History Quiz

The person who studies the physical structure of earth

• Archaeology

• History

• Anthropology

• Geologist

Which of the following professionals study plants, animals, and humans of million of years ago?

• Geologists

• Anthropologists

• Palaeontologists

• Historians

Which calendar is most widely used today across the world?

• Islamic calendar

• Hindu calendar

• Gregorian calendar

• Chinese calendar

What does ‘CE’ in dates stand for?

• Christian Era

• Current Era

• Common Era

• Century Era

Which of these was a major event around 560 BCE?

• Birth of Jesus

• Beginning of agriculture

• Birth of Gautama Buddha

• Invention of writing

How many years make a century?

• 10

• 100

• 1,000

• 50

Which type of historian studies ancient inscriptions?

• Geologist

• Linguist

• Epigraphist

• Architect

What kind of life did early humans lead?

• Farmers and rulers

• Traders and scribes

• Hunters and gatherers

• Sailors and warriors

What type of shelter did early humans live in?

• Palaces

• Rock shelters and caves

• Brick houses

• Treehouses

Person who study human societies and cultures from the oldest times to the present

• Anthropologists

• Archaeologists

• Geologists

• Palaeontologists