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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Tests for The Story of the World Volume 1 Expanded Edition
Please note: This is the Expanded 25th Anniversary Edition, which includes new chapters, biographies, illustrations, maps, and updated text. Because of these changes, this edition is not compatible with previous editions or supplemental materials. Please see the FAQ section below for additional compatibility information.
How much ancient history actually stuck? These chapter-by-chapter tests help you find out.
Designed to accompany The Story of the World Volume 1: Ancient Times Expanded Edition, this resource includes 42 chapter tests covering the major people, places, events, and ideas students encounter from early civilizations through the fall of Rome.
Each test uses multiple question styles to assess comprehension, retention, and historical understanding rather than simple memorization.
Designed primarily as an extension resource for older students, this book includes:
- Forty-two tests, one for each chapter
- Multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, true/false, and short-answer questions
- A comprehensive answer key for quick grading and review
- Assessments designed to reinforce chronology, historical events, vocabulary, and comprehension
Whether used for periodic check-ins, assigning grades, documenting progress, or simply confirming that ancient history is sticking, these tests provide an easy way to measure understanding without creating additional prep work.
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.
