1. Sixth Grade Social Studies CRCT Review All Domains

2. 1. In the 1500s, the Incan civilization was conquered by Spanish soldiers led by A. Magellan. B. Pizarro. C. Montezuma. D. da Gama.

3. 2. In the 1400s and 1500s what was one of the products European merchants most wanted from Asia? A. spices to preserve food B. gems to make into jewelry C. cotton to weave into cloth D. gold to store in banks

4. 3. Nomadic people had no permanent homes, but instead moved from place to place. Historians believe that the first people to arrive in North America were Asian hunters. Why were these people nomadic? A. They were constantly looking for better land to farm. B. Climatic conditions forced them to move to places that were warmer. C. Constant warfare with Native Americans forced them to keep moving. D. They followed the animal herds that provided food, clothing, and tools.

5. 4. What kind of government does the United States have? A. Republic B. Monarchy C. Dictatorship D. Democracy

6. 5. In most democratic countries, the government is divided into three branches: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial. In Canada, the legislative branch is made up of the Senate and the A. Prime Minister. B. Supreme Court. C. House of Commons. D. Governor General.

7. 6. The growth of technology in the modern world has caused some problems, including the fact that natural resources have been used up. Another example of a problem caused by technological growth is A. countries have become more independent of each other. B. earthquakes and volcanic eruptions have increased. C. the average life span in many countries has shortened. D. air pollution and water pollution have become worse.

8. 7. Geographic factors can have a major influence on where people settle. Which is the main reason that New York has been so successful as a site for a large city? A. It is an area where there has been a lot of farming. B. It has large deposits of iron and other ores nearby. C. It has a good location for an ocean harbor. D. It has been the hub of transportation for the country.

9. 8. Read the list below to answer this question. · Fiji · Micronesia · Marshall Islands · Solomon Islands · Western Samoa The island groups listed above are part of what region? A. Baltic B. Caribbean C. Oceania D. Mediterranean

10. 9. Which physical features do the United States and Canada share? A. Grand Canyon B. Rocky Mountains C. Laurentian Plateau D. Cascade Mountains

11. 10. Use the information in the box below to answer this question. In the fictional country of Ultima, three-fourths of the population is employed in agriculture. Despite the large percentage of people employed in agriculture, the nation is a major importer of grain. By comparison, in the fictional country of Stargo, only five percent of the population is employed in agriculture, and the country is one of the world's largest exporters of food. Given these facts, it is likely that A. Stargo has a socialist government. B. Ultima has a communist government. C. Ultima has a much larger population than Stargo. D. Stargo is far more technologically advanced than Ultima.

12. 11. You need to purchase a pair of sneakers since they are required for physical education class. Which is an example of effective decision making? A. You buy the first pair of sneakers you try on at the first store you visit. B. You use your money to buy a pair of jeans instead of a pair of sneakers. C. You buy a pair of sneakers after considering fit, appearance, and cost. D. You buy the most stylish and expensive pair of sneakers you find.

13. 12. Why were the French better than other Europeans at establishing good relations with the Native Americans? A. They bought land instead of taking it by force. B. They traded with them and made them wealthy. C. They lived among the Native Americans and learned their culture. D. They gave them food, clothing, and shelter when the tribes needed help.

14. 13. At the end of a year of operation, a company declares that it has made a profit. Which of the following best defines profit? A. the amount that will be paid to company stockholders B. the money the company has left over after paying all expenses C. the total expenses of the company over the course of a year D. the money a company takes in during the year

15. 14. The sign below is in a store window. What does it mean? BUY NOW PAY LATER A. The store is advertising a sale. B. You can use credit to purchase something for sale. C. Some things in the store are free. D. You can trade something you have for something you want.

16. 15. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was designed to promote free trade between the United States, A. Canada, and Mexico. B. the United Kingdom, and Russia. C. Canada, and the United Kingdom. D. Mexico, and the islands of the Caribbean.

17. ANSWER KEY 1.Pizarro. 2.spices to preserve food 3.They followed the animal herds that provided food, clothing, and tools. 4.Republic 5.House of Commons. 6.air pollution and water pollution have become worse. 7.It has a good location for an ocean harbor. 8.Oceania 9.Rocky Mountains 10.Stargo is far more technologically advanced than Ultima. 11.You buy a pair of sneakers after considering fit, appearance, and cost. 12.They lived among the Native Americans and learned their culture. 13.the money the company has left over after paying all expenses 14.You can use credit to purchase something for sale. 15.Canada, and Mexico.