Academic Year -2024 G.

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First Quarter History Final Exam for Grade-11
Students
Part I: Write “True” if the statement is correct and “False” if it is
incorrect

__________1. The Neolithic Revolution marks the shift from hunting and gathering to
agriculture.

__________2. Archaeological evidence is the only source for understanding prehistoric

human societies.

__________3. Ancient civilizations were characterized by organized governments and a religion of monism.

__________4. To achieve complete objectivity, history should be studied solely based on

primary sources.
__________5. The Code of Hammurabi, based on the principle of "an eye for an eye”, promotes
forgiveness.

__________6. Porcelain was one of the contribution of the ancient civilization of India to the world society.

__________7. The New Babylon was a land that included parts of what is now Iran and Afghanistan.

__________8. The roman civilization was in the level of the cultural and intellectual
advancements that the people of ancient Greek registered.

Part II. Mach those items listed under Column “B” with
Column “A”
“ A” “B“
__________9.The Republic A. Fought between Rome and Carthage
__________10.Legalism B. Fought between Athens and
Persia
__________11.Confucianism C. “Do not do to others what you do not
want done to you”.
__________12.Hiroglyphics D. Qin Shi Huang
__________13.Logographics E. Plato
__________14.Cuniform F. Samaria
__________15.The concept of Zero G. Egypt
__________16.The Punic War H. China
__________17.Peloponesian War I. India

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K. Fought between Athens and
Sparta
Part III. Choose the best answer from the given alternatives
__________18. The civilization of Kush was located in:
A. Modern-day Ethiopia C. Modern-day Egypt
B. Modern-day Sudan D. Modern-day Libya
__________19. Which of the following BEST describes the primary goal of periodization in the study
of history?
A. To emphasize the subjective nature of historical interpretation and the impossibility of
objectivity.
B. To create rigid chronological boundaries that strictly separate historical events into distinct
eras.
C. To organize and simplify the vast span of human history, allowing for a more focused and
manageable study.
D. To diminish the significance of change and continuity in history by focusing on distinct and
isolated events.
__________20. Which of the following best describes the main similarity between the civilizations of
Mesopotamia and Egypt?
A. Both were isolated from other cultures
B. Both depended heavily on major river systems for agriculture
C. Both developed democratic forms of government
D. Both had extensive libraries and secular universities
__________21. Which one of the following explanation is not according to the theories of emergencies
of earlier states?
A. one who controls trade routes became rulers
B. Successful military leaders became kings
C. Priests established political control in the name of gods
D. People who organize pilgrimages became leaders
__________22. Which of the following is considered a PRIMARY source for a historian studying the
Aksumite Kingdom?
A. A modern textbook discussing the economic and political systems of the Aksumite
Kingdom.
B. An inscription on an ancient Aksumite stelae (obelisks) describing the military victories of
a king.
C. A research article published in a scholarly journal analyzing the trade networks of the
Aksumite Kingdom.
D. A documentary film exploring the rise and fall of the Aksumite Kingdom using computer-
generated imagery.
__________23. Which of the following is a characteristic shared by many ancient civilizations

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A. The absence of organized religion and the prevalence of secular beliefs
B. The development of specialized labor and social hierarchies
C. The reliance on nomadic lifestyles and hunter-gatherer economies
D. The rejection of technological advancements and a focus on traditional practices
__________24. In Ethiopian historiography, what was the primary focus of historical records up until
the early 20th century?
A. The achievement of local artisans and Caravan merchants
B. Scientific discoveries, social and economic life of Ethiopian people
C. The lives and achievements of Ethiopian Emperors
D. Oral tradition about rural people of Ethiopia
__________25. The Ancient civilization of Meroe was declined since the 3rd century BC. From the
following periods which exactly represents the years within 3rd Century BC?
A. 400BC-301BC. B. 299 B.C-200 B.C C. 200 B.C -101B.C D. 300 B.C- 201B.C
__________26. The "Pax Romana" in Ancient Roman civilization was
A. A period of intense warfare and expansion, during which Rome conquered new
territories and expanded its borders
B. An era of peace and prosperity within the Roman Empire, characterized by stability and
economic growth
C. A time of social unrest and rebellion, as slaves and conquered peoples revolted against
Roman rule
D. A phase of religious upheaval, as Christianity challenged traditional Roman beliefs and
values
__________27. Due to its military efficiency and organization the Assyrian Empire is often compared to:

A. Babylonian C. Greek
B. Egyptian D. Romans
__________ 28. What distinguishes "history" from "prehistory"?
A. "History" focuses on events that occurred before the invention of agriculture, while
"prehistory" deals with the period after the emergence of farming.
B. "History" relies on written sources to reconstruct the past, while "prehistory" depends
on archaeological evidence and oral traditions.
C. "History" studies the lives of ordinary people, while "prehistory" concentrates on the
actions of rulers and elites.
D. "History" is concerned with the development of technology, while "prehistory" examines
the evolution of human culture and society.
__________ 29.The “warring states period” (403-221 B.C.), is part of the ancient
history of

A. India B. China C. Greece D. Rome

__________ 30. Which of the following best describe the history of Ancient Rome from earliest to the
recent?
A. Kingdom----> Empire ------->Republic
B. Kingdom----> Republic ------->Empire

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C. Republic----> Empire ------->Kingdom
D. Republic----> Kingdom ------->Empire
__________ 31. Based on the tool making approach of periodization the human history is divided into;
A. Savagery---->Barbarous---->and Civilization
B. Stone Age---->- Bronze Age ---->and Iron Age
C. Hunting and Gathering---->-Farming and Animal husbandry ---->and Age of Industry
D. Stone age----> Hunting and Gathering----> and the age of Industry

__________32. In comparing Old Babylon and New Babylon, which statement accurately reflects their
differences?

A. Both empires were identical in their political structures and cultural achievements.
B. New Babylon was characterized by greater military power but less cultural innovation than
Old Babylon.
C. Old Babylon is known for its legal advancements while New Babylon is noted for its
architectural wonders and scientific contributions.
D. New Babylon had no significant achievements compared to Old Babylon.
__________33.One describes the difference between Hinduism and Buddhism
A. Buddhism rejects the idea of reincarnation, while Hinduism embraces it.
B. Buddhism emphasizes the "middle way," avoiding extremes in pursuit of enlightenment.
C. Buddhism advocates for the worship of many gods, while Hinduism is monotheistic.
D. Buddhism originated in China, while Hinduism developed in India.
__________34. Which shared characteristic among the major civilizations of Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin
America illustrates a common response to the Neolithic Revolution?

A. Development of social classes based on wealth and occupation

B. The exclusive use of monotheistic religious practices
C. Reliance on animal domestication over agriculture
D. The establishment of sea-based trade routes
__________35. The ancient civilization that developed the concept of a 60-minute hour and a 360-degree
circle was;
A. Egyptian B. Sumerian C. Greek D. Chinese
Part IV. Short Answer
36. Administratively, the Persian Empire was organized into provinces called ____________ each
governed by an official called satrap (1 pts)
37. __________________was the book where the conversations and sayings of K’ung Fu-Tzu
were recorded (1Pt).
38. Put the following historical events from the earliest to the latest chronologically (3 pts).

a. The invasion of Meroe by King Ezana of Aksum

b. The rise of the Persian Empire
c. The death of Alexander the Great

Answer; _____, ________, ________