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WorksheetsThe Nature of History : Grade 8 Bimonthly Test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
What does the term History mean?
Analyzes the physical remains of the past
An object made by a human being, typically one of cultural or historical interest.
The study of past events
The action of transporting someone or something or the process of being transported.
What does the term archaeology means?
The excavation of sites and the analysis of artefacts and other physical remains.
Is a person who creates poetry.
Is a field of science devoted to the study of the lands
The belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power,
What does the following abbreviation B.C means?
Bible company
Before common
British commission
Before Christ
What does the abbreviation C.E. means?
Common era
Common exam
Common evaluation
Common entrance
1. What does the abbreviation A. D. means ?
Another Day
After Death
Anno Domino
Ancient Day
What is the name of the artifact in the picture ?
cold cup
calabash
enamel cup
pale
What is the name of this pants shown in the picture?
Jeans pants
Drawstring Trousers.
Bell foot pants
Slimline Joggers.
What are the two main sources from which historical information can be obtained?
early childhood and elementary sources
Primary and secondary sources
primary and tertiary sources
secondary and tertiary sources
Which of the following is NOT a primary source from which historical information can be obtained?
diaries
government documents
poems
textbook
Which of the following is a secondary source?
diaries
bibliographies
letters
photographs
What is the name of the first known civilization?
Mesopotamia
Incas
Mayans
Aztecs
Which civilization can the pharaoh be associated with?
Mayan Cvilization
Greek Civilization
Egyptian Civilization
Chinese Civilization
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a civilization
Large population centers
Monumental architecture and unique art styles
Shared communication strategies
King and a queen
Which of the following statement is NOT a FACT ?
Marcus Garvey is a National Hero
Muschett High School is located in the parish of St. James
Mr. Andrew Holness is the prime minister of Jamaica
Kingston is the capital of Jamaica
Which of the following is not a river in Jamaica?
Martha Brae River
Rio Grande River
Rio Minho River
Nile River
Which of the following is not a characteristic of History?
It is based on the past
It is based on facts
It looks at change
It looks at evaluating ones self
What is the name of the artifact in the picture?
Donut
Calabash
Coconut brush
Chimmey
What type of material was used to build church in Jamaica during the 17th century
Board
Brick
Bamboo
Block
What is the name of car in the picture that was used to transport Jamaicans in the 18th century
Benz
Axio
Lada
Volkswagen buggy
Which early civilization does the people of Rome belong to ?
The Incan Civilization
The Aztec Civilization
The Chinese Civilization
Roman Civilization
