YEAR 5 MIDTERM

HISTORY

1. Write a definition of each of the following words (2mks)

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2. Choose the words to label this picture of a roman soldier (5mks)

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3. Why did the Roman decide to invade Britain (2mks)
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4. Why do you think some tribes made peace with the roman Empire(2mks)
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5. For how long did a legionary have to serve in the Roman army?(1mk)
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6. What do we call people who lived in Greece (1mk)
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7. Explain why the Maya settled in the jungle? (3mks)
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8. What goods did the Maya trade(2mks)
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9. Exchanging goods without using money is called (1mk)
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10.Explain why the invention of the wheel was so important? (2mks)
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11.Explain the following boats differ from each other (3mks)
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12.Explain how ships and boats were used for trade, exploration and war
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13.Find out about the different ways in which Rail transport were used in the
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14.The world’s first passenger Railway opened in 1825 in?(2mks)
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