CSET MULTIPLE SUBJECT SUBTEST
1: HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
WORLD HISTORY SET CORRECT
100%
The Near East - ANSWERComprised the Tigris & Euphrates Valley, the Fertile
Crescent, and The Nile Valley. They had the first system of independent states and
writing. Architectural achievements are the ziggurat & pyramid. the first codification of
law. the first lasting monotheism.
The Summarians - ANSWERcreators of the Mesopotamia civiliztion. Large scale
irrigation projects, advanced system of mathematics and the invention of the wheel.
Ziggurat - ANSWERa rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the
ancient Assyrians and Babylonians and was the center of community life.
The Babalonians - ANSWERThe Hitties, the Assyrians, Chaldeans, and the
Phoenicians. Centralized Government and advancements in algebra and geometry.
The Code of Hammurabi - ANSWERa collection of laws covering crimes, farming,
business activities, and marriage and family. Many of the punishments were cruel, but
the code was an important step in the development of a justice system
The Hittites - ANSWER2000-1200 B.C. conquered much of Asia Minor & northern
Mesopotamia; a major contribution included the invention of iron smelting, which
revolutionized warfare.
The Assyrians - ANSWERcreated an empire based on military superiority, conquest,
and terrorism (911-550 B.C.) -Military techniques included siege warfare, intimidation,
and the use of iron weapons. Created a centralized government, a postal service, an
extensive library, and a system of highways.
The Chaldeans - ANSWEREstablished the new Babylonian Empire under
Nebuchadnezzar (605-538 B.C.)-Conquered Mesopotamia, Syria, and Palestine
Developed astrology, astronomy, advanced government bureaucracy, and architectural
achievements such as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
The Persians - ANSWER-Attempted to unify the entire Near East under one rule (500s
B.C.)
-Established an international government
-Zoroastrianism, an ethical religion based on concepts of good and evil
,-Failed to conquer the Greeks; Persia was eventually conquered by Alexander the
Great (334-331 B.C.)
The Phoenicians - ANSWER-Became the first explorers, traders, and colonizers of the
ancient world; their civilization reached its peak in 1000 B.C.
-Greatest seafaring civilization in the ancient world
-Developed extensive trade networks throughout the Mediterranean and set up distant
trade networks and trading colonies such as Tyre and Sidon
-Invented the first true alphabet
-Dominated the Mediterranean commerce and exported manufactured glass and purple
dye (royal purple)
The Lydians - ANSWER-Occupied western Asia Minor (500s B.C.)
-Their culture reached its zenith under King Croesus (Golden King)
-Were responsible for the first coinage of money
The Israelites - ANSWER-Established the first lasting monotheism
-Saul established the first kingdom in Palestine (c. 1030-1010 B.C.)
-After the death of Solomon (922 B.C.), the Hebrews were divided into two kingdoms
(Israel and Judah)
-Disunity and conquest resulted in the destruction of Israel (722 B.C.) and Judah (586
B.C.)
-The revolt of the Israelites against Rome resulted in the destruction of Jerusalem (A.D.
70) and the forced dispersal of the Jews from Palestine (Jewish Diaspora, c. A.D. 132-
135)
The Egyptians - ANSWERestablishe a civiliztion in the Nile Valley.
Egyptian History - ANSWEROld Kingdom (massive pyramids)
Middle kingdom
New kingdom (gets agressive)
Egyptian Religion - ANSWERThey were polytheistic worshiping over 2,000 gods and
goddesses. They believed in the afterlife and that they would be judged for their life.
They had sacred burials. Ruled by Pharoahs.
Hieroglyphics - ANSWERan ancient Egyptian writing system in which pictures were
used to represent ideas and sounds
The Nile - ANSWERRiver that provided for the needs of Ancient Egyptians and made
their great civilization possible. Agriculture was the bases of the Egyptian Society.
Greece - ANSWERa republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan
peninsula
, Aegan - ANSWERa center for civilizations which flourished in the 2nd and 3rd
millenniums BC
Minoan Civilization - ANSWERAn advanced civilization that developed on the island of
Crete around 2500 BCE based its prosperity
Mycenaean Civilization - ANSWERA more militaristic civilization then Minoans, they
traded and raided, turning on their Minoan teachers, helping to destroy Crete.
Alexandar the Great - ANSWERThe conqueror who united the peoples of Greece,
Egypt, Persia and Indus River Valley into an empire by conquering them.
Contributions of the Greeks - ANSWERDemocracy, Drama, Art, Architecture,
Philosophy, Sculpting, Performing Arts, Philosphical Schools, Scientific Method.
The Roman Government - ANSWERConstituted of a mixed government including
consuls, a senate, tribune, assembly of the tribes, ...
Roman Society - ANSWERWas divided into the patricians (propertied class), plebeians
(main body of Roman citizens), and slaves.
The Roman Empire - ANSWERRoman expansion resulted in a world republic. Emerged
as the dominant power in the Mediterranian.
Ceasar - ANSWERElected consul of rome in 59 bc. Genius with military strategy.
Governed as an absolute ruler. Was assassinated in the senate chamber.
Augustus - ANSWERFirst emperor of the Roman Empire. Julius Caesar's grand-
nephew.
Roman Military Strategy - ANSWERDivide and conquer, attack one enemy at a time,
always ally with the weak power against the strong, then conquer both afterwards. Give
conquered people a stake/citizenship in the empire, respect local religions and
traditions. Demand loyalty and taxes, rebellion in any form is ruthlessly suppressed
The Fall of Rome - ANSWERContinuous barbaric invasion. Internal factors included
political instability, decreasing farm production, inflation, excessive taxation, and the
decline of the military. The rise of Christianity divided the Empire.
Roman Contributions - ANSWERRoman laws, justice system, court system;
language(Latin); Pax Roman a long period of peace that enabled free travel and trade
Building Construction, engineering and road construction. architecture, literature, art,
sculpture and the humanites.
The Rise of Christianity - ANSWERBegan with the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. It
emphasized the Holy Bible as the word of God.
1: HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
WORLD HISTORY SET CORRECT
100%
The Near East - ANSWERComprised the Tigris & Euphrates Valley, the Fertile
Crescent, and The Nile Valley. They had the first system of independent states and
writing. Architectural achievements are the ziggurat & pyramid. the first codification of
law. the first lasting monotheism.
The Summarians - ANSWERcreators of the Mesopotamia civiliztion. Large scale
irrigation projects, advanced system of mathematics and the invention of the wheel.
Ziggurat - ANSWERa rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the
ancient Assyrians and Babylonians and was the center of community life.
The Babalonians - ANSWERThe Hitties, the Assyrians, Chaldeans, and the
Phoenicians. Centralized Government and advancements in algebra and geometry.
The Code of Hammurabi - ANSWERa collection of laws covering crimes, farming,
business activities, and marriage and family. Many of the punishments were cruel, but
the code was an important step in the development of a justice system
The Hittites - ANSWER2000-1200 B.C. conquered much of Asia Minor & northern
Mesopotamia; a major contribution included the invention of iron smelting, which
revolutionized warfare.
The Assyrians - ANSWERcreated an empire based on military superiority, conquest,
and terrorism (911-550 B.C.) -Military techniques included siege warfare, intimidation,
and the use of iron weapons. Created a centralized government, a postal service, an
extensive library, and a system of highways.
The Chaldeans - ANSWEREstablished the new Babylonian Empire under
Nebuchadnezzar (605-538 B.C.)-Conquered Mesopotamia, Syria, and Palestine
Developed astrology, astronomy, advanced government bureaucracy, and architectural
achievements such as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
The Persians - ANSWER-Attempted to unify the entire Near East under one rule (500s
B.C.)
-Established an international government
-Zoroastrianism, an ethical religion based on concepts of good and evil
,-Failed to conquer the Greeks; Persia was eventually conquered by Alexander the
Great (334-331 B.C.)
The Phoenicians - ANSWER-Became the first explorers, traders, and colonizers of the
ancient world; their civilization reached its peak in 1000 B.C.
-Greatest seafaring civilization in the ancient world
-Developed extensive trade networks throughout the Mediterranean and set up distant
trade networks and trading colonies such as Tyre and Sidon
-Invented the first true alphabet
-Dominated the Mediterranean commerce and exported manufactured glass and purple
dye (royal purple)
The Lydians - ANSWER-Occupied western Asia Minor (500s B.C.)
-Their culture reached its zenith under King Croesus (Golden King)
-Were responsible for the first coinage of money
The Israelites - ANSWER-Established the first lasting monotheism
-Saul established the first kingdom in Palestine (c. 1030-1010 B.C.)
-After the death of Solomon (922 B.C.), the Hebrews were divided into two kingdoms
(Israel and Judah)
-Disunity and conquest resulted in the destruction of Israel (722 B.C.) and Judah (586
B.C.)
-The revolt of the Israelites against Rome resulted in the destruction of Jerusalem (A.D.
70) and the forced dispersal of the Jews from Palestine (Jewish Diaspora, c. A.D. 132-
135)
The Egyptians - ANSWERestablishe a civiliztion in the Nile Valley.
Egyptian History - ANSWEROld Kingdom (massive pyramids)
Middle kingdom
New kingdom (gets agressive)
Egyptian Religion - ANSWERThey were polytheistic worshiping over 2,000 gods and
goddesses. They believed in the afterlife and that they would be judged for their life.
They had sacred burials. Ruled by Pharoahs.
Hieroglyphics - ANSWERan ancient Egyptian writing system in which pictures were
used to represent ideas and sounds
The Nile - ANSWERRiver that provided for the needs of Ancient Egyptians and made
their great civilization possible. Agriculture was the bases of the Egyptian Society.
Greece - ANSWERa republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan
peninsula
, Aegan - ANSWERa center for civilizations which flourished in the 2nd and 3rd
millenniums BC
Minoan Civilization - ANSWERAn advanced civilization that developed on the island of
Crete around 2500 BCE based its prosperity
Mycenaean Civilization - ANSWERA more militaristic civilization then Minoans, they
traded and raided, turning on their Minoan teachers, helping to destroy Crete.
Alexandar the Great - ANSWERThe conqueror who united the peoples of Greece,
Egypt, Persia and Indus River Valley into an empire by conquering them.
Contributions of the Greeks - ANSWERDemocracy, Drama, Art, Architecture,
Philosophy, Sculpting, Performing Arts, Philosphical Schools, Scientific Method.
The Roman Government - ANSWERConstituted of a mixed government including
consuls, a senate, tribune, assembly of the tribes, ...
Roman Society - ANSWERWas divided into the patricians (propertied class), plebeians
(main body of Roman citizens), and slaves.
The Roman Empire - ANSWERRoman expansion resulted in a world republic. Emerged
as the dominant power in the Mediterranian.
Ceasar - ANSWERElected consul of rome in 59 bc. Genius with military strategy.
Governed as an absolute ruler. Was assassinated in the senate chamber.
Augustus - ANSWERFirst emperor of the Roman Empire. Julius Caesar's grand-
nephew.
Roman Military Strategy - ANSWERDivide and conquer, attack one enemy at a time,
always ally with the weak power against the strong, then conquer both afterwards. Give
conquered people a stake/citizenship in the empire, respect local religions and
traditions. Demand loyalty and taxes, rebellion in any form is ruthlessly suppressed
The Fall of Rome - ANSWERContinuous barbaric invasion. Internal factors included
political instability, decreasing farm production, inflation, excessive taxation, and the
decline of the military. The rise of Christianity divided the Empire.
Roman Contributions - ANSWERRoman laws, justice system, court system;
language(Latin); Pax Roman a long period of peace that enabled free travel and trade
Building Construction, engineering and road construction. architecture, literature, art,
sculpture and the humanites.
The Rise of Christianity - ANSWERBegan with the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. It
emphasized the Holy Bible as the word of God.
