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Worksheets1ST SEM
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 32mins
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 -
World History Textbook
photograph
sports commentary
dictionary
Branches of Social Sciences (Choose three)
Archaeology
Anthropology
Political Science
Psychology
All civilizations have a highly developed culture seen in their characteristics (Choose all features)
writing
government
social class
geography
technology
A Neanderthal can be described as - (Choose two)
Apparently had rituals to make sure that they have success in the hunt
Hunters and gatherers and used tools of stone
Walked bent over Bi pedal and their whole body is covered in hair
Buried their dead- with tools, ornaments, food, and flowers
The 5 Themes of Geography
MR. HELLO
MR. HELP
MS. HELLO
MS. HELP
What are the Five Themes of Geography?
Movement, Revival, Human Evolution, Location, People
Movement, Region, Human Environment Interaction, Location, Place
Motion, Sensitivity, Human Environment, Location, People
Movement, Sensitivity, Human Environment Interaction, Location, Place
The Indus Valley's Caste System have the untouchables at the lowest part of the social class. They are also known as -
slaves
warriors
merchants
outcasts
West African civilization is famous for its -
gold-salt trade
sun dried bricks
terracotta sculptures
Mali’s first great leader, founder of the kingdom. Often called as the "Lion King".
Sundiata Keita
Mansa Musa
Sunni Alli
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.
Mansa Musa
Askia Muhammad
Sundiata Keita
What is slave life in Egypt? (Choose three)
Slaves in Egypt were the poor of Egypt who had to sell their children into slavery.
The children of slaves also became the property of the ‘owner’, and the owner was responsible for taking care of his slaves.
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.
Prisoners of war are set free and not sold to slavery.
Women in ancient Egypt were ahead of their time. What roles did Egyptian women play in the society? (Choose three)
They can be a ruler, a mother, and a wife.
They can own businesses and own & sell property.
They can have professions in which women worked included weaving, perfume making, and entertainment.
They can serve as a judge in court cases.
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 ------
Ninhursag
Zeus
Enki
Shangdi
Why do humans need to interact with their environment? (Choose two)
People modifying their environment through their actions.
People adapting to the environment such as having jobs that are appropriate to the kind of place where they live.
People acting independently from their surroundings.
People managing their expectations based on what they plant and eat.
Alexander the Great's legacy is both far reaching and profound. (Choose three)
Alexander destroyed the Persian Empire forever.
He conquered the Persian kingdoms.
Alexander's conquests spread Greek culture known as Hellenism.
His father and Alexander were able to unite the Greek city-states.
What are the reasons of the deadly conflict between Sparta and Athens? (Choose three)
the growing power of Athens and Sparta
it was also caused by their rivalry
the tensions built between city-states by the Delian League
the beauty of Helen of Troy
During the ancient Greece a series of wars were fought by Athens and Spartans known as -
War of the Worlds
World War Z
The Peloponnesian War
The Great War
Students are participating in a history quiz. The quizmaster asks, 'Which Roman scientist observed and wrote about the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius?'
Pliny the Elder
Livy
Ptolemy
Virgil
Which geographical feature was crucial for the development of Roman civilization?
Desert landscape
Proximity to the sea
Volcanic soil
Isolated location
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?
Vote and own property
Vote and hold office
Own property and attend theaters
Hold office and attend festivals
According to tradition, who became the first king of Rome by killing his brother?
Romulus
Remus
Julius Caesar
Constantine the Great
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?
Invasions by Aztec tribes
Peaceful expansion
Economic prosperity
Government corruption
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?
True
False
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?
True
False
All Social Sciences are connected because every aspect of human life has a past. Therefore, it has history.
True
False
Philosophy's main pursuit is the attainment of eternal peace and good favor.
True
False
Natural selection is defined as organisms are able to preserve themselves and reproduce acquiring negative traits that let them challenge the environment.
True
False
The Harrapans demonstrated how effective their central government is through the structure of well-planned cities.
True
False
The Greek mainland is predominantly flat with very few mountains. This lack of natural barriers led to the unification of the major city-states.
True
False
Greeks were the first civilization to practice THEOCRACY, a form of government in which people govern themselves, either directly or through elected officials.
True
False
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".
True
False
Mount Olympus is the tallest mountain in Greece. It is also known as the "Home of the Gods".
True
False
In Athens, the Council of the Elders was the only body of government, while in Sparta, all citizens were involved in governance.
True
False
The primary focus of Spartan society was warfare.
True
False
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.
True
False
The Republic is the form of government which allowed people to elect officials in ancient Rome.
True
False
Men, women, and all citizens were treated differently based on their wealth, gender, and citizenship in ancient Rome.
True
False
Stucco and concrete were new building technologies that were used by the ancient Romans.
True
False
Which river is associated with the civilization of Mesopotamia?
Nile River
Tigris and Euphrates
Yellow River
Tiber River
Which ancient civilization is linked to the Nile River?
Rome
Shang
Egypt
West Africa
The Indus Valley civilization is associated with which river?
Senegal River
Gulf Coast of Mexico
Indus River
Tiber River
Which civilization is connected to the Yellow River?
Shang
Mesoamerica
West Africa
Rome
Which ancient civilization is known for developing hieroglyphics?
Mesopotamia
Indus Valley
Egypt
West Africa
Which civilization is credited with the creation of a system of uniform weights and measures?
Shang
Indus Valley
Mesoamerica
West Africa
Which ancient civilization is associated with the game Pok-a-tok?
Mesopotamia
Mesoamerica
Egypt
Shang
Which civilization is known for the Book of the Dead?
Mesopotamia
Indus Valley
Egypt
West Africa
Which civilization is known for its written laws?
Mesopotamia
Indus Valley
Shang
Mesoamerica
Which religion is associated with the Vedas?
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Shamanism
Who is the central prophet in Islam?
Prophet Mohammed
Moses
Jesus
Buddha
Which text is central to Judaism?
Vedas
Torah
Quran
Tripitaka
Which philosophy is associated with the concept of Ahimsa?
Enlightenment
Non Violence
Shamanism
Islam
Who is known as the Father of History?
Herodotus
Tacitus
Livy
Homer
Which work is attributed to Virgil?
Iliad and Odyssey
Germania
Aeneid
Ab Urbe Condita
The Holy Book of Islam is
The Qu'Ran
The Bible
The Ni'Yah
The Vedas
Hinduism refers to the _________________ as their holy text.
Bible
Vedas and Upanishads
Old Testament
New Testament
What country lies at 22°S, 135°E?
(a)
What continent lies at 85°S, 30°E?
(a)
What is the vertical line at 0° called?
(a)
Which country does not belong in the group?
Afghanistan
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Brunei
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Congo
Chad
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Which country is not found in Europe?
Andorra
Cyprus
Maldives
San Marino
