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2nd Quarter Examination

Social Studies III --- SY 2020-2021

Name: ________________________________________ Score:________________

Section: _______________________________________ Date: ________________

I. Multiple Choice. Read each question and statements carefully then circle the corresponding
correct answer.

1. It is the most popular Australopithecus afarensis her remains were discovered in 1974.
a. Lucy c. Luna
b. Dana d. Louela
2. It is also called as “Time of the Old Stone”.
a. Paleolithic Period c. Metal Era
b. Neolithic Period d. Bronze Age
3. It is also called as “New Stone Age”.
a. Paleolithic Period c. Metal Era
b. Neolithic Period d. Bronze Age
4. It says the origin of man.
a. Homo Sapiens c. Ape
b. Chimpanzee d. Australopithecine
5. First to use fire and hunted the ancient people
a. Paleolithic Period c. Metal Era
b. Neolithic Period d. Bronze Age
6. It means land “between two rivers”, which is thought to be a pool of the first civilization.
a. Indus c. Chinese Civilization
b. Huang Ho d. Mesopotamia
7. Who is the ruler of the city of Babylon, that conquered Mesopotamia?
a. Sargon I c. Cyrus the Great
b. Nebuchadnezzar d. Hammurabi
8. Who invaded Babylon until finally became part of the wider Persian empire the
Mesopotamia?
a. Sargon I c. Cyrus the Great
b. Nebuchadnezzar d. Hammurabi
9. Why ancient civilizations deserve admiration thrive in Mesoamerica?
a. Because this prosperous civilization was established in America.
b. Because the standard of living of the Americans is higher than that of the civilizations established in Asia
and Africa.
c. Because their civilization still remains until present times.
d. Because the natives succeeded in establishing great community despite environmental challenges in their
lives.
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 10. What is a proof that heritage is useful offered by ancient civilizations in the present era?
a. The legacy of the Olmecs is limited due to theft of wealth and destruction of structures its.
b. Paper, compass, and printing are still in use invented by the ancient Chinese.
c. Easy to understand cuneiform and hieroglyphics should be a subject in schools at present.
d. Join the religions established at the time the ancient civilization in the world.

II. Complete the table below.

Caste System

Bhramin

Ksatriya

Vaishya

Sudra

Untouchable

III. Essay. Answer the following questions and see rubrics for your guidance.

Content and Organization - 2

Clarity - 2
Grammar and Spelling - 1
Total - 5 pts

1. What are the evidence that cultural development has taken place?

2. How important are the developments that took place in ancient times ?

3. What are your conclusions about the ancient people?

4. Why the land and water forms of an area affect promoting civilization?

5. What is your opinion about grouping people in India based Caste system? Explain the answer.

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and innovative technologies for sustainable communities and environment.