
8 Characteristics of Civilizations Quiz
Quiz by Gabe Ross
Grade 6
Social Studies
Kentucky Academic Standards
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- Q1______________ played an important part in the development of civilizations.LongitudeWeapons and WarFarmingLatitude30s
- Q2What does surplus mean?DecisiveToo littleColorfulExtra30s
- Q3Which of these is not a characteristic of civilization?Organized ReligionDetailed MilitarySpecializationAdvanced Cities30s
- Q4In ancient civilizations: which groups of people were the most important?DoctorsBuildersPlannersReligious Leaders30s
- Q5What are social classes?A system where people are divided in a society based upon multiple factors (culture, political power, money, etc.)Talking to others to get what you wantNone of the aboveClasses that are taken in college to improve public speaking30s
- Q6Why did civilizations keep records?Neither A nor BBoth A and BTo ultimately overthrow their leadersTo keep account (total) of goods and food storage30s
- Q7Why did civilizations use art?To express their beliefsTo show others their interestsTo demonstrate their loyalty to the governmentAll of the above30s
- Q8Which of these is not an example of public works?Gates or barriersSoybeansBridgesRoads30s
- Q9A city is __________________________________________________.None of the abovea type of tool used to plant treesa large group of people who live together in a specific space.a small group of people who move from one place to another seasonally30s
- Q10Which of these is a characteristic of civilization?Developing WeaponsElimination (getting rid of) bad leadershipAdvanced CitiesAll of the above30s