Atse yohannes com prehensive school HISTORY WORK SHEET FOR GRADE 9 I.Answer the following questions 2. What was the role,benefits and privileges of the upper class in the ancient w civilizations? 1. What is the major character stick features of ancient civilizations? 3. List : down the burdens imposed to the lower classes in the ancient world civilizations? 4. Defin e theocra tic power. 6.What makes similar for the ancient civilizations? 5. What was the reason for the e fall of merotic ci vilization? 8 . Egypt is the Gift of the Nile.what does it mean? 7. List the majo r sources of economic income in the ancient world civilizations. 9 . Explain the reason why the world indepted of ancient Greek? 11 . Explain about the main central point of the Cor afucius philosophy? 10..Why or wha t was the reasor the ancient civiliza tions buil pyramids? 12. __ the birth place of western civ ilization were the inhabitants of Mesopotamia , Rersia,India.Greek and Rome? 14. As the Athenians were well known by direc t democracy so did to Sparta? 15. The Romans in 509 Bc se up a more demo cratic type of gover ment known as __ 16.. Identify the difference between the Roman Empi re and Republic 17 . Religious toleration in the Roman empire was declared by the Edict of __ 18. For what purpose the Chinese built the Great Wall of China? 19. As cuneiform was to Sumerians so was to china? 20 . Cuneiform was writte n on clav tablet s while the Hierogly phics on __ 21. The higher body of gove rnmen t in the Roman,Republict that was elected for lift is __ 23 . What is the role of religion in the ancient civiliza tions? 22. How linguists classify lang lages into super families and families? 24. __ the maior unifying force be tween the state and society in the middle Ages 25. List the major Religions of Ethiopia in the ancien t and medieval period. 27 .Languages are equ aI in __ and __ 26 . Describe the territorial extension s of the Akumite Empire or Ak umite Kingdom. 29 .Aksumite monarchs import Abune from __ 28 .Aksumite king who embrace Christia nity was_________________________ __ 30. The teachings of Juda ism adhere to the __ 31. The First Abune of chrstian Aksumite empire was __ 32 . What was the role and contributions of the Nine Saints? 33.Catholicism was declared as an official religion in 1622 by king __ 34 . What forced the followers of Prophet Mohammed to com e to the Akumite kingdom? 35 . Who advise the followers of Prophet Mohamme to com e to the Aksumite kingdom? 36 . What kind of acceptance they get Muslims from the then Aksumite king? 37. The major,legally restablished Aksumite port was __ .

**Atse Yohannes Comprehensive School<br />HISTORY WORKSHEET FOR GRADE-9 ANSWERS**<br /><br />**I. Answer the following questions**<br /><br />1. Major characteristic features of ancient civilizations include: developed cities, specialized labor, complex institutions (government, religion), record keeping (writing), advanced technology (for the time), and monumental architecture.<br /><br />2. **Upper Class Roles, Benefits, and Privileges:** The upper class (priests, nobles, rulers) held leadership positions, controlled resources (land, wealth), made laws, and often enjoyed luxuries like fine clothing, better housing, and servants. They also held significant religious and political power.<br /><br />3. **Burdens Imposed on Lower Classes:** The lower classes (farmers, laborers, slaves) performed manual labor, paid taxes (often in kind, like crops), served in the military, and had limited rights and opportunities. They often lived in poverty and faced harsh conditions.<br /><br />4. **Theocratic Power:** Rule by religious authority. The government is seen as divinely ordained, and religious leaders hold significant political power.<br /><br />5. **Similarities Among Ancient Civilizations:** Many ancient civilizations developed near rivers (for irrigation and transportation), developed agriculture, formed complex social structures, and created unique forms of art, architecture, and writing.<br /><br />6. **Fall of Meroitic Civilization:** Several factors contributed, including deforestation, the rise of Axum, shifting trade routes, and possibly the invasion by the Noba people.<br /><br />7. **Major Economic Sources in Ancient Civilizations:** Agriculture (farming, herding), trade (local and long-distance), craft production (pottery, textiles, metalworking), and sometimes mining and tribute from conquered peoples.<br /><br />8. **"Egypt is the Gift of the Nile":** This means that the Nile River was essential for Egyptian civilization. Its annual floods provided fertile soil for agriculture, a source of water, and a means of transportation.<br /><br />9. **World's Debt to Ancient Greece:** Ancient Greece made significant contributions to philosophy, democracy, literature, drama, architecture, mathematics, science, and the Olympic Games, which continue to influence Western culture.<br /><br />10. **Reasons for Pyramid Construction:** Pyramids were built primarily as tombs for pharaohs and other important figures in ancient Egypt. They were seen as a way to ensure safe passage to the afterlife.<br /><br />11. **Central Point of Confucius Philosophy:** Confucius emphasized social harmony, ethical behavior, respect for elders and authority, and the importance of education and ritual in maintaining a stable society.<br /><br />12. **Birthplace of Western Civilization:** Greece (or sometimes Mesopotamia, depending on the specific criteria).<br /><br />13. **Inhabitants of Ancient Civilizations:**<br /> * **Mesopotamia:** Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, Assyrians<br /> * **Persia:** Persians, Medes<br /> * **India:** Indus Valley Civilization, Aryans<br /> * **Greece:** Greeks (various city-states like Athens, Sparta)<br /> * **Rome:** Romans<br /><br />14. **Spartan Government:** Sparta had an oligarchy, a government ruled by a small group of elite citizens. It was not a direct democracy like Athens.<br /><br />15. **Roman Government in 509 BC:** Republic<br /><br />16. **Roman Empire vs. Republic:** The Roman Republic was governed by elected officials (senators, consuls), while the Roman Empire was ruled by an emperor with absolute power.<br /><br />17. **Religious Toleration in Roman Empire:** Edict of Milan<br /><br />18. **Purpose of the Great Wall of China:** To protect China from invaders, particularly nomadic groups from the north.<br /><br />19. **Chinese Writing System:** Characters (specifically, the earliest forms were oracle bone script and bronze script, later evolving into various other scripts)<br /><br />20. **Hieroglyphics Writing Material:** Papyrus, stone walls, and other surfaces.<br /><br />21. **Higher Body of Government in Roman Republic:** Senate<br /><br />22. **Linguistic Classification:** Linguists classify languages based on shared ancestry and features (vocabulary, grammar, sound systems). Languages with a common ancestor are grouped into families, and related families are grouped into superfamilies.<br /><br />23. **Role of Religion in Ancient Civilizations:** Religion played a central role in most ancient civilizations, influencing daily life, government, social structure, art, and architecture. It provided explanations for the world, moral codes, and social cohesion.<br /><br />24. **Major Unifying Force in the Middle Ages:** The Catholic Church (in Europe)<br /><br />25. **Major Religions of Ethiopia in Ancient and Medieval Period:** Indigenous beliefs, Judaism, Christianity (Coptic Orthodox)<br /><br />26. **Territorial Extent of Aksumite Empire:** The Aksumite Empire encompassed parts of modern-day Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia.<br /><br />27. **Languages are Equal in:** Structure and Function (all languages are equally capable of expressing complex thought)<br /><br />28. **Aksumite King Who Embraced Christianity:** Ezana<br /><br />29. **Source of Aksumite Abune:** Alexandria, Egypt (appointed by the Coptic Pope)<br /><br />30. **Teachings of Judaism Adhere to the:** Torah (and other books of the Hebrew Bible)<br /><br />31. **First Abune of Christian Aksumite Empire:** Frumentius<br /><br />32. **Role and Contributions of the Nine Saints:** The Nine Saints were Syrian monks who introduced and spread monasticism in the Aksumite Empire, translating religious texts and establishing monasteries.<br /><br />33. **Catholicism Declared Official Religion by:** Susenyos I<br /><br />34. **Reason for Muslim Migration to Aksum:** Persecution in Mecca<br /><br />35. **Advisor for Muslim Migration to Aksum:** The Prophet Muhammad<br /><br />36. **Acceptance of Muslims by Aksumite King:** They were granted refuge and protection. This is known as the First Hijra.<br /><br />37. **Major Aksumite Port:** Adulis<br />