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Social Science 8 Review Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It refers to the capital of the ancient kingdom of Minoans.

a)

Crete

b)

Italy

c)

Knossos

d)

Minos

2.

It refers to A painting using watercolor on wet cement.

a)

Acrylic

b)

Fresco

c)

Frottis

d)

Gothic

3.

The following were the events existed during the Mycenaean civilization except;

a)

Abduction of Helen by Paris

b)

Built fortified by high walls as a defense against the invaders

c)

Conquered "Crete"

d)

Showed love for festivities and competitions like bull-leaping

4.

Why did Sparta prohibited the use of coined money during their time?

a)

Avoid corruption

b)

Coins were useless

c)

Developed their own coin system

d)

Self-sufficient state

5.

What was the significant contribution made by the Athens that was used by the other countries until now?

a)

Coin system

b)

Democracy

c)

Economy

d)

Peace

6.

What was the role of the Athenian girls in the Ancient times?

a)

Joining in the Athenian army

b)

Learned household duties

c)

Participating in the government

d)

Received formal education

7.

It is a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena.

a)

Acropolis

b)

Agora

c)

Parthenon

d)

Polis

8.

He was the "First Greek Historian" considered as the "Father of History."

a)

Euripides

b)

Herodotus

c)

Phidias

d)

Thucydides

9.

He believed that diseases had natural causes and that the body could heal itself.

a)

Hippocrates

b)

Pythagoras

c)

Socrates

d)

Thales

10.

The following were the functions of the government of the Republic of Rome except;

a)

Consul could become a dictator

b)

Consul could veto

c)

Senate composed of 300 patricians

d)

Tribunes proposed laws

11.

What are the privileges of patricians and plebeians?

a)

Pay Tax

b)

Pass laws

c)

Serve in the Roman army

d)

Vote

12.

How did the 1st Punic war started?

a)

Conflict between Rome and Carthage for the control of Sicily

b)

Hannibal's desire to revenge against the Romans

c)

Incitement of Senator Cato to destroy Carthage

d)

Romans called Mediterranean Sea as "Mare Nostrum"

13.

Why did the Roman officials killed Caesar?

a)

Civil wars within Rome

b)

Claimed those unclaimed territories in Europe.

c)

Romans declined in power

d)

Upset about how much power he has

14.

What was the present name of "Gaul?"

a)

Denmark

b)

France

c)

Sweden

d)

Switzerland

15.

It refers to the "Roman Peace" which lasted for 200 years.

a)

Pax Romana

b)

Pax Sinica

c)

Pax Tecum

d)

Pax Vobiscum

16.

What are the two products dominating the Sahara trade?

a)

Cactus and Camel

b)

Gold and Salt

c)

Sand dunes and Silver

d)

Spices and Silver

17.

Why there are rich kingdoms and empires in Africa?

a)

Conquered lands and territories

b)

Developed new trading relations with other countries

c)

Established a new trading capital

d)

Sufficient natural resources

18.

What was the use of camels in the Kingdom of Ghana?

a)

Offering to their gods

b)

Sacred beast

c)

Trade

d)

Transportation

19.

How did the Incas modify their environment to improve livelihood and governance in the empire?

a)

conquered other territories

b)

created artificial lands

c)

scheduled days of worship

d)

strictly followed days of worship

20.

How did Mayans please their gods during their time?

a)

Arranged marriage

b)

built temples

c)

offered human sacrifices

d)

praise their gods

21.

How to keep the universe alive according to the belief of the Aztecs?

a)

Corn (Maize) must be planted

b)

Perform cremation

c)

Sacrifice people

d)

Worship their gods

22.

Landlords were the owner of the land and they must be the one to work hard on it. What was the role of the landlords in the medieval times in Europe?

a)

Acquire more lands

b)

Maintain order

c)

Observe religious devotion

d)

Protect the Pope

23.

Popular stories on castle life, glorifying chivalry, tournaments, and songs about the love of a knight for a lady became popular. This shows that Medieval literature centers on which aspect?

a)

Brotherhood

b)

Knighthood

c)

Romance

d)

Warfare

24.

What happened when a person will be excommunicated by the Pope?

a)

allowed to propagate Christianity

b)

better relationship with the Pope

c)

could not receive sacraments

d)

sins will be removed

25.

Which scenario best describes for an excommunication?

a)

Aldous received the Eucharist every Sunday mass

b)

Badang joins the prayer group

c)

Chou stole the Blessed Sacrament from the tabernacle

d)

Granger confesses his sins with the priest