History Quiz

Who studies people and events of the past?

• Scientists

• Historians

• Engineers

• Artists

What is the universal role mentioned in the document?

• Everyone can be scientists

• Everyone can be engineers

• Everyone can be historians

• Everyone can be artists

What helps us understand the past, present, and potentially predict the future?

• Mathematics

• History

• Literature

• Music

What is the focus of paleontology?

• Study of modern times

• Study of prehistoric times

• Study of future events

• Study of current events

What do scientific historians use to study ancestors?

• Written documents

• Physical evidence

• Oral stories

• Paintings

Which of the following is NOT an artifact discovered by archaeologists?

• Tools

• Pottery

• Computers

• Jewelry

What is the study of human culture and its development over time called?

• Archaeology

• Anthropology

• Paleontology

• Geology

What is the purpose of studying fossils of plant and animal life?

• To understand modern ecosystems

• To learn about ancient environments and life forms

• To predict future climate changes

• To identify new species

Who discovered radiocarbon dating in 1946?

• Albert Einstein

• Marie Curie

• Willard Frank Libby

• Charles Darwin

What does radiocarbon dating measure?

• The amount of oxygen in organic remains

• The amount of carbon-14 in organic remains

• The amount of nitrogen in organic remains

• The amount of hydrogen in organic remains