Unit 1: Introduction to History

Which of the following refers to the records of the past based on the evidence that has survived?

• a. History

• b. Geography

• c. Archaeology

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the significance of studying history?

• a. helps us know what happened in the past

• b. help us prevent making the same mistakes

• c. helps us analyze the events that happened in the past so that they can be rewritten

3. Which of the following refers to a person, place, or thing where information comes from or can be obtained?

• a. source

• b. dictionary

• c. reference

4. Which of the following are the two types of sources?

• a. people and printed materials

• b. primary and secondary sources

• c. social media and mainstream media

5. What kind of information does a primary source give?

• a. firsthand evidence/ information

• b. summary or overview of a past event

• c. interpretation of what happened in the past