Tests for The Story of the World Volume 1 Expanded Edition
Forty-two chapter tests covering pyramids to Rome with multiple-choice, matching, fill-ins, and short answers—plus an answer key so you know exactly what they’ve mastered.
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Think of this as your Ancient History lie detector. With forty-two chapter-by-chapter tests, you'll know whether your child truly remembers Hammurabi's Code or if he's just been nodding along. Each test mixes multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, true/false, and short-answer questions—so there's no hiding behind lucky guesses.
The included answer key makes grading quick, painless, and free from second-guessing. Perfect for cementing those facts from the pyramids to the fall of Rome.
Designed as an extension activity for older students, this resource includes:
- 42 tests, one for each chapter
- A variety of question formats, including multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short-answer
- A comprehensive answer key for easy grading
See sample pages the from The Story of the World Volume 1 Test Booklet
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about this product below:
New Features in The Story of the World: Volume 1 – 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition (Main Text):
The same engaging storytelling and readability that children loveTwo new chapters on East Asian historyAdditional material in the existing chapters on key historical events, including:The rise of the Roman RepublicThe beginning of the Han dynastyThe Silk RoadThe rule of Herod the Great and the siege of Masada
Ten new biographies of fascinating historical figures (Spartacus, Zhang Heng, and more)Twenty new illustrations and mapsUpdated pronunciation guideNew chapter order for better chronological flowClearer formatting, distinguishing ancient texts, myths, and stories from historical narrative
And for customers who want to turn The Story of the World into a full History & Geography curriculum:
Instructor Guide (formerly the front half of the Activity Book):
Now fully organized into lessons for easier planningParent scripts for narration, review, and mapping exercisesSample answers for narration prompts and review questionsUpdated and expanded reading recommendation lists, combining the best of the classics with the best of what's been published in the past 25 years40+ brand-new activitiesSpecially designed group activitiesCross-curricular challenges connecting history to science, math, writing, and moreSuggested memory work and field trip ideasLow-prep, no-prep, and movement activities
Student Workbook (formerly the back half of the Activity Book):
Dedicated student pagesPuzzles, game boards, craft templates, and other interactive activity pagesSuggested memory work activitiesMap exercises to teach the geography of our worldNew coloring pages
What This Means for You:
We believe the 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition will be a bestseller, just as the classic edition has been. You'll want to plan ahead for stocking it in early 2026.
Please Note:
The new edition is not compatible with the older (2001/2006) editions, or with their activity books or MP3 audiobooks.
