Grade 6 · Social Studies · On Level
Free History, Civics, and Geography worksheet - version 18
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 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1P82CHU-PDZS
What is a primary source?A. Evidence created during the time studied B. To identify agreements, differences, and perspective C. Water, fertile soil, and transportation D. The spread of ideas and practices between societies
What is cultural diffusion?A. The spread of ideas and practices between societies B. The order of events in time C. To identify agreements, differences, and perspective D. Water, fertile soil, and transportation
What is chronology?A. Water, fertile soil, and transportation B. Food surpluses allowed people to do other work C. Evidence created during the time studied D. The order of events in time
What is an empire?A. To identify agreements, differences, and perspective B. The order of events in time C. The spread of ideas and practices between societies D. A state controlling multiple peoples or territories
Why compare sources?A. The spread of ideas and practices between societies B. The order of events in time C. A state controlling multiple peoples or territories D. To identify agreements, differences, and perspective
Why did specialization grow with agriculture?A. Record laws, trade, and taxes B. Water, fertile soil, and transportation C. Food surpluses allowed people to do other work D. Evidence created during the time studied
What did writing systems help early states do?A. Evidence created during the time studied B. Record laws, trade, and taxes C. Food surpluses allowed people to do other work D. Water, fertile soil, and transportation
Why did many early cities form near rivers?A. The order of events in time B. A state controlling multiple peoples or territories C. To identify agreements, differences, and perspective D. Water, fertile soil, and transportation
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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- What is a primary source?Evidence created during the time studied
- What is cultural diffusion?The spread of ideas and practices between societies
- What is chronology?The order of events in time
- What is an empire?A state controlling multiple peoples or territories
- Why compare sources?To identify agreements, differences, and perspective
- Why did specialization grow with agriculture?Food surpluses allowed people to do other work
- What did writing systems help early states do?Record laws, trade, and taxes
- Why did many early cities form near rivers?Water, fertile soil, and transportation
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.