Unit One : Exploring the Past Unit Assessment

Task 01: Give the correct form of the verbs between brackets.

After the Egyptians …………………….… (to invent) papyrus, the Egyptian cities……………………… (to transform)
into cultural centers, the people …………………………… (to require) a method to document their history, religious
texts, and administrative matters. Around 2700 BC, the Egyptians …………………………… (to start) using
hieroglyphs on papyrus scrolls to record information. The initial use of hieroglyphs ……………………… (to involve)
basic symbols or pictograms; as time passed, however, the hieroglyphic system …………………………… (to
evolve) to encompass a broader range of sounds and meanings.

Task 02: Ask questions that the underlined words answer.

A. Tutankhamun's tomb revealed Egypt's royal treasures.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
B. Egyptians built pyramids for pharaohs.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
C. Hanging Gardens were in Babylon.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
D. Howard Carter discovered Tutankhamen’s tomb in 1922.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
E. Egyptians built pyramids around 2580–2560 BCE.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Task 03 : Rewrite sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).

1. Although ancient civilizations lacked modern technology, their achievements in art, architecture, and
philosophy were remarkable.
b- Despite ……………………………………………………………………………………….
2. a- After they had harvested the crops, the ancient farmers stored the grains in carefully constructed
granaries
b- Before ……………………………………………………………………………………….
3. a- Despite having basic tools, ancient farmers cultivated the land with skill and dedications.
b- Although ……………………………………………………………………………………….
4. a- Ancient civilizations were obliged to innovate farming techniques for sustenance.
B- Ancient civilizations ……………………………………………………………………………………….

Task04: Combine each pair of sentences with the connector given between brackets. Make changes where necessary.

1. ancient civilizations constructed impressive monuments and developing intricate trade routes. Ancient
civilizations flourished in a tapestry of cultural achievements. (before)
……………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Although ancient civilizations are gone. Ancient civilizations’ impact on the world remains. (although)
……………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Ancient Egyptians mummified the bodies of the dead. They put the mummies in tombs. (after)
……………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Ancient civilizations faced many challenges. Ancient civilizations made significant progress in many areas.
(despite)
……………………………………………………………………………………….

Task 05: give the opposites of the following words keeping the same root.
Advantage.................... Order....................... cultivate .........................
encourage........................ educated ...................... organized .........................
Integrate ……………………. Logical …………………….. practical ……………………
Task 06: Divide the following words into roots and Prefix Root Suffix
affixes. …… ……………… ……..
Underachieve – inacceptable – independent- uncivilized-
disagreement-

Task 07 : Reorder the following sentences into a

coherent paragraph.
a) In fact, the Aztec people built cities and towering temples
b) But the Aztec civilization was destroyed by the Spanish conquest.
1 2 3 4 5
c) The Aztec civilisation was one of the most advanced civilisations in
America.
d) and created huge sculpture for the purpose of worshiping their gods.
e) It emerged in about 400 AD.

Task 08 : Classify the following factors in the table below

A - Environmental Decline- B- The development of agriculture – C- Invasions by external forces –
D- Economic mismanagement – E- strategic locations which facilitated trade and resource acquisition –
F- Political instability and power struggles- G- Advances in technology – H- Interaction and cultural exchange-
i- The spread of diseases – J- Development of educational institutions –K- natural disasters- L- Stable and
efficient political systems
Factors that led to the flourishing of ancient civilizations Factors that led to the decline of ancient civilizations

Task 09 : match the words with their definitions

The Pyramids of Giza - The Tower of London - The Historic Centre of Rome - The Great Wall of China
- "…………………………………………. includes iconic landmarks such as the Colosseum and the Roman
Forum. It reflects the city's rich history and cultural influence over centuries."
- ""…………………………………………. is a marvel of ancient engineering. Built over several dynasties,
including the Ming Dynasty, it served as a defensive fortification."
- ""…………………………………………., one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, have held
UNESCO World Heritage status since 1979. They were built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old
Kingdom of Ancient Egypt."
- ""…………………………………………. stands as a symbol of British history and power. It was built by
William the Conqueror in 1078 as a demonstration of Norman strength in the heart of London."

Task 10 : match the words with their definitions

Words Definitions
Irrigation Mummification is an old-fashioned method of preparing a dead body so that it
doesn't decay. It was commonly used in ancient Egypt,
hieroglyphic The supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels.
Mummification The action of buying and selling goods and services // exchange (something) for
something else, typically as a commercial transaction.
Trade A system of writing used in Ancient Egypt. It combined logographic, syllabic and
alphabetic elements, with a total of some 1,000 distinct characters

Topic of writing :
Many students mistakenly believe that ancient civilizations made no contributions to modern societies. Use
the following ideas to write an article of about 80 to 120 words, in which you explain and shed light on those
contributions to your fellow students. The following notes may help you:
-Developing systems of writing
-Improving agriculture and irrigation
-Inventing tools and making discoveries
-Organizing social life