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Grade 6 Social Studies exam practice (unofficial)

8 original questions · Grade 6 · Social Studies

Original Social Studies practice questions written by Abrari for students preparing for the Grade 6 exam. Try five on this page, then take the timed mock. They are not past exam questions and not an official paper.

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Original Abrari practice questions. Unofficial — not past exam questions.

1 / 5Social StudiesEthiopia

What is the capital city of Ethiopia?

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Q1 · Ethiopia

What is the capital city of Ethiopia?

  1. A. Adama
  2. B. Bahir Dar
  3. C. Addis Ababa
  4. D. Hawassa
Answer and explanation

Answer: C

Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia and the seat of the African Union.

Q2 · Continents

On which continent is Ethiopia?

  1. A. Asia
  2. B. Africa
  3. C. Europe
  4. D. South America
Answer and explanation

Answer: B

Ethiopia is in the Horn of Africa, in East Africa.

Q3 · Rivers and lakes

The Abay (Blue Nile) River flows out of which lake?

  1. A. Lake Tana
  2. B. Lake Hawassa
  3. C. Lake Ziway
  4. D. Lake Abaya
Answer and explanation

Answer: A

The Abay leaves Lake Tana near Bahir Dar.

Q4 · Map skills

Which direction is opposite to east?

  1. A. North
  2. B. South
  3. C. West
  4. D. Up
Answer and explanation

Answer: C

East and west are opposite directions; north and south are opposite directions.

Q5 · Map skills

Which object is a model of the Earth shaped like a ball?

  1. A. A globe
  2. B. A compass
  3. C. A ruler
  4. D. A thermometer
Answer and explanation

Answer: A

A globe is a round model of the Earth.

Q6 · Landforms

What is the highest mountain in Ethiopia?

  1. A. Mount Entoto
  2. B. Ras Dashen
  3. C. Mount Zuqualla
  4. D. Mount Wenchi
Answer and explanation

Answer: B

Ras Dashen (Ras Dejen) in the Simien Mountains is Ethiopia's highest peak, about 4,550 m.

Q7 · History

In which year (G.C.) did Ethiopia win the Battle of Adwa?

  1. A. 1896
  2. B. 1936
  3. C. 1941
  4. D. 1974
Answer and explanation

Answer: A

The Battle of Adwa was fought on 1 March 1896 G.C. (1888 E.C.).

Q8 · Resources

Which of these is a renewable resource?

  1. A. Coal
  2. B. Petroleum
  3. C. Sunlight
  4. D. Natural gas
Answer and explanation

Answer: C

Sunlight does not run out. Coal, petroleum and natural gas are non-renewable.

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