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WorksheetsHistorian's Toolkit Diagnostic
Total questions: 102
Worksheet time: 1hrs 25mins
Define: Continuity
The unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over a period of time.
A sudden change in the state of a system.
The process of breaking something into parts.
A temporary pause in an activity.
Define: Archaeology
The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.
The study of celestial bodies and the universe beyond Earth's atmosphere.
The study of living organisms and their vital processes.
The study of chemical substances and their reactions.
Define: Artifacts
Objects made or used by humans, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.
Natural rock formations found in the wild.
A type of ancient script used for communication.
A rare species of plant found in rainforests.
Define: Paleontology
The scientific study of life that existed prior to, and sometimes including, the start of the Holocene Epoch, through the examination of plant and animal fossils.
The study of celestial bodies and the universe beyond Earth's atmosphere.
The scientific study of weather patterns and atmospheric phenomena.
The study of human societies, cultures, and their development.
Define: Fossils
The remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form or as a mold or cast in rock.
A type of mineral found only in volcanic rocks.
A modern animal living in the ocean.
A tool used by archaeologists to dig up artifacts.
____________ is the information that can prove your point or support your conclusion.
Chronology
Evidence
Point of view
Primary sources
What kind of source is the best to use when doing historical research?
Primary
Secondary
Historians are people who
dig up and study artifacts made by humans.
study cultures of humans and their ancestors.
study the earth’s physical structure.
study and write about the human past.
5. History is the study of the ____.
Future
Past
Present
People who study history are called _________________.
Archeologists
Anthropologists
Paleontologists
Historians
Oral histories,photographs,artefacts and objects are examples of which source?
Secondary
Primary
Which of the following can we use to study history?
Pictures
Music
Bones
Clothing
All of the above
Why is understanding Historical Context important in the study of history?
It helps in memorising dates and events
It provides a framework to understand the circumstances and factors influencing historical events
It allows historians to predict future events
It ensures the preservation of historical sites
The writing of history based on critical examination is known as
Archeology
Historiography
Analysis of lettering
Which of the following best describes Historiography?
The study of historical writing and methodologies
The collection of historical artefacts
The preservation of historical documents
The teaching of history in schools
What is an enduring issue?
A challenge or problem that has been solved.
A challenge or a problem that has been debated or discussed across time.
A challenge or a problem that has been debated or discussed for a brief moment of time.
A challenge or problem solved by governments
a person who writes (about) history
History
Historian
Evidence
Source
What could be a possible cause to this happening?
Because the phone fell in a bucket of water.
Since the phone was protected in a phone case.
Because someone dropped the phone on a sidewalk.
Therefore someone needs a new phone.
Why do we study history?
to learn from our past mistakes
to learn about how people lived and what was important to them
to understand how cultures change over time
all of the above
Letters, diaries, and official records are examples of:
Primary sources
secondary sources
Biographies, history books, and textbooks are examples of:
Primary sources
Secondary sources
What is the modern term for the era after the birth of Jesus Christ?
Before Christ (B.C.)
Before Common Era (B.C.E.)
Common Era (C.E.)
Anno Domini (A.D.)
Why do we study history?
to learn from our past mistakes
to learn about how people lived and what was important to them
to understand how cultures change over time
all of the above
What is the modern term for the years before the birth of Jesus Christ?
Anno Domini (A.D.)
Before Common Era (B.C.E)
Common Era (C.E.)
Before Christ (B.C.)
A personal attitude or perspective of a certain event is called?
Bias
Point of View
Credibility
Multiplie Persepectives
Checking another source to help support a primary or secondary source during the research process is called?
point of view
credibility
bias
multiple perspectives
A document or reference work where we can get information
political map
source
longitude
hemisphere
The Diary of Anne Frank
Primary
Secondary
A 2015 Broadway musical depicting the life of Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the United States
Primary
Secondary
Audio recording of an interview with Lola Rosa Henson, the first Filipino comfort woman who spoke of her life during World War 2
Primary
Secondary
The Parisian Life, an 1892 painting by Juan Luna.
Primary
Secondary
A document or reference work, such as letters, diaries, speeches, etc.
Personal view
Source
opinion
political debate
Select all that apply: Which terms are used as the cardinal directions?
East
South
Pole
North
West
A measuring line that tells you the distances represented on the map.
scale
longitude
latitude
equator
A (a) on a map is a sign or image that stands for something else.
A map that shows the names and boundaries of countries.
Political map
Physical map
Special-purpose map
symbol
A map that shows land and water features.
Political map
Physical map
Special-purpose map
symbol
A way of showing the round Earth on a flat map.
longitude
projection
project
latitude
Imaginary lines that circle the earth parallel to the equator
longitude
latitude
Also known as a "half sphere" when referring to one-half of the globe when divided into North and South or East and West.
mesosphere
half-globe
stratosphere
hemisphere
A ____ ____ is a diagram that shows the order of events within a period of time.
(a)
The order of dates in which events happened.
time line
plot
chronology
Geography
The remains of plant and animal life that have been preserved from an earlier time.
bones
fossils
artifacts
Paleontology
An object made by people.
submarine
fossils
artifacts
civilizations
A large division of time, also known as periods.
year
million
era
timeline
Select ALL questions that historians ask.
What happened?
Why did it happen?
How did things change?
How has it influenced today?
When will it rain again?
The earliest period of time is called (a)
'Circa' means...
About
In
On
Circle
A _ is a system of breaking time into units.
(a)
The _ an artifact is buried in the ground, the older it is.
(a)
Which blocks of time below are in order from shortest to longest?
year, decade, era, century
year, era, decade, century
year, decade, century, era
year, century, decade, era
How is a primary source mainly different from a secondary source?
A primary source contains less bias
A primary source contains evidence from a witness to the event in history
A secondary source contains more bias
A secondary source contains evidence from a witness to the event in history
Which option below has the blocks of time in order from shortest to longest.
era, century, year, decade
era, decade, century, year
year, century, era, decade
year, decade, century, era
Credible means...
trustworthy
biased
judgmental
fanciful
Why is it important for historians to use credible sources?
so their work sounds good
so their work is more likely to contain errors
so their work is more likely to be accurate
so their work is more likely to contain coconuts
Credible sources have evidence that's...
biased, meaning full of judgment and emotion
wrong, meaning factually incorrect
inaccurate, meaning found only in that source
verifiable, meaning found in other sources
An inference is...
making an educated guess based on evidence in the text
making a guess that isn't based on evidence in the text
making an judgment based on personal beliefs
making an judgment based on personal love of coconuts
READ CAREFULLY AND SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:
Historians can look at the same evidence and come to different interpretations of it because...
of their own point of view, which is different from other historians
of their own bias for or against certain groups
some facts are ambiguous, meaning open to interpretation
new evidence is discovered, which changes interpretations over time
Ambiguous means...
fuzzy, like a coconut
judgmental, emotional
wrong, factually incorrect
unclear, open to interpretation
Which of the following would an archaeologist NOT study?
jewelry
trees
spears
pottery
Which type of scientist studies human cultures and how they change over time?
archaeologist
anthropologist
paleontologist
coconutologist
TRUE OR FALSE:
Evidence is something that shows proof or indicates that something is true. It can be physical, like an artifact, or written, such as a document.
TRUE
FALSE
Which of the sources below would be primary sources? Select ALL that apply.
A letter from Cesar to Augustus explain his thoughts on government
President Lincoln's inaugural address
a history book on Genghis Khan and the Mongol Army
a documentary film on ancient Egyptians
Which of the sources below would be secondary sources? Select ALL that apply.
a textbook for world history
President Roosevelt's journal
a history book on Genghis Khan and the Mongol Army
the diary of Anne Frank
Select ALL that apply
When a historian is looking at a source they should always...
verify the evidence by finding it in another source
read closely and look for bias and point of view
accept what the author says to be true without looking into it
view each piece of evidence skeptically
What does a political map show?
A map that shows the physical features of a place (ex: mountains, rivers, lakes, etc.).
A map that shows the political boundaries of countries, states or counties.
A map that shows the elevation above sea level.
What does culture refer to?
The way a group of people live.
The religion a group of people practice.
The language a group of people speak.
What does culture refer to?
The way a group of people live.
The religion a group of people practice.
The language a group of people speak.
What does economic water scarcity refer to?
Not having access to water based on the geographical location.
Having enough water based on the population of a country.
Not having access to water based on a lack of money.
Which of the following shows the correct parts of GRAPES?
Geography, Resources, Achievements, Politics, Economy, Social Structure
Geography, Religion, Achievements, Population, Economy, Social Structure
Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, Social Structure
What is the definition of population?
The number of people in an area compared to the amount of space physically available.
The number of people in a given area.
The language people speak in a specific location.
What does a political map show?
A map that shows the physical features of a place (ex: mountains, rivers, lakes, etc.).
A map that shows the political boundaries of countries, states or counties.
A map that shows the elevation above sea level.
What does population density refer to?
The number of people in a location.
The amount of water available based on the location.
The number of people in an area compared to the amount of space physically available.
What does a hemisphere show?
half of the world
the different time zones
the equator
What does the skill of inquiry refer to?
When someone takes detailed notes based on their observations.
When someone develops a logical answer based on the evidence collected.
When someone asks questions.
What does a physical map show?
A map that shows the number of people living in a given location.
A map that shows the physical features of a place such as rivers, mountains or lakes.
A map that shows boundaries of countries, states or counties.
How is physical water scarcity different than economic water scarcity?
Physical water scarcity refers to a lack of water based on a geographical location.
Physical water scarcity refers to having enough water compared to the population.
Physical water scarcity refers to a lack of funds to create safe drinking water.
What does it mean to draw a conclusion?
To ask questions based on the evidence you have collected.
To make observations and record them.
To form a logical answer based on the evidence you have collected.
How is a region different than a hemisphere?
A region is a specific area of the world that shares common physical and cultural characteristics.
A region refers to half of the world (ex: northern/southern or eastern/western).
A region is another name for the seven continents
What is the definition of scarcity?
When there is not enough of an item.
When there is just enough of an item.
When there is an abundance of an item.
Which continent is shaded PINK and labeled with the letter C?
Which continent is shaded BLUE and labeled with the letter G?
Which continent is shaded YELLOW and labeled with the letter F?
Which continent is shaded PURPLE and labeled with the letter B?
Which continent is shaded BROWN and labeled with the letter E?
Prime Meridian
Equator
