Y7 History test

What is history?

• The study of past events using modern records.

• The study of past events using records and artefacts.

• The study of records and artefacts.

• The study of human evolution and its different civilization.

Why do we need to study history?

i. Tells us where things come from

ii. Allows us to create new products.

iii. Helps to understand our culture

iv. Understand and learn from past successes and failures.

• i and iv.

• ii and iii.

• ii and iv.

• i and iii.

What is the significance of evolution based on this graphic?

• We are able to create new products because of the past.

• We understand who and where we come from because of evolution.

• Helps us appreciate humanity and life.

History facts are static and fixed.

• True.

• False.

In 2004, an archaeological team dug in a collapsed cave and found stone tools as well as this human skeleton. Where exactly is the location of this collapsed cave?

• Marrakesh, Morocco

• Florisbad, South Africa

• Jebel Irhoud, Morocco

• Omo Kibish, Ethiopia

Why do historians study different kinds of sources?

• To collect evidence and proofs.

• Because they are historians.

• To help them put together an accurate picture of the past.

What is the definition of primary sources?

• First-hand, original accounts, records or evidence about history.

• Accounts of historical events written via a historical movie.

• Letters left by a historical figure depicting his/her personal life.

Primary sources can be about a person, place, object or a(n) ________.

• landmark

• interview

• event

• building

What type of source is this?

• Oral tradition.

• Painting.

• Pictorial evidence.

• Journals.

A history textbook was used by students to prepare them for their examination. This history textbook has become a ______________ source.

• primary

• secondary