographic information, organizing geographic information, analyzing geographic information, and answering geographic questions) to analyze a problem or issue of importance to a region of the Western Hemisphere. 1. What is the largest city in the United States? A. Los Angeles B. Philadelphia C. New York City D. Dallas Answer: C 2. Large continents like South America have many different types of ecosystems. As you travel south, away from the equator, ecosystems usually get cooler and drier. This is because ecosystems change based on A. pollution. B. longitude. C. latitude. D. deforestation. Directory: media -> supo -> docs -> supodocs media -> Tsunami Terror Alert: Voices of Youth media -> Biblical Eschatology Presentation by: D. Paul Beck May 4, 2016 Ground Rules media -> Guide to completing the collection using the Omnibus system media -> The milk carton kids media -> Events Date and Location media -> The Gilded Age: The First Generation of Historians by H. Wayne Morgan University of Oklahoma, April 18, 1997 media -> Analysis of Law in the United Kingdom pertaining to Cross-Border Disaster Relief Prepared by: For the 30 June 2010 Foreword media -> Cuba fieldcourse 2010 supodocs -> United States History Assessments Ninth Grade supodocs -> Social Studies Activity Worksheet Download 348.88 Kb. Share with your friends:
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