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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of civilization?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of civilization?
What form of government did the ancient Greeks use?
What form of government did the ancient Greeks use?
Democracy
Who is considered the founder of the Roman Republic?
Who is considered the founder of the Roman Republic?
Match the following ancient Greek philosophers with their major contributions:
Match the following ancient Greek philosophers with their major contributions:
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The Trojan War was fought between the Greeks and the Trojans over the abduction of Helen, the wife of Menelaus, by Paris, the son of Priam.
The Trojan War was fought between the Greeks and the Trojans over the abduction of Helen, the wife of Menelaus, by Paris, the son of Priam.
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The ______ was a period of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, marked by significant advancements in infrastructure, trade, and the arts.
The ______ was a period of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, marked by significant advancements in infrastructure, trade, and the arts.
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Which of the following is NOT an example of Mesopotamian architecture?
Which of the following is NOT an example of Mesopotamian architecture?
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What was the name of the famous law code created by Hammurabi?
What was the name of the famous law code created by Hammurabi?
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The ancient Egyptians were known for their advanced skills in astronomy, mathematics, and medicine.
The ancient Egyptians were known for their advanced skills in astronomy, mathematics, and medicine.
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of the ancient Egyptian civilization?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the ancient Egyptian civilization?
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What significant discovery was made by archaeologists in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt in 1922?
What significant discovery was made by archaeologists in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt in 1922?
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Match the following ancient Egyptian eras with their significant contributions:
Match the following ancient Egyptian eras with their significant contributions:
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The Babylonian captivity was a period in Jewish history when a large part of the Jewish population was exiled to Babylon by the Babylonian Empire.
The Babylonian captivity was a period in Jewish history when a large part of the Jewish population was exiled to Babylon by the Babylonian Empire.
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Study Notes
Unit 1: Pre-History & Mesopotamia
- History & Pre-History: Includes the development of humans from Australopithecus to Homo sapiens, covering the Palaeolithic and Neolithic ages.
- Characteristics of Civilization: Eight key characteristics are mentioned, but specifics are not given.
- Mesopotamia: Known for its geography (Fertile Crescent), religion, social structures, economics, government, law codes, arts, sciences, and architecture (ziggurats).
- Mesopotamian Empires: Covered are Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, Assyrians, and Chaldeans, including their leaders. Key individuals mentioned are Hammurabi and Cyrus the Great.
- Writing System: Mesopotamia developed a writing system.
- Gilgamesh Epic: A famous Mesopotamian epic is mentioned here.
Unit 2: Ancient Egypt & Israel
- Egyptian Geography: Egypt is situated along the Nile River, Faiyum, and is isolated.
- Eras of Egypt: Ancient Egyptian history goes through different periods, including the Old, Middle, New Kingdoms, and intermediate periods.
- Political Organization: Details like the God-King and Pharaoh's court are mentioned.
- Egyptian Trade & Cultural achievements: Trading and cultural achievements were mentioned in relation to the building of temples, sciences, and overall Egyptian society.
- Religious Beliefs & Practices: Kings, Pharaohs etc play a central role in the Egyptian religious system and were highly revered, including their roles in leading religious practices, creation myths, major gods of Egypt, and forms of worship.
- Social Structures: Egyptian society had structures like Pharaohs, Nobles, priests, Craftspeople, and Farmers. Mummification is identified.
- Writing & Sciences: Egyptian writings are discussed, featuring hieroglyphics, Rosetta stone, paintings, medicine, and mathematics.
- History of Israel: The rise of the Israelites, led by figures mentioned as Abraham, Jacob, and Moses.
- Decline and Fall of Egypt: The decline of Egypt is linked to conquests by outsiders.
Exam Structure (Part A-D)
- Part A: Multiple-choice questions, with a value of 40 marks (Knowledge/Understanding).
- Part B: Matching questions, with a value of 10 marks (Knowledge/Understanding).
- Part C: Short-answer questions (Three must be answered, testing both Thinking and Communication), with a value of 30 marks (Thinking) and 10 marks (Communication).
- Part D: Essay questions, with a value of 20 marks (Application) and 10 marks (Communication).
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This quiz explores key concepts from Unit 1 on Pre-History and Mesopotamia, including the development of civilizations and significant empires. Additionally, it delves into ancient Egypt's geography, history, and notable periods. Test your knowledge on these foundational topics in world history.
