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Why Study History?
4. A primary source is a
13. History" is a Greek word meaning
Why Study History?
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13. History" is a Greek word meaning
evidence.
investigation
citizen.skills
skills.
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4. A primary source is a
C. human-made object that provides evidence to historians.
A. past record created by someone present at that time.
B. document written by someone not alive during the event.
D. historical source that has never been used by historians.
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11. Which of the following is true about the study of history?
History is continually tested and proven.
History is often argued and revised.
History relies mostly on primary sources.
History usually incorporates some fiction.
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After historians think of a question or problem about history, their next step is to
write several relevant secondary sources.
reconstruct what happened in the event.
collect evidence to support their work.
B. establish events in chronological order
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8. Historians generally do not write chronicles. A chronicle is an account of events that is
listed in chronological order
intended for only academic use.
based on unreliable sources.
a mixture of fact and fantasy. C:C. listed in chronol
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9. Historical interpretation is the process of
creating a timeline of historical events to analyze.
discovering the significance of historic events
examining a source from its creator point of view
disproving a previous historian's own research.
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7. Why do historians often create chronologies?
It is the only reliable technique for historians
It aids historians in memorizing important dates.
it is the teaching method most universities use.
It helps historians make connections
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1. What does the term "history" often refer to?
incidents from the past
stories from the past
all of the above
an academic disipline
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10. A person's point of view may be shaped by their
gender.
religion.
all of the above
age.
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16. Many famous figures or historical events leave a legacy, or
The passing down of ancient legends.
unique historical interpretations.
old physical remains and artifacts.
an impact on future generations.
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12. Differences of historical opinion
make it impossible to correct mistakes made in the past.
.make the study of history interesting and vital.
make history difficult to study.
overwhelmingly distort facts about a historical events
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6. Why does bias usually make a source less reliable for historians?
It can distort their observations.
It generally is based on false facts.
It can go against their own beliefs.
It is not supported with evidence.
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5. A document written by someone in 2001 about the Civil War is an example of a
secondary source.
primary source.
chronology.
bias.
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14. Empathy is the ability to
recognize when someone is lying.
imagine one's self in another's place.
remember historical facts with ease.
be completely impartial when judging a person.
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3. Which of the following is an example of an artifact?
a religious ritualD:D. all of the above
a tool or weapon
an ancient fossil
all of the above
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15. Which of the following is a reason to study history?
It teaches us the errors of the past.
all of the above
It is interesting to study history.
It develops critical-thinking skills.
