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Year 7 History Revision

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does BCE stand for?

a)

Before Common Era

b)

Common Era

c)

Before Christ

d)

Anno Domini- Meaning in the year of our Lord

2.

What does CE stand for?

a)

Before Common Era

b)

Common Era

c)

Before Christ

d)

Anno Domini- Meaning in the year of our Lord

3.

What comes first BCE or CE

a)

BCE

b)

CE

4.

Which year is the earliest

a)

700 BC

b)

400 BC

c)

750 AD

d)

1000 AD

5.

Which year is the most recent

a)

5000 BCE

b)

200 BCE

c)

400 CE

d)

1300 CE

6.

Historians are responsible for excavating ancient remains

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Archaeologists are responsible for excavating ancient remains

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Historians work from evidence to construct an account of something that happened in the past

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Which of the following is not a historical profession?

a)

Archaeologist

b)

Linguists

c)

Conservators

d)

Oncologist

10.

A Primary Source is...

a)

An authentic document or original item that was produced at the time of the events you are studying

b)

Are produced after the events they describe and

are not first hand

11.

A Secondary Source is...

a)

An authentic document or original item that was produced at the time of the events you are studying

b)

Are produced after the events they describe and

are not first hand

12.

Which civilisation is the EARLIEST/OLDEST??

a)

Ancient China

b)

Ancient Australia

c)

Ancient India

d)

Ancient Egypt

13.

Which civilisation is the MOST RECENT?

a)

Ancient China

b)

Ancient Rome

c)

Ancient India

d)

Ancient Egypt

14.

What is an artefact?

a)

An object made by humans.

b)

Any object that was buried.

c)

The remains of a once living thing.

d)

A dinosaur bone.

15.

Archaeologists find sources of evidence to give to _______________ to interpret.

a)

museums

b)

historians

c)

doctors

d)

teachers

16.

An archaeologists dig is called an (a)   .

(Starts with e and has 10 letters

17.

Which of these are artefacts? Select all correct answers

a)

tools

b)

maps

c)

human bones

d)

jewellery

e)

newspaper report

18.
Go out into the field and dig up evidence
a)
Historian
b)
Archaeologist
19.
______________ gather all the evidence retrieved by  ______________
a)
historian, archaeologist
b)
archaeologist, historian 
20.

Historians and archaeologists both...

a)

Excavate remains from the past

b)

Study the human past

c)

Interpret the meanings of sentences in written sources

21.

Which year did the Goths attack Rome?

a)

1 CE

b)

30 BCE

c)

410 CE

d)

476 CE

22.

The job of a historian is to...

a)

Work from evidence to construct an account of something that happened in the past.

b)

Ensure that material evidence is stored in such a way that it survives.

c)

Look after, manage, organise, display and develop museum collections, and conduct related research.

23.

The job of an archaeologist is to...

(Select all that apply).

a)

Study the human past using artefacts and fossils.

b)

Be an expert in human institutions, religious beliefs, social relationships and culture.

c)

Usually excavate or dig up to uncover objects (sources).

d)

Study the Earth and the distribution of its land, features, and inhabitants.

24.

A Historian focuses on studying

a)

Written Records

b)

The Earth & How it has Changed over time

c)

Artifacts & Fossils

25.

An Archeologist focuses on studying

a)

Written Records

b)

The Earth & How it has Changed over time

c)

Artifacts & Fossils

26.

Why were historians and archaeologists excited by the remains found at Lake Mungo?

a)

Bones are interesting

b)

The bones are the oldest bones in the world

c)

The finds point to human occupation of the area as far back as 50,000 years ago

27.

Over 20,000 years ago Lake Mungo was

a)

Red rubble in the Outback

b)

A Lush Lagoon teeming with fish and waterbirds

c)

Part of the ocean

d)

A small waterhole

28.

What evidence proves Mungo Man was from a sophisticated culture?

a)

His ritualistic burial

b)

His clothing

c)

His height

d)

Where he was found

29.

What did the discovery of Mungo Man mean to First Nations people at the time it was discovered?

a)

It was proof that First Nations had been in Australia longer than any other culture outside of Africa.

b)

It gave them something to put on T-shirts.

c)

Nothing because there were no First Nations living in the area at the time it was discover

d)

They now knew how old their culture was

30.

Mungo Lady's body was

a)

Wrapped in cloth

b)

Buried

c)

Cremated

31.

Why were people upset with the archaeologists and historians who discovered Mungo Man?

a)

They left a lot of mess after the dig

b)

They cut down trees whilst digging

c)

They removed Mungo Man without the knowledge of the traditional owners

d)

They didn't pay a digging fee

32.
Where is the Mungo Man now?
a)
In a museum
b)
Returned to country
c)
frozen to preserve
d)
Nobody knows
33.
What region is the lake in?
a)
Kowandra lakes
b)
Northern Beaches
c)
Northern River
d)
Willandra Lakes
34.
An archaeologist is a person who studies history through the...
a)
Reading sources and making a judgement
b)
Discovering remains through methods like excavation
35.
A historian is a person who studies the past through...
a)
Reading sources and making a judgement
b)
Discovering remains through methods like excavation
36.

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?

a)

Giant kangaroos

b)

Seeds

c)

Fish and mussels

d)

Emus

37.

What was sprinkled over the body of Mungo Man when he was buried?

a)

Red ochre

b)

White ochre

c)

Pollen

d)

Charcoal

38.

The work of the historian and archaeologist is like a detective?

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Historians and Archaeologists do exactly the same work?

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Is this a primary or secondary source?

a)

Secondary

b)

Primary

41.

This source was created in

(a)  

42.

The artist is

(a)  

43.

What is the purpose/reason this source was created?

a)

Informing the public about ancient Australia.

b)

To show what life might have been like at Lake Mungo.

c)

To report on the return of Mungo Man's remains.

d)

To show role and job specialisation.

e)

To give insight to burial rituals.

44.

Why has the Willandra Lakes region changed?

a)

Drought, causing the lake to disappear.

b)

Overuse by those who lived in the region.

c)

About 22,000 years ago, the climate entered into a colder and drier glacial phase. The lakes began to gradually dry out. 

45.

What is the significance of red ochre?

a)

It was used to make tools.

b)

It was used for sacred ceremonies.

c)

It was used for cooking.

46.

Why was there disagreement between scientists studying Mungo Man and people who wanted him back in his resting place?

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47.

Why are history professionals important in helping us understand the past?

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48.

What pieces of evidence aside from Mungo Man and Mungo Woman have they found at Lake Mungo?

a)

Shell middens

b)

Stone tools

c)

Fresh food

d)

Money

49.

What evidence of Aboriginal Australians is there at Lake Mungo? Select all that apply.

a)

Stone tools

b)

Human remains

c)

Rock art

d)

Burial sites

50.

Why did Lake Mungo dry up 20,000 years ago?

a)

Human activity

b)

Climate change