高一历史事件英语阅读理解15题

高一历史事件英语阅读理解15题
1. What is one of the most famous ancient wonders of the world?
A. The Great Pyramid of Giza
B. The Eiffel Tower
C. The Statue of Liberty
D. The Sydney Opera House
答案：A。

解析：The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most famous ancient wonders. The Eiffel Tower is in modern France and was built in the 19th century. The Statue of Liberty is in the United States and was a gift from France in the late 19th century. The Sydney Opera House is in Australia and was completed in the 20th century. Reading skill: understanding key historical facts.
2. Who built the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
A. The Romans
B. The Greeks
C. Nebuchadnezzar II
D. Alexander the Great
答案：C。

解析：The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were built by Nebuchadnezzar II. The Romans and Greeks did not build the Hanging Gardens. Alexander the Great conquered Babylon but did not build the gardens. Reading skill: knowing specific historical figures associated with certain events.
3. Which ancient civilization is known for its advanced mathematics and astronomy?
A. The Egyptian civilization
B. The Mesopotamian civilization
C. The Mayan civilization
D. The Chinese civilization
答案：B。

解析：The Mesopotamian civilization is known for its advanced mathematics and astronomy. The Egyptian civilization is known for its pyramids and hieroglyphics. The Mayan civilization is known for its calendar and architecture. The Chinese civilization is known for its inventions such as paper and gunpowder. Reading skill: distinguishing different civilizations by their unique achievements.
4. What was the main writing system of ancient Egypt?
A. Hieroglyphics
B. Cuneiform
C. Latin
D. Greek
答案：A。

解析：The main writing system of ancient Egypt was hieroglyphics. Cuneiform was used in Mesopotamia. Latin and Greek were used in later periods. Reading skill: recognizing different writing systems.
5. Which ancient civilization developed a complex system of roads?
A. The Inca civilization
B. The Aztec civilization
C. The Roman civilization
D. The Greek civilization
答案：C。

解析：The Roman civilization developed a complex system of roads. The Inca civilization had a network of roads but not as complex as the Romans. The Aztec civilization did not have a complex system of roads. The Greek civilization had some roads but not on the same scale as the Romans. Reading skill: understanding historical infrastructure.
6. What was the main religion of ancient Greece?
A. Christianity
B. Islam
C. Judaism
D. Polytheism
答案：D。

解析：Ancient Greece had a polytheistic religion with many gods and goddesses. Christianity, Islam, and Judaism came later. Reading skill: knowing historical religions.
7. Which ancient civilization is known for its use of terraced farming?
A. The Inca civilization
B. The Aztec civilization
C. The Chinese civilization
D. The Egyptian civilization
答案：A。

解析：The Inca civilization is known for its use of terraced
farming. The Aztec civilization had chinampas but not terraced farming. The Chinese civilization had various farming methods but terraced farming is not as prominent. The Egyptian civilization had irrigation but not terraced farming. Reading skill: identifying unique agricultural practices.
8. What was the main language of ancient Rome?
A. Latin
B. Greek
C. English
D. French
答案：A。

解析：The main language of ancient Rome was Latin. Greek was also important but not the main language. English and French developed much later. Reading skill: knowing historical languages.
9. Which ancient civilization is known for its colossal stone statues?
A. The Easter Island civilization
B. The African civilization
C. The Indian civilization
D. The Japanese civilization
答案：A。

解析：The Easter Island civilization is known for its colossal stone statues. African civilization is diverse and not known specifically for colossal stone statues in the same way. Indian civilization has many great achievements but not colossal stone statues like Easter Island. Japanese civilization also does not have such statues. Reading skill: recognizing
unique cultural artifacts.
10. What was the main form of government in ancient Athens?
A. Monarchy
B. Dictatorship
C. Democracy
D. Oligarchy
答案：C。

解析：Ancient Athens is known for its democracy. Monarchy and dictatorship were not the main forms of government in Athens. Oligarchy was sometimes a threat but democracy was the main form. Reading skill: understanding historical political systems.
11.The Industrial Revolution brought about many changes. One of the most significant was the increase in _____.
A.agricultural production
B.industrial production
C.service industry
D.handicraft production
答案：B。

本题考查工业革命的主要影响。

工业革命主要带来了工业生产的大幅增加。

A 选项农业生产不是工业革命最主要的增加方面；C 选项服务业在工业革命时期并非最显著的增加领域；D 选项手工业生产在工业革命后逐渐被机器大生产取代，不是主要增加的方面。

12.The French Revolution was a major event that had a profound
impact on _____.
A.European politics
n politics
C.African politics
D.American politics
答案：A。

法国大革命对欧洲政治产生了深远影响。

B 选项亚洲政治并非法国大革命的主要影响对象；C 选项非洲政治与法国大革命关系不大；D 选项美国政治主要受美国独立战争等事件影响较大，法国大革命对其影响相对较小。

13.The World War II was a global conflict that lasted for _____.
A.five years
B.six years
C.seven years
D.eight years
答案：B。

第二次世界大战从1939 年到1945 年，持续了六年。

A、C、D 选项的时间长度与二战实际持续时间不符。

14.The Cold War was a period of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union. One of the main features was _____.
A.armed conflict
B.economic cooperation
C.ideological competition
D.cultural exchange
答案：C。

冷战时期美国和苏联主要是意识形态的竞争。

A 选项武装冲突并不是冷战的主要特征，冷战主要是一种紧张的对峙状态而非直接武装冲突；B 选项经济合作不是冷战的主要方面；D 选项文化交流不是冷战的主要特征。

15.The discovery of America by Christopher Columbus had a huge impact on _____.
n history
B.European history
C.African history
D.Australian history
答案：B。

哥伦布发现美洲对欧洲历史产生了巨大影响。

A 选项亚洲历史受哥伦布发现美洲的影响较小；C 选项非洲历史虽有一定影响但不如对欧洲历史影响大；D 选项澳大利亚历史与哥伦布发现美洲关系不大。