History Quiz 7 Grade

How many years are in a century?

• 10 years

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 1,000

What does AD stand for in historical timelines?

• After Death

• Anno Domini

• After Discovery

• Ancient Dates

What is the sequence of these historical periods?

• 300BC, 100CE, 500BCE,1000CE

• 500BCE, 300BCE, 100CE, 1000CE

• 100CE, 1000CE, 500BCE, 300BCE

• 1000CE, 500BCE, 300BCE, 100CE

Which of these is NOT a way historians measure time?

• Decades

• Centuries

• Millennia

• Light-years

What is History? Which one of these is a secondary source?

• A sword from the 18th century

• A modern history book about the Tainos.

• A speech by Marcus Garvey

• A pottery artifact from an archeological site.

What is an artifact?

• A written document from the past.

• A man-made object from the past.

• A natural feature used by people.

• A story passed down orally.

Why is historical significance important?

• It helps us know which events to forget.

• It explains why some events are more remembered than others.

• It focuses only on major wars in history.

• It ensures all events are treated equally.

What does historian analyze to interpret the past?

• Only opinions

• Primary and secondary sources

• Modern technology

• The future.

What is a zemi in Taino culture?

• A type of shelter

• A religious object representing gods.

• A food preparation tool

• A weapon used for hunting

How did the Kalinagos view warfare?

• They avoided it completely

• They saw it as a way to defend their land and proven strength.

• They only fought against the Tainos.

• They believed in peaceful negotiations instead of fighting.