Early Civilisation

11 Grade 7 Social Studies questions on Early Civilisation, with worked marking schemes. 11 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Why did many early civilisations develop near rivers and water bodies?

   A. Water was used to build the pyramids only

   B. Rivers provided electricity for factories

   C. Rivers were used to print books

   D. Water supported farming, drinking and transport

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Early people in Africa learned to grow crops and keep animals instead of only hunting and gathering. This change is referred to as the development of:

   A. Writing

   B. Agriculture

   C. Mining

   D. Trade routes

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3. Question 3

   4 marks

   Civilisation brought many changes to early societies. (a) Define the term civilisation. (2 marks) (b) State two achievements of early civilisations. (2 marks)

   (4 marks)

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   (a) Civilisation is an advanced stage of human social and cultural development marked by organised society, writing, government and technology (2 marks; 1 for partial). (b) Any TWO: development of writing; building of cities/monuments; invention of the calendar; development of agriculture/irrigation; establishment of government/laws; advances in mathematics and trade (1 mark each, max 2).

4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Which ancient African civilisation developed along the River Nile and built pyramids?

   A. Egypt

   B. Ghana

   C. Mali

   D. Zimbabwe

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5. Question 5

   3 marks

   The River Nile played an important role in the rise of the Egyptian civilisation. State three ways the River Nile contributed to the growth of ancient Egypt.

   (3 marks)

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   Any THREE: provided water for irrigation/farming; deposited fertile silt for crops; provided water for domestic use; was used as a means of transport; provided fish as food; supported trade along its banks (1 mark each, max 3).

6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Archaeologists studying an ancient settlement find tools, pottery and remains of houses. These items are BEST described as:

   A. Artefacts

   B. Proverbs

   C. Songs

   D. Folktales

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   The early civilisation of Egypt developed along the banks of which river?

   A. River Congo

   B. River Tana

   C. River Nile

   D. River Zambezi

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Which early African civilisation developed along the River Nile and is famous for building pyramids?

   A. The Egyptian civilisation

   B. The Asante civilisation

   C. The Maasai civilisation

   D. The Zulu civilisation

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Which of the following was an achievement of the early Egyptian civilisation?

   A. Use of mobile phones

   B. Invention of the motor car

   C. Construction of the pyramids

   D. Building of the railway line

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10. Question 10

    3 marks

    Early civilisations are studied today using different sources. Identify three sources of information used to learn about early civilisations.

    (3 marks)

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    Any THREE: archaeological remains/artefacts; written records/inscriptions; oral traditions; museums; historical sites/monuments; paintings and carvings (1 mark each, max 3).

11. Question 11

    1 mark

    The ancient Egyptians developed a form of picture writing known as:

    A. Swahili

    B. Hieroglyphics

    C. Morse code

    D. Arabic numerals

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