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1ST SEM

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 32mins

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Class
Date
1.

Primary sources are the most direct evidence of a time or event because they were created by people or things that were there at the time or event. A perfect example of this is -

a)

World History Textbook

b)

photograph

c)

sports commentary

d)

dictionary

2.

Branches of Social Sciences (Choose three)

a)

Archaeology

b)

Anthropology

c)

Political Science

d)

Psychology

3.

All civilizations have a highly developed culture seen in their characteristics (Choose all features)

a)

writing

b)

government

c)

social class

d)

geography

e)

technology

4.

A Neanderthal can be described as - (Choose two)

a)

Apparently had rituals to make sure that they have success in the hunt

b)

Hunters and gatherers and used tools of stone

c)

Walked bent over Bi pedal and their whole body is covered in hair

d)

Buried their dead- with tools, ornaments, food, and flowers

5.

The 5 Themes of Geography

a)

MR. HELLO

b)

MR. HELP

c)

MS. HELLO

d)

MS. HELP

6.

What are the Five Themes of Geography?

a)

Movement, Revival, Human Evolution, Location, People

b)

Movement, Region, Human Environment Interaction, Location, Place

c)

Motion, Sensitivity, Human Environment, Location, People

d)

Movement, Sensitivity, Human Environment Interaction, Location, Place

7.

The Indus Valley's Caste System have the untouchables at the lowest part of the social class. They are also known as -

a)

slaves

b)

warriors

c)

merchants

d)

outcasts

8.

West African civilization is famous for its -

a)

gold-salt trade

b)

sun dried bricks

c)

terracotta sculptures

9.

Mali’s first great leader, founder of the kingdom. Often called as the "Lion King".

a)

Sundiata Keita

b)

Mansa Musa

c)

Sunni Alli

10.

In West Africa civilization, he set up an efficient tax system and chose able officials. Adding to the centralized government created by Sunni Ali. He appointed officials to serve as ministers of the treasury, army, navy, and agriculture.

a)

Mansa Musa

b)

Askia Muhammad

c)

Sundiata Keita

11.

What is slave life in Egypt? (Choose three)

a)

Slaves in Egypt were the poor of Egypt who had to sell their children into slavery.

b)

The children of slaves also became the property of the ‘owner’, and the owner was responsible for taking care of his slaves.

c)

It appears to be common practice of the pharaohs to give slaves away to higher ranking officials and nobles in Egypt- as reward for a job well done.

d)

Prisoners of war are set free and not sold to slavery.

12.

Women in ancient Egypt were ahead of their time. What roles did Egyptian women play in the society? (Choose three)

a)

They can be a ruler, a mother, and a wife.

b)

They can own businesses and own & sell property.

c)

They can have professions in which women worked included weaving, perfume making, and entertainment.

d)

They can serve as a judge in court cases.

13.

Sumerians practiced polytheism. Four of their most important gods were An (god of heaven), Enlil (god of storm & air), Enki (lord of the water) and the queen of the mountains is ------

a)

Ninhursag

b)

Zeus

c)

Enki

d)

Shangdi

14.

Why do humans need to interact with their environment? (Choose two)

a)

People modifying their environment through their actions.

b)

People adapting to the environment such as having jobs that are appropriate to the kind of place where they live.

c)

People acting independently from their surroundings.

d)

People managing their expectations based on what they plant and eat.

15.

Alexander the Great's legacy is both far reaching and profound. (Choose three)

a)

Alexander destroyed the Persian Empire forever.

b)

He conquered the Persian kingdoms.

c)

Alexander's conquests spread Greek culture known as Hellenism.

d)

His father and Alexander were able to unite the Greek city-states.

16.

What are the reasons of the deadly conflict between Sparta and Athens? (Choose three)

a)

the growing power of Athens and Sparta

b)

it was also caused by their rivalry

c)

the tensions built between city-states by the Delian League

d)

the beauty of Helen of Troy

17.

During the ancient Greece a series of wars were fought by Athens and Spartans known as -

a)

War of the Worlds

b)

World War Z

c)

The Peloponnesian War

d)

The Great War

18.

Students are participating in a history quiz. The quizmaster asks, 'Which Roman scientist observed and wrote about the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius?'

a)

Pliny the Elder

b)

Livy

c)

Ptolemy

d)

Virgil

19.

Which geographical feature was crucial for the development of Roman civilization?

a)

Desert landscape

b)

Proximity to the sea

c)

Volcanic soil

d)

Isolated location

20.

During a history class, Andres and Sergio were discussing about Roman civilization. They learned that Roman women gained more rights later on. Lucas who missed the class, asked them about it. What did they tell Lucas that Roman women gained more rights soon thereafter?

a)

Vote and own property

b)

Vote and hold office

c)

Own property and attend theaters

d)

Hold office and attend festivals

21.

According to tradition, who became the first king of Rome by killing his brother?

a)

Romulus

b)

Remus

c)

Julius Caesar

d)

Constantine the Great

22.

Fernanda, Mya, and Sophia are participating in a school play about the fall of the Roman civilization. According to the script, what were some of the reasons for the fall of the Roman civilization?

a)

Invasions by Aztec tribes

b)

Peaceful expansion

c)

Economic prosperity

d)

Government corruption

23.

The term 'Historia', from which the word 'History' is derived, is a Greek word that signifies 'knowledge gained by investigation'. Is this statement true or false?

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Students are working on a group project about the ancient civilizations of the world. They realize that studying history is relevant because it helps them understand the value of interdependence among people and nations. Is this statement true or false?

a)

True

b)

False

25.

All Social Sciences are connected because every aspect of human life has a past. Therefore, it has history.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Philosophy's main pursuit is the attainment of eternal peace and good favor.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Natural selection is defined as organisms are able to preserve themselves and reproduce acquiring negative traits that let them challenge the environment.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

The Harrapans demonstrated how effective their central government is through the structure of well-planned cities.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

The Greek mainland is predominantly flat with very few mountains. This lack of natural barriers led to the unification of the major city-states.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Greeks were the first civilization to practice THEOCRACY, a form of government in which people govern themselves, either directly or through elected officials.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

In Greece, city-states declare a “Sacred Truce” or ceasefire for a month during the games to secure the participants’ safe travel to Olympia. This religious practice is now known as the "Olympics".

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Mount Olympus is the tallest mountain in Greece. It is also known as the "Home of the Gods".

a)

True

b)

False

33.

In Athens, the Council of the Elders was the only body of government, while in Sparta, all citizens were involved in governance.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

The primary focus of Spartan society was warfare.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Gwen, Cameron, and Ramon are studying ancient civilizations and learned that the people of Greece used the Aegean Sea as a means of travel between cities. They also discovered that the sea provided a source of food in the form of fish.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

The Republic is the form of government which allowed people to elect officials in ancient Rome.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Men, women, and all citizens were treated differently based on their wealth, gender, and citizenship in ancient Rome.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Stucco and concrete were new building technologies that were used by the ancient Romans.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Which river is associated with the civilization of Mesopotamia?

a)

Nile River

b)

Tigris and Euphrates

c)

Yellow River

d)

Tiber River

40.

Which ancient civilization is linked to the Nile River?

a)

Rome

b)

Shang

c)

Egypt

d)

West Africa

41.

The Indus Valley civilization is associated with which river?

a)

Senegal River

b)

Gulf Coast of Mexico

c)

Indus River

d)

Tiber River

42.

Which civilization is connected to the Yellow River?

a)

Shang

b)

Mesoamerica

c)

West Africa

d)

Rome

43.

Which ancient civilization is known for developing hieroglyphics?

a)

Mesopotamia

b)

Indus Valley

c)

Egypt

d)

West Africa

44.

Which civilization is credited with the creation of a system of uniform weights and measures?

a)

Shang

b)

Indus Valley

c)

Mesoamerica

d)

West Africa

45.

Which ancient civilization is associated with the game Pok-a-tok?

a)

Mesopotamia

b)

Mesoamerica

c)

Egypt

d)

Shang

46.

Which civilization is known for the Book of the Dead?

a)

Mesopotamia

b)

Indus Valley

c)

Egypt

d)

West Africa

47.

Which civilization is known for its written laws?

a)

Mesopotamia

b)

Indus Valley

c)

Shang

d)

Mesoamerica

48.

Which religion is associated with the Vedas?

a)

Islam

b)

Judaism

c)

Hinduism

d)

Shamanism

49.

Who is the central prophet in Islam?

a)

Prophet Mohammed

b)

Moses

c)

Jesus

d)

Buddha

50.

Which text is central to Judaism?

a)

Vedas

b)

Torah

c)

Quran

d)

Tripitaka

51.

Which philosophy is associated with the concept of Ahimsa?

a)

Enlightenment

b)

Non Violence

c)

Shamanism

d)

Islam

52.

Who is known as the Father of History?

a)

Herodotus

b)

Tacitus

c)

Livy

d)

Homer

53.

Which work is attributed to Virgil?

a)

Iliad and Odyssey

b)

Germania

c)

Aeneid

d)

Ab Urbe Condita

54.

The Holy Book of Islam is

a)

The Qu'Ran

b)

The Bible

c)

The Ni'Yah

d)

The Vedas

55.

Hinduism refers to the _________________ as their holy text.

a)

Bible

b)

Vedas and Upanishads

c)

Old Testament

d)

New Testament

56.

What country lies at 22°S, 135°E? 

(a)  

57.

What continent lies at 85°S, 30°E? 

(a)  

58.

What is the vertical line at 0° called?

(a)  

59.

Which country does not belong in the group?

a)
  • Afghanistan

  • Armenia

  • Azerbaijan

b)
  • Bahrain

  • Bangladesh

  • Bhutan

  • Brunei

c)

Cameroon

Cape Verde

Congo

Chad

d)
  • India

  • Indonesia

  • Iran

  • Iraq

  • Israel

60.

Which country is not found in Europe?

a)

Andorra

b)

Cyprus

c)

Maldives

d)

San Marino