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Why Study History?

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The study of historical records to find dates and make timelines is called

a)

historiography

b)

chronology

c)

sociology

d)

anthropology

2.

A source that is original to the time period or created by someone who witnessed the event is called a

a)

primary source

b)

secondary source

c)

OG source

d)

best source

3.

 A prejudice for or against something is called

(Hint: prejudice means a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience)

a)

opinion

b)

fact

c)

bias

d)

fake news

4.

A source that was created after an event has taken place by people who did not participate is called a

a)

primary source

b)

secondary source

c)

literature

d)

fake news

5.

When we study historical documents, it is important to __________ or look at what other sources say.

a)

ignore

b)

corroborate

c)

contextualize

d)

source

6.

What is an artifact?

a)

an object made by a human being

b)

something that is usual, typical, or standard

c)

the available body of facts or information that help determine if a belief is true

d)

the beliefs, customs, and art of a particular society, group, place, or time

7.

What is an era?

a)

a period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

b)

a period of ten years

c)

a period of a thousand years

d)

a period of a hundred years

8.

What is a century?

a)

a period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

b)

a period of ten years

c)

a period of a thousand years

d)

a period of a hundred years

9.

What is a decade?

a)

a period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

b)

a period of ten years

c)

a period of a thousand years

d)

a period of a hundred years

10.

What is evidence?

a)

an object made by a human being

b)

something that is usual, typical, or standard

c)

the available body of facts or information that help determine if a belief is true

d)

the beliefs, customs, and art of a particular society, group, place, or time