UNIT I ASSESSMENT
6TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES
Dr. Eldrick H. Horton
STANDARDS FOCUS:
SS6G8 The student will locate selected features of Europe.
a. Locate on a world and regional political- physical map: the Danube River, Rhine River, English Channel, Mediterranean Sea,
European Plain, the Alps, Pyrenees, Ural Mountains, Iberian Peninsula, and Scandinavian Peninsula.
b. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map the countries of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia,
Spain, Ukraine, and United Kingdom.
SS6G9 The student will discuss environmental issues in Europe.
a. Explain the major concerns of Europeans regarding the issues such as acid rain in Germany, air pollution in the United
Kingdom, and the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl, Ukraine.
SS6G10 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, natural resources, and population distribution on
Europe.
a. Compare how the location, climate, and natural resources of the United Kingdom and Russia affect where people live and how
they trade.
b. Compare how the location, climate, and natural resources of Germany and Italy affect where people live and how they trade.
SS6G11 The student will describe the cultural characteristics of Europe.
a. Explain the diversity of European languages as seen in a comparison of German, English, Russian, French, and Italian.
b. Describe the major religions in Europe; include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
c. Explain how the literacy rate affects the standard of living in Europe
SS6G8 The student will locate selected features of Europe.
Directions: Use the maps to answer the following questions.
1.
Which country is located at the letter A on the map?
a. Belgium b. Germany c. France d. Italy
2.
Which country is located at the letter B on the map?
a. UK b. Spain c. France d. Ukraine
3.
Which country is located at the letter C on the map?
a. Russia b. Germany c. France d. Italy
4.
Which country is located at the letter D on the map?
a. Russia b. Germany c. France d. Italy
5.
Which country is located at the letter E on the map?
a. Poland b. Germany c. Ukraine d. UK
6.
Which country is located at the letter F on the map?
a. Russia b. Germany c. France d. Italy
7.
Which country is located at the letter G on the map?
a. Spain b. Germany c. France d. Italy
8.
Which country is located at the letter H on the map?
a. Russia b. Germany c. Ukraine d. Italy
9.
Which country is located at the letter I on the map?
a. Belgium b. Germany c. France d. UK
10.
Which river is located at the letter J on the map?
a. Rhine b. Nile c. Danube d. Black
11.
Which river is located at the letter K on the map?
a. Rhine b. Nile c. Danube d. Black
12.
Which feature is located at the letter L on the map?
a. North Sea b. Black Sea c. Mediterranean Sea d. English Channel
13.
Which feature is located at the letter M on the map?
a. North Sea b. Black Sea c. Mediterranean Sea d. English Channel
14.
Which feature is located at the letter N on the map?
a. Ural Mountains b. Pyrenees Mountains c. European Plain d. English Channel
15.
Which mountain range is located at the letter O on the map?
a. Ural Mountains b. Pyrenees Mountains c. European Plain d. Alps Mountains
16.
Which mountain range is located at the letter P on the map?
a. Ural Mountains b. Pyrenees Mountains c. European Plain d. Alps Mountains
17.
Which mountain range is located at the letter Q on the map?
a. Ural Mountains b. Pyrenees Mountains c. European Plain d. Alps Mountains
18.
Which peninsula is located at the letter R on the map?
a. Iberian Peninsula b. Scandinavian Peninsula
19. Which peninsula is located at the letter S on the map?
a. Iberian Peninsula b. Scandinavian Peninsula
SS6G9 The student will discuss environmental issues in Europe.
20. Acid rain is destroying the Black Forest. This is a major problem for what country?
A. Italy
B. United Kingdom
C. Russia
D. Germany
21. The United Kingdom has set forth government regulations for emissions (harmful gases) released
from cars. They are working hard to reduce _________ .
A. air pollution.
B. water pollution.
C. erosion.
D. flooding.
22. Which situation is an effect of acid rain?
A. cleaner rivers
B. destroyed forests
C. buildings and statues that look new
D. increased automobile manufacturing
23. What is the main cause of air pollution in the United Kingdom?
A. nuclear reactor explosion
B. London smog
C. use of fossil fuels
D. automobile (car) exhaust & emissions
24. Which was an effect of the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl, Ukraine?
A. People and animals did not get sick.
B. Drinking water was unsafe for a long time.
C. Forests got healthier than they had been.
D. All the nuclear power plants in the world were closed.
SS6G10 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, natural resources, and
population distribution on Europe.
25. The largest Country in the world is _________________.
A. Canada
B. United States
C. Russia
D. Asia
26. Which Continent(s) is Russia a part of?
A. North America and Australia
B. Asia and Europe
C. Africa and Asia
D. Asia and Antartica
27. What physical feature makes it difficult for Italian merchants to trade with countries north of Italy?
A. The Alps
B. Mediterranean Sea
C. European Plain
D. Pyrenees Mountains
28. Which condition keeps Russia’s natural resources from being used?
A. harsh climate and rough terrain
B. lack of workers
C. no market for the resources
D. no government funding
29. Which is NOT one of the four regions of the United Kingdom?
A. Northern Ireland
B. Belgium
C. Wales
D. Scotland
30. Farming/Agriculture is huge in the UK.
A. True
B. False
SS6G11 The student will describe the cultural characteristics of Europe.
31. Russian is an example of a ___________ language.
A. Romance
B. Slavic
C. Germanic
D. Greek
32. What do German and English have in common?
A. They are both Romance languages.
B. They are both primarily spoken in Russia.
C. They are both Germanic languages.
D. They are the primary languages spoken in Italy.
33. How are the three religions alike?
A. They each worship several gods.
B. They each worship only one god (Monotheism).
C. Each of the three religions is getting smaller.
D. They each use a sacred text known as the Bible.
34. Which pairing of sacred text and religion is correct?
A. Christianity – Torah
B. Muslim – Bible
C. Judaism – Koran
D. Judaism – Torah
35. Which is the oldest of the three main religions of Europe?
A. Christianity
B. Islam
C. Judaism
D. Roman Catholic
36. What is the place of worship for Judaism?
A. Church
B. Theatre
C. Mosque
D. Synagogue
37. Who is the founder of Islam?
A. Jesus Christ
B. Islam
C. Abraham
D. Mahammad
38. What is the Holy Book for Judaism?
A. Torah
B. Qur’an
C. Kuran
D. Holy Bible
39. Who is the founder of Judaism?
A. Jesus Christ
B. Islam
C. Abraham
D. Mahammad
40. Who are the followers of Islam?
A. Christians
B. Jews
C. Muslims
D. Baptist
DBQ and Literacy-Based Question:
Develop an argument for protecting the environment. Synthesize the Environmental
Issues in Europe as the basis for your argument. Be sure to include all three issues and
provide facts regarding the same.