Social Studies - 6th Class Quiz

Map Skills
- Understanding map symbols and legends.
- Types of maps: physical, political, thematic.
- Longitude and latitude basics.
Earth's Features
- Major landforms: mountains, hills, plains, plateaus.
- Water bodies: rivers, lakes, seas, oceans.
Climate and Weather
- Difference between weather (short-term) and climate (long-term).
- Climate zones: tropical, temperate, polar.

Ancient Civilizations
- Key civilizations: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, China.
- Contributions: writing, architecture, governance.
Medieval Period
- Feudal system: structure and roles of lords, vassals, serfs.
- Importance of trade routes (Silk Road, etc.).
Significant Events
- Major wars and their impacts (e.g., World Wars).
- Social movements and their leaders.

Government Structure
- Three branches: executive, legislative, judicial.
- Types of government: democracy, monarchy, dictatorship.
Rights and Responsibilities
- Fundamental rights of citizens.
- Civic duties, like voting and community service.

Diversity
- Cultural practices: language, religion, customs.
- Importance of respecting different cultures.
Globalization
- Impact of technology on cultural exchange.
- Economic and social implications of globalization.

Basic Economic Concepts
- Supply and demand principles.
- Types of economies: market, command, mixed.
Resources
- Natural resources: renewable (solar, wind) vs. non-renewable (coal, oil).
- Importance of sustainable practices.

Global Issues
- Climate change and environmental challenges.
- Human rights and social justice movements globally.
Local Issues
- Community engagement and development projects.
- Importance of local governance and participation.

Map symbols and legends: represent various features and information on a map.
Types of maps:
- Physical maps: show landforms like mountains and oceans.
- Political maps: show boundaries of countries and states.
- Thematic maps: focus on a specific topic like population density or climate.
Longitude and latitude:
- Longitude: lines running north to south, measure distance east to west.
- Latitude: lines running east to west, measure distance north to south.

Landforms:
- Mountains: high, elevated areas of land, formed by tectonic plate movement.
- Hills: smaller elevated areas, typically lower than mountains.
- Plains: flat, low-lying areas of land.
- Plateaus: flat, high-altitude areas of land, often with steep sides.
Water bodies:
- Rivers: flowing bodies of water, often originating from mountains or glaciers.
- Lakes: large bodies of water surrounded by land.
- Seas: smaller bodies of saltwater connected to larger oceans.
- Oceans: vast bodies of saltwater that cover most of the Earth's surface.

Weather: short-term changes in atmospheric conditions like temperature, precipitation, and wind.
Climate: long-term patterns of weather in a specific region.
Climate zones:
- Tropical: warm and humid year-round.
- Temperate: moderate temperatures with distinct seasons.
- Polar: cold and icy, with long winters and short summers.

Key civilizations:
- Mesopotamia: known for its advanced agriculture, writing systems, and city-states, located in modern-day Iraq.
- Egypt: known for its pharaohs, pyramids, and advancements in mathematics and astronomy, located on the Nile River.
- Indus Valley: known for its planned cities, advanced sanitation systems, and trade networks, located in present-day Pakistan and India.
- China: known for its contributions to philosophy, art, and innovations in technology, located in East Asia.
Contributions:
- Writing: development of alphabets, hieroglyphics, and other forms of communication.
- Architecture: construction of temples, palaces, and other impressive structures.
- Governance: development of complex political systems and laws.

Feudal system:
- Lords: powerful landowning nobles, granted land to vassals in exchange for loyalty and military service.
- Vassals: noblemen who swore allegiance to a lord and provided military service.
- Serfs: peasants who lived and worked on the lord's land in exchange for protection.
Importance of trade routes: facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and culture between different regions.
- Silk Road: a network of trade routes connecting the East and West, particularly China and Europe, known for its trade in silk.

Major wars:
- World Wars: global conflicts that resulted in significant loss of life and changes in the world order.
Social movements and their leaders: people organized to fight for social justice and equality, led by influential figures.

Three branches:
- Executive branch: enforces laws and policies.
- Legislative branch: makes and changes laws.
- Judicial branch: interprets laws and resolves disputes.
Types of government:
- Democracy: a system where citizens elect representatives to make decisions.
- Monarchy: a system where a king or queen rules.
- Dictatorship: a system where a single ruler has absolute power.

Fundamental rights of citizens: freedoms and protections guaranteed by law, such as freedom of speech, religion, and assembly.
Civic duties: responsibilities of citizens in a society, such as voting, paying taxes, and participating in community service.

Cultural practices: traditions, beliefs, and customs that define a culture, such as language, religion, art, and food.
Importance of respecting different cultures: acknowledging and valuing the diversity of human experiences, promoting understanding and tolerance.

Impact of technology on cultural exchange: increased connectivity and communication with people across the globe, leading to the spread of ideas, cultural influences, and products.
Economic and social implications of globalization: interconnectedness of economies, leading to trade, investment, and cultural exchange, but also potential for inequality and exploitation.

Supply and demand principles: explains the relationship between the availability of goods and services and the desire for them.
Types of economies:
- Market economy: based on free trade and competition, driven by consumer demand.
- Command economy: controlled by the government, which sets prices and production levels.
- Mixed economy: a combination of market and command elements.

Natural resources: materials found in nature that are used by humans.
- Renewable resources: resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar and wind energy.
- Non-renewable resources: resources that cannot be easily replenished at the rate they are consumed, such as coal and oil.
Importance of sustainable practices: using resources responsibly and minimizing their impact on the environment.

Climate change and environmental challenges: human activities contributing to changes in the Earth's climate, causing extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and loss of biodiversity.
Human rights and social justice movements globally: efforts to protect and promote the fundamental rights of all people, addressing issues like inequality, discrimination, and poverty.

Community engagement and development projects: initiatives that involve local residents in improving their communities, addressing local needs, and promoting economic development.
Importance of local governance and participation: the role of local governments in representing the interests of their communities and enabling citizen participation in decision-making.