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History, Civics, and Geography

Grade 6 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-T2K9KM-1Y46

1.

Why compare sources?A. To identify agreements, differences, and perspective B. Water, fertile soil, and transportation C. Evidence created during the time studied D. The order of events in time

2.

Why did specialization grow with agriculture?A. Food surpluses allowed people to do other work B. Water, fertile soil, and transportation C. The spread of ideas and practices between societies D. The order of events in time

3.

What is cultural diffusion?A. Food surpluses allowed people to do other work B. The order of events in time C. A state controlling multiple peoples or territories D. The spread of ideas and practices between societies

4.

What is an empire?A. A state controlling multiple peoples or territories B. To identify agreements, differences, and perspective C. The order of events in time D. Water, fertile soil, and transportation

5.

What did writing systems help early states do?A. The order of events in time B. Water, fertile soil, and transportation C. Food surpluses allowed people to do other work D. Record laws, trade, and taxes

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What is chronology?A. The spread of ideas and practices between societies B. Water, fertile soil, and transportation C. The order of events in time D. Evidence created during the time studied

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What is a primary source?A. Evidence created during the time studied B. Record laws, trade, and taxes C. To identify agreements, differences, and perspective D. Water, fertile soil, and transportation

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Why did many early cities form near rivers?A. To identify agreements, differences, and perspective B. Food surpluses allowed people to do other work C. Water, fertile soil, and transportation D. The spread of ideas and practices between societies

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  1. Why compare sources?To identify agreements, differences, and perspective
  2. Why did specialization grow with agriculture?Food surpluses allowed people to do other work
  3. What is cultural diffusion?The spread of ideas and practices between societies
  4. What is an empire?A state controlling multiple peoples or territories
  5. What did writing systems help early states do?Record laws, trade, and taxes
  6. What is chronology?The order of events in time
  7. What is a primary source?Evidence created during the time studied
  8. Why did many early cities form near rivers?Water, fertile soil, and transportation

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