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UMUNTHU PART-TIME
CONTINOUS ASSESSMENT 1

HISTORY
(40 Marks)
Date: Tuesday 15th April, 2025 Time allowed: 1hr 30min
(16:00-17:30)
Instructions:
1. This paper contains 5 printed pages. Please check.
2. This paper contains 2 sections. A and B.
3. Write your name on top of every page.
4. Answer all questions in this paper.
5. Marks will be deducted for misspelt words, incorrect grammar, incoherent sentences and
disorganization.

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SECTION A:
MULTIPLE QUESTIONS (20 marks)
Circle the correct answer (A, B, C or D)
1. Who developed the first Greek civilization?
a. The Minoans
b. The Mycenaean
c. The Athens
d. Phillip of Macedon
2. Where did the first Greek civilization began?
a. The city-states
b. The island of Crete
c. The Persian empire
d. The Mainland Greece
3. During the Classical Greek period in about 400BCE. There were great advances. Which
of the following is not one of the great advances.
a. Science
b. Architecture
c. Philosophy
d. Medicine
4. Who was the son of Phillip of Macedon?
a. Alexander The Son
b. Alexander The Great
c. Alexandria
d. The Parthenon
5. Rich ancient Greeks used their free time for improving their minds. Men enjoyed
discussing the following except
a. Politics
b. Religion
c. Soccer
d. Philosophy
6. Where did women and slaves go and buy goods for households and heard latest news?
a. The agora
b. The city-states
c. The Athens
d. The Mainland Greece
7. Which was the most important sporting event for the Greeks
a. Football
b. The Olympic games
c. Chess
d. Baseball
8. Which material did they use to make their bricks?

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a. Mud
b. Stones
c. Wood
d. Sand
9. Ancient Greeks wore a simple tunic called a:
a. Dye
b. Linen
c. Chiton
d. Cloth
10. An ancient Greek army was made up mostly of foot-soldiers called
a. Triremes
b. Soldiers
c. Hoplites
d. Phalanx
11. Greek soldiers fought battles in a formation called
a. Cohort
b. Phalanx
c. Cavalry
d. Hoplites
12. The largest Ancient Greek fighting ship was called a:
a. Corbita
b. Trireme
c. Galleon
d. Cavalry
13. Historical literature was invented by ‘the father of history”. His name was:
a. Homer
b. Hercules
c. Herodotus
d. Alexander The Great
14. Wealthy citizens of Ancient Rome were called:
a. Patricians
b. Plebeians
c. Patriarchs
d. Senators
15. Who rules the Romans?
a. Magistrates
b. The consuls
c. The republic
d. Kings from the Etruscan tribe
16. Which of the following was the role of consuls?
a. To lead the government
b. Approved laws
c. Decided how to spend public money

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d. Advised on Rome’s relationship with other countries

17. Who were the Tribunes?
a. A group of people
b. Leaders elected by people
c. A group of citizens who represented the common people of Rome within government
d. They were like senators
18. Why was Rome very powerful?
a. Because of its strong army
b. Because they had senators
c. Because they killed Julius Caesar
d. Because they took lands and trade around
19. Why did the Romans expand their empire?
a. To show unity
b. To show their power
c. To show people who they are
d. For fun
20. The first emperor of the Roman empire was:
a. Julius Caesar
b. Claudius
c. Caesar Augustus
d. Plebeians

Section B
Structured questions (20 marks)
21. Why do you think we remember the ancient Greeks? (4 marks)
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22. What is a government? (2 marks)

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23. Mention two roles of the senators
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24. Why was Julius Caesar killed?
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marks)
25. Why did the people in conquered lands had to pay taxes to Rome?
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marks)
26. The rules of the Roman empire were only interested in using force to conquer new lands.
Do you agree with this statement? Why?
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27. Write the name of a different civilization that may have traded with the ancient Rome
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END OF QUESTION PAPER!

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