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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