CSET Multiple Subject Subtest 1: History and
Social Science World History Set 2 Questions
and Answers
1. The Near East: Comprised 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.
2. The Summarians: creators of the Mesopotamia civilization. Large scale irrigation projects,
advanced system
of mathematics and the invention of the wheel.
3. Ziggurat: a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and
Babylonians and was the center of community life.
4. The Babalonians: The Hitties, the Assyrians, Chaldeans, and the Phoenicians. Centralized
Government and advancements in algebra and geometry.
5. The Code of Hammurabi: a 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
6. The Hittites: 2000-1200 B.C. conquered much of Asia Minor & northern Mesopotamia; a major
contribution
,included the invention of iron smelting, which revolutionized warfare.
7. The Assyrians: created an empire based on military superiority, conquest, and terrorism (911-
550 B.C.) -Mil- itary 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.
8. The Chaldeans: Established the new Babylonian Empire under Nebuchadnezzar (605-538 B.C.)-
Conquered
Mesopotamia, Syria, and Palestine Developed astrology, astronomy, advanced government bureaucracy,
and architec- tural achievements such as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
9. The Persians: -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.)
10. The Phoenicians: -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)
,11. The Lydians: -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
12. The Israelites: -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)
13. The Egyptians: establishe a civiliztion in the Nile Valley.
14. Egyptian History: Old Kingdom (massive pyramids)
Middle kingdom
New kingdom (gets agressive)
15. Egyptian Religion: They 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.
16. Hieroglyphics: an ancient Egyptian writing system in which pictures were used to
represent ideas and sounds
, 17. The Nile: River that provided for the needs of Ancient Egyptians and made their great
civilization possible. Agriculture was the bases of the Egyptian Society.
18. Greece: a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula
19. Aegan: a center for civilizations which flourished in the 2nd and 3rd millenniums BC
20. Minoan Civilization: An advanced civilization that developed on the island of Crete around
2500 BCE based
its prosperity
21. Mycenaean Civilization: A more militaristic civilization then Minoans, they traded and
raided, turning on their Minoan teachers, helping to destroy Crete.
22. Dorians: conquered the Mycenaeans, illiterate, cause the Dark Age of violence and
instability
23. Ionia: area along the central west coast of Asia Minor colonized by settlers from mainland
Greece from about
1000 BC. Ionian Greeks, including Homer, played a central role in the early development of Greek history
and literature following the Dark Ages. Birthplace for the Hellenic Civilizations.
24. Athens: Powerful city in Ancient Greece that was a leader in arts, sciences, philosophy,
democracy and archi-
tecture.
Social Science World History Set 2 Questions
and Answers
1. The Near East: Comprised 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.
2. The Summarians: creators of the Mesopotamia civilization. Large scale irrigation projects,
advanced system
of mathematics and the invention of the wheel.
3. Ziggurat: a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and
Babylonians and was the center of community life.
4. The Babalonians: The Hitties, the Assyrians, Chaldeans, and the Phoenicians. Centralized
Government and advancements in algebra and geometry.
5. The Code of Hammurabi: a 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
6. The Hittites: 2000-1200 B.C. conquered much of Asia Minor & northern Mesopotamia; a major
contribution
,included the invention of iron smelting, which revolutionized warfare.
7. The Assyrians: created an empire based on military superiority, conquest, and terrorism (911-
550 B.C.) -Mil- itary 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.
8. The Chaldeans: Established the new Babylonian Empire under Nebuchadnezzar (605-538 B.C.)-
Conquered
Mesopotamia, Syria, and Palestine Developed astrology, astronomy, advanced government bureaucracy,
and architec- tural achievements such as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
9. The Persians: -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.)
10. The Phoenicians: -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)
,11. The Lydians: -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
12. The Israelites: -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)
13. The Egyptians: establishe a civiliztion in the Nile Valley.
14. Egyptian History: Old Kingdom (massive pyramids)
Middle kingdom
New kingdom (gets agressive)
15. Egyptian Religion: They 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.
16. Hieroglyphics: an ancient Egyptian writing system in which pictures were used to
represent ideas and sounds
, 17. The Nile: River that provided for the needs of Ancient Egyptians and made their great
civilization possible. Agriculture was the bases of the Egyptian Society.
18. Greece: a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula
19. Aegan: a center for civilizations which flourished in the 2nd and 3rd millenniums BC
20. Minoan Civilization: An advanced civilization that developed on the island of Crete around
2500 BCE based
its prosperity
21. Mycenaean Civilization: A more militaristic civilization then Minoans, they traded and
raided, turning on their Minoan teachers, helping to destroy Crete.
22. Dorians: conquered the Mycenaeans, illiterate, cause the Dark Age of violence and
instability
23. Ionia: area along the central west coast of Asia Minor colonized by settlers from mainland
Greece from about
1000 BC. Ionian Greeks, including Homer, played a central role in the early development of Greek history
and literature following the Dark Ages. Birthplace for the Hellenic Civilizations.
24. Athens: Powerful city in Ancient Greece that was a leader in arts, sciences, philosophy,
democracy and archi-
tecture.
