Meet My Ancestors

What does the term "Genes" refer to?

• The study of family history

• A person from whom you are descended

• A person connected to you by blood or marriage

• A characteristic inherited from a family member

Genealogy is best defined as:

• The study of genetics

• The study of family history

• A person connected to you by marriage

• The process of passing down traditions

Who are ancestors?

• A person from whom you are descended

• A family member of the same generation

• A genetic trait

• A person related to you by marriage

If someone says, “You take after your mother,” what does it mean?

• You have inherited money from her

• You look or behave like her

• You are her closest relative

• You are studying genealogy

What does it mean to pass down something in a family?

• To give something from one generation to the next

• To skip a family tradition

• To lose a family heirloom

• To move to a new place

A relative is:

• A friend of the family

• A neighbor who knows your family

• A person connected to you by blood or marriage

• Someone who studies genealogy

What is the main purpose of studying genealogy?

• To find new friends

• To understand family history and heritage

• To create a new family tree

• To change one’s identity

Why do people say that certain traits are “passed down” in a family?

• Because people copy each other’s behavior

• Because genetic traits and cultural traditions are inherited from previous generations

• Because everyone in a family looks the same

• Because family members always live together

How can genealogy help us understand our identity?

• By making us forget our past

• By helping us connect with our roots, understand family traditions, and appreciate cultural heritage

• By creating new traditions

• By changing our names

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