Year 7 History Quiz 1

What is the definition of "history"?

• History is the study of past events.

• History is the reconstruction of the past based on reliable evidence.

• History is a collection of myths and legends.

• History is the interpretation of ancient texts.

Why do historians need to use evidence left behind from the past?

• To create fictional stories about the past.

• To piece together or reconstruct what they think happened.

• To ignore the actual events and create new ones.

• To prove that the past is irrelevant.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of reliable sources?

• More truthful

• Based on facts and evidence

• Biased or include lies

• Can be tested against other sources

Which of the following is a characteristic of unreliable sources?

• More complete, less damaged

• Honest if they are in error or ignorant of something

• Contain errors

• Don’t try to influence you to think only their way

What should historians try to determine about the evidence they use?

• If it is entertaining

• If it can be trusted or is reliable

• If it is popular

• If it is ancient

What is a primary source?

• A source from after the time of the event being studied

• A source from the time of the event being studied or close to it

• A source that is written down

• A source that is spoken or sung

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

• A sword used by a Roman soldier

• A diary written during World War II

• The film "Gladiator" (2000)

• A letter from a soldier in the Civil War

What type of source is a radio broadcast?

• Written

• Oral

• Visual

• Material

Which of the following is a visual source?

• A letter

• A song

• A painting

• A coin

What type of source is a newspaper classified as?

• Primary written source

• Secondary written source

• Primary oral source

• Secondary material source