CSET Multiple Subject Subtest 1: History
and Social Science World History Set
Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
The Near East - Correct answer-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.
The Summarians - Correct answer-creators of the Mesopotamia civiliztion. Large
scale irrigation projects, advanced system of mathematics and the invention of the
wheel.
Ziggurat - Correct answer-a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by
the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians and was the center of community life.
The Babalonians - Correct answer-The Hitties, the Assyrians, Chaldeans, and the
Phoenicians. Centralized Government and advancements in algebra and geometry.
The Code of Hammurabi - Correct answer-a collection of laws covering crimes,
farming, business activities, and marriage and family. Many of the punishments
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,were cruel, but the code was an important step in the development of a justice
system
The Hittites - Correct answer-2000-1200 B.C. conquered much of Asia Minor &
northern Mesopotamia; a major contribution included the invention of iron
smelting, which revolutionized warfare.
The Assyrians - Correct answer-created 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 - Correct answer-Established 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 - Correct 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
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,-Failed to conquer the Greeks; Persia was eventually conquered by Alexander the
Great (334-331 B.C.)
The Phoenicians - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct 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)
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, -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 - Correct answer-establishe a civiliztion in the Nile Valley.
Egyptian History - Correct answer-Old Kingdom (massive pyramids)
Middle kingdom
New kingdom (gets agressive)
Egyptian Religion - Correct answer-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.
Hieroglyphics - Correct answer-an ancient Egyptian writing system in which
pictures were used to represent ideas and sounds
The Nile - Correct answer-River that provided for the needs of Ancient Egyptians
and made their great civilization possible. Agriculture was the bases of the
Egyptian Society.
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and Social Science World History Set
Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
The Near East - Correct answer-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.
The Summarians - Correct answer-creators of the Mesopotamia civiliztion. Large
scale irrigation projects, advanced system of mathematics and the invention of the
wheel.
Ziggurat - Correct answer-a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by
the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians and was the center of community life.
The Babalonians - Correct answer-The Hitties, the Assyrians, Chaldeans, and the
Phoenicians. Centralized Government and advancements in algebra and geometry.
The Code of Hammurabi - Correct answer-a collection of laws covering crimes,
farming, business activities, and marriage and family. Many of the punishments
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,were cruel, but the code was an important step in the development of a justice
system
The Hittites - Correct answer-2000-1200 B.C. conquered much of Asia Minor &
northern Mesopotamia; a major contribution included the invention of iron
smelting, which revolutionized warfare.
The Assyrians - Correct answer-created 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 - Correct answer-Established 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 - Correct 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
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,-Failed to conquer the Greeks; Persia was eventually conquered by Alexander the
Great (334-331 B.C.)
The Phoenicians - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct 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)
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, -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 - Correct answer-establishe a civiliztion in the Nile Valley.
Egyptian History - Correct answer-Old Kingdom (massive pyramids)
Middle kingdom
New kingdom (gets agressive)
Egyptian Religion - Correct answer-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.
Hieroglyphics - Correct answer-an ancient Egyptian writing system in which
pictures were used to represent ideas and sounds
The Nile - Correct answer-River that provided for the needs of Ancient Egyptians
and made their great civilization possible. Agriculture was the bases of the
Egyptian Society.
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