CSET SOCIAL SCIENCE SUBTEST 1 EXAM ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+

1 | P a g e CSET SOCIAL SCIENCE SUBTEST 1 EXAM 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ What did Cyrus the Great do for the Persian Empire? - ANSWER- He expanded Persia's borders passed its original homeland. He was also responsible for diverting the flow of the Euphrates River in order to conquer Babylon. He also established Persian bureaucracy. What were the Persian Wars? - ANSWER- A series of wars between Persia and Greece. Persia attempts to invade Persia but is overpowered thus leading to Greece's victory. Who was Herodotus? - ANSWER- He is known as the "Father of History" being the first to give us an account of written Greek History. What made the Persians unique when it came to the kingdoms they conquered? - ANSWER- The conquered kingdoms were allowed to keep their Kings and Elites so long as they pledged allegiance to Persia and paid their taxes. 2 | P a g e What is Zoroastrianism? - ANSWER- Religion practiced by the Persians. It was a polytheistic faith meaning they had many Gods. It was founded by the prophet Zoroaster. They believed in the struggle between good and evil in the universe. What did Greece contribute worldwide? - ANSWER- They produced the first historical book and created democracy. What are city-states? - ANSWER- They were independent selfgoverning communities that included the settlement and nearby countryside. Who is Pericles? - ANSWER- Athenian General who ushered in the Golden Age; wanted Athens to be a model for the world. What was the Golden Age of Athens? - ANSWER- A time under Pericles when arts, culture and democracy flourished in Athens. Pericles wanted Athens to be the model for the world. Who is Thucydides? - ANSWER- He was a Greek historian who made his writings as accurate and unbiased as possible; he simply wrote the facts. Gave us the history of the Peloponnesian War. 3 | P a g e What was Realism during 4th century Greece? - ANSWER- The view that the subject matter of politics was political power, no a matter of principle. Who was Socrates? - ANSWER- A Greek philosopher who believed in virtue and wisdom before wealth and power. He never wrote anything down and only picked out good things about Sparta. Why did the Egyptians settle along the Nile? - ANSWER- The Nile was very manageable, flooding at the right time to plant seeds allowing Egyptians to have a surplus. What are the three time periods of Ancient Egypt? - ANSWERThe Old Kingdom. The Middle Kingdom. The New Kingdom. Describe the characteristics of Egypt's Old Kingdom. - ANSWER- This was a very wealthy period. We see the creation of Son of Ra, divine kingship and the building of the Pyramids. They were incredibly literate. 4 | P a g e Describe the characteristics of Egypt's Middle Kingdom. - ANSWER- We see the creation of new gods, bronze weapons, chariots, bows and the conquest of various territories but the assimilation of Egyptians in those territories. The god Omon. Describe the characteristics of Egypt's New Kingdom. - ANSWER- The creation the god Omon Ra. Major military expansion. The brief rule of King Tut. This is a time period that ran its course before western civilization was born. What were Ancient Egyptians contributions to civilizations? - ANSWER- They created a writing system via hieroglyphics and were known for their technological advancement in body preservation, making of paper with papyrus plants, the decimal system as well as their solar calendar. They also advanced knowledge of math. What was the social structure of Ancient Mesopotamia? - ANSWER- Social Classes (Hierarchical) - King and Nobility, Priest and Priestesses, Upper Class, Lower Class, & Slaves. What was the religious structure of Ancient Mesopotamia? - ANSWER- Polytheistic - A few main gods and thousands of minor gods. The main three were: