6th Grade SS test

The study of history can help us make decisions about the future because

• People who study history are usually smart and always make better decisions.

• History has examples of conflict and cooperation that we can learn from.

A reliable source:

• Contains biased information.

• Is written from a trustworthy point of view.

An example of a secondary source would be:

• An eye witness to a traffic accident

• A textbook about dinosaurs

A group of 100 years is known as a(n)

• Century

• Decade

The Gregorian calendar

• Is still in use today.

• Was developed by Julius Caesar.

The study of human culture and how it develops over time is called:

• Anthropology

• Prehistory

Which URL (web address) would most likely be the best to use if you wanted to learn more about the office of the President?

• .edu

• .org

• .gov

• .com

Historians can learn about ancient civilizations by studying items such as weapons, tools, and pottery, which are called:

• Treasure

• Artifacts

A decision reached after examination of evidence

• Conclusion

• Artifact

The study of objects to learn about past human life is called

• Bias

• Archaeology