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The document is a history test consisting of fill-in-the-blank questions, multiple-choice questions, and data-based questions related to ancient civilizations. It covers topics such as the study of history, ancient Egyptian architecture, and the significance of writing in civilization development. The test is structured to assess knowledge on various aspects of historical societies and their lifestyles.

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History Form Test

The document is a history test consisting of fill-in-the-blank questions, multiple-choice questions, and data-based questions related to ancient civilizations. It covers topics such as the study of history, ancient Egyptian architecture, and the significance of writing in civilization development. The test is structured to assess knowledge on various aspects of historical societies and their lifestyles.

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History Form Test

Name: ______________________

Class: ____________ ( )

Date: _______________________

Total: 25 marks

A. Fill in the blanks (5 marks; 1 mark each)

1. An _________________ is someone who studies graves, tools and other


objects of people lived in the past.
2._________________________ times refer to the period after the invention of
writing.
3. Old Stone Age people lived a __________________________ lifestyle to
avoid beasts and search for food.
4. Ancient Egyptians built cities to meet ____________________ and religious
needs.
5. Pyramids were the tombs for the ___________________ and royal members.

B. Multiple Choice (5 marks)

Please circle the answer.


1. Which decade and century does AD 1884 belong to?
A. The 19th decade of the 9th century
B. The 18th decade of the 8th century
C. The 9th decade of the 19th century
D. The 8th decade of the 18th century

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2. Which of the following is NOT a skill developed in the New Stone Age?
A. Pottery making
B. Livestock keeping
C. Irrigation
D. Writing

3. What material did humans discover to replace stone in about 4000 BC?
A. Metal
B. Wood
C. Glass
D. Plastic

4. Which of the following is an ancient Egyptian architecture?


A. Statues
B. Caves
C. Villages
D. Thebes

5. Which of the following is NOT the usage of fire in the Old Stone Age?
A. To cook food
B. To make pottery
C. To frighten away wild animals
D. To provide warmth

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D. Data-based Questions (10 marks)

Source C: A description about ancient civilizations


The four ancient civilizations settled along different rivers, where they
obtained a stable supply of water for drinking, cooking, and washing. They
developed their own writing systems, which allowed them to record
information accurately. These civilizations established their own unique ways
of living which shaped the course of human history.

1. Arrange the four ancient civilizations in chronological order beginning with


the earliest. (2 marks; 0.5 each)
A. The Indus Valley civilization C. The Fertile Crescent civilization
B. The Huanghe Valley civilization D. The Nile Valley civilization

2. Suggest TWO defining features of a civilized society NOT mentioned in


Source C. (1 mark each)
3. According to Source C and your own knowledge, explain how writing helped
the development of ancient civilizations. (2 marks)
4. According to Source C and your own knowledge, explain why the ancient
civilizations settled in river valleys. (4 marks)

End of paper

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