WorksheetsUnit 1: Uncovering the Past Vocabulary Practice Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the study of past human life and activities through the recovery and analysis of material remains called?
Archaeology
Geography
Economy
Civics
Which term refers to objects made or used by humans in the past?
Fossils
Artifacts
Landforms
Resources
What does BC stand for in historical dating?
Before Century
Before Christ
Before Culture
Before Constitution
Which of the following is a primary source?
A textbook
A diary from the past
An encyclopedia
A magazine article
What is the term for a period of 100 years?
Decade
Century
Millennium
Age
Which word describes the study of the earth’s physical features and how humans interact with them?
Economy
Geography
Civics
Archaeology
What is a government ruled by the people called?
Republic
Democracy
Monarchy
Empire
Which term refers to a shortage of resources?
Wealth
Scarcity
Profit
Trade
What does AD stand for in historical dating?
After Death
Anno Domini
Ancient Date
Age of Discovery
Which of the following is a secondary source?
A letter written by a historical figure
A modern history textbook
An ancient coin
A cave painting
What is the term for a period of 10 years?
Decade
Century
Millennium
Era
Which term refers to a person who starts a business?
Entrepreneur
Taxpayer
Citizen
Historian
What is the term for a large area with similar features, such as climate or landforms?
Region
Age
Era
Profit
Which term describes the natural surroundings in which people, plants, and animals live?
Environment
Economy
Constitution
Trade
What is the term for a period of 1,000 years?
Decade
Century
Millennium
Era
Which term refers to the basic law or plan of a nation’s government?
Constitution
Profit
Trade
Scarcity
What is the term for a system in which the government and private individuals share control over the economy?
Mixed economy
Democracy
Republic
Scarcity
Which term refers to the money earned after all expenses are paid?
Wealth
Profit
Tax
Trade
What is the term for the exchange of goods and services between people or countries?
Trade
Tax
Scarcity
Era
Which term refers to a form of government in which people elect representatives to make decisions for them?
Democracy
Republic
Monarchy
Empire
