Summer 2 lesson 4 quiz Changes in Tilbury Over Time

What does a timeline show?

• The weather in the local area

• When things happened, from past to present

• The names of people in the area

• The colours of houses

Answer explanation

A timeline visually represents events in chronological order, showing when things happened from the past to the present. This makes 'When things happened, from past to present' the correct choice.

What is meant by the 'local area'?

• The whole country

• Places very close to where you live

• A different town

• The seaside

Answer explanation

The term 'local area' refers to places very close to where you live, such as your neighborhood or nearby community, rather than the whole country or distant locations like a different town or the seaside.

Which of these is a historical source you might use to see how Tilbury has changed?

• A modern video game

• Old photos and maps

• A shopping list

• A weather forecast

Answer explanation

Old photos and maps are primary historical sources that visually document changes over time, making them ideal for understanding how Tilbury has evolved. The other options do not provide historical context.

If you see more houses and fewer green spaces in recent photos of Tilbury, what does this show?

• The area has become colder

• The area has developed and changed

• The area has more animals

• The area has more rivers

Answer explanation

Seeing more houses and fewer green spaces indicates urban development and changes in land use, reflecting growth in the area. This aligns with the correct choice that the area has developed and changed.

Why might the population of Tilbury have increased over time?

• Because of new transport like the railway line

• Because everyone moved away

• Because it rained more

• Because the sea got bigger

Answer explanation

The population of Tilbury likely increased due to improved transport, such as the railway line, which made the area more accessible and attractive for people to live and work, unlike the other options which suggest decline or unrelated factors.

What does it mean to 'interpret' a photo or map?

• To draw on it

• To understand what it means

• To throw it away

• To colour it in

Answer explanation

To 'interpret' a photo or map means to understand what it means. This involves analyzing the visual elements and context to derive meaning, rather than actions like drawing, coloring, or discarding.

Which of these is a reason why a local area might change?

• New buildings are built

• The sun shines more

• People stop using money

• The clocks change

Answer explanation

A local area might change due to new buildings being built, as this can alter the landscape, infrastructure, and community dynamics. The other options do not directly cause significant changes in a local area.

If a member of staff who grew up in Tilbury visits your class, what should you do?

• Ignore them

• Ask them questions about how Tilbury has changed

• Tell them about your favourite food

• Show them your homework

Answer explanation

Asking questions about how Tilbury has changed engages the staff member and shows interest in their experiences, fostering a meaningful conversation. This choice promotes learning and connection, unlike the other options.

What might you record in a table to show how Tilbury has changed over time?

• Year, population, evidence from photos and maps

• Favourite colours, pets, and snacks

• The number of trees in the world

• The price of sweets

Answer explanation

To show how Tilbury has changed over time, recording the year, population, and evidence from photos and maps provides relevant historical context and data. The other options do not relate to changes in the town.

Which of these is something that might have stayed the same in Tilbury over time?

• The location of the river

• The number of cars

• The style of new houses

• The number of mobile phones

Answer explanation

The location of the river is a natural feature that typically remains constant over time, unlike the number of cars, style of houses, or mobile phones, which can change significantly due to societal and technological developments.