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Test Practice SheetSocial Studies for 8th E.G.B. | Teacher: Mauricio Torres
Rules of Engagement! We have very short time to do this practice so try
to do your best in the least amount of time. Write the answers and questions on a sheet of
paper or on your notebook. Think your answers well, be cool and remember
what you have learned in class. Use your own words. Pay attention: follow instructions carefully. Don’t shout out the answers! Concentrate on your test, be quiet and…
GOOD LUCK!
Choose the correct answer 1.- What is the difference between
cuneiform and an alphabet? One represents sounds and the other
represents syllables One is used for trading and the other for
everyday life.
Choose the correct answer 2.- Why did Phoenicians have to
learn how to sail? Because they wanted to go around the
African continent. Because the geography of their
homeland left them no other choice. Because they didn´t like to walk.
Choose the correct answer 3.- Polytheism is:
The belief in many gods. The belief in life after death. The belief that everything in nature has
a spirit.
Choose the correct answer 4.- The science of building is::
Geometry. Ironworking. Scribing. Architecture
Choose the correct answer 5.- Which of the following created
the first Empire: Hammurabi. Nebuchadnezzar. Gilgamesh. Sargon
Choose the correct answer 6.- Which of the following is not a
Sumerian deity: Pazuzu. Enlil. Gilgamesh. Inanna
Analyze
1.- Why was Ur an advanced city?
Analyze
2.- What do you consider to be the greatest strength of the Hittites and their greatest weakness?
List
1.- List the military advances developed by the Assyrians and Hittites
Answers
Use this time to check your answers. Correct them if needed Don´t cheat on yourself, this is a
practice of your skills and capabilities.
Learn from your mistakes and… ADAPT!
Choose the correct answer 1.- What is the difference between
cuneiform and an alphabet? One represents sounds and the
other represents syllables. One is used for trading and the other for
everyday life.
Choose the correct answer 2.- Why did Phoenicians have to
learn how to sail? Because they wanted to go around the
African continent. Because the geography of their
homeland left them no other choice. Because they didn´t like to walk.
Choose the correct answer 3.- Polytheism is:
The belief in many gods. The belief in life after death. The belief that everything in nature has
a spirit.
Choose the correct answer 4.- The science of building is::
Geometry. Ironworking. Scribing. Architecture
Choose the correct answer 5.- Which of the following created
the first Empire: Hammurabi. Nebuchadnezzar. Gilgamesh. Sargon
Choose the correct answer 6.- Which of the following is not a
Sumerian deity: Pazuzu. Enlil. Gilgamesh. Inanna
Analyze
1.- Why was Ur an advanced city? Because it had massive walls,
elaborate buildings, system of canals, harbors and thousands of inhabitants.
Analyze
2.- What do you consider to be the greatest strength of the Hittites and their greatest weakness? Their greatest strength was their
fierce army and their greatest weakness was their internal conflicts, which led to the murder of their king and their collapse.
Analyze
3.- Why would a ruler like Hammurabi post the laws he wrote in a public place? This way everyone could know what
was against the law. Also, laws that are writen down cannot change as easily as those that are passed down orally.
List
1.- List the military advances developed by the Assyrians and Hittites Battle chariots Iron weapons Military organization
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