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NCSCOS Grade 6 Social Studies - Topic: Geography and Environmental Literacy

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Grade 6
Social Studies
North Carolina Standard Course of Study

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  • Q1
    • Trade routes linking West Africa and North Africa required the shipment of goods across the hot, dry Sahara Desert. It was difficult for the traders to carry these goods along these trade routes. • Domesticated camels were brought to the Sahara. The camels could go for long stretches without drinking, survive extreme temperatures, and haul heavy loads. How did the camels affect the transport of goods across the Sahara Desert?
    Traders were able to drink the milk from camels during their journey.
    Camels slowed transport by requiring frequent drinks of water.
    Camels made travel across the desert more reliable and safer.
    Traders were able to use camels to stop trans-Saharan shipments of goods.
    60s
    6.G.1.4
  • Q2
    THE ROMAN FORUM The Roman forum was located at the center of Ancient Rome. It was a gathering place where public events were held. Soon the forum grew to also include merchant shops, temples and government buildings. The forum became the religious, economic, and government center for Rome. Based on the information, how did the forum contribute to Roman civilization?
    Instead of being solely focused on commerce, the forum also fulfilled cultural needs of the Romans.
    Forum ruins still can be found today, because they were so well built.
    The forum provided cheaper prices for Romans than other markets.
    Government buildings were the focus of the forum, showcasing the power of the Roman government.
    60s
    6.G.1.1
  • Q3
    The Chinese civilization began along the Yellow River basin around 1700 BCE and soon spread along other rivers in China. Yellow River floods enriched the surrounding soils, allowing farmers to produce surplus crops and domesticate animals. Yellow River floods often destroyed early settlements and ruined crop production for years. How did geography affect the development of Chinese civilization?
    The natural resources of China encouraged Chinese farmers to create artificial rivers, like the Yellow River, where they could produce crops.
    The growth of Chinese civilization was slowed by the Yellow River and it only flourished when people moved away from rivers.
    The growth of Chinese civilization depended on the Yellow River, but the Yellow River also brought suffering to Chinese people.
    The natural resources of China encouraged Chinese people to build massive public works projects to benefit the poor.
    60s
    6.G.1.1
  • Q4
    Based on the map, which BEST describes how the physical features of Egypt affected its development?
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    The Mediterranean Sea bordered the major cities.
    Many large cities developed along the Nile River.
    The Red Sea provided Lower Egypt with a barrier from attack.
    Large cities were created in the Western Desert.
    60s
    6.G.1.1
  • Q5
    [Baghdad straddled] the banks of the [River] Tigris . . . The water exits, both on the north and the south, were, like the city gates, guarded night and day by relays of soldiers stationed in the watch towers on both sides of the river. Every household was plentifully supplied with water "at all seasons" by the numerous aqueducts which intersected the town . . . ' - 'A Short History of the Saracens', by Syed Ameer Ali, 1899 Based on the excerpt, how did the city's location on a river influence its development?
    The river provided a natural barrier to protect Baghdad from invasion by enemies.
    Because of the river, traders were easily able to access Baghdad from throughout the region.
    The river provided a supply of fish that could be traded throughout the region for other goods.
    The river provided an easily accessible supply of water that was transported throughout the city via aqueducts.
    60s
    6.G.1.1
  • Q6
    Accounts of the Routes of the Jewish Merchants to the East, 847: 'These merchants . . . journey from west to east, from east to west, partly on land, partly by sea. . . . On their return they carry back musk, aloes, camphor, cinnamon, and other products of the Eastern countries . . . where they again embark on the Western Sea.' - 'Book of Ways' by Ibn Khordadhbeh, 847, translated by Joseph Jacobs, 1919 How did the Jewish merchants' trade routes affect people living in Asia and Europe?
    People began to move away from the routes used by the foreign traders.
    People were able to buy and trade goods with people from other regions.
    People needed to build ships to participate in the trade.
    People learned to avoid speaking foreign languages.
    60s
    6.G.1.2
  • Q7
    Based on the chart, how does the Himalayan Mountain Range differ from the Andes and the Appalachian Mountain Ranges?
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    The Andes and the Appalachian Mountains have precipitation all year, while the Himalayas are dry.
    The Andes and the Appalachian Mountains both are home to rain forests, while the Himalayas are not.
    The Andes and the Appalachian Mountains vary in climate, while the Himalayas stay snow-covered all year.
    The Andes and the Appalachian Mountains are located in Asia, while the Himalayas are located in South America.
    60s
    6.G.1.3

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