Intro to History Quiz (Why & How We Study History)

A person who studies history is called a ___________________.

• scientist

• teacher

• historian

• detective

Answer explanation

The question asks about the title for a person who studies history. Among the provided options, the term 'historian' is a correct choice as it refers to a person who studies, researches, or writes about history. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is 'historian'.

In class (last week), we discussed the many reasons for WHY it's important to study history.

Which answer choice does NOT belong?

• Studying history helps you to better understand current events and what's happening around the world.

• Studying history helps in understanding who you are and improves your ability to make good decisions in the future.

• Having a strong knowledge of history (past events) is a national requirement for being allowed to vote for our next president.

• It's important to study history so we do not repeat the same mistakes in the future.

Answer explanation

The option 'Having a strong knowledge of history (past events) is a national requirement for being allowed to vote for our next president.' is incorrect as it does not align with the reasons for studying history that were discussed. It inaccurately suggests that historical knowledge is a prerequisite for voting, which is not the case.

A timeline is a visual image that shows past events, in the order they occurred/took place.

Which picture shows an example of a timeline?

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When using a timeline, events are labeled based on the order in which they occurred.

When you place events in order from beginning to end (based on when they happened), this is called:

• random order

• chronological order

• grouping order

• alphabetical order

Answer explanation

The question asked about the term used when events are arranged from the start to finish based on when they happened. The correct term for this is 'chronological order'. The other choices, 'random order' and 'grouping order', don't accurately describe this process. Therefore, 'chronological order' is the correct answer.

Studying history helps us to become better global citizens.

What does GLOBAL mean?

(hint: think of a GLOBE-- in the picture)

• your town

  (or community)

• your state

• the nation

  (or country)

• the world

Answer explanation

The question asks for the meaning of the term 'global', hinting at the concept of a 'globe'. Among the given choices, the option that best fits this concept is 'the world'. The term 'global' is often used to refer to something that is worldwide or involves the entire world, thus 'the world' is the correct answer.

A period of time that equals 10 (ten) years: ​ (a)  

A period of time that equals 100 (one hundred) years: ​ (b)  

A period of time that equals 1,000 (one thousand) years: ​ (c)  

• decade
• century
• millennium
• quarter

• month

• week

Answer explanation

The question asks for periods of time corresponding to 10, 100, and 1,000 years respectively. The correct answers are 'decade' representing 10 years, 'century' representing 100 years and 'millennium' representing 1,000 years. The other options 'quarter', 'month', and 'week' do not fit into this context.

Something you use to find the most accurate information

(when officially researching a topic)

• pictures you found online

• sources

  (both primary & secondary)

• gossip you hear from family & friends

• social media posts from your friends

Answer explanation

When officially researching a topic, the most accurate information is typically gleaned from sources, both primary and secondary. This is because these sources have been rigorously examined and validated, unlike pictures found online, gossip from family and friends, or social media posts, which may be unreliable and unverified.

An object, original document, or a first-hand account (witness testimony) of an event or historical time period

• primary source

• secondary source

• third-person source

Secondary sources are written/produced by individuals who _____________ directly experience the historical event, firsthand.

• did

• did not

Answer explanation

Secondary sources are materials that are created by individuals who did not directly experience the historical event they are writing or producing about. These sources interpret and analyze primary sources, which are firsthand accounts of historical events. Hence, the correct answer is 'did not'.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a PRIMARY SOURCE?

• a person's diary

  (or journal)

• original photographs

• history textbooks

  (used in school)

• interview of a person who directly experienced the event

Answer explanation

A primary source is an original material from the time period under study. Options such as a person's diary, original photographs, and an interview of a person who directly experienced the event are all examples of primary sources. However, a history textbook used in school is not a primary source. It is a secondary source that uses primary sources to derive information.