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Worksheetssaint Gregory the great, 6th, midterms history
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
what does bias mean?
a)
A type of fabric used in clothing
b)
The act of being fair and impartial
c)
A mathematical term for a constant value
d)
Inclination or prejudice towards a particular perspective or idea
2.
what does chronology mean??
a)
The study of rocks and minerals
b)
The arrangement of events in the order in which they occurred.
c)
The process of making cheese
d)
The art of painting landscapes
3.
what does primary source mean?
a)
A photograph taken in modern times
b)
A secondary analysis of a primary source
c)
A book written by a historian about a historical event
d)
Original materials or evidence from the time period being studied
4.
what does secondary source mean?
a)
A primary source of information
b)
A source that is not reliable
c)
A source that is not related to the original information
d)
A document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere
5.
what does historiography mean??
a)
The study of the methods and principles used in writing history
b)
The study of plant biology
c)
The study of celestial bodies
d)
The study of ancient languages
6.
what does artifact mean?
a)
an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.
b)
A type of musical instrument
c)
A type of weather phenomenon
d)
A type of insect
7.
What is historiography and why is it an important consideration when studying history?
a)
Historiography is the study of the future and its impact on historical events.
b)
Historiography is the study of ancient hieroglyphics and their impact on history.
c)
Historiography is the study of how history is written and the different perspectives and interpretations of historical events. It is important to consider historiography when studying history because it helps to understand how historical narratives are constructed and how they can be influenced by the biases and perspectives of the historians who write them.
d)
Historiography is the study of historical artifacts and their significance in shaping history.
8.
What is bias and why is it an important consideration when evaluating both primary and secondary sources?
a)
Bias is the inclination or prejudice towards a particular perspective or idea. It is important to consider bias when evaluating sources to ensure that the information is objective and reliable.
b)
Bias is irrelevant when evaluating sources as long as the information is interesting
c)
Bias only affects secondary sources, not primary sources
d)
Bias is the same as neutrality and does not impact the reliability of sources
9.
what is prehistory mean?
a)
The era of modern technology
b)
The study of ancient plants
c)
The period of time before written records were kept
d)
The time period of the Industrial Revolution
10.
what does Paleolithic Age mean?
a)
The early period of human history characterized by the use of stone tools and the development of hunting and gathering societies.
b)
The era when humans communicated using telepathy and mind reading
c)
The time when humans lived in space and explored other planets
d)
The period of human history characterized by the use of advanced technology and industrialization
11.
what does Neolithic Age mean?
a)
The Neolithic Age refers to the period of human history characterized by the dominance of nomadic lifestyles and the absence of permanent settlements.
b)
The Neolithic Age refers to the period of human history characterized by the decline of agriculture and the use of primitive tools.
c)
The Neolithic Age refers to the period of human history characterized by the development of agriculture and the use of polished stone tools.
d)
The Neolithic Age refers to the period of human history characterized by the invention of the wheel and the use of metal tools.
12.
what does migration mean?
a)
Movement of people or animals from one place to another, usually for the purpose of finding work or better living conditions.
b)
Migration refers to the process of hibernation in animals
c)
Migration means building permanent settlements
d)
Staying in one place without moving
13.
what does hunter- gatherer mean?
a)
A society that gathers food from grocery stores
b)
A society that primarily depends on fishing for food
c)
A society in which most or all food is obtained from foraging and hunting animals.
d)
A society that relies solely on agriculture for food
14.
what does agriculture mean?
a)
Mining for precious metals
b)
Cultivation of crops and rearing of animals for human use
c)
Building construction
d)
Fishing in the ocean
15.
what does surplus mean?
a)
A shortage or lack of something
b)
The exact amount needed
c)
A balanced amount of something
d)
An excess or extra amount of something
16.
what does domesticate mean?
a)
To set animals free in the wild
b)
To train animals to perform in circuses
c)
To tame and keep animals for human use
d)
To ignore animals completely
17.
what does nomad mean?
a)
A type of animal
b)
A specific location
c)
A type of food
d)
A person who travels from place to place
18.
what does Agriculture Revolution mean?
a)
growing crops
b)
growing crops
domestication of animals
19.
what was the first written language?
a)
Latin
b)
Chinese
c)
Arabic
d)
Sumerian
20.
who was Hammurabi
a)
A Greek philosopher
b)
An Egyptian pharaoh
c)
A Babylonian king
d)
A Roman emperor
21.
what is a ziggurat??
a)
A type of ancient temple tower
b)
A type of desert animal
c)
A type of underwater cave
d)
A type of modern skyscraper
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