Grade 6 · Social Studies · Challenge
Free History, Civics, and Geography worksheet - version 6
Grade 6 social studies practice based on published U.S. learning expectations, with reproducible original variations. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
History, Civics, and Geography
Grade 6 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-W4FW7B-1Y46
Why did many early cities form near rivers?A. Water, fertile soil, and transportation B. Record laws, trade, and taxes C. Evidence created during the time studied D. To identify agreements, differences, and perspective
What did writing systems help early states do?A. Record laws, trade, and taxes B. Evidence created during the time studied C. Water, fertile soil, and transportation D. Food surpluses allowed people to do other work
What is cultural diffusion?A. The spread of ideas and practices between societies B. Water, fertile soil, and transportation C. Evidence created during the time studied D. Record laws, trade, and taxes
Why did specialization grow with agriculture?A. The order of events in time B. Evidence created during the time studied C. Water, fertile soil, and transportation D. Food surpluses allowed people to do other work
What is a primary source?A. A state controlling multiple peoples or territories B. Record laws, trade, and taxes C. Evidence created during the time studied D. To identify agreements, differences, and perspective
What is chronology?A. The order of events in time B. The spread of ideas and practices between societies C. Food surpluses allowed people to do other work D. To identify agreements, differences, and perspective
Why compare sources?A. The order of events in time B. Food surpluses allowed people to do other work C. To identify agreements, differences, and perspective D. Record laws, trade, and taxes
What is an empire?A. The order of events in time B. Record laws, trade, and taxes C. The spread of ideas and practices between societies D. A state controlling multiple peoples or territories
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
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- Why did many early cities form near rivers?Water, fertile soil, and transportation
- What did writing systems help early states do?Record laws, trade, and taxes
- What is cultural diffusion?The spread of ideas and practices between societies
- Why did specialization grow with agriculture?Food surpluses allowed people to do other work
- What is a primary source?Evidence created during the time studied
- What is chronology?The order of events in time
- Why compare sources?To identify agreements, differences, and perspective
- What is an empire?A state controlling multiple peoples or territories
Worked example
Read the direction, identify the assessed skill, solve or cite evidence, and check the response.
Common mistake
Using a memorized procedure without checking what the question asks.
Helpful hint
Name the standard skill before answering.