WorksheetsYear 7 History Revision
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 17mins
What does BCE stand for?
Before Common Era
Common Era
Before Christ
Anno Domini- Meaning in the year of our Lord
What does CE stand for?
Before Common Era
Common Era
Before Christ
Anno Domini- Meaning in the year of our Lord
What comes first BCE or CE
BCE
CE
Which year is the earliest
700 BC
400 BC
750 AD
1000 AD
Which year is the most recent
5000 BCE
200 BCE
400 CE
1300 CE
Historians are responsible for excavating ancient remains
True
False
Archaeologists are responsible for excavating ancient remains
True
False
Historians work from evidence to construct an account of something that happened in the past
True
False
Which of the following is not a historical profession?
Archaeologist
Linguists
Conservators
Oncologist
A Primary Source is...
An authentic document or original item that was produced at the time of the events you are studying
Are produced after the events they describe and
are not first hand
A Secondary Source is...
An authentic document or original item that was produced at the time of the events you are studying
Are produced after the events they describe and
are not first hand
Which civilisation is the EARLIEST/OLDEST??
Ancient China
Ancient Australia
Ancient India
Ancient Egypt
Which civilisation is the MOST RECENT?
Ancient China
Ancient Rome
Ancient India
Ancient Egypt
What is an artefact?
An object made by humans.
Any object that was buried.
The remains of a once living thing.
A dinosaur bone.
Archaeologists find sources of evidence to give to _______________ to interpret.
museums
historians
doctors
teachers
An archaeologists dig is called an (a) .
(Starts with e and has 10 letters
Which of these are artefacts? Select all correct answers
tools
maps
human bones
jewellery
newspaper report
Historians and archaeologists both...
Excavate remains from the past
Study the human past
Interpret the meanings of sentences in written sources
Which year did the Goths attack Rome?
1 CE
30 BCE
410 CE
476 CE
The job of a historian is to...
Work from evidence to construct an account of something that happened in the past.
Ensure that material evidence is stored in such a way that it survives.
Look after, manage, organise, display and develop museum collections, and conduct related research.
The job of an archaeologist is to...
(Select all that apply).
Study the human past using artefacts and fossils.
Be an expert in human institutions, religious beliefs, social relationships and culture.
Usually excavate or dig up to uncover objects (sources).
Study the Earth and the distribution of its land, features, and inhabitants.
A Historian focuses on studying
Written Records
The Earth & How it has Changed over time
Artifacts & Fossils
An Archeologist focuses on studying
Written Records
The Earth & How it has Changed over time
Artifacts & Fossils
Why were historians and archaeologists excited by the remains found at Lake Mungo?
Bones are interesting
The bones are the oldest bones in the world
The finds point to human occupation of the area as far back as 50,000 years ago
Over 20,000 years ago Lake Mungo was
Red rubble in the Outback
A Lush Lagoon teeming with fish and waterbirds
Part of the ocean
A small waterhole
What evidence proves Mungo Man was from a sophisticated culture?
His ritualistic burial
His clothing
His height
Where he was found
What did the discovery of Mungo Man mean to First Nations people at the time it was discovered?
It was proof that First Nations had been in Australia longer than any other culture outside of Africa.
It gave them something to put on T-shirts.
Nothing because there were no First Nations living in the area at the time it was discover
They now knew how old their culture was
Mungo Lady's body was
Wrapped in cloth
Buried
Cremated
Why were people upset with the archaeologists and historians who discovered Mungo Man?
They left a lot of mess after the dig
They cut down trees whilst digging
They removed Mungo Man without the knowledge of the traditional owners
They didn't pay a digging fee
This is a Midden from Lake Mungo. Middens are the remains of meals, usually many meals. What does this midden indicate was available to eat at the time for Mungo Man?
Giant kangaroos
Seeds
Fish and mussels
Emus
What was sprinkled over the body of Mungo Man when he was buried?
Red ochre
White ochre
Pollen
Charcoal
The work of the historian and archaeologist is like a detective?
True
False
Historians and Archaeologists do exactly the same work?
True
False
Is this a primary or secondary source?
Secondary
Primary
This source was created in
(a)
The artist is
(a)
What is the purpose/reason this source was created?
Informing the public about ancient Australia.
To show what life might have been like at Lake Mungo.
To report on the return of Mungo Man's remains.
To show role and job specialisation.
To give insight to burial rituals.
Why has the Willandra Lakes region changed?
Drought, causing the lake to disappear.
Overuse by those who lived in the region.
About 22,000 years ago, the climate entered into a colder and drier glacial phase. The lakes began to gradually dry out.
What is the significance of red ochre?
It was used to make tools.
It was used for sacred ceremonies.
It was used for cooking.
Why was there disagreement between scientists studying Mungo Man and people who wanted him back in his resting place?
Why are history professionals important in helping us understand the past?
What pieces of evidence aside from Mungo Man and Mungo Woman have they found at Lake Mungo?
Shell middens
Stone tools
Fresh food
Money
What evidence of Aboriginal Australians is there at Lake Mungo? Select all that apply.
Stone tools
Human remains
Rock art
Burial sites
Why did Lake Mungo dry up 20,000 years ago?
Human activity
Climate change
