Tests for The Story of the World Volume 4
Test knowledge from industry to today with forty-two chapter tests in varied formats—multiple-choice, matching, fill-ins, short answers—and a ready-to-go answer key.
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Tests for The Story of the World Volume 4
How much modern history actually stuck? These chapter-by-chapter tests help you find out.
Designed to accompany The Story of the World Volume 4: The Modern Age, this resource includes 42 chapter tests covering the major people, places, events, and ideas students encounter from industrialization through the late twentieth century.
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 modern 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 4 Test Booklet
Publisher's Information
Publisher: Well-Trained Mind Press
Authors: Elizabeth Rountree & Susan Wise Bauer
Age Recommendation: 9-13
Grade Recommendation: 4th-8th
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: Yes (can be reproduced in your own home or classroom, but not for any commercial entity or organization)
Pages: 176
Tests: 42
ISBN: 9781933339023
Format: Softcover
Copyright: 2007
Made in: USA
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about this product below:
Families can successfully begin with whatever time period most interests them. Some families prefer starting with ancient times and unraveling the story sequentially until modern times. Yet because the full scope of history is taught repeatedly up through high school, it is okay to skip volumes, knowing that the same events will be covered later.
One difference between the two series is their target age. The Story of the World is primarily for elementary students, with Volume I recommended for 1st through 4th grade and Volume IV for 4th through 8th grade. The Mystery of History's reading level begins at about 4th or 5th grade in Volume I and progresses to 10th or 11th grade in Volume IV, although it is easily adaptable for multiple ages.
Another key difference is the religious perspective. The Story of the World aims to narrate from a neutral perspective. It covers major religious characters and historical events but does not endorse a particular religious view. The Mystery of History is written from a clearly Christian perspective and integrates biblical and church history into the text.
A minor difference between the two series is the student work involved. The Story of the World revolves around the narrative, so all activities, while engaging, are optional. The Mystery of History is also narrative-based but expects more student work. Nonetheless, it is highly adaptable to each student's age and family preferences.
- February 21, 2026
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Kristen F.
I like how these test go with the stories. Sometimes it is difficult to remember some of the important figures names and how to spell them. I wish there was a word bank for instances like this.
- December 31, 2019
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Jennifer
I have used this program since I first started home schooling, which was nine years ago. I started with one child and now I have three. This program is that versatile. If The Story of the World was a cake the test book would be the icing. It is a great way to round out the education of the lesson. The tests have a great mixture of numerical sequence, multiple choice, writing, and essay questions. This allows me to be able to ensure that each one of my kids gets the appropriate sections for their grade level. I have completely enjoyed this program and recommend that this book, as well as the rest, become part of your program.
