SEM 1 YEAR 5 HISTORY 2025

NAME:

YEAR: DATE:

HISTORY
YEAR 5

Candidates MUST answer on the Question Paper.

No Additional Materials are required.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

1. Write your name and year group at the provided column.
2. You may use calculators only if permitted.
3. Write in pencil for primary.
4. Write in black or dark blue pen for secondary.
5. You may use a pencil for any diagrams and graphs.
6. Do not use paper clips, glue, highlighters or correction fluid.
7. Cross out incorrect answers to rewrite.
8. Read all the instructions carefully.
9. Answer all questions. Do not leave any questions unattended.
10. The number of marks are given in brackets [ ] for each question.

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 SECTION A
(20 Marks)
This paper contains 20 objective questions. Answer the following
questions. Choose the best answer.

1. The very best soldiers in the Roman army were the?

A. Auxiliaries B. Frontiers

C. legionaries D. Yangtze

2. To protect themselves in battle, Roman?

A. Colonia B. Pensions

C. Tents D. Armor

3. In the Roman army, how many soldiers made up a century?

A. 100 B. 80

C. 50 D. 100

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 4. The Romans held their shields together to protect themselves in
battle. This action was called?

A. Testudo B. Ronaldo

C. Akhenaten D. aqueduct

5. For how long did a legionary have to serve in the Roman army?
A. 25 years B. 30 years

C. 20 years D. 35 years

6. Soldiers who fought on horses were called?

A. Nothing B. Cavalry
C. Infantry D. century

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 7. In 60 CE, which Celtic warrior queen gathered a huge army and
fought against the Romans?

A. Hadrian B. Boudicca
C. Caledonia D. Herbs

8. Which Roman emperor divided the Roman Empire into two

halves?

A. Julius Caesar B. Romulus Augustulus

C. Augustulus D. Diocletian

9. The Anglo-Saxons came from?

A. Germany,Denmark B. Spain,Denmark and

and the Netherlands Germany

C. Germany,Sweden D. Denmark,Germany
and France and France
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 10. The Anglo-Saxons invaded and settled in Britain after
the_____left the country?

A. Romans B. Celts

C. Vikings D. Symbols

11. Most Anglo-Saxons were?

A. Shop owners B. Sailors
C. Egypt D. farmers

12. The roof of an Anglo-Saxon house was made from straw. It was
called a______roof?

A. Hitched B. Inventing cars

C. Wheat D. Thatched

13. Ordinary Anglo-Saxon villagers ate a thick soup every day. It

was called?
A. Village B. Soup

C. Cottage D. Pottage

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 14. Which of the following is a famous Anglo-Saxon poem?
A. White wolf B. Beowulf

C. The tiger D. Trainers

15. From about 800 CE, the Anglo-Saxons came under attack from?

A. The Romans B. The Warriors

C. The Vikings D. The Gladiators

16. An ordinary Anglo-Saxon villager was called?

A. Thane B. Ceorl

C. Slave D. Anglo

17. When England was divided into two parts between the Anglo-
Saxons and the Vikings, the name of the Viking area was?

A. Viklaw B. Danelaw

C. Witan D. Wessex

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 18. Which Anglo-Saxon king is known for defending England against
Viking invasions and promoting education?

A. Ethelred the Unready B. Edward the

Confessor

C. Alfred the Great D. Cnut the Great

19. What title was commonly used by Anglo-Saxon rulers?

A. Tsar B. Pharaoh

C. Emperor D. Bretwalda

20. Which of these was NOT one of the main Anglo-Saxon

kingdoms?
A. Wessex B. Kent

C. Mercia D. Normandy

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 SECTION B
(40 Marks)

1. Read each of the following statements about the Roman invasion of

Britain carefully. Write “True” or “False” clearly in the space provided
next to each statement.

No Statements True/False
1 The Romans invaded Britain in 55 BC for the first
time.
2 The Romans successfully conquered Britain in their
first attempt.
3 Emperor Claudius led the final and successful
invasion of Britain.
4 Hadrian’s Wall was built to protect Roman Britain
from Scottish tribes.
5 The Romans built roads, towns, and baths in
Britain.
6 The Celts welcomed the Romans without fighting.
7 Boudica was a Roman queen who ruled Britain.
8 Londinium was the Roman name for London.
9 The Romans left Britain around AD 410.
10 All British people became Roman citizens after the
invasion.

[10
Marks]

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 2. The picture shows a Roman Town. Roman towns were all laid out in
the same way. Use the words in the box to label the buildings and other
features in the Roman town.

gatehouse basilica Bathhouse Theatre

stadium river High walls Farms

forum houses Watch towers cemetery

Answers
1 4 7 10

2 5 8 11

3 6 9 12

[10 Marks]

3. How is the Roman villa different from your home? Write your answers
in the table.

Roman villa My home

What is it made from?

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How is it heated?

Where does the water

come from?
How is it decorated?

How do people have fun

and relax?
What do people eat?
Where do people eat?
Where do people sleep?

[10 Marks]

4. Draw an arrow from each box to label the diagram of a Roman Soldier.

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 [10 Marks]

SECTION C
(40arks)

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1.Write a job advert for an Anglo-Saxon King. Explain what the king will
have to do and what the dangers will be. Describe the characteristics
and skills that the king will need. For an example, will he need to be
strong or weak? Your advert must be no longer than 100 words.

Help Wanted
Anglo-Saxon King

[5 Marks]

2.In the tables, list any ways in which this village is similar to or different
from where you live.

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 Similar to where I live Different from where I live

[10 Marks]

3. Decide which of these statements were reasons for the Vikings to

settle in Britian. Write each statement under the correct heading in the
tables.

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 There were treasures such as The land was not good for growing
gold, jewels and books crops.
The land was not good for keeping Britian had fertile land for farms.
animals.
There was not enough food for the There was plenty of space for the
population Vikings to live.

Reasons to leave Denmark, Reasons to settle in Britian

Norway and Sweden

[8 Marks]

4.Use the words in the box to fill in the gaps.

Angles Saxons Romans tribes

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 three settle Jutes raided

The Anglo-Saxons were a mix of ___________________main tribes

from northern Europe. The tribes were the Angles, the Saxons and the
_______________. The _________________ and the
_______________ were the largest of the three attacking
________________, so we call them Anglo-Saxons. During the Roman
occupation of Britain, the Anglo-Saxons _______________ the coast of
Britian. After the ___________________ left Britain in 410 CE, the Anglo-
Saxons decided to ___________________ in Britian.

[8 Marks]

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5.Use the words in the box to help you label this picture of an Anglo-
Saxon village.

Thane’s hall Villager’s garden Fence for protection

Villager’s home Farm animals River
Slave’s hut Woodland Field for farming

1 4 7

2 5 8

3 6 9

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Marks]

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MS NEESHA MS YUVA MS NEESHA
HISTORY ACADEMIC HEAD OF EXAM
TEACHER COORDINATOR DEPARTMENT

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