Human Origins
(6th Grade)
(6th Grade)
Before agriculture, how did humans get food?
Hunting and gathering
Which of the three Abrahamic Faiths emphasizes the life and teachings of Jesus Christ?
Christianity
In Buddhism and Hinduism, what is the cycle of death and re-birth called?
Reincarnation
What form of government started in Athens?
Democracy
What are the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?
(hint: they lay out our fundamental civil rights!)
The Bill of Rights
Who was president during the American Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
Because of its nutrient-rich soil, perfect for agriculture, the region of Mesopotamia is also known as the ____________ Crescent.
Fertile
Which of the three Abrahamic Faiths was founded by the Prophet Muhammad?
Islam
In Buddhism and Hinduism, what is the term used to describe a universal cause and effect, where actions and intentions lead to consequences?
Karma
What large body of water was at the center of ancient Greek civilization?
The Mediterranean Sea
Which president warned the nation about the formation of political parties in his farewell address?
George Washington
What was the Union's primary goal at the start of the Civil War: to end slavery, or to preserve the Union?
Preserve the Union
Name one of the two rivers that supported agriculture in Mesopotamia.
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Which Biblical prophet founded Judaism?
Moses
Which Chinese philosophy of leadership favored strict laws and harsh punishments?
Legalism
What ancient Greek city-state focused on maintaining a strong, land-based military and put young boys through a rigorous 13-year-long training school?
Sparta
Name two of the rights provided under the First Amendment
(1) Religion, (2) Speech, (3) Press, (4) Assembly, (5) Petition
What order from President Lincoln declared that all enslaved persons in the Confederate states were forever freed?
The Emancipation Proclamation
The physical evolution of the vocal chords in humans allowed for the development of what innovation in communication?
Spoken language
What Middle East city is a holy site for all three Abrahamic Faiths?
Jerusalem
Which river in China was called “The River of Tears”?
The Yellow River
Which Greek philosopher developed the mathematical formula for finding the lengths of sides in a triangle?
Pythagoras
Who served under George Washington as the first Secretary of the Treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
What was the name of the period following the Civil War when the federal government focused on reuniting the country?
Reconstruction
What word describing a prehistoric time period translates to "Old Stone Age"?
Paleolithic
What important river served as the basis for ancient Egyptian life and economy?
The Nile River
What were the military leaders who held most of the power in feudal Japan called?
Shogun
What was the name of the defensive military alliance led by Athens to protect against Persian invasion?
Delian League
Who wrote the pamphlet Common Sense, urging the colonists to revolt against Great Britain?
Thomas Paine
Which amendment to the Constitution ended slavery in the United States forever?
The 13th Amendment