Worksheet – Class 9 Social Science (History)
Chapter 6: Egyptian & Chinese Civilization
Section A – Very Short Answer (1 mark each)
- Along which river did Egyptian civilization develop?
- Why is Egypt called the “Gift of the Nile”?
- Name any one source of information about Egyptian civilization.
- Who was the ruler of ancient Egypt?
- Name one important Egyptian god.
- What is mummification?
- Which river is called the “Sorrow of China”?
- Name the earliest Chinese dynasty.
- Who was the first emperor to unify China?
- What is sericulture?
- Write two features of Egyptian society.
- What were pyramids used for?
- Write two features of Egyptian economy.
- What is Hieroglyphic script?
- Name two Chinese dynasties and one feature of each.
- Why was the Huang He River called the “Sorrow of China”?
- What is the Mandate of Heaven?
- Write two features of Chinese economy.
- What is the Silk Road?
- Write two reasons for the decline of Egyptian civilization.
Section C – Long Answer (4–5 marks each)
- Describe the location and sources of Egyptian civilization.
- Explain the social structure of Egyptian society.
- Describe the contributions of Egyptian civilization.
- Explain the main features of Chinese civilization.
- Describe the major Chinese dynasties and their achievements.
- Write about the contributions of Chinese civilization.
Section D – Match the Following
Column A Column B
1. Nile River a. Sorrow of China
2. Huang He River b. Gift of Egypt
3. Qin Shi Huang c. Great Wall
4. Hieroglyphics d. Picture writing
Section E – Fill in the Blanks
- Egypt is located in ______ Africa.
- Egyptian houses were made of ______ bricks.
- The script of Egypt is called ______.
- The Chinese worshipped a god called ______.
- The Silk Road connected China with ______ and ______.
- The last ruler of Egypt was ______.
Section F – True or False
- Egyptians believed in one god.
- Women in Egypt had some rights.
- The Great Wall was built during the Han dynasty.
- Chinese writing was based on symbols.
- The Nile River caused destruction like Huang He.
Section G – Case Study
Case Study 1: Egyptian Civilization
Egyptian civilization developed along the Nile River in northeastern Africa. The Nile provided water, fertile soil, and transportation. Because of this, Egypt is called the “Gift of the Nile.” People depended on the river for agriculture. They built pyramids as tombs for their kings. Egyptians believed in life after death and practiced mummification. They also developed Hieroglyphic writing. Their knowledge of science, medicine, and astronomy was advanced. The Nile played a key role in shaping Egyptian life and culture.
Questions:
Why is Egypt called the “Gift of the Nile”?
What were pyramids used for?
Name the script used by Egyptians.
Case Study 2: Chinese Civilization
Chinese civilization developed along the Huang He River. The river caused frequent floods, which destroyed crops and villages. Due to this, it was called the “Sorrow of China.” Early Chinese society was based on agriculture. People grew crops like rice and wheat. They also produced silk, which became an important trade item. The Chinese developed a unique writing system based on symbols. Trade was carried out through the Silk Road, connecting China to other regions. Religion and philosophy played an important role in daily life.
Questions:
Why was the Huang He River called the “Sorrow of China”?
What was the main occupation of Chinese people?
What was special about Chinese writing?
Case Study 3: Chinese Achievements
The Chinese civilization made many important contributions to the world. They built the Great Wall of China to protect against invasions. They invented paper, printing, the compass, and gunpowder. These inventions helped in communication, navigation, and warfare. They also developed a calendar based on solar and lunar cycles. The Silk Road helped in trade and cultural exchange. Chinese innovations greatly influenced the development of other civilizations. Their scientific and technological progress was remarkable.
Questions:
Name any two Chinese inventions.
Why was the Great Wall built?
What was the importance of the Silk Road?
Section H – Map Work (Activity):- On a world map, mark:
- Nile River
- Egypt
- Huang He River
- China
Section I – Creative Thinking
- Why was the Nile River important for Egyptian civilization?
- Compare Egyptian and Chinese civilizations.
- How did inventions help the development of Chinese civilization?
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