History and Story-Telling Quiz yr 7

What is the primary purpose of story-telling?

• To conduct scientific experiments

• To provide a factual account of past events

• To entertain and teach moral lessons

• To analyse economic data

History is primarily based on:

• Rumours and gossip

• Imagination and creativity

• Evidence and inquiry

• Songs and poems

Which of the following is a key characteristic of history that story-telling often lacks?

• Characters

• A setting

• Proof and evidence

• A beginning and an end

A story about a talking tortoise that explains why its shell is cracked is an example of:

• A historical document

• Story-telling

• A primary source

• An archaeological report

The feature of history that means it considers many reasons for an event is called:

• Objectivity

• Multi-causality

• Evidence

• Subjectivity

Which of these is an advantage of studying history for a society?

• It guarantees future wealth.

• It helps us understand our culture and identity.

• It is always 100% accurate.

• It is purely for entertainment.

A story that has been exaggerated over many years is an example of a limitation of:

• History

• Story-telling

• Archaeology

• Science

Which of the following is a reliable primary source for a historian?

• A rumour heard in the market

• A diary written by someone who witnessed an event

• A Nollywood movie script

• A song composed last year

"Objectivity" in history requires a historian to be:

• Creative and imaginative

• Fair and unbiased based on evidence

• Loyal to only one side of the story

• Focused only on famous people

The main difference between a primary and a secondary source is the:

• Colour of the ink used

• Language it is written in

• Timing and the author's direct experience

• Country where it was found