History
Form 1 (First Term) Mock Test
Time: 1 hour 20 mins Marks: 60
Name: ___________________________ ( ) Class: __________
˙ There are 9 pages of test paper and 5 pages of answer sheet.
˙ Write your name, class and class number on the first page of the test
paper and answer sheet.
˙ Write all the answers on the answer sheet.
˙ Answer all the questions in Sections I-VI. Choose one question in
Section VII.
˙ Return the test paper after the test.
˙ Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited
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I. Multiple Choice Questions (10 marks)
Choose the correct answer for each question.
1. Which of the following was a legacy of Sumerians?
A. Sundial
B. Mummies
C. Sexagesimal
D. Papyrus
2. Which of the following peoples invented hieroglyphics?
A. Ancient Egyptians
B. Hebrews
C. Dravidians
D. Kushites
3. Who were the ‘three Greek sages of philosophy’?
(i) Aristotle
(ii) Plato
(iii) Homer
(iv) Socrates
(v) Pompey
A. (i),(ii),(v)
B. (i),(ii),(iv)
C. (ii),(iii),(iv)
D. (iii),(iv),(v)
4. Which of the following statements about the ancient Roman civilization is
INCORRECT?
(i) All male citizens could join legislative assemblies.
(ii) The Romans learned from the Mycenaean civilization.
(iii) The Romans founded the Olympic Games.
(iv) Tribunes were the representatives of plebeians in the Roman Senate.
A. (i),(ii)
B. (ii),(iii)
C. (ii),(iv)
D. (iii),(iv)
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5. Which of the following statements about the ancient Greek civilization was
INCORRECT?
A. Athens was a trade centre of the ancient Greek civilization.
B. Iliad was a classic of ancient Greek literature.
C. The ancient Greek courts adopted the jury system.
D. Ancient Greek city-states mainly practiced the republican system.
6. Which of the following were the functions of the medieval Church?
(i) Building manors to protect farmers
(ii) Providing social services
(iii) Preserving classical civilization
(iv) Maintaining law and order
(v) Establishing constitutions
A. (i),(ii),(iii)
B. (i),(iii),(iv)
C. (ii),(iii),(iv)
D. All of the above
7. Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
A. Ur: A major city of the Fertile Crescent civilization
B. Memphis: A major city of the Nile Valley civilization
C. Yin: A major city of the Huanghe Valley civilization
D. Thebes: A major city of the Indus Valley civilization
8. Which of the following statements about the Stone Age is correct?
A. Villages emerged in the Old Stone Age.
B. Old Stone Age people learned to keep livestock.
C. New Stone Age people learned to make pottery.
D. The New Stone Age ended in about 10,000 BC.
9. Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of Medieval European
society?
A. The social status of the townspeople was mostly decided by birth rather than
by wealth.
B. Peasants could pass on their right to use the land to their heirs.
C. Local nobles had strong power.
D. The manor economy was self-sufficient.
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10. According to the picture below, identify River X which relates to the four
ancient civilizations.
River X
A. Huanghe
B. The Nile
C. The Euphrates
D. The Indus
II. Chronological Order (5 marks)
Arrange the following events in chronological order beginning with the earliest.
A. Christianity founded
B. Mycenaean civilization started
C. The Roman Republic became the Roman Empire
D. King Menes unified Egypt
E. The Shang people set up Shang Dynasty
III. Fill in the Blanks (5 marks)
Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
From AD 45, (1) ______________ spread Christianity in the Roman Empire,
but Christians were later persecuted by the government. Not until AD 313 did
Roman Emperor (2) ______________ give people religious freedom and stop
religious persecution. Eventually, in AD (3) ______________, Christianity
became the Roman Empire’s official religion. The influence of the Church in
Europe then increased continuously.
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However, due to the split of the Roman Empire and other factors, the
Christian Church split into the Roman Catholic Church and the (4)
______________. This incident was known as the (5) ______________.
IV. True or False (5 marks)
Put ‘T’ on sentences that are true, and ‘F’ on sentences that are false.
1. The Dravidian society did not have slaves.
2. New Stone Age people made stone tools mainly by striking stones together.
3. Sumerians made a calendar system with 365 days each year and July was the
beginning month.
4. Universities in Medieval Times taught religious knowledge and medicine.
5. The fall of the Western Roman Empire marked the start of the Medieval
Times.
V. Matching (5 marks)
Match the items in Column A with the descriptions in Column B.
Column A Column B
a. Code of Ur-Nammu i. The world’s oldest law code
b. Democracy ii. A form of governance adopted by Macedonia
c. Magna Carta iii. Upheld the contractual spirit
d. Monarchy iv. A form of governance adopted by Sparta
e. Oligarchy v. A form of governance adopted by Athens
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VI. Data-based Questions (20 marks)
Answer ONE question from Question 1 or Question 2. You must answer Question 3.
Answer the questions based on the following Sources.
Question 1 (10 marks)
Source A: A description of the ancient Egyptian funeral ritual
In ancient Egypt, priests made the
‘Book of the Dead’ for dead people to
protect them from entering the underworld
safely. The book was made of papyrus and
would be buried with the dead body.
Source B: A description about the procedure of making mummies
Ancient Egyptians believed in resurrection ( 復 活 ) after death. The original
bodies should be kept well to be used by the revived soul. Priests used antiseptic
( 防腐的) spices to preserve dead bodies and stored the internal organs separately.
They also carved inscriptions on containers for the blessing of the gods.
(a) According to Source A, what is the function of the ‘Book of the Dead’? (1 mark)
(b) According to Source B, what was the view of the ancient Egyptians on death? (1
mark)
(c) ‘The ancient Egyptians mastered different techniques.’ Explain this statement with
reference to Sources A and B, and using your own knowledge. (8 marks)
OR
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Question 2 (10 marks)
Source A: An artist’s impression of people’s lives in prehistoric times
(a) Which period, the Old Stone Age or the New Stone Age, did the people in Source
A live in? Cite ONE clue from the Source to support your answer. (2 marks)
(b) What changes did the lives of the people in prehistoric times undergo? Explain
your answer regarding food supply and settlement with reference to Source A and
using your own knowledge. (8 marks)
Question 3 (10 marks)
Source B/C: A picture depicting a medieval ceremony
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I now grant you the honorary title, and
you will be given land from today!
Overlord
Person Y
Source C/D: An extract of Person Y’s diary
After yesterday’s training, I paid a visit to an elegant and pretty lady. My
heart immediately fell for her. I will follow this spirit to try my best to protect her
and free her from persecution. … Unfortunately, I’ll soon follow my overlord to
fight in the war. I hope I can meet that lady again when I return. …
(a) Identify the feudal class represented by Person Y in Sources B/C and C/D. (1
mark)
(b) What does the ‘spirit’ in Source C/D refer to? Identify TWO examples of this
‘spirit’. (3 marks)
(c) Describe the relationship between the feudal class represented by Person Y and
their overlords with reference to Sources B/C and C/D, and using your own
knowledge. (6 marks)
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VII. Essay-type Question (10 marks)
Choose ONE of the questions below. Answer the question in paragraph form and
complete sentences.
1. Explain the characteristics of ancient Roman law and its influence on later
generations.
2. ‘The achievements of the Shang civilization are of great significance.’ Explain
this statement from the following aspects:
(i) Writing
(ii) Astronomy and calendar system
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History
Form 1 (First Term) Mock Test – Answer Sheet
I Multiple Choice Questions (10 marks)
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II. Chronological Order (5 marks)
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IV. True or False (5 marks)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
V. Matching (5 marks)
a. b. c. d. e.
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VI. Data-based Questions (20 marks)
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History
Form 1 (First Term) Mock Test- Suggested Answers
I. Multiple Choice Questions (10 marks)
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. D 6. C 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. A
II. Chronological Order (5 marks)
1. D 2. E 3. B 4. C 5. A
III. Fill in the Blanks (5 marks)
1. Saint Paul
2. Constantine I
3. 380
4. Eastern Orthodox Church
5. Great Schism
IV. True or False (5 marks)
1. T
2. F
3. F
4. T
5. T
V. Matching (5 marks)
a. i b. v c. iii d. ii e. iv
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VI. Data-based Questions (20 marks)
Question 1 (10 marks)
(a) To protect the dead people from entering the underworld safely. (1 mark)
(b) They believed in resurrection after death. The original bodies should be kept well
to be used by the revived soul. (1 mark)
(c) In ancient Egyptian funerals, priests would make the ‘Book of the Dead’ for the
dead people with papyrus. (Source A) (2 marks) This reflects the ancient
Egyptians mastered using reeds to make papyrus. (Own knowledge) (2 marks)
On the other hand, priests used antiseptic spices to preserve dead bodies and
stored the internal organs separately. (Source B) (2 marks) The making and
preservation of mummies show that the ancient Egyptians mastered advanced
preservation and anatomical techniques. (Own knowledge) (2 marks)
As shown above, the ancient Egyptians mastered different techniques and
applied them in various aspects.
OR
Question 2 (10 marks)
(a) Period: The New Stone Age. (1 mark)
Clue:
There were a few houses in the Source, which shows that people built houses to
settle down and villages were formed. (Source A) (1 mark)
OR
As shown in the Source, people keep livestock, showing they made a living by
raising livestock. (Source A) (1 mark)
OR
As shown in the Source, people used tools to harvest crops, which shows that
they learned to farm and invented farming tools. (Source A) (1 mark)
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(b) Food supply: In the Old Stone Age, people got food directly from nature,
mainly by gathering wild fruits, fishing and hunting. (Own knowledge) (2 marks)
In the New Stone Age, people grew crops and kept livestock to produce food.
(Source A) (2 marks)
Settlement: Old Stone Age people moved from place to place in search of food.
They lived in caves or huts. (Own knowledge) (2 marks) New Stone Age people
built houses to settle down. They lived together and formed villages. (Source A)
(2 marks)
Question 3 (10 marks)
(a) The feudal class as represented by Person Y: Knights (1 mark)
(b) Chivalry. (1 mark)
Examples: Loyalty / bravery/ diligence / protecting the weak / selfless sacrifice
(Any TWO) (2 marks)
(c) Knights and their overlords had a contractual relationship. (Own knowledge) (1
mark)
The honorary title of knights was granted by their overlords. (Source B/C) (1
mark) Knights were also given land by their overlords (Source B/C) (1 mark) and
received protection (Own knowledge) (1 mark).
Meanwhile, knights had to follow their overlords to fight in wars. (Source C/D)
(1 mark) They also had to swear loyalty to their overlords. (Own knowledge) (1
mark)
VII. Essay-type Question (10 marks)
Question 1 (Suggested answer)
The Romans learned the idea of the rule of law from the Athenians. They valued
civil rights and laws. The Romans made the ‘Law of the Twelve Tables’ with
reference to the ancient Greek law. Since then, the Roman law was improved
continuously. This laid the foundation of the rule of law.
Roman law also stressed the natural rights of citizens. These rights could not be
taken away by the government. Citizens were equal before the law. They had the right
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to a fair trial and to appeal.
The concepts of natural rights and equality in the Roman law greatly influenced
the law of later generations. The spirit of Roman law was inherited by modern
Western law codes such as the Civil Code of the French and the German Civil Code,
which continue till now. Many Latin legal terms are still used by many countries.
Question 2 (Suggested answer)
In terms of writing, Shang writing was a type of ideograph. The Shang people
would record Tian Di’s messages on turtle shells and animal bones. Shang writing
was thus called ‘oracle inscription’. Shang writing influenced the development of
Chinese writing. Many modern Chinese characters developed from the oracle
inscription.
Regarding astronomy and calendar system, astronomy and religion were closely
related in the Shang Dynasty. There were detailed astronomical records including
solar and lunar eclipses carved on oracle bones. Moreover, the Shang people invented
a calendar system. They divided a year into four seasons and 12 months. A leap
month was used to adjust the number of days in a year. The calendar system was
important for farming. The Shang people also invented ‘Heavenly Stems’ and
‘Earthly Branches’ to count years. This method is still used today.
To conclude, from the Shang people’s writing, astronomical records and calendar
system, we can understand that the achievements of the Shang civilization are of great
significance.
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