Chapter 1 Quiz

Firsthand pieces of evidence are...

• secondary sources

• third sources

• primary sources

• biased sources

An example of an artifact is..

• an ax from caveman times

• an ancient scroll

• both a and b

• none of the above

A document or written work created after an event

• secondary source

• evidence

• point of view

• primary source

Your textbook is a secondary source

• True

• False

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

• archaeology
• anthropology
• prehistory
• paleontology

The first historical era, more than 5,500 years ago, is called _______ and refers to a time before people developed writing.

• prehistory
• history
• archaeology
• paleontology

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

• fossils
• artifacts
• species
• treasure

History

• Very, very old
• Food, shelter, and clothing
• The way in with people live in a large area with a similar culture.
• Story of the past.

A person who studies the past is an: 

• police officer
• store owner
• veterinarian 
• historian

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

• people and events from the past are not any different than those in the present and future

• the same events tend to happen again and again

• people who study history are usually smart and are more likely to make better decisions.

• historical instances of conflict and cooperation are examples that we can learn from.