DIRECTORATE FOR QUALITY AND STANDARDS IN EDUCATION
Department of Curriculum Management
Educational Assessment Unit
Annual Examinations for Secondary Schools 2016
FORM 5
HISTORY (GENERAL)
TIME: 1h 45min
Name: _____________________________________
Class: _______________
1.
Underline the correct answer.
1.1
The Egyptian pyramids were (fortresses, laboratories, stores, tombs).
1.2
On top of the Acropolis in Athens, one finds (the Parthenon, the Colosseum, Sabratha,
Alhambra).
1.3
The Greek temples of Agrigento are found in (Sicily, France, Greece, Turkey).
1.4
The most important remains in Sabratha are those of a (palace, mosaic, theatre, pool).
1.5
It is said that in the Colosseum, (Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Maltese) were killed.
1.6
Carthage was destroyed by (an earthquake, the Romans, the Christians, a volcano).
1.7
Alhambra is the best example of (Moorish, Christian, Spanish, Maltese) architecture.
1.8
When a site is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, this means that (nobody can visit
it, the site is heavily damaged, the site is beautiful, the site is of great historical/natural
importance).
(Total: 8 marks)
2.
Look at the sources and answer the questions.
2.1
Give two reasons why the corbelled wall (ħajt tas-sejjieħ) is important for the Maltese
countryside.
____________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________ (2)
2.2
What is the origin of the Maltese farmhouse?_____________________________________ (1)
2.3
Mention two typical sections found in a farmhouse
and describe their use.
a)________________________________________
_________________________________________
b)________________________________________
_______________________________________(2)
Source A
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2.4.1 What is the structure seen in Source A called?
_________________________________________________________________________ (1)
2.4.2 What was its use?
_________________________________________________________________________ (1)
2.5
Match.
1
dura
a place where wheat is crushed into flour
2
pigeon house (barbumbara)
covers the opening of a well
3
puteul (ħorża)
used to rear pigeons
4
windmill (mitħna)
used by hunters and trappers
5
alley (sqaqien)
narrow streets
(5)
2.6
Mention another characteristic of the Maltese countryside which was not mentioned in this
exercise.__________________________________________________________________(1)
2.7
What can be done to protect the Maltese countryside and its characteristics?
____________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________ (2)
(Total: 15 marks)
3.
Look at the following sources and answer the questions.
3.1
In which site in Malta would you find such remains?
__________________________________________ (1)
3.2
To which part of Maltese history is this site
pertinent to? ______________________________(1)
3.3
Mention one conclusion reached by studying
the remains found in this site.
Source B
________________________________________________________________________ (1)
The site in Source C is (Ħaġar Qim, Ġgantija,
3.4
the Hypogeum, Skorba).
(1)
Source C
3.5
Mention a room found in the site in Source C and mention one of its characteristics.
____________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________ (2)
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3.6
Match the site with the location where they are found.
1
Ħaġar Qim
Żebbiegħ
2
Skorba
Birżebbuġa
3
Ġgantija
Marsaxlokk
4
Tas-Silġ
Xagħra
5
Ta’ Ħaġrat
Mġarr
6
Borġ in-Nadur
Qrendi
(6)
3.7
The last period of Maltese prehistory is called ____________________________________ (1)
3.8
Mention two remains from this period.
___________________________________
_________________________________(2)
(Total: 15 marks)
4.
Answer all the questions about the source below.
Source D
4.1
What is the building in Source D called? ________________________________________ (1)
4.2
In which city is it found? ____________________________________________________ (1)
4.3
By which civilisation was it built? _____________________________________________ (1)
4.4
Mention two ways in which this building was used over time.
_________________________________
4.5
_________________________________(2)
Who usually visits sites like these and why?
____________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________ (2)
4.6
Which was built first, the building seen in Source D or Alhambra? Why do you think
so?_______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ (2)
4.7
What can be done to protect such buildings?
_________________________________________________________________________ (1)
(Total: 10 marks)
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5.
Answer the following questions about Malta’s strategic position.
5.1
What do you understand by strategic position?
_________________________________________________________________________ (2)
5.2
Mention two peoples that ruled Malta over the centuries.
_________________________________
5.3
_________________________________(2)
Mention something that attracted these rulers to take over Malta.
_________________________________________________________________________ (1)
5.4
Which of these countries never ruled Malta? Choose two.
(France, Russia, Germany, Britain)
5.5
(2)
What was the Continental System set up by Napoleon?
_________________________________________________________________________(2)
5.6
What was Malta’s role during the Continental System?
_________________________________________________________________________(2)
5.7
The war between Britain, France and Turkey against Russia in the period between 1854 and
1856 is known as __________________________________________________________ (1)
5.8
During World War I, Malta was known as ______________________________________ (1)
5.9
How did Malta’s role change today from the time it was a colony?
________________________________________________________________________ (2)
(Total: 15 marks)
6.
Answer the following questions about the European Union.
6.1
Why did the European countries want to join forces after the end of World War II?
____________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________ (2)
6.2
The European Community for Coal and Steel (ECSC) was founded by the Treaty of
(Paris, Rome, Spain) in 1951.
6.3
Amongst the six founding countries, there were these three:
_____________________,
6.4
(1)
___________________,
___________________. (3)
The European Union, as we know it today, was born in 1992. This took place by the Treaty of
(Maastricht, Paris, Rome).
(1)
6.5
Malta became a member of the European Union in (2002, 2004, 2006).
(1)
6.6
Mention two other countries which joined the European Union together with Malta.
_________________________________ and __________________________________ (2)
(Total: 10 marks)
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7.
Put these events in chronological order.
Malta applies to join the European Union.
The Maltese Government initiates talks with the European Union regarding Partnership.
Negotiations between Malta and the European Union result in 76 special arrangements for
Malta.
The Maltese Government askes to reinstate the process of application for Malta to
become a member of the European Union.
The European Parliament accepts Malta’s application.
Malta becomes officially a member of the European Union.
Malta signs the Treaty of Accession in Athens.
(Total: 7 marks)
8.
Write at length on ONE of the following themes.
8.1
What constitutes the identity of a country and what could affect this identity?
8.2
Discuss the Prehistoric heritage of the Maltese Islands.
8.3
What should be done to protect Malta’s heritage?
(Total: 20 marks)
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