Understanding History and Historical Research

What is the primary goal of historians when they study past events?

• To memorize dates and events

• To interpret the past to explain present events

• To create fictional stories

• To predict future events

Which of the following is considered a primary historical source?

• A documentary about the Middle Ages

• An engraving found in a pharaoh's tomb

• A newspaper article from last year

• A modern book about ancient Egypt

How do historians use timelines in their research?

• To predict future events

• To create fictional stories

• To display past events in chronological order

• To memorize historical dates

What method do anthropologists use to date material remains?

• Astrological charts

• Fossil analysis

• DNA sequencing

• Carbon-14 dating method

What is the significance of the Cave of the Hands in Argentina?

• It is a famous tourist resort

• It contains paintings from the Paleolithic age

• It is a modern art gallery

• It is a site for future archaeological digs