Exploring the Past: What is History?

What is history?

• The study of the future

• The study of past events

• The study of science

• The study of mathematics

Which of the following is a key question historians ask?

• What will happen next year?

• How do we solve this equation?

• What happened in the past and why?

• What is the weather like today?

What does the term 'chronology' refer to?

• The study of plants

• The order of events in time

• The study of stars

• The measurement of distance

What does 'AD' stand for in historical dating?

• After Death

• Anno Domini

• Ancient Days

• After Discovery

What does 'BC' stand for in historical dating?

• Before Christ

• Before Century

• Before Common

• Before Calendar

In which time period did the period known as the 'Dark Ages' take place?

• Roman Period

• Medieval Period

• Renaissance

• Industrial Revolution

Which time period followed the Roman Empire?

• Renaissance

• Dark Ages

• Industrial Revolution

• Medieval Period

Which time period is known for a revival of art and learning?

• Dark Ages

• Renaissance

• Industrial Revolution

• Roman Period

What is a primary source in history?

• A textbook

• A diary from the time being studied

• A movie about the past

• A novel set in the past

Which time period is associated with the rise of factories and machines?

• Roman Period

• Dark Ages

• Industrial Revolution

• Renaissance